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Okay...I had my consult with AIGB on Friday...which went easier than I thought. And, my BMI was 39.7, which they graciously bumped up to 40!! I went in for my lab work today. They gave me the option to do a sleep study - at first I said okay but after thinking about it over the weekend, I don't want to incurr the cost unless necessary or if my insurance says I need it. So, how long after having your consult, do you find out if you qualify, if insurance approves, and when to expect to be laying on the operating table. I guess I'm just a bit antsy now!!! Thanks for all of your responses....you guys/gals have been a great source of info!!! :clap2:

Thanks for the advice Donna!! I'm hoping to have the motivation to exercise. A few years ago, what I refer to as my skinny dayz, I was running 3 miles - 4 times a week. That was a huge stress reducer for me. I would love to be able to do that again!!! I'm going to try to start reducing the amount I drink while eating now to prepare myself. After hearing the doctor describe it and you describe it makes perfect sense...and probably explains why we eat so much before the band!!!

Okay...I went to the seminar for Dr. St. Laurent this past Saturday. I didn't know that you have to wait 1/2 - 1 hour after you eat before drinking. Is that drinking anything..like not even a sip or two with your meal? Also, he said you should expect to lose 1-2 pounds a week. I was hoping for more?

Don't feel pathetic. I think everyone recovers differently. My main concern with asking was because I have only been at my job for 6 months and its just me and my boss....no one to back me up. So....I am hoping that I will be able to only be out a week or less. I pretty much sit at my desk but we do have clients that I have to visit with.

You didn't have to pay anything for the surgery??? WOW!!! sign me up!!!

For those of you who have had the surgery, how long after surgery did you wait before returning to work? Does it depend on the doctor? I haven't decided which doctor to use yet but it will be one in the Houston area.

Oh the questions I have. I am just deciding to have lap band surgery. I was always thin until about 8 years ago and now I HATE being fat. I hate shopping because nothing fits, etc., etc. Here are some questions for those of you who have had the surgery or anyone who can help. Doctors - I was initially going to go with Dr. Spiegel because I live in Beaumont...but I've heard so much about the cattle call, I'm not too impressed with that. Then, I saw where Dr. Spivak no longer accepts United Healthcare. Insurance - I have United Healthcare Choice Plus. Can anyone give me the names of doctors that they have used that have this plan? of course, only if it is a doctor you liked :~) And, if you could throw in the total cost...that would be great also!! Secondary Insurance- I am also on my husband's plan. He has PHCS. How does that work with insurance. This is the first time I have been on two insurance plans. With UHC, my deductible is $1000 then they cover 80%. My husband's insurance is the same. Qualifying - I am afraid I will not qualify...which would be really sad for me :cry . I'm 5'5" and weigh 218 lbs. My BMI is 36. But here are my exclusions, I have hypothyroidism, acid reflux. I did have my gallbladder removed (does that count for gallbladder problems?). I had gestation diabetes with 2 pregancies. Last couple of times I have had blood work done because of my thryoid, my TSH was a 38 and my cholosterol was high. Blood pressure is borderline 130ish/80. Thanks for all of your help.