Katgirl

Hi, Kareyn. I sent in all of my receipts: from Leung's office, the hospital stay, etc. and I rec'd. a couple thousand back. Just send in all of your receipts serparately cuz they won't cover the band itself. Have Evelyn break everything down for you. Also, Kareyn. If you don't stay in the hospital (I personally needed the overnight stay, but some don't) you can claim approx. $1500 back from the hospital.

what have you got against fish? ......*grin*

In Canada $13,000 - bottom dollar. Not a long wait time either; about 3 months between first visit and surgery.

I would love this thread.

I think this is a dangerous post. Surely this will upset someone enough that they will be too afraid to post with their questions. Some people (for whatever reasons) have bad grammar. Pass on a post if it bothers you that much.

Hi, there. You are definately in my prayers. You really need to remove yourself permanently from that situation (pray and ask for guidance) and focus on yourself and your new lapband. This should be a time for you to be excited about a brand new start. Don't be discouraged. Kat

Blue Cross covered portion of everything except lapband itself. I also claimed everything on my income tax and rec'd. a portion back. Oops, I just realized, I am in Canada

I don't think it's fair to judge. People may feel it is safer having a baby in a carrier rather than holding in your arms, especially when distracted doing other things, ie. grocery shopping. I'm sure there is lots of cuddling going on at home, etc. Also, it is near impossible to be a stay at home parent now with the cost of living and mortgages, etc. How did you manage to stay home with your children 24/7 that allows you to judge others that need to go to work? The only way I know someone can stay home is if they are "rich" or on some kind of government subsidy that is paid for by people that "go to work". My 2 cents

I never had to take meds before but now have to take prevacid and eat tums all day long. I thought we were not supposed to eat tums after banding? :biggrin:

Just don't eat after 6 pm and nothing to drink after 6:30 or so and voila. That's a good thing too, I think. I like being cut off at a certain time. If you do eat later (ie. going for dinner or on the weekend) then simply go to bed a little later (have about 4 hours no food before bed) or sleep with your head propped up. Good luck. kat:rolleyes2:

What a little angel

I have good skin! I have lost over 100 pounds and I don't really think I'll need a tummy tuck. So, you are right, everyone is different. Kat

These people are not your friends, Meghan; plain and simple.

Have you had your thyroid checked, Ginger? If you have an underactive thyroid it can make for a difficult time losing weight. Kat.

Don't feel too down on yourself about the preop! I know that I would not have been successful with the preop diet either. Luckily, I did NOT have to do the preop diet; not all docs make this a requirement. Obviously, you did not have enough fill - of course you can continue to eat if you don't have enough fill. Not being successful with the band is a minority as far as I am concerned. This band has saved my life and I was like you: craving the burgers, etc. I have enought fill that it is IMPOSSIBLE to eat as you have mentioned you were, in your post. Good luck, Kat.