Kerra

Good luck! I am scheduled for 4/23 7:30am! Scared, anxious, excited... You name it!

I am not on a liquid diet at all. Just told to eat light the day before.

I have been waiting for approval/denial from them for two weeks. Anyone out there know how long they take? I am scheduled for surgery on April 23

I believe the clear protein drinks are Isopure....?

I have type I diabetes, totally different from type 2. However, I was given metformin to help with weight loss and it has done nothing other than keep me from gaining. It does help a bit with my insulin resistance, but I have yet to lose a pound and I take 2000 mg per day. That being said, I am obviously insulin dependent, and that Makes you gain weight. It's worth a shot, but keep in mind it has been used off label as a fertility drug, so make sure you consistently use a reliable form of birth control.

Just found out Aetna approved me! Keep trying!!!

I don't like the sound of that! I have Aetna choice POS II. Not sure of the difference..... I can't believe they will not cover it for you. Will they cover ANY bariatric surgery?

I have a gazillion questions, and can't seem to find anyone with the same issues. I have an insulin pump and Dexcom and wonder how you manage these around the port, etc.

Metformin are huge pills! Did you go to a compounding pharmacy or were you able to get a liquid? That is the only one of my pills I worry about. The rest that I take are tiny. Didn't even think to ask on that, thanks for mentioning. Hopefully, I can kick Metformin all together!

Oh Jim that it is just horrible! Considering you have sleep apnea, and clearly a family history since your dad had a heart attack, that is just unbelievable that Cigna is still denying. These insurance companies, I tell ya!

I also have Aetna. I have to pay a $250 copayment for the hospital stay. And that's it. It varies greatly by plan. They just sent me a letter, not denying the surgery, but stating that my paperwork was incomplete. They want a 2 yr weight history and trying to get my primary care doctor to send it to the surgeon has been like pulling teeth. I called my obgyn today to see if they can get my history there. Ridiculous for something so simple!

Hello fellow Springers! My name is Kerry. I have two young boys, 1 & 2. They keep me busy! I am a stay at home mom/part time corporate travel agent. I have the most wonderful, supportive husband who is now contemplating getting a band now too. I'm pretty sure that he is secretly waiting to see how I does for me before jumping in. Yep, I am his guinea pig. Like most of you, my story is the same. Up and down my whole life, with one exception. I have type 1 diabetes. I learned as a young teenager that I could eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted to lose mucho weight, and fast. I had the most serious of eating disorders which has been coined "diabulemia". It is a lethal game that a great deal of teenagers with type 1 play. It's simple. You don't take your insulin. I am lucky to be alive today. I am lucky my mom watched out for me as closely as she did. Anyhow, enough about that. I am here now to lose weight the right way. The healthy way. And I plan to make my band work for me. That's me, in a nutshell. I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you. The good. The bad, and the ugly.

April 23, pending insurance approval

Anyone have this? I heard that one of the doctors at my center does it this way. I am curious and thinking of switching surgeons at the last minute to have the surgery this way. Reason being is I am on an insulin pump and the less scar tissue in my abdomen the better for rotating my sites. Would I be crazy to ask to switch to this surgeon when my surgery is less than a months away?

Was the lap band recovery a breeze in comparison? I have my mind set that it will be a piece of cake after having two caesareans. I am hoping I am not way off!

I am so glad to hear this! My first csection was a nightmare, the second was a lot better. It is good to know that this will be easier.

Hey Jim! I think I know you... Same post on the LGH site I think we are the only ones active over there. Lol they will get it straightened out. I am sure of it!

I am scheduled for April 23 and feel the same way. I felt the same when I had my first child too, but there was NO turning back there! I have to tell myself the same with the band. I WANT to lose weight to be able to do more with my kids. I NEED to get my blood sugar under control. I HAVE to do this for not only myself, but for my hubby and kids. It is no longer an option. I am DETERMINED to lose this excess weight and I need this tool to help me make that happen Oh, and anyone know how to get to the Springers group from the iPhone app?

Did I hear a few people say they can't eat shrimp or lobster? Please tell me you are the only one!?!? Shellfish is pretty much the only protein I eat, other than the shakes. Say it isnt so!

April 23 here! Just got my date yesterday. Kinda sad that it's not sooner, was supposed to be march 28 but insurance said I have to wait until 12 weeks is up.

April 23 here! Just got my date yesterday. Kinda sad that it's not sooner, was supposed to be march 28 but insurance said I have to wait until 12 weeks is up.