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Hi Donna, I'm Cat and I'm from WTH orginally. I just had my lap band surgery 12/1 and it took a lot of work to get there. But I did. Medicaid did pay for part of the band. The other part is paid my Medicare for me. You need to contact your local medicaid office to find out what you need to do to get your band paid for. Since I'm in Indiana I doubt we will be the same, but it seems that most Medicaids do pay for the band. Good luck!

So sorry for not replying sooner. I've been on a physical and emotional roller coaster since I got my date. Physically I am just really a mess. I can't walk without pain, my breathing is difficult and I have NO energy at all. This really isn't like me and it is a bit scary. I sometimes wonder if it is too late for me. I'm trying to hang on, but I just wish it was over and I could start HEALING in so many ways. I know it is just physical and I'll have to work on the rest of it as well, but the physical is just bringing me down to a place I've never been and don't know how to handle. Everyone here has been so kind with their replies. I did get my doctor's orders and I will be on a 1500 calorie diet for 2 weeks before and a liquid only for the last few days before. I'm figuring a lot of carefully chosen salads and lean poultry and fish. Probably a protein shake or cereal for breakfast since I'm not a breakfast person. Thanks for listening to me whine....hugs...cat :)

Thanks, I noticed your first surgery was postponed due to fatty liver. May I ask what pre op you did. I'm larger than you were in the beginning so I am curious.

I am so excited. I finally got my surgery date. I've been waiting and working through all the insurance hoops since February. Now that it is only six weeks away I'm nervous, happy, scared. Part of me wants it done TODAY and another part of me wants to find the nearest chinese buffet. :thumbup: I should be getting my surgery instructions this week. Then I will know more. This place has been a Godsend to me. I don't post often, but I do lurk a lot and read a lot....thanks to all of you! hugs....cat:girl_hug:

I don't have any issues, just stones. The shrink who did my psych eval mentioned it. I haven't seen the surgeon yet. Thanks for the info! I've never even had general anesthesia before....kinda new to this. hugs...cat

I did NS for a year back in 85. lost around 100 lbs and then gained it all back and then some. The food was pretty awful then, freeze dried for the most part. You would have to be really creative to make it food. The really bad part was the gas, cramping and "elimination issues" and most people lost thier gall bladder along the way. I didn't, but I do have stones. Anybody get thier GB out at the same time they got the band? ...cat

Thanks Texgirly, I have to admit to being a bit nervous. I've been waiting so long to get started I feel like I'm stuck in starting position and need a good kick to get moving. I'm going to be leaning on this site a lot since I live in a tiny town and there isn't a support group nearby or at least driving distance at 3.50 a gal. I do have a friend that is going in for a gastric bypass about the same time I'll go in for my surgery, so that is helpful. Guess we may have to start our own support group. :biggrin2: I feel like I can do anything now!!! hugs...cat:thankyou:

Hey y'all, I got the call!!! I'm so excited. I go for my first appointment 3/20. I'm going to see the nutritionist and have my psych eval, as well as watching a film???? I'm trying to keep myself even, but it isn't working too well. I am so ready to change my life and really feel this is the answer for me. I know it will be hard and a lot of work, but this time I feel like there is real hope. I have learned so much here that I think I'm going in with my head on straight and well informed in my decision. So if I act a bit goofy, I did do my homework. hugs...cat:thumbup:

I guess if you are planning a BIG funeral with lots of famous people gasping over how wonderful you look (being so thin and emaciated after the horrible infection and other mexican maladies) then maybe she is congratulating you on the beautiful corpse....you know....live fast....die young....kind of a goal thingy.... or she is just crazier than a rabid raccoon..... love the idea of the bubble....you are either improving...or it is true what they say that you get lucid near the end........... oh this is such a sick thread.....I feel so at home! :cool:....cat

Mine is Shadow Dweller don't I sound mysterious.... :eek:

how would they get the casket closed??? Better stick to the C's....grin

Mal, my husband drools every time we see a Dyson commercial. Seriously. He loves to vacuum, which is great, but I can't justify dropping that much cash on a vacuum cleaner. Is it worth the cost? Do you know that Dog the Bounty Hunter loves to vacuum as well? and no, I won't admit how I happen to know that.....

My favorite discovery has to be audiobooks. In the car, while cleaning, cooking...painting...whatever....love them!!! I even have certain ones that I keep in the car for big city driving. I know the story well enough to not really pay attention, but the voice on the tape is sooooo soothing!

Has anyone tried Dove deoderant on the panus problem? I love it. Not only takes care of the odor and sweat but makes the skin soft. I use it after every shower...I am going to try the blow dry thing though...thanks! Summer is on the way...Cat

I forgot to check this thread. I'm originally from the Terre Haute area and now live in Paoli. Sounds like there are a few here that are near me! I'm just starting the process for approval. Luckily when I can get all the tests and stuff done my insurance doesn't have a 6 month wait. glad y'all are here...this is probably the scariest decision I've ever made!:faint: hugs...cat