Hello everyone!:sneaky: I am new and considering the band. I went to a seminar on 5/28/08 in Houston, TX. I received quite a bit of information, but I am very scared to move forward. My husband's insurance will cover the procedure. Any one know the the long term effects of having this ring inside of your body?:confused2: I am not a big fan of protein drinks, and milk makes me gag. Is there any way around these drinks? :thumbup: Anyone have any ideas as to why I am so afraid to move forward? I am going to call the surgeon on Monday to make an appointment for a personal consultation. I've been reading the postings. Could anyone tell me why there is a 6 month diet requirement before you can get your surgery? What were some of the things you all did to get over your fears of going through with the surgery?:smile:

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Seminar::tt2: 05/28/08

Consultation::thumbup: 06/02/08

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DR. RICARDO BONNER

KATY, TEXAS

I had a similar emotional experience after going to the seminar. I was gung-ho until I saw the device, then errrrrrt! Screeching halt.

For me, I think it was fear of the unknown so I confronted it by learning as much as I can through this website. That approach must have worked for me because as the time gets closer I am getting more and more excited about the FUTURE. The short term future isn’t going to be a lot of fun, but I think about how I would have felt a year from now w/o the band and how I will feel a year from now WITH the band.

Protein drinks are not a problem for me. I personally like the EAS low carb drinks but they are a little pricey.

You are lucky that insurance is paying for the procedure which is probably why you have to go through the six month diet first. Some insurers require a YEAR of dieting. I am self pay and had my first appointment with the surgeon on 05/13 and I will be banded on Monday, June 2nd.

I have a lot of faith that God sends us messages when we least expect it. Well, I guess I’m a little dense because last week while driving to one of my appointments a white car cut in front of me at a red light and the license plate read, IMREDY…now, you can’t get more clear than that !!

Hope this helped.

Thank you so much Ban Tam. Your response helped alot. I was a little disappointed today, because the insurance company is saying I have to have 24 months of medically mointored weight loss attempts. I think Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tx is just to discourage people from getting band. :thumbup: On the bright side I saw my surgeon today. I am making an appointment to see the nutritionist and psychologist tomorrow. :tt2:

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