I was intially denied by my insurance last year for lapband. I was quickly let down i have tried dieting and exerise 1000 times since and never stick to any of it my latest great idea was the whole HCG injections although i lost i just couldn't keep it up long term, i have decided i will be self pay i will have my saving bulit up in the next 4 months to have it done in MX by Dr. Kuir (any info helpful) my questions i guess are mainly will it work???????? i can stick to something if i see the progress and also if i really don't feel hungry ( i think) or maybe just wont want to eat cuz i can't. SO would this be the right way to go about i mean wls any help greatly appreciated.:blushing:

Smitten, from what I can tell being new and pre-op with the process myself, you're on the right track with your commitment. Courage!

Edited March 13, 201016 yr by AnneGG

Whether the band will work or not is ALL up to you.

You are the one that must eat right and exercise to lose the weight. You are responsible for every pound you lose, not some little piece of plastic.

The band is not a magic wand or a miracle cure. It is merely a tool that will help you feel full/satisfied with less food if used correctly.

Like any tool, there are instructions that come along with the band. If you follow these and keep a positive attitude, the band will work for you.

Read the experiences of both the successful and not so successful bandsters.

Good luck!!

It seems like it may be a good idea to send in an appeal to the insurance. Have you talked to the surgeon's office about it? With a BMI of 42 you may get approved if you push a little. I think you will find this thread interesting http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/i-dont-understand-110373/ A lapband Dr. comments in it and gives some really good info.

thanks for the replies it really helps in what feels like a lonley place to be i mean considering wls is pretty serious but i've tried it all fromDr. diets to otc vudo to whodu so this is it. I understand the whole it's a tool thing but will it work if i work it, i mean ww works if i work it and so does HCG but i guess what i need to know is why will this work any reply greatly appreciated thanks again:redface:

thanks for the replies it really helps in what feels like a lonley place to be i mean considering wls is pretty serious but i've tried it all fromDr. diets to otc vudo to whodu so this is it. I understand the whole it's a tool thing but will it work if i work it, i mean ww works if i work it and so does HCG but i guess what i need to know is why will this work any reply greatly appreciated thanks again:redface:

Very good point about the other programs!!

Having just been banded myself, I can only take my surgeon and veteran's bandsters word for it that the band will keep me from regaining after I lose.