Hi. My name is Shelly. I was banded on 1/31/11. I'm currently on the "soft foods" stage in the post-op. I live in Johnstown PA with my fiance. We're getting married on 11/11/11. I've lost roughly 23 pounds since I started my pre-op liquid diet on 1/17/11. I like alot of different music, I love video games and quirky things. I don't really know what else to say. Um, hi all!

Hi there! I was banded on the same day . I'm on pureed foods though, my soft food start next Monday. I've lost around the same.

I'm new to this process, just saw your Tricare ins. on your file and wondered what was involved/required of you. I have been with Tricare for the past 22 years and know that they can be 'iffy' sometimes. Any information would be welcome. Attending an informational meeting this coming Tuesday. Thanks

Hi there! I was banded on the same day . I'm on pureed foods though, my soft food start next Monday. I've lost around the same.

I'm new to this process, just saw your Tricare ins. on your file and wondered what was involved/required of you. I have been with Tricare for the past 22 years and know that they can be 'iffy' sometimes. Any information would be welcome. Attending an informational meeting this coming Tuesday. Thanks

I just made an appt. with my PCM, told him what I wanted and then they gave me a surgeon. Tricare called to tell me I was approved for surgery and then I had to do the pre-req tests required by the surgeon. It's very easy and quick.

One more question, was the doctor Tricare sent you to the one you wanted to do the surgery or did you have a preference?

I just made an appt. with my PCM, told him what I wanted and then they gave me a surgeon. Tricare called to tell me I was approved for surgery and then I had to do the pre-req tests required by the surgeon. It's very easy and quick.

One more question, was the doctor Tricare sent you to the one you wanted to do the surgery or did you have a preference?

Initially they sent me the wrong type of surgeon so I had to call and change it. When Tricare was changing it over the phon, they told me I could choose which one I wanted.