PalmBayTish72

You may think it ignorant to chose surgery if there is a better option, but honestly, for a majority of the patients who have the Lap Band installed, all other options have been exercised.
I know how my body reacts to surgery, I have no problems with anesthesia and yes I do agree that there is a risk, but life is inherently filled with risks. Just because there is a chance that I might get in a car accident on my way home from work does not prevent me from driving a car. I could die slipping in the shower, but those risks are not going to stop me from my daily ritual. By making an educated decision about all things in life you can only hope from the best and choose not live your life in fear. Life in an of itself is a leap of faith, why should getting the lap band be any different?

When i went to have surgery in Feburary of 2010, I was expecting to be self pay, but it turns out BCBS of Florida with my plan in particular covered the lap Band. Awesome!

But they required a 6 month waiting period. Crap!

When I first submitted all my information to the insurance company in January of 2010, I also included photo copies of my weekly weight watchers weigh in's theat showed a 6 month history of trying to lose weight. I also contacted my General Practitioners office and have them send my entire medical fil to my Lap band surgeon, so they could go through and pull out all the info from my file that dealt with my weight (the different medications i tried, etc) and included that, so they would see I had a history and had been consistently trying to lose weight, only to gain it back.

They (Riverside Surgical) submitted the whole package, along with my recommendation from my surgeon, the psychatrist, etc. to BCBS of Florida and i was approved within a few days....WITHOUT HAVING TO WAIT 6 MONTHS. I had my surgery 3 weeks later.

My whole point is don't give up...it is possible. You just need to have all your stuff together and a little bit of prayer helps too!

When i went to have surgery in Feburary of 2010, I was expecting to be self pay, but it turns out BCBS of Florida with my plan in particular covered the lap Band. Awesome!

But they required a 6 month waiting period. Crap!

When I first submitted all my information to the insurance company in January of 2010, I also included photo copies of my weekly weight watchers weigh in's theat showed a 6 month history of trying to lose weight. I also contacted my General Practitioners office and have them send my entire medical fil to my Lap band surgeon, so they could go through and pull out all the info from my file that dealt with my weight (the different medications i tried, etc) and included that, so they would see I had a history and had been consistently trying to lose weight, only to gain it back.

They (Riverside Surgical) submitted the whole package, along with my recommendation from my surgeon, the psychatrist, etc. to BCBS of Florida and i was approved within a few days....WITHOUT HAVING TO WAIT 6 MONTHS. I had my surgery 3 weeks later.

My whole point is don't give up...it is possible. You just need to have all your stuff together and a little bit of prayer helps too!

You have to remember that this is not a race and that everyone loses weight differently. At first when I was banded, I was slow as a turtle. I compared myself to others who were banded at the same time and I about drove myself crazy. Here I am, 126 lbs lighter and I can completely understand how you were feeling. Your body is healing and is recovering from a major shock to your system. With your pre-op diet, I'm sure your body has gotten used to a reduced food intake and it has slowed down a bit. You will see a slow loss at first possibly, but remember you will see a loss if you follow the rules. Lap Bands only help us lose...the weight just does not instantly fall off. It took me a solid 8 months for that "click" to happen and for my body to really and honestly move into high gear with my steady weight loss.

Don't get discouraged. Just know you have made the best decision for yourself and your health!

Good luck to you!

Stephanie