January 2011 Bandsters !!!

[happygirl65 5]

I am hoping for approval soon, my dr's office is still gathering info at this point. I am chosing to do it beginning of Jan if I can because then my deductible will be met and if I need to see a therapist or dematologist or heck anything else it will be covered 100% I am looking forward to it! I have hit a tiny wall though considering my primary doc wont write the necessary letter of recommendation...thank kinda makes me mad...guess I will have to find a doc who will or contact one of my old docs and see if they will do it. I have faith I can get it done though.

[AquarianCrab 8]

I'm scheduled for Jan. 10th. I was all excited until the date was set - now I'm getting cold feet, and wondering what on earth I'm doing. I have severe sleep apnea (56/hr), diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis, and take 8 pills a day. All of my doctors swear that if I lose 150 pounds it will all go away. But the thought of giving up some of my favorite foods for life is killing me almost as much as eating them is. Does anyone else feel like this because all of the posts I've read so far seem to be from people who are excited and super-ready?

[shawnypoo 0]

hoping to get banded by no later than Jan. hubby will be gone for a month dont want to wait another month.

[Nikkiii 0]

Hi everyone I am a bit of a newbie to all of this. I hope I am not intruding-I am from Australia. I could really do with some support and encouragement. I have had my consult with the Surgeon and am now booked for surgery on January 18th. I am being banded as well as having my gall Bladder removed. This is due to a "very" large (single) Gall Stone that has been giving me grief-especially this year. I am not insured and have borrowed the entire amount from the bank. I have only told my best friend. I am a single Mum to miss 8 and miss 10. My parents would not understand. I have struggled with my weight for over 30 years and tried every diet known to man and then some I am the master of yo yo dieting (hence the big stone) and I also have sleep apnoea, high blood pressure and experienced insulin dependent Gestational Diabetes with both my pregnancies. I have given this procedure a lot of thought and researched information extensively. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I know I will have to put in and work hard along with my band to see the best results..and I can hardly wait. If Christmas and several big family gatherings were not coming up I would have the surgery tomorrow. I have been reading the forums with interest and it is great to find a place where we can all share our experiences.

[blondeej 111]

Hey everyone - I had posted a January 2011 bandsters post bc when I searched I didn't see this one! I am glad I found it! Although, I really don't have much in common with you all and your insurance processes, as I am self pay. I wish you all the best of luck and I hope it's all expedited! I am excited - my surgery is set for Jan 28th. What a way to start off the new year and our new lives, huh?! I am 6'2" and have a 42 BMI (I'm large in more than one way....). I have a fiance and wonderful 10 year old step-son. I work in sales, am currently in Texas but will be moving back home to Illinois next summer once the kiddo finishes up the 4th grade.

I would love to chat and stay in contact with you all throughout all this - I really don't have a support system here - my fiance is very supportive but we all know how men are... lol

Right now I am a little overwhelmed about all the different Protein drink products on the market! And I am thinking to myself, "wow, it's going to be crazy going through all of these and buying sample packets, etc.". I suppose I am just freaking myself out! But I know how important it is to really get that required minimum of Protein in especially those first several weeks post op!!

[bunnyluv37 1]

HEY LAPBAND FORUM,,, MY SURGERY IS 1/17/11 AND I AM SO READY TO GET THIS OVER WITH, UGH!!! I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE TWICE BUT I AM SO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS:)

[amybethy 0]

Sill waiting on approval my bareatric center said it can take up to 3 weeks for them to approve well if you count thanksgiving week 2 weeks down so should find out next week crossing fingers.

[blondeej 111]

Renee I'm thinking of you! You had said your court case was yesterday and I hope all turned out well and in your favor! That way you can continue to focus on YOU and getting healthy!! Check in when you can!

[ThatDudesMom 13]

I'm scheduled for Jan. 10th. I was all excited until the date was set - now I'm getting cold feet, and wondering what on earth I'm doing. I have severe sleep apnea (56/hr), diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis, and take 8 pills a day. All of my doctors swear that if I lose 150 pounds it will all go away. But the thought of giving up some of my favorite foods for life is killing me almost as much as eating them is. Does anyone else feel like this because all of the posts I've read so far seem to be from people who are excited and super-ready?

I hear what you are saying...I've been reminding myself daily that this move is basically calling an end to my love affair with food.

I'm not scheduled yet, but looking at mid January. We can do it!

[ThatDudesMom 13]

Hey everyone - I had posted a January 2011 bandsters post bc when I searched I didn't see this one! I am glad I found it! Although, I really don't have much in common with you all and your insurance processes, as I am self pay. I wish you all the best of luck and I hope it's all expedited! I am excited - my surgery is set for Jan 28th. What a way to start off the new year and our new lives, huh?! I am 6'2" and have a 42 BMI (I'm large in more than one way....). I have a fiance and wonderful 10 year old step-son. I work in sales, am currently in Texas but will be moving back home to Illinois next summer once the kiddo finishes up the 4th grade.

I would love to chat and stay in contact with you all throughout all this - I really don't have a support system here - my fiance is very supportive but we all know how men are... lol

Right now I am a little overwhelmed about all the different Protein drink products on the market! And I am thinking to myself, "wow, it's going to be crazy going through all of these and buying sample packets, etc.". I suppose I am just freaking myself out! But I know how important it is to really get that required minimum of Protein in especially those first several weeks post op!!

I wish my insurance covered Lap-Band, but at the same time, I'm glad I don't have to jump through so many hoops. And feel for those who do. Not sure what my date is...looks like mid-January. Let's keep in touch!

[amybethy 0]

Yes yes yes I got approved today! I get to meet with my surgion thuresday at 9:50 am and that's when we will scedule my surgery then I have my nutrisionalits apt set for next thuresday. I am soo excited. Yayayayayayay

[blondeej 111]

Congrats AmyBethy!! How WONDERFUL!!!!

DudesMom - are you getting your surgery done here in the states? I know, it is kind of relieving in an odd way about not having to jump through insurance hoops.

[melzie_99 22]

I'm currently scheduled for 1/10; could've been banded on 12/23 but considering I just had my consult today I thought it was too much too soon. Now just waiting to see if I will be approved by insurance; more anxious than excited though. My husband is the only one who knows at this point, and he never really seems to want to talk about it. I don't think he likes this idea at all. Oh well; gotta do what you gotta do sometimes.

[nallygirl 4]

Congratulations AmyBeth!! I'm so happy for you!! I just had my psych eval today and it was a breeze thankfully!! I had heard so many stories of people filling out 300 question forms or sitting with a psychologist for hours but this was super quick and easy!! Now just one more nutrition visit in January and I will hopefully have approval and a date for the end of the month! Hopefully!

[melzie_99 22]

My surgery is now pending approval with the insurance company; not nearly as nervous as I thought I would be. Just glad the doctor's office submitted everything so quickly. Let the waiting game begin...