allygator
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unfortunately it is apparently cheaper to do a more invasive procedure. My surgeon wanted an extra 1000 up front over and above what the insurance pays in order to cover fill costs that insurance just won't pay for. So....I have decided to go with the gastric bypass. Disappointed in our healthcare system.
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going to my lap band consult this morning. This is the first time in my life I actually want to weigh as much as possible lol. Hoping for quick turnaround from my insurance so I can get started as soon as possible.
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Most psychological test have built in questions to detect malingering (faking good OR bad) so the best thing to do is just to answer the questions as honestly as possible. Honestly if I am noe psychologically ready i don;t think I want to get the band..I don't want to invest all that money and go through surgery to fail, or be miserable.
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hmmm sounds familiar!! I think that if we could do this on our own we would have a long time ago and there would be no need for bariatric surgery. Yes we have to do most of the work but there is a reason the band exists...it helps, it is a tool just like any other that can make that work a little more productive. I seem to be on an "last meal" mentality too and I haven't even had my first consult. Makes me wonder if I am mentally ready for it but truth be told it seems to be a very common phenomenon from what I have read on here and on other blogs. Food is such a big part of my life I think there is going to be a mourning period for me. BTW have you looked into Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?? Sounds like your doc gave you a watered down explanation for the infertility that affects so many obese women., and there is more to it than just the "lady parts" it affects insulin levels too which makes it easier to gain and harder to lose.
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I have to admit this is probably my biggest fear!!! I have Dr records of being put on Phentermine by my PCP, and records where my endocrinologist had me on metformin and diet for insulin resistance, so I am hoping that is gonna be good enough!!!! I am so impatient I would do this tomorrow, but all these repsonses from folks who have had to do it are really encouraging. Since I know the band isn't some magic pill I should be prepared to make some lifestyle changes BEFORE if I have to. I just don't wanna wait!!
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insurance question...HELP!!
allygator replied to morgandonor's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you are under 25 you can get back on your parent's policy with the new health care laws that were passed. I would look into it if that is the case. -
Off to wilderness resort and the indoor water park later. If you haven't been I highly recommend it. We went last year and it was like a weekend at the beach, but with a much shorter drive!
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What was the straw that broke the camel's back for you?
allygator replied to southerngirl24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OK so mega embarrassing but a few months ago...my bed frame broke. It is a beautiful dark stained sleigh bed that my Father made for us and it is currently propped up with about 5 danielle steele novels. That combined with another failed attempt at losing weight this fall convinced me it was time to get this surgery. And yesterday I was trying to get on a par of boots to take my little girl outside to play in the snow and it was so hard to lace them up!!! SO yeah, it is LONG overdue, but not I'm ready. -
What was the straw that broke the camel's back for you?
allygator replied to southerngirl24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMG huge (pun intended) Harry potter fan..planning on making the pilgrimage this summer. If that doesn't motivate me nothing will!!!! -
Awesome news! Good Luck with the pre-op!
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Peace Queen I am right there with you!!! I need to keep my BMI up over 40, just barely there right now so that is part of it but I have been eating lots of the "bad stuff" that will be off limits at least for awhile with the liquid diets and all. On a positive note I haven't had any sodas AT ALL since 01.02 so I am pretty proud of that small accomplishment (which is HUGE for me, I was a 2 liter a day of diet Mt. Dew girl). Have my consult in the 24th so hopefully after I have a weigh in at the surgeons I can get started without worrying about the ins approval for a lower BMI.
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IT IS OFFICIALLY GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME!!! GG is a daisy in a new troop and they need all the help we can give them to get started. 3.50 per box. Lemon Chalet, Trefoils (shortbread), DO-si-do's (peanut butter),samoas (chocolate striped coconut) Dulce du LEche (caramel) Thank You berry much (cranberries) Tagalongs (chocolate covered peanut butter) And of course..Thin Mints!! Message me will deliver 2/23
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Off to Wilderness Resort Thursday to play in the indoor water park for a few days. After all this snow I need to pretend it is summer for a few days!!!
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Another snow day on my day off. How am I ever supposed to get Ginny her birthday presents if I can't leave the house when I'm off!!!!
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I would like to commemorate 2 years away from AT&T with the following words...CRACK CRACK CRACKY CRACK CRACKHEAD CRACKHEAD CRACK. Thank You.
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Lap Band for Life???
allygator replied to Stargurrl*'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did quite a bit of research on the LAP band already, but after seeing this thread did some research in peer reviewed medical journals (I am a grad student so I am very used to doing research and sorting out what is valid and what is a sales pitch). What I found was that older research showed a higher risk, like 30% of complications but when I looked at newer research, post 2001 or so, the risk was down to 10% of having erosion and having to have second surgeries. Even things like "pouch stretching" and slippage were due to user error and could be dealt with in most cases without surgery, and at 5 years out the average weight loss was 30% of excess weight, which matches what my surgeon and any other information I have looked at says. There are risks with any surgery and certainly lap band can have complications but these seem to have become much less prevalent over the last 5 years with new techniques and more experienced surgeons. I am going for it!!! I need the tools the band can give me and I know 100% that I have to do the work, but I have tried and failed so many times. My hunger controls me now, and I want it to be the other way around. I feel the band can help me learn to do that. -
made some yummy biscuits and gravy and now Im gonna take a long soak in a hot tub!!! Perfect morning.
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So the surgeon finally called me back with my consult appointment. I go on 01/24 at 9 AM and I am really excited!! What should I expect on this first visit?? Any questions you wished you had asked the first time?
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well I tried to make it to the office today but slip straight across princeton road into the crazy tomato parking lot. turned around and came back home. hopefully new modem comes today to make working from home a little easier
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Just got a call from lap band surgeon first consult in 1/24 at 9!! Dr Hodge is who I am seeing at surgical group of JC if anybody has any info on them.
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Been of soda for 48 hours....not as bad as I thought. But nobody is taking away my coffee, man...NOBODY!!!
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10 commandments of lap band
allygator replied to ~*~Rachel~*~'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh yeah. Fridge, framed copy on my desk, perhaps tattooed on my ample stomach.....