Cindysmom (Ilene)

So happy to hear from you and you will love the lapband. You are so beautiful. The first thing I did was go to a surgeon, they usually have a list of things you have to do first. ie: go to a pycologist (sorry for spelling error.I usually use a spell check but don't see one here.) I had to have a gallbladder test. I think they checked my stomach.Oh wait a minute. tht was because I first was having a gastiric by-pass. Then I found out that my insurance would not cover it because my boss got rid of all BARIATRIC coverage. . Ok back to lapband. i had a ekg. and blood work. also a dietiian I spoke to a shrink. Since I paid $10,000.00 cash. they didnt put me throu the ringer. Some of those insurance companys want you to have had 6 months of TRYING to get thinner before they pay for it. So it all depends on what you have for coverage. I do want to recomend that you ask how much the ins will pay for the fills. You will be getting about 5- 6 fills before you get filled up. I got 1 fill every 1 month. Now they are charging others $200.00. So check that out. They might not even pay for fills so also find out what the doc charges. ASk about the support group they offer or don't offer. That is most important. Before you have the surgery. you will have to lose some weight with a liquid diet. They will probablly charge you for shakes or powder to make them. Have a positive attitude about what is before you. DONT be scared..Be happy that you are going to do this. You can email me anytime at lizybird@aol.com I live in south florida. I will also give you my phone # if you want it. just ask...I will help you with what ever you need. I hope that I answered your question. Probably gave you more info than u wanted. So happy for you..Consider me your friend. Do you skype...ilene.falley please keep in touch.

Thank you so much. Looks like you are doing great also. How tall are you? I am 5ft 6. I really wanted to get to 150. Its a hard thing after a certain time in your life. The last lbs are slow to release. You a so pretty. Have you stopped eating all bread like I have? No pasta either. Happy with my choice and I know you are also. Keep walking.

my other friend who has lost over 145 lbs tells me: Take one day at a time. You don't want to loose so fast. Hair falls out when you loose fast..... measure your food, drink your water. Keep your protein amount up there. Calm down and enjoy life.

I hope that you are doing better. I also lose very slowly. Drink lots of water and it will help. ilene :thumbup: