Nume31

She is what I love to call a HATER lolol......

Hi All, I started my CLD on 5/31 my surgery date is 6/14. I would have rather had my JAW wired shut this entire time! I can only have 3 Protein shakes, Jello, broth, crystal light, and Water....I am going to be honest here I have "Cheated".....I have 8 days left and I am not sure I can make it thru. My brother is graduating on 6/9 and my family is planning a huge party after... : ( I am scared the only way I won't be able to put something in my mouth is if I DONT SHOW UP..... I have lost about 14lbs since I have gotten approved....274 to 260, but I am worried if I continue to "nibble" on food I won't get my band.... : ( Is there any advice ANYONE can offer to help me thru and make it to 6/14! Day 1 - Cheated Day 2- GOOD Day 3- GOOD Day 4- GOOD Day 5- Cheated Day 6- GOOD

My surgery date is set for June 14th! I am super exicted! I have to start clear liquids on June 1....which I am very nervous about. Wish me luck!

My surgery has been approved! Tricare got my request on 5/5/ and approved me on 5/6! I am super exicted and feeling blessed to have a chance to change my life. I am hoping to have the band placed in June. Thank you for everyone that gave me well wishes from my previous post! I will keep everyone posted on my surgery date!

Hi all, Well Tricare received my request for surgery today! I am so exicted....I am super DUPER nervous. I am asking for all of you to pray for my approval so I can be on my way to a new and healthy LIFE!

You will do great!

Hey ALL Well this process is DRIVING ME NUTS! I have 2 insurances...one pays the other does not....Doc MUST bill one for denial before other will pay. Tricare is 2nd to employer insurance I am 100lbs overweight....however I don't have any co-mobilites ( blessed)...and I am feeling like this might be a sticky problem for me. Is there anyone who has written an Appeal letter to Tricare that was successful in getting approval and will to share : ) I am preparing " is case" this becomes a small issue for me : ) also any advice would be helpful as well! Thank you in advance!

Thank YOU! I will wait it out and see...I am bitting my nails just waiting for a response...I will keep you posted

Wow really....thanks for NOT being supportive! I have read several posts that were similar to mine and they appealed and got an APPROVAL. Trying being more supportive when you reply to a post......

Hi all, I wanted to know if there anyone out there who lives in WA that has been banded at St Francis?? If you have could you give me some feedback of your expericence, and if your doctor was Dr Oh or Dr Hirai. Thanks!

Well.....I picked an doctor I wanted to have perfrom my surgery....I was set up for my EGD appt at the end of this month. I called the office on Monday to check and the office staff told me that my doctor had been dropped as an " in-network provider"...Ughhh They offered me to see his partner in th eoffice and I agreed.....My EGD was canceled on Monday....and has yet to be RESCHEDULED.... This is so FUSTRATING......I had my first Appt on 4/4/11...and nothing has gone forward since then..... So I have now decided to look for another office to get me on my way to a healthy lifestyle! Wish me luck everyone! I am still educating myself on the lab band while I start my process over...all comments are welcome

Hi all, I am in the approval process for my lap band surgery...I had my 1st consulation appt,and I am now awaiting my appointment for my EGD. My doctor has requested I lose about 20 -27 pounds before I have surgery, and he said a 1200 calorie diet is best. However I am having a hard time....trying to lose the weight. I had my appointment on the 4th of April...and since then I have lost about 3lbs. I know the approval process takes some time, but I am feeling like I wont be able to do it, and when my surgery is approved it will have to be pushed back Has anyone had to lose some weight before having surgery? Can anyone offer me any suggestions? PLEASE HELP...I want to be successful Thank You!

I am in the process of getting banded and I noticed that you had a pre op diet weight? Did your surgeon require to lose a few pounds while you waited for the approval process? I am asking because mine did and I haveing a little trouble trying to drop weight. Had a consult on the 4/4/11 and today 4/11/11 lost about 3 to 4 lbs... Any suggestions

My doctor requested himself.....I am just feeling discouraged...simply because if I could lose 20-27lbs on my own I wouldn't be seeking weight loss surgery I just fear if I unable to lose the weight my surgery once approved will be pushed back " by the doctor" until I have done what he has asked...

Hi All, I have recently decided to get the lap band, and I searching for others who are " Newly Banded". I am 5'2 270lbs. I have decided to get the band because I want to live a healthier lifestyle and most of all become a MOTHER! Due to my weight I have struggled to maintain a pregnancy. I have just started the process to getting the lap band to lead me to a happier healthier lifestyle. Although I am exicted about the process I am nervous that I won't be able to lose the weight. Can anyone out there who is " newly banded" give me some advice on what I should expect and how you have been successful thus far! Also if there is anyone out there who had other advice they would like to offer that would be great! Thank you

I want to REALLY REALLY thank you for taking the time to TELL ME your story! I read it twice,and I can appericate your advice. Currently my weight is keeping me from becoming a mother....I have been successful in school and other things thus far, but becoming a mother....is challenging at the weight that I am. So I am willing to do the hardwork it takes for me to lose the weight. I am confident I can do it and be SUCCESSFUL....THank you again for all your words and advice!

Thank you so much! I actually wanna lose the weight at a slow pace : ) what you are eating keeps me encouraged! Thank You!

That is great! How has your diet been thus far? What types of foods are you eating?