Hi!

Im so happy to find this website, and greatful information about lapband surgery. I have 38 years, yo-yo dieter since 18 yrs old. I m searching information about the lap band surgery, I have a low BMI 34. Anyone can help me, or advise me...I have Masshealth (Medicaid) with BMC Plan, and I dont know what is a good surgeon in this area (I live in Western Massachusetts)....I'm tired of loss and gain again pounds, and I have diabetes too.

Really appreciate any information or help!!

God bless!

What is the most you've been overweight? And how much would you want the Lap band to help you lose? The average person loses 15 pts off their pre surgery BMI if that puts you below normal they'll probably deny you.

What is the most you've been overweight? And how much would you want the Lap band to help you lose? The average person loses 15 pts off their pre surgery BMI if that puts you below normal they'll probably deny you.

I been overweight since I have 18 years old (I have 38 in March 11)...Then, I gained a lot of pounds since my first pregnancy...200 pounds, after that for many years I try a lot of things to weights loss, Atkins, Gym, South Beach, differents over the counter loss weight pills, Adipex too, and with a lot of work I always be very slow to maybe down 20 pounds, and in 6 months gain 25....Yo-yo for many years, and you know what I'm very sick and TIRED of that....Now, I had a baby a two years ago (she weight 11 pounds with 6 ounces), and I try diets and nothing works for me....maybe my age, my metabolism, my diabetes>???I dont know, I just need help. Thanks!

Hi

I was told an a seminar Tuesday night that the surgeon uses the

first weight they take when you first meet them, before the

liquid diet. I think you'll be OK. Ask your surgeon/team!!

Hi

I was told an a seminar Tuesday night that the surgeon uses the

first weight they take when you first meet them, before the

liquid diet. I think you'll be OK. Ask your surgeon/team!!

Hi !

Thanks for the info, thats calm me....what about the seminar? They weight you there? I dont think so, just curious...!

No, they don't weigh you at the seminars. They are just for

information. Have you been to one yet? The hospitals and

surgeons that you decide to go with run seminars that you go to

first to get educated on the Lap Band and also to decide if this

hospital and the surgeons are a good fit for you.

After you choose your surgeon and hospital, you set up your

first appointment. I think that is when they weigh you. I am

going on Monday. I hope that is when they weigh me. I am going

to a hospital in Boston. I know they are going to take blood

tests and do some nutrition counceling.

No, they don't weigh you at the seminars. They are just for

information. Have you been to one yet? The hospitals and

surgeons that you decide to go with run seminars that you go to

first to get educated on the Lap Band and also to decide if this

hospital and the surgeons are a good fit for you.

After you choose your surgeon and hospital, you set up your

first appointment. I think that is when they weigh you. I am

going on Monday. I hope that is when they weigh me. I am going

to a hospital in Boston. I know they are going to take blood

tests and do some nutrition counceling.

Great for you!

My first seminar is on April , so I think after that I will have my first appointment. They told me that I need to fill some papers, information about me before the seminar. I find one here in Springfield, MA...Pioneer Valley Surgical Group....Thanks!

Fill out the paperwork ASAP and see if you can get to an earlier

seminar! I did that at the Beth Israel. It moved everything up

one month earlier!!

Fill out the paperwork ASAP and see if you can get to an earlier

seminar! I did that at the Beth Israel. It moved everything up

one month earlier!!

They have an earlier seminar for new patients,but this specify day I cant be there!!!! grrrrr....., and I want this office, I have good references ....I wish move on earlier but I cant....

Good for you my friend!

What you recommend me with my BMI, 33.7?

I would call the office of that center in springfield and ask

about your BMI. Tell them about your insurance. Ask them when

exactly do they weigh you. This will give you a lot of answers.

Sign up for the seminar and try try try to go if you can free up

your time. It's important to get the process moving for

yourself if you possibly can. If not, just call your insurance

company and the doctor's office. Ask all your questions. Write

them down as you think of them and work on getting your

paperwork done and your insurance questions and qualifications

answered.

Good luck! Keep asking us for help! That's what we're here

for!

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I would try to work out and build some muscle. Muscle, weighs more than fat .

Do resistance training vs cardio. Lift weights. moderate weights. that will build muscle without exertion.

You will be healthier in the long run., and add some weight.

No I have not. I am in program at Lahey clinic. I met with nurse once' date=' nutritionist twice, and finished 4 week psychiatric behavior mod program.

I need a 6 month medically supervised weight loss program before getting approved. I am trying to get the paper work filed for that.[/quote']

Got approved for my 6 month supervised behavior mod program yesterday. I start on Monday.

Good for you! Good luck

Got approved for my 6 month supervised behavior mod program yesterday. I start on Monday.

Good news! Congrats and good luck!

I have a question...I hope anyone can help me, my insurance pay for my first appointment? Labs, etc....before approve the surgery? Thanks

I urge you to call your insurance company and ask that question. Ask for a supervisor on the phone. Get his/her name and ID number. If they say YES, you have a person and number to go back to if you hit trouble later.

Many insurance companies are open 7 days/week. Call now!