ElizabethNYC

I probably wont be much help since I'm only a week banded but I just wanted to say that from what I've learned about it (research and all that) the band is what you make of it. Yes with bypass you would lose a lot quicker but I'm on with losing little by little (to my I feel like it's more healthy that way). Good luck with your journey!!!

For me bypass wasn't an option I've heard way too many bad things about it so I felt more safe with lap band. What made my choice final was that lap band is reversible. I think in the end it has to be your choice. Do your research, talk to people on here especially the ones who have had it for a while and then make your choice. Good luck with everything.

First thing I would do is call your insurance company and ask them all about it. I got a list from my surgeon of all the stuff I had to do. Maybe ask them if they have something like that?!?! Hope everything works out.

I had to do stress test, EKG, blood work, psych. eval, 6 month diet history, breathing testing, 2 sleep studies, 2 support groups, PCP clearance, endo clearance venous duplex anddd I think that's it lol. Every insurance company is different. I was frustrated that it took me about a year and a half to get everything done but it makes you stronger and I'm glad I had to do it all because I knew so much more that I was ready for the surgery when I finally got a date.

Sounds like your day went real well! Glad everything is good and good luck!!! I was great the first day but the 2nd and 3rd day got bad but then by day 4 I was doing well again. Good luck to those who haven't been banded!!

My doctor gave us a list of Q&A's and one of them was when can you resume sexual activity and the answer was 4 weeks. The doctor said you'll find a way so that it doesn't hurt if you put to much pressure on the port.

Like everyone has been saying here it really depends on your insurance and your doctor. From start to end it took me about a year and a half with a lot of hiccups but as of Tuesday I am banded and it was worth it!!

I have United Health Care and was approved within days! Good luck and hope you get an answer soon!

Mine was good thank you. All done still pretty sore but feeling better from yesterday. Hoping to get out later and take a walk around the block since it's so nice out. Stomach is still pretty swollen so I refuse to get on a scale just yet. Hope you're all feeling good!!!

My phych eval was probably the easiest thing I did. Good luck!!! It's pretty simple just be honest.

Wooohoo!! Congrats!

I don't have much advice for you unfortunately but I do wish you luck. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!!

Ohhh no :-( so glad she's ok at least! Sorry you had such a bad day and well wishes for your daughter!!!

I took 2 PM's for both my studies. I didn't have the half and half. I had to do one night with just the wires then from there they decided what pressure my cpap should be and I had to go back and sleep with the machine on. It wasn't the best sleep ever but it wasn't the worst. It's like staying in a hotel room. Good luck with everything!! Let us know how it goes.

Have to agree with the above poster. Just make a list of questions. That's all I did at my last consulate, addressed some last minute things and she answered them without batting an eye (to her and her team no question is dumb). Good luck!!!

I was going to say I've gotten ok's over the phone (the doctor agreed why should I come in when he can give me the OK by phone). Some doctor's receptionist's need a real attidue check. Sorry that she was so nasty, be sure to let the doctor know!

Good luck! You're going to do awesome. It will be over before you know it.

Good luck with everything!! My day is tomorrow as well. Good luck to us both for starting our new lives tomorrow!!

Thank you!! I'm a bundle of nerves right now!

Thank you!!

I refused to go with the bypass, I just couldn't see myself getting my insides rearranged and I've only heard bad things about people who have had a bypass. I feel more comfortable with something that can be taken out. I have a lot of weight to lose myself but I feel like with this tool I can do it. I'm being banded tomorrow so I'm sorry I can't answer your question completely. Good luck with everything!

Thanks all!

Good luck with everything!!

Hi Jennifer!! Congrats on your date!! I haven't packed my bag yet but I will tonight (surgery is tomorrow) so I might actually watch this post to see what I should pack as well. Good luck with everything and congrats again!!

I know I'm a little late but good luck today!!! I'm in your shoes tomorrow and the nerves are killing me right now. Hope it all went well!