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Think positive and keep working sf the weight will come off I'm still doing all my exams good luck to you

Hi Linda good luck

Hi I know you will do great good luck

Good luck to you both

Love it joined the blog great information

Glad to hear you are feeling better

It is best to call the number on the back of your medical card or go to their website every Insurance varies so much for exampleI have Anthem BCBS which covers the surgery but it is through my husbands employer so luckily his employee didn't change the basic. Coverage that Anthem BCBS has he could have & I wouldn't. Be covered so that's why you have to call them directly

Hi Jessica there is a lot to learn on this site I wish you luck keep us posted

Ok fresh start don't beat yourself up about the past you can't change it so don't dwell on it just refocus and get.back on the bandwagon good luck you can do it

Congrats on the surgery dates Good luck everyone

I believe you just have to show that you have had weight issues for 5yrs you PC DR would be a good source for the requirement. Good luck

congrats to you

from what I read they help when you get stuck(the food is not moving through the band easily) it helps the food breakdown and move through. Most people get stuck if the food is really dry, they are eating too fast and not chewing fully.

Congrats and speedy recovery

Hope your are feeling better cfurrey soon

I also read pineapple juices works that would be easier to find

Is there any Anthem BCBS bandster. From OK is it hard to get approval

Congrats I'm still waiting

Welcome everyone and congrats to the new bandster and soon to be bandster I don't have a date yet but I hope to join you by August 30th

Welcome everyone and congrats to the new bandster and soon to be bandster I don't have a date yet but I hope to join you by August 1st

I have heard some say they are hungry and some say they are not I pray I'm one of the "not" I need that little band to work from day one good luck I haven't been under 200 pounds since 2004 WHEN I get there I just might run through the street naked from delirium and joy so when you here about me on the national news you know I made ....LOL

Sounds great I have Anthem BCBS I have paid $225 for consult( 1st appt) nothing for blood work then I had my EGD yesturday and had to pay $600.00 I have a health savings plan so as soon as I pay the money is back in my Acct. In 3 business days so I'm very lucky it hasn't affected my budget much and I only have $800 left to reach my total out of pocket expense and I still have the psych visit, nutritionist and surgeon office visit so my actual surgery might cost me nothing ....

King-tasha you have support here sounds like your plate is pretty full all the more reason to get healthy you will have to rely on friends family & maybe some close nieghbors(swallow. Your pride & let them help) but reward them when you feel up too it maybe a meal or babysit for date night but this must be done sounds like you have some really special people that depend on you daily and they need you strong and ready to go the distance I know you can do this

No this is a smart move one big hang up about working out is figuring out what to do to get results that is where personal trainers come in to play they direct you so you get result

Really good to hear you are doing well