Any Banders Or Soon To Me Banders In The Dfw Area???

[soccer*mom 5]

Mufasas mom-why the 6 month wait? I think that would drive me insane! I was so surprised that insurance approved without any apparent hoops to jump through. I really wish I had started the process sooner. I kept putting it off, not wanting to face the disappointment of being denied. Insurance is the only way I could afford the procedure. Now I just can't relax and embrace the news. I'm filled with so much nervous anticipation. I feel like I am waiting for the other shoe to fall, that someone will call and say 'oops, we were wrong-no insurance for you!'. I think only until I wake up after the surgery that I will be able to breathe easy.

Tahneesamson-they haven't mentioned anything about plication. There is a longer recovery time with that procedure correct? Is that what you are having done?

[mufasas-mom 170]

soccer-mom - the insane 6 month wait is just a stipulation of my insurance - UHC through PepsiCo. It's ok - i really only have 4 more months to wait...should be banded by August...which is good - as i hope to be used to the band and such in time for all the christmas food madness....

wow you must have great insurance to not have any wait...that's awesome!!

I'm still trying to figure out the insurance side of things so i stay In Network - the surgeon's office says i can use their location - but my insurance person says i need to stay in network for me not to run into unnecessary spending on my part... i am so freaking confused - waiting for my insurance rep to email me back....

[Airam64 2]

I was banded 3/14 At true results richardson by dr. Benavides. Feel great and going back to work tomorrow.

Am thinking about doing the support group they have Wednesday nights at 630. Anyone ever been?

[Meduseld 29]

I'm in DC for college now, but I live in Grapevine when I come home and had my surgery there. 104 down!

[Tahneesamson 41]

I'm in DC for college now' date=' but I live in Grapevine when I come home and had my surgery there. 104 down![/quote']

Elizabeth-that is awesome!! Congrats!! How long did it take u to lose it?

[swadley88 0]

Hello fellow Texans! I live in Princeton Texas and am just starting this journey. I am so excited - at 4'11" i currently weight 201 with a BMI of 41.1 - so for insurance purposes I qualify without any other medical issues. I have UHC Core insurance - so i have to do the 6 months and the various tests, and today i have my appointment with the bariatric nurse who works for UHC and i have TONS of questions for her!!

Did any of you use True Results? I am going through TR in Richardson, they are fantastic - it's nice going somewhere knowing they have all been banded so they 'really' know what it is like.

Congrats to all of you who have been banded already - i'm thrilled to be starting this journey as i've been looking for the Tool that will hold me accountable for years....and I think that the lap band is just that.

I'm sure as the dates get closer, i'll be asking you guys lots of questions.

good luck!

I went through there! I was very happy with the staff. The patient advocate, Amanda, was amazing!! She let me see her stomach and answered all my questions! Did you know everyone that works there has had the surgery? I loved that part of it!! When was your surgery? Mine was march 8th.

[swadley88 0]

I was banded 3/14 At true results richardson by dr. Benavides. Feel great and going back to work tomorrow.

Am thinking about doing the support group they have Wednesday nights at 630. Anyone ever been?

I was thinking about doing them as well!! If you do go, let me know how you like it!!