prinxs

I am not banded yet, but I was diagnosed with under active thyroid and I have had hard time loosing weigght because of it. However, since being on meds I do feel better.

Why are you experiencing slips?

Great to hear that they will cover this even though you don't have hiatal hernia. Keep yourself busy and drink plenty of Water. Anytime you crave food, chew gum!

That's great!!! What changed with your ins plan? What's your diet?

Oh wow! Mine did the same thing. They even went to tell me that its pending and they will know in 2 weeks. I called my insurance and they never got anything. I sort of raised hell and she did it the same day.

This is tougher than I thought. I am trying to use the mantra of mind over the matter, but it's not working and I am starving and craving salt! The Protein shakes are not bad but I am over it already. Please give any advice! I am trying to rid the thought that I should just drop this.

Can't see anything

Good luck! You have a good hubby!

What's your BMI?

Do the payment plan. Look at this way...once you get a lap band your food expense will be low and that contribute to the monthly payments.

Sorry to hear that. What caused the slip?

So sorry to hear that! Look into financing it.

Her insurance would have covered the hernia surgery, and she would have had to pay just for the ban only and not the surgery cost. Basically, her insurance doesn't cover the lap band, but if she had hiatial hernia it would cover the surgery and dr would have added the lap band. So instead of paying 10k for the lap ban surgery she would have paid $5500 just for the band.

I live in Palm Bay i.e. the space coast. I have always been heavy since my teenage years. Always lost and gained the weight back and some more. I would live to make buddies that can be part of my new journey. I was at my highest 206 when I decided to do the lap band. I am 5ft so that put me at 40 BMI. So far I have lost 12 pounds...4 ponds since the pre op diet. Today is the 6th day of it and get banded on the 27th.

I can definitely use a mentor especially someone who has been through this journey before!

I am on 6th day, and I gave in to my craving once and felt horrible afterwards. That craving keeps coming back and it's hard to fight back. So I decided to take "Before" pictures to have something to compare with the "After" pics. When the cravings hit I pull that picture up as a reminder what I have done to myself bc of these cravings, and reminds me how I don't want to look. It worked and helps me be stronger in fighting these urges!! Share your tips and things that works for you to fight the urges!

You look great! Be very proud of yourself.

Checking in at 194...4 pounds lost this Saturday.

I know i am late to start this but this will help me be on track! Name, real or screen~ Prinxs Goal weight for September 29th~ 190 Weight on September 1st~ 198 Age~ 26 Dietary goal for September~ eat less carbs and not giving into the temptation Exercise goal for September~ make time to workout! Personal goal for September~ mind over matter Date banded~ not yet sched date: 9/27 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 12 pounds What is your favorite Fall Activity?~ fall weather in Florida..no humidity!

Thank you guys for the support. I will have to work extra hard bc I am always around people who are eating good food! This is will be a tough ride but I can make it.

Exactly what everyone said. They also basically want to make sure that you are not suicidal.

I am doing the bariatric advantage bc of the high protein.

Today is the day 4 of my pre-op and slowly it's getting easier. The scale moved and it made my day and motivates me to keep going. We ca do this guys!!!

There is a thread on it in he food section. Check it out..it has some good ideas.