SuzieInTexas

I had hominy just the other day (almost 7 months out), no problem. Just remember to chew it up well. It seems like the issue with corn would be the tougher skin. Hominy has no skin. Hominy grits with butter... mmmmmm good. :wub:

Good luck! Remember your support groups, especially this forum. We are all here for you!

Hi Lindygal. I am just starting the process. Tomorrow I go to my 2nd seminar and it is at MH's NewStart in The Woodlands. It looks like a fantastic program, not to mention convenient location. Best of luck to you!

That's fantastic! Congrats on the loss! I'd bet money you reach 100 down in 6 months.

Well, I'm toast. I called the insurance myself and its a no go. The exclusion applies, so unless I finance it myself I can't do it. Post divorce, my credit sucks too. I have two options: 1. My employer insurance dumps the exclusion for 2012 (open enrollment starts Nov 1st, so I'll know soon) or 2. borrow from my 401k. I was so excited and so pumped to do this. The let down is painful, and I'm practically in tears. So the question remains unanswered: why would True Results say I'm covered and even give me an out of pocket cost?

Best of luck, Sabrina! I start my 6 months on Nov 1st. I have to wait due to pre-existing clause. Those 6 months are going to fly by! Use the time to learn, and to start changing all those bad habits we have learned over the years. I will be looking into some psych counseling about food addiction. I am determined to be a success story. A quote from a banster on here "Iknow that I am worthy of being healthy and happy."

Thanks Corrigan. I'm definitely worried about it. I don't have any major comorbites, but I am at 48+ bmi. I guess my fear is getting through the 6 months then getting told that there really was an exclusion. I checked my insurance website and did not see anything on a pre-cert or inquiry. This will be difficult enough without having to be told, "hey sorry, but we made a mistake".

The patient advocate at True Results called and told me that my insurance, CIGNA, will cover my Lap Band, and she gave me an out of pocket price, CIGNA requirements, etc. However, when I look up my insurance summary it says obesity surgery is excluded. Could it be that CIGNA can exclude the Lap Band procedure from an obesity surgery exclusion? Or is someone pulling my leg?

OMG, I was shopping this weekend for a dress for my niece's wedding. I look and feel like a cow. The 24's at the department store are too dang tight. I hate it. I just wanted to cry. I just want to shop in the normal sizes! I haven't decided yet between the sleeve and the band. One or the other, I'm going to do it. Thanks, Ellie, for your post! You give me confidence!

So... I've been to one seminar, got an estimated out of pocket cost which was in my budget, and decided this is something I am going to do. Then I started doing some research. First, I found some negatives about the surgeon from my side of Houston and called the clinic to ask about switching to one of their other surgeons. However, I'm still having reservations about the clinic, and all my options are now an hour's drive. The clinic is a chain clinic for bariatric only, specifically lap-band called True Results. I've not seen too many negatives, but there seems to be one here and there. Now I am moving forward with more homework. I've located another seminar in my area that I am going to attend at a regional, well respected hospital (Memorial-Hermann) on Thursday night. I am hoping that this doesn't mean my out of pocket will increase. The doc giving this seminar, Dr. Turnquist so far seems to have excellent comments and reviews. This is so important. This is me. This is my health. This is my life. If anyone has experiences in the Houston area, let me know. I'd love to hear!

I agree with the others! Smack yourself on your hand if you have to, but move on. Weight loss is not easy, even with WLS. I am just starting my 6 months (well, will be doing so Nov 1st when my pre-existing condition clause expires). I am looking forward to the journey, but I do have a 'farewell tour' planned. Good luck with your surgery and your WL. I'm looking forward to reading your blog!