sbarham

I was banded on 12/3. I am having the pressure/tightness in my chest. I am also wondering if this is normal. I haven't had any burning though. I also have to sleep with my head/back elevated too. I can't seem to get in a comfortable posistion otherwise. I can feel my port. And when sleeping on the side where my port is, it is very uncomfortable. When I try to sleep on the opposite side it feels like it's pulling on the port. Hope this gets better because I don't sleep well on my back.

I started this journey in January and hit a road block with the insurance company. I had to go through a six-month diet/nutrition program with my primary care doctor. I finally got my approval! I scheduled surgery today for December 3rd. I can't wait! Sooooo looking forward to a new me! I expect that the journey won't be easy but that it will be well worth it!

I've already completed all the testing. I thought surgery was about two or three weeks awayn the UHC denied saying the six month is requiured. Thus the disappointment. But it is very encouraging to hear someone was approved after having weight loss on the six month diet. Thanks for the reply!

My doctors office did check me benefits and UHC neglected to tell them about the 6 month requirement too. Thanks for the advice. I did schedule a visit with my PCP next week. I'm just afraid that if I loose any weight during the six months they will rule that I don't need the lapband. Have you lost any while on the diet?

I have completed all my pre-op testing and found out this week that I was denied because UHC is requiring that I submit documentation of a six-month supervised diet. When I called prior to beginning this process UHC told me the only requirement is a five year weight history and eligible BMI. I submitted more than five years history and my current BMI is 50. I am soooo very discouraged. I have yoyo dieted all my life and I'm truly ready to make the commitment. But I feel the lapband is they key to loosing and maintaining weight loss. Has anyone else been required by UHC to do the six-month diet? Any suggestions? I feel like this is just a way for UHC to prolong my agony!! Thanks for listening. I'm open for suggestions!