Hello everyone,

I wanted to start this in hopes to gather support through this process. Since my parents and family are not too supportive! I'm a 31 year old with a BMI of 37. I had my first appointment with my family doctor about getting WLS in sept. I have been researching WLS for about a year now and decided based off research that the lap band seemed to be the best choice for me. Today I had my physc. evaluation and not only did the doctor write that I am cleared for the lap band, but that I would benefit from the surgery both physically and mentally as well! After my appointment I spoke with my family dr. and was told I would get a call tomorrow to find out if the referral would be sent into Tricare (my insurance company). Im so excited and scared. I just have worked to get to this point and don't want to hear bad news!! So if you all will pray I get good news by the end of the week!! Since Tricare only has two days to approve the referral!

Thanks in advance for all the comments and support!!

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.

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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!!

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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.

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!!

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!

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, 201412 yr by canthony11242004

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?

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!!

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!!

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!

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