Hello everyone,

I was just curious... I was banded on August 1st of 2005. I have lost 18 pounds and I really feel great. My question though is, I have read all of the posts in Texas and did not see any posting where anyone had there lap band procedure done by Dr. Jayaseelan out of Dallas Texas. I myself, think he is a great Dr. but I was just kind of curious.. Have any of you ever heard of him or anything about him. He's done several thousand procedures but I guess I was just shocked not see any postings by any of his patients.

Thank you so much. That really did help. They did not tell me to do any online paperwork so i will print it out and bring it along with me to the consultation. Is you weight loss scale at the bottom updated? How do you feel about it almost a month out?

I also have UHC (Choice version). So you didn't have to go through a psych and nutrition consult? I read on his website that overnight hospital stays are not required. Is this still true?

I believe my weight loss scale is updated. 22.5 pounds so far without having a fill. I think that's pretty good! I feel GREAT about it. I don't know why they didn't tell you to do the paperwork but I think it is an excellent idea to print it out and take it with you. No, I did not have to stay overnight. I went in @ 6:oo that morning and I was home by 12:30 or so that afternoon (it's kind of foggy because I was pretty out of it for most of the day). Everything should move pretty smoothly with UHC (I have the Choice version also) as your provider. I ended up not having to pay anything out of pocket with the exception of my initial office visit co-pay. I go for my first fill today so I am EXCITED and a little NERVOUS about that.

I believe my weight loss scale is updated. 22.5 pounds so far without having a fill. I think that's pretty good! I feel GREAT about it. I don't know why they didn't tell you to do the paperwork but I think it is an excellent idea to print it out and take it with you. No, I did not have to stay overnight. I went in @ 6:oo that morning and I was home by 12:30 or so that afternoon (it's kind of foggy because I was pretty out of it for most of the day). Everything should move pretty smoothly with UHC (I have the Choice version also) as your provider. I ended up not having to pay anything out of pocket with the exception of my initial office visit co-pay. I go for my first fill today so I am EXCITED and a little NERVOUS about that.

Wow. You are making ME excited and nervous for you. You must feel completely blessed! Good luck with your fill. PLease please please reply back and tell me how it goes. I'm excited to hear about it. So did you have to go to a nutritionist or psych consult?

Yes Becky,

did you have any problems with INS, my INS carrier is UnitedHealth Care, and I just found out that they don't cover morbid obesity. So what should I do now.

Miranda....I also have United Health Care through my employer, Collin County. Luckily for me, the county doesn't have the exclusion of weight loss surgery. I know that UHC does cover it but it all depends on what restrictions your employer puts on your policy. I wish I knew what to tell you to do but I don't know. Hopefully someone else on here will have some ideas for you. Good luck!

Thanks Beckyintexas, I am not giving up. so thinks I am going all the way.

Wow. You are making ME excited and nervous for you. You must feel completely blessed! Good luck with your fill. PLease please please reply back and tell me how it goes. I'm excited to hear about it. So did you have to go to a nutritionist or psych consult?

Tropicana ~

My fill appointment went fine. But I am not sure what my restriction level is because I am afraid to test it. I usually just eat very little and mostly Protein. I have dropped another 4 pounds so that's exciting..I've got to update my ticker again. I also have a pair of pants today that are 22/24 (they have elastic in the waist) but I am still excited. I was wearing 26/28 (with elastic) & 30/32 without. So, that was a GREAT NSV for me! I also purchased a skirt that is size 24 w/out elastic - yeah!

No, I did not have to see a psych or a nutritionist.

I sent you a pm.