leajo03

Can you give me any advice on the mental exam? How are u feeling? Just nervous I have mine thursday. I am not crazy but don't want to mess this up.

Hi it's lea, sorry I haven't wrote. I went to my doctor to see if i am a candidate. Yes but i have decided on bypass. It is more for me I guess. How are you doing? love to hear from u. I put a pic up of me. write soon.

You are looking great. please show us what it looks like in a month. I have a question How much does something like that cost? I know I will have to have it done. You are already looking flat. wait till you put on your new clothes. Good for you.

Hello, I am also somewhat new here. I don't know what to tell you to expect but I go see the doctor May 2nd and I will write back then and tell you. I hace medicare and it is suppose to pay for the surgery I do have to pay for the evaluation and stuff but not the surgery. Do you have a doctors appt yet? Good Luck and have a good Easter:clap2:

:clap2: Thanks so much for the info you have given me. Please let me know what happens when you go to the doctor. I hope it all goes well for you. It has been really nice speaking with you and good luck. Lea Jo :girl_hug: Happy Easter!!!!

Hello, Yes medicare is my primary and i have medicaid as my secondary insurance. The hospital said it would pay for the surgery but I have to pay $500.00 for the mental evaluation and to see the dietician and so forth. I havent seen my doctor yet. I see him may 2nd. Do you have to do 6 months of supervised dietary doctors visits? I have heard people say they have but I don't know if here in Ohio it is required? I have high blood pressure and legg and back pain do to my weight so I know my doctor will refer the surgery. Any info you can give me is greatly appreciative. Thank You Lea Jo:faint:

My name and my lucky #. Not nothing overboard but i can remember it to log in haha.

Thanks so much for your info. Here in ohio the lap band is covered as long as medicare is your primary. Good luck with getting yours. Lea:)

Hello, Can someone please explain what the dumping syndrome is and how from what i have read it is a good thing? Thanks Lea:confused:

Kim, Thank you so much for all your detailed info on the band. I am glad to hear you are doing well. I will keep you updated. I go tomorrow to the info siminar at the hospital and give them my insurance info. I have medicaid and medicare so i am sure i will have to fight it. Thanks Lea

Thank You so much kim. I am so glad you are doing well and i appreciate the detailed info on the band and etc. I will keep in touch and keep you updated. Lea

Thanks kim, I will definitly follow your advice. I am still learning how to use the site but everyone here is great:clap2: :clap2: You just had yours put in a couple weeks ago, How are you feeling? How does the fills work and is it painful when they do it? Lea

Thank you so much, I will definitly follow your advice. I think everyone here is great:clap2: :clap2: I am excited yet nervous. I guess that is to be expected. I will keep everyone updated.