catlover602

coffee is on my stage 1post-op liquid diet (clear liquids) w/no cream. Has to be room temp. Enjoy!

I also have UHC. They would not cover wls at all! If you can afford it, shop for another insurance. Call the facility that performs wls and ask them which insurance groups cover wls, then go from there. I will be paying for the lap band myself. Good luck.

You're almost there. You can do it! Friday will be here in no time. Good luck.

I am so happy for you!

Sounds good. I'll have to try it. thanks

Wow, you are on all liquids? I thought I had it bad. I am on 2 shakes daily and one healthy meal that consist of 6-8 oz of lean meat, 1 cup veggies, and 1 cup of fruit (no bananas). and I am still hungry... Hats off to you!! you are doing great! I look forward to following you. take care.

LOL, Right on! Congratulations.

I am going to have to look up that ""eat slower" app. Have fun in Denver.

Congratulations! I haven't even thought of exercising...I plan on starting soon though. Keep up the good work.

Did any of you have any other expenses after surgery? I plan on financing the surgery, because my insurance does not cover WLS. So besides the surgery, I would like to hear what else you were charged or billed for. I want to make sure this is something I can afford. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

You look great! And I am sure you feel even better! Congratulations.

Thank you. Yes, I am taking it seriously. I have read all the material from the doctors office. That is why when people on this site ask what they should be drinking or eating after surgery, I'm shocked! I'm like WTH didn't you read your material? .. The lap band will not be free for me though, my insurance denied the surgery. I am going to finance it myself.

Congratulations!! I am so happy for you.

Did you have any weight loss success with the band though? And if so have you been able to keep off the weight for the last six years? I’m just curious because I am still deciding on whether to get the Band or not. Thank you. Any information will be appreciated.

I was having second thoughts too about having the surgery. I was scheduled for surgery on the 25th of this month and I cancelled it. I plan on working on myself for the next 6 months and reading up more on the Lap Band. I have no regrets on my decision. I know some people will be upset with me for not going through with it, but oh well. I want to make sure this procedure is going to be right for me. I know it is not going to be a quick fix; it is not going to help me stop eating. It is a tool that is going to help me feel satisfied. I am still going to have to watch what I eat and count calories. Even with the lap band I am not guaranteed weight loss… Don't feel rushed into making a decision. You can always reschedule your surgery. That is how I came to my final decision. Good Luck. Your weight loss has inspired me!!

Congratulations! That's great!

I have told everyone at work about my upcoming LB surgery. I am not ashamed about needing help with my weight loss. Some of my coworkers and family are going to start the preop liquid diet with me on the 11th. Im sure they'll be watching what I am eating, and that is ok. I will need all the support I can get.

Thanks for posting the link. It explains so much. It is all about self control, even with the lapband. I am getting myself mentally ready. I am getting baned on the 25th of this month.