brock1021

April 4th!!! Preop diet starts today for me...so far, so good (it's only 8a.m.! Lmao) Also did my. "Before" pics last night and the dreaded "weigh in" this morning. Best of luck to everyone!!

Mine is April 4th! We got this!!! Super excited !!

I read your post and went and took my Before photos...glad that's over! Lol

Thank you!!

You can call your surgeons office and they will tell you what they offer as far as repayment or promotions they may be running. I just went through this myself. My doctors office offers 60 months @ 14.99%. Hope this helps!!

I'm in Gray...right outside of Macon.

I've got my mind set, money in the bank (I am self pay), care credit approved for fees, preop foods bought. I called the surgeons office today to make my appointment and they took my name/ number to call me back...well, it's almost 6pm here in GA so I guess I won't get a call back today...and the waiting continues I am soooo psyched! It's finally about to happen! I worked 5 (12hour) shifts last week to save up the final money I needed. Super thankful for this opportunity and the support I've already gotten on this forum! Hoping to post a surgery date tomorrow!

That's awesome!!! Congrats

This makes me happy!! I struggle with the same snacking..I call mine "grazing" lol and I tend to do it all day. I'm hoping to be banded very soon and pray I will experience what you are! Keep up the good work!!

Ditto! I exclude myself from a lot. I Always say no to group trips to the beach because God forbid I have to be in a swimsuit around people I know. My son plays tball an I dread every game because I'm just so uncomfortable in my own skin. I just recently turned down a girls weekend at the beach with my coworkers...I want to go so bad, but I just sit home and have a pitty party instead. Uuugggh!! And THIS is why money isn't an issue for me. It will pay for itself when I can enjoy life again!

Congrats!!! Hoping to get my date today or tomorrow I know you are excited!!!

Have you tried the PopTart Minis? They are yummy

Lmao! Kim k really does! That's too funny! Teen mom is like a train wreck...you know you shouldn't look, but you have to! Lol

I love Lifetime movies too my other faves are Dr. Phil Ellen Teen Mom (ashamed to admit) Duck Dynasty Swamp People On a side note... I live about 30 minutes from Honey Boo Boo...and can I just validate that they give Georgia a baaaad name!! Lol I am educated, work full time as a nurse, and have all of my teeth

Congrats on a surgery date!! I too am self pay. Ive had a few moments where I questioned spending such a large amount of money...even had some feelings of guilt. THEN, a fellow bandster/co worker said to me "you will be making payments on something for the rest of your life. Consider this a payment on yourself"...those few words have been PRICELESS in my journey. It is time to do something for ME! Hoping to get my date in the next week Good luck to you!!

Yay!!! Congrats on approval!

So glad to hear that no one is having complications I had mine out in 2005 and will be banded in about 3 weeks Thanks for your input!!

Amen!!

I applied for $8000 on care credit and the approved me for $6800. I did it online and I got an immediate approval with a code. But that's it..no instructions on what to do next...anyone dealt with them that could give me advice? How do I find out payment terms, etc? Also, has anyone had success calling and getting them to increase the loan? Thanks!!!

Thanks for the information. Very helpful!!

I'm in the same boat and also frustrated I applied for care credit and they approved 6800 (I need 12000)....I have the cash for the rest but I'm scared of care credit and their high interest rates...so disappointed

I've been looking into lap band for almost 5 years now. Money has always been the holdup. I finally have it saved up and now I'm having second thoughts. Should I try to do Atkins? Go back to weight Watchers? They never worked (long term) for me, so why am i even considering them? Did anyone else experience this when it was finally time to have the procedure scheduled? I'm a self pay so once I call and make my prep appointment, my surgery will be scheduled 2 weeks out. I guess it's so close and I'm just getting nervous. Encouragement please!!! Lol

Myfitnesspal is very popular and free

I have to complete a 6 month supervised diet as part of my insurance requirement. Just wondering where most people go...clinics, private docs, etc. thanks!

Called my ins co today to get a list of my exact requirements before approval would be considered. I was told that I have to have a predetermination letter before they will give me any information. Anyone else ran into this? Thanks!!