angyl2314

What insurance company do you have? I haven't actually gotten the insurance approval yet, but they social worker in charge of getting the pre-certifications said that my insurance company is very good about approving. She did mention the supervised weight loss program, usually for 3 months, with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. I told her I was concerned because everything seems to be going too smoothly for me. I would have to go through all of this just to get disappointed. I got my date on Wednesday and haven't heard anything back, so I guess things are moving along.

Here's a list of January Bandsters. Let us know if we've missed anybody! Txpeaches - 1/02/07 1721Summ - 1/02/07 Jenslapband - 1/02/07 Irishamerican - 1/02/07 Angyl2314 (Jen) - 1/03/07 Kellie Reachell (Kellie) - 1/03/07 Skmsu (Susan) - 1/03/07 Cricket - 1/04/07 Babygotback (Audree) 1/05/07 Fiyagirl (Sherry) - 1/05/07 Tinabartlett - 1/05/07 Maillady2 - 1/05/07 Susantunanoodle (Susan) - 1/08/07 Eldonh - 1/08/07 Honeylin - 1/08/07 Tulip - 1/8/07 Girlinnyc - 1/08/07 SeattleEbeth - 1/09/07 Moog24 (Michelle - 1/09/07 PinkyBandito - 1/09/07 Bhamguy31 - 1/09/07 Cdgmom (Amy) - 1/09/07 Travelbug - 1/09/07 Zevesther - 1/09/07 Klo (Kathy) - 1/10/07 Wph74 (Whitney) - 1/10/07 Angelburch - 1/10/07 Mindful (Paige) - 1/10/07 Mikeomando -1/10/07 Roses733 (Rose) - 1/11/07 Loridee (Lori) - 1/11/07 Sheilamj1fan (Sheila) - 1/11/07 Justine717 - 1/11/07 Patp98465 - 1/11/07 Mommi-hammi - 1/12/07 Rms78645 - 1/12/07 Inner_me (Chris) - 1/12/07 Cjkerr (Carole) - 1/12/07 InTheBreeze13 - 1/12/07 Saraincincy (Sara) - 1/13/07 Lala - 1/15/07 Happylady - 1/15/07 Patsygrn - 1/15/07 Andrea1973 - 1/15/07 Sula - 1/15/07 Smilliegal - 1/15/07 Peacej - 1/15/07 Slate2633 1/15/07 Pinky12202 (Linda) - 1/16/07 Marjon9 - 1/16/07 Sula (Shawn) - 1/16/07 Reesh - 1/16/07 Soon2bthin.com - 1/16/07 Bandqueen - 1/16/07 Chunky Monkey - 1/16/07 Muttman - 1/16/07 Enterprise01 - 1/17/07 Revolution - 1/17/07 Prissever - 1/17/07 Sunshine2 (Tonya) - 1/18/07 5jacks - 1/18/07 Imsusie0929 - 1/18/07 Stephanee - 1/18/07 Shellyfromohio (shelly) - 1/18/07 Ddcokk85 (Lisa) - 1/18/07 Phlyinphebee (Rene') - 1/19/07 Nicknack34461 - 1/19/07 Shayne9927 (Shayne) - 1/19/07 Lap - 1/19/07 Deb-Texas - 1/19/07 Mammaw - 1/19/07 Cinward2001 (Cindy) - 1/19/06*** Jun0610 (Maria) - 1/22/07 Rsbell - 1/22/07 Purposedriven4 - 1/22/07 Ds5001ds - 1/22/07 Nursiepooh - 1/22/07 Kilopitre - 1/23/07 RidinmyHDdream (Carol) - 1/23/07 Zuzu - 1/23/07 Nella337 - 1/23/07 Redstart - 1/24/07 Nomophat - 1/24/07 Lauriann - 1/24/07 Shesha - 1/25/07 Edieday (Edie) - 1/25/07 Huberslave - 1/25/07 Rockergirl - 1/25/07 A.Isabella - 1/25/07 Donnalynncrain - 1/25/06*** Shues138 (Andrea) - 1/26/07 Jeanettej505 - 1/26/07 Bandida - 1/26/07 Susanjuneau - 1/26/07 Stacyrh - 1/29/07 Charlottesweb91 - 1/29/07 Trishd - 1/29/07 Mom of 3 - 1/29/07 Monsoleil98 - 1/29/07 Nurseratchett (Joanne) - 1/29/07 Sherilynn - 1/30/07 Texasbighair - 1/30/07 Gig8 (gigi) - 1/30/07 Cchristys - 1/30/07 Ladyleo868 (Christine) - 1/30/07 Kima - 1/30/07 Rsbg1 (Ted) - 1/31/07 TracyV - 1/31/07 Callieanna - 1/31/07 Sportsscribe - 1/31/07 Your247realtor - 1/31/07 1bunni4me - 1/31/07 Thatgirl - 1/31/07 Mfw1941 - 1/31/07 Brew2000 - 1/31/07 Lapbandhopeful - 2/02/07

My friends are being really supportive. My family finally came around. I have not yet found anyone on here that is having surgery with my doctor, but I did pass information about this forum on to the program's social worker, so maybe that will help. I have a problem because the support groups are on Tuesdays and I am in class. Oh well. And now, this is the December Bandsters thread and I'm displaced =( I am going to have to start a January thread!

Beavers...how about within your program? Have you met anyone, like former patient volunteers or patients scheduled for surgery around your date that can be a support network for you? I'm sorry that your family is being resistant. I pretty much explained to my parents and friends that it is my decision and that they don't have to agree with it but they DO have to support me and my decision. Your family should eventually come around. It would be silly if they didn't.

I got my date too, January 3rd. I am excited. I was scared to tell my mom about my consultation, but I spoke to the rest of the family beforehand. When I finally told my mom she already had an idea. She was upset, but we talked and I assured her it was safe and that I had researched the procedure. She is now really supportive of me and my decision, although she has reminded me that she is not thrilled with the surgery, but I am an adult and she stands behind anything I do. My brother does not agree with it. I think because he is heavy also and if I do this and am successful, the spotlight will be on him again. Beavers...I don't think your family wants you to fail, they are probably just scared and concerned. Have you invited them to any of the pre-op support groups or forwarded them any literature? You are an adult and capable to make decisions on your own that will enhance your happiness. No family member will ever be overly thrilled that someone they care about is undergoing elective surgery, but once they FINALLY realize that this is something that will truly make you happy, they should fall in line. Do you have a primary support person going through all of this with you, like another family member or a friend?