SkinnyMiniMe

Well this has been very eye opening for me. I am meeting with my surgeon on the 16th and I am going to ask a few more questions about. If he is ready in December (which he said he would be) I may go that route. My husband already told him that he definitely wants it.

My thought EXACTLY!

My doctor still doesn't do this procedure. he MAY start trials of it by the time we have surgery in December. My husband wants it and I am on the fence with it. With the regular lap band it's completely reversible. With this procedure you can take out the lap band but the plication is permanent. It is still being investigated so no sure what the outcomes are or complications.

Wow...that seems so affordable! Does that include everything? How long does it take? Can't wait to see the after and hear all about it.

You are the customer. Remember if they don't want to help you now then maybe they are not what you need in the long run. Unfornately between doctors and insurance companies you are forced to take matters into your own hands. GOOD LUCK!!! <br /><br /><br />

Exactly why I am not telling everyone!!! I had a skinny friend tell me once "just eat less and exercise more". Then years went by and she was struggling to quit smoking and in conversation I told her "just stop smoking". I think she finally understood !

You are entitled to your own medical records. You should call your surgeon that performed the surgery and request them to release your records to you. That way you can personally have them for yourself and take it to whatever doctor you pick.

Not much on here about GHI. Does anyone know how long GHI takes to approve??

I started today!!! YEAH I am doing Protein shakes and monitoring my calories. I also started walking. I took a nice 30 minute walk to and from my local CVS with my iPod and it felt great!!! I am considering hitting the gym next week Baby steps lol. I would like to lose some weight before the liquid diet and surgery. After I already started the journey why wait. Roe, maybe can start a walking group where you are or looking for a fellow bandster like you. I am thinking of going to the support group at my hospital even before the surgery. I am hoping to meet motivating and inspirational friends!!! Never too soon for some of those.

Click on this http://www.emblemhealth.com/pdf/med_guidelines/surgical/MG_Bariatric_SX_c.pdf if that does work then click on this http://www.emblemhealth.com/default.aspx?Page=12244 then click on Bariatric Surgery (6th linked down on the left column) Page 4 # 2 Fills are expected every 6 weeks until needed and not under floro. I guess they don't want to pay. My doctor said he only charges $100.00 for fills. So that is not too bad. I know your doctor quoted me $250.00 a fill. The office manager requested a copy of this too. So you may want to do the same. BTW GHI has changed some since becoming part of Emblem....so far i do not like the changes. I just found out my individual deductible is $100 more so $300 for the year! Anyways good luck.

This is good to know. Some reason I have a feeling that not many waitresses will know about this. I wonder if on the resturants websites? Got to check it out. Also not sure if kids menu as appealing then regular food menu. Since my husband will be banded too I think there will be lots of entree sharing in our future. :-)

Just thinking about you and wondering how you are doing? Hope all is well

TMI I know but... No more digging bras or and disappearing undies. Nothing worse then bruising bras and hurtful wedgies..

So funny I just went to my last Chinese Buffet last week. I was pissed, it was not as good as I remebered and I spent over $100 for my family and I to go. I first I was pissed thinking of all the nice clothes I could have bought with the $100 but then it ocurred to me...I officially broke up with Buffets! It was a bad relationship anyway LMAO. Seriously IF it had been the best meal ever I would have thought about it and dreamt about it for years (the food addict in me) Instead I was relieved and knew that I am on my way... GOOD LUCK BTW join the December Bandsters threads. I would like to keep tract of all my fellow bandsters and inspirational friends

Really??? FREE???...that is a great tip!!!

YES YES YES!!! I am still in the process but hoping for a December Banding Birthday So far these are the things I found and like... * since I quit Diet Soda (almost 2 weeks YEAH), I am hooked on MIO Water Enhancer (target sells it) squirt into water. Its in the same aisle as the crystal light. * I also bought the Thermos Intrak Hydration water bottle LOVE IT ($10 at target) keep track of how much you drink and leakproof. * GNC MyoFusion Protein powder (chocolate my fave so far) 30grams of protein per serving * GNC Blender Ball cups (great for your shakes on the go) I have a few. I have not tried it yet but I may try the crystal light hunger drink mix, it has 3g of protein and 5 g of Fiber per serving. I love tips too. I really want to know about Vitamins after banding. I want to make sure I take something to prevent hair loss.

WOW Shakey!!! That is great. Do you feel like you are doing all the work since you have no restriction? Or do you feel that the band has helped you with hunger? See working out is not the problem for me its the caloric intake. I am a food addict. Last year I was working out 5 days a week (no band) I managed to lose (40lbs) I was at 200.4 NEVER made to onderland. Mostly because I couldn't stop eating. After a month of no weight loss I gave it all up...now I am here 50 lbs heavier on my journey to get the Lapband. I have tried on my own too many times. I actually made to a size 10 before my second child. Hearing your story makes me hopeful...Losing that kind of weight in such a short time!!!! If I am as successful as you guys I will be doing the happy dance in my skinny jeans by summer WOOHOO :party:

I decided to give her a last name... "Hopie Will" She will help achieve weight loss SUCCESS!!! Can't wait from her to be wrapped around my stomach lol...I know corny

Well I have not been banded yet but only my parents, husband and best friend know. Other than that my other friend who had the lapband knows. I really don't want to hear negative comments. It's my journey! It is tough because I am obessed with it and I want to talk about it all the time. That is why I am always on here. I don't think I will tell many people afterwards too especially at work. Although I am not sure, with weight loss success I may want to shout it out LOUD lol. Just a suggestion about Facebook. You could divided all your facebook friends into groups for example, High School friends, work friends, close friends, family etc., then you can choose which groups you want to share something with. They don't all have to know. Just keep in mind you can't prevent anyone from gossiping.

WOW!!! Thanks for the inspiration everyone. I am convinced that this will be the best I am going to do for myself. After the seminar for me the clear choice is the Lapband. My surgeon is only beginning to do the Pilcation with Lapband and that may be another alternative when I meet with him again. I am not totally convinced on the Pilcation yet so regardless the Lapand is a definite. I have hope that it will work lol...in fact I plan on naming my band "Hopey Will" LOL Knowing that I have to lose over 100 lbs is always mentally the hardest part about getting in shape. Never getting to my goal and gaining back the weight WILL "hopefully" will be a thing of the past and I "Will" live my best life in my new body!!! SOOO Looking forward to it. Good Luck everyone!!!