SinCityGal

So happy for YOU!

So inspiring & what a gorgeous smile!

Carlak- Did they tell you the reason why?

Carlak- I'm in the same situation...

Hi everyone, I'm just now starting the process & I meet with the surgeon tomorrow morning. I have a ton of questions for people that are actually living with the LapBand & not the Dr. that most likely doesn't have one.. Can anyone tell me what it feels like to have a LapBand? Can you feel it? Do you feel like it's hard to breathe? Do you have a hard time swallowing? What does getting 'stuck' feel like? What is a 'stuck' episode? Does it get stuck in your esophagus or in the small stomach? Does having a LapBand make you have heartburn? Can you still eat spicy foods? Can you still guzzle Water or will it be sip city forever? Any permanent damage from it? Do you like it or dislike it? Thank you all in advance, I know some of these are silly but, I'm getting really nervous.

Thank you so much, Floridays! You have done amazing & I'm hoping to do as well as you, that's if I ever get approved...

I'm trying to 'BUMP' this... For the people inquiring about the Lap band. I know this info has helped me! Thanks again, everyone!

You look AMAZING!

Hi everyone, My Peer review was actually an APPEAL!? Does anyone know anything about appeals? The surgery coordinator said, it can take up to 45 days... Also, I was told that out of all the Tricares, TriWest was the most difficult to get approval. Now I'm really worried! The waiting is horrible! Thank you!

So inspiring! Thanks for sharing ladies, you all look terrific!

I'm so excited for YOU, CONGRATS!

Hi everyone, I was denied for the surgery & my surgeon is requesting a Peer to Peer....Is this the normal process? Also, is it effective? Do they normally overturn it? Any help in this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

The waiting sucks so bad.....still no word!

Never heard why I was denied. Surgeon did a peer to peer on the 13th & I've been waiting impatiently....UGH, this has been really emotional! Thank you to ALL for the support! (((HUGS)))

So I went on the Tricare website today & saw.....NOT APPROVED! I cannot even begin to tell you how upset I am! My surgeons office didn't even know until I called them. So we won't know the reason until tuesday...I sure hope this turns around, my surgery was scheduled for Nov. 19th!

Ummm, that should be more than enough!?

So glad you're ok!

Did they say the reason behind the denial? Great weight loss by the way! So bummed, I wish I knew something?

The surgeon that I go to does not have a pre op diet. I've done all the labs, psych eval, 6mos supervised diet etc... Did your dr. do the peer to peer yet?

Still waiting.....I guess Mon. won't be happening! Have you heard anything?

My surgeon did mine on the 13th.......Still waiting to hear from them! I'm scheduled for surgery Mon. the 19th... Wishing US lots of luck!

Thank you, Rojasanoll! I sure hope this works.....I'm doing my pre-op tomorrow.

Thank you Jennifer for posting this......I loved reading all the responses! I'm hoping to be banded too!

Thanks everyone for being supportive & positive. I'm so stressed but, I know in my heart this is suppose to happen for me! I have a young child that I want to be here for....So I'm not giving up that easy! (((HUGS)))

Thank you so much for posting this......So AWESOME & I'm so excited for you!