TwirlinRnd

I have a couple questions......I've been approved by PCP, Lupus Reumatologist and surgeon, had a full physical, EGD( stomach scope) I was told I have hiatal hernia and I'm curious if anyone here had one repaired while getting a band? Also, I was told my insurance covered lap band surger..plus the surgeon would only perform lap band because of my auto immune disease. Insurance company didn't mention that I have to enroll in a health care program $500 and weekly visits with nutrisionist and pysc until doc office called for approval. I'm also required to hire a personal trainer for three times a week for several weeks and then two times for the remainder of 6 months. I'm having a hard time motivating myself esp since I have bad joint issues and know working out will cause me a lot of pain..not to mention the money it will cost! I haven't read on here where anyone else has had to go thru this. I have Washington teamster/First Choice. I'm hoping after having surgery that the weight loss will help my joints like I've read it has for others. Any suggestions where I should go for a trainer that wouldn't break the bank? Thanks, Barb Thanks, Barb

Thank you for the info. I did Atkins several years ago and had no blood sugar issues, lost 25 lb and felt great. Fell off the meat wagon and haven't had the motivation to climb back on. I got so tired of hearing everyone tell me how bad it is for me. Now that I'm considering lap band I'm hearing the same thing from family and friends that I confide in. Guess I should just keep my mouth closed, but finding it hard to decide. I went to first doc appt last month and received a call that my insurance wants me to do the 6mon diet and exercise thing. I remember hearing in the seminar I attended that I wouldn't be able to eat meat with banding. After reading what the first person said about being banded and having sugar problems, I was concerned and now feel better knowing can eat cheese, protein shakes etc to help with that. As you can see I'm knew to all this and still need to learn and hear about others experiences to help me move on.

I have not been banded yet, but I can tell you that I also get dizzy and light headed if I haven't eaten. Usually it happens if I have sugar (like mocha coffee) and then not eat for a long time after. My family doctor said that there is two types of diabetes..hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic. He said I'm border line hypo and will be full blown if I don't get this weight off. I told the doctor who will be doing my banding that this is a concern of mine...not being able to eat enough if I start to feel dizzy etc...and he said he hears that all the time and isn't concerned. Do YOU feel like it goes away by only eating the little bit the band will let you? Do you have any regrets? I'm so worried about getting one. Take care and write back when you have time.