Just Started The Process

[canthony11242004 13]

Ok so had my consult on jan. 10 and approved by surgeon for surgery now waiting on tricare to approve surgery should find out next Tuesday!!! So excited!! And nervous....hoping to have surgery by April!! We shall see.

[MzEboni912 177]

Ok so had my consult on jan. 10 and approved by surgeon for surgery now waiting on tricare to approve surgery should find out next Tuesday!!! So excited!! And nervous....hoping to have surgery by April!! We shall see.

Had my surgery last Monday so far so good. You will do good when it is your time.

[canthony11242004 13]

Thanks...

Ok everyone tricare approved surgery and I called today and have a surgery date of feb 18!!! Wow...this is real soon!!! I am just gonna keep reminding myself that I can do this!!! I need to do this!!! I am strong!!

[MzEboni912 177]

Thanks...

Ok everyone tricare approved surgery and I called today and have a surgery date of feb 18!!! Wow...this is real soon!!! I am just gonna keep reminding myself that I can do this!!! I need to do this!!! I am strong!!

I understand what you mean. I had my surgery last Monday. One week post op and I am doing well. Hope all things work well for you keep me posted.

[canthony11242004 13]

Well, I have done it!!! Surgery was a success completed it on feb 18th!! I5 days post op, feeling pretty good, just real tight around port area and shoulder pain that doesn't want to go away. But no major complaints!! Now just resting and getting use to what I can eat for the time being. any idea on when the tightness starts to go away>?? Thanks everyone for the support!!

[chasingadream 1,311]

Congrats on your surgery.....sounds like you are doing great already!! Each day gets better with the recovery!

Take one day at a time and keep us posted on how you are doing!

[canthony11242004 13]

4wks post op just had first fill...it was weird I must say. But it went well... Only got 3.5 cc in my 11 cc band. Dr says I'm already doing well with my 14 lbs weight loss. Thx everyone for following and supporting me!!

Edited March 21, 2014 by canthony11242004

[poginut 112]

Hi, this past Tuesday I started my journey. My insurance is GEHA and they require the six months thing. Had my first appointment this week. Next is on Mar25 for sleep test, then several other appointments for other test. Has anyone ever deal with GEHA in regards to LapBand procedure?

[canthony11242004 13]

I have not dealt with that insurance, I have tricare, and I had to do 6 months and mult. Test as well...but it's all worth it. I feel great and am starting a new life...just stay positive and strong you'll get there!!

[canthony11242004 13]

Today marks 100 days since my surgery. And I am happy to report I'm at 25lbs lost and over 17 inches lost!!!!! Still not completely in the green zone but almost there band is filled at 4.5 cc in a 11cc band. Thanks everyone for the continued support!!

[canthony11242004 13]

Just wanted to update my progress today I'm weighing 160 which means I'm now 36lbs down. Recently had a fill on sept 10 my band is now at 6cc in a 11cc band. Feeling pretty good with the restriction no trouble with eating at all!! I hope everyone continues to work hard and stay positive I have been a slow loser but still very content and know it's a process and it's not gonna happen over night!! Good luck everyone I'll keep updating everyone tanks for the support!

[rkidd10129 0]

Hello everyone I was banded on the 20th and I had my first fill this past monday.