ledavis13

Endoscopy was a breeze! Don't worry at all! Worst part...getting poked for the IV!

Being transported to my sleep study! Endoscopy, EKG and ultrasound in the morning! Nerves!

Congratulations!!!!! That is so encouraging. I have more to loose than you so if you can get 18 in 3 weeks, so can I! I am still in preop/insurance waiting phase...

I will let you know how mine goes Saturday! Turns out I'm doing the endo, ultrasound, an EKG and lab work all on Saturday. Eek! I don't mind cause I want it all done done done and submitted to insurance!!

I know more than I've ever wanted to know about a thyroid from the last 7 years of my issues with it! Even with it gone its still a tricky little thing!!

I am new as well! I am completing the last of my pre op tests this Saturday and hope to have approval from my insurance soon after. Hoping for a June banding.

Ok thank you! That's a relief.

Interesting. I actually don't have a thyroid anymore because I had Graves' Disease (which is a severe form of hyperthyroidism) and had radiation to kill the thyroid almost three years ago. I am on daily medication for the rest of my life to replace the hormone. My surgeon hasn't said anything about that hindering me. Hope it stays that way while I am in the process of getting approved. Definitely get on meds....it makes a world of difference.

The only part of this surgery (believe it or not) that scares me is not drinking Water as much as I want. I drink water all day every day and always feel thirsty. I understand that I will have to stop drinking while eating which will be hard. But to struggle all day drinking? Ay ya ya! I'm going through Pre op and then will be waiting on insurance. Fingers crossed!!

So excited for you! I'm completing the last of my preop procedures this weekend and that'll be submitted to insurance. I can't wait for my new life!!

Hi all, I am wondering what the process was like for any of you that had Anthem Blue Cross as an insurance company for your banding. How long did it take for approval? Any special hoops to go through? I just had my first consultation Saturday and they are submitting everything to my insurance. I am at a BMI of 39.4, overweight 7 plus years, pre diabetic and I don't have a thyroid anymore. I am beginning my sleep studies and endoscopy tests this weekend. Any comments are appreaciated!!!

Good luck!! I have my sleep study Friday and my endoscopy Saturday!!

I should mention I am in California!

Hi guys! How do you get these cute little tickers on here?