phoenixwife

Ok I have just decided in the past few weeks that I want/need to get the lapband done. I have a friend in south carolina who had it done in decemeber and it has gone well for her. I have a few questions for people here in phoenix. 1. Does anyone have APIPA insurance and if so how long will I have to have a medically supervised diet? 2. IF have to do it self pay is it going to be about 16,000 total? 3. Are most primary care physicians helpful? I am nervous about suggesting it to my primary care physician. My BMI is 42 so I would think that would be bad enough. If she does not does anyone have a suggestion for PCP's in North Phoenix? Another thing have any of you found that people say "Oh that's the easy way out" etc? I know this might sound crazy but I have been overweight for years and years but just a few weeks ago is when it finally hit me. I never thought of myself as the fat girl but on the other hand I am very self concious. Anyway I think the final straw has been my hip and lower back hurting constantly and I went to an exhibit last weekend and needed to sit down before we got back to the car. And the last was when I calculated my BMI on the internet and found that I am considered Morbidly Obese. I know this all sounds crazy. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. Nicole

I haven't gotten mine done yet still working on getting the money, but I too have heard the old "Oh that's the easy way out" Or if it restricts you from eating then why not just eat less. That's what my husband keeps saying. Then when I was upset because we can't find the money his "solution" was lets diet together. Well that kind of made mad because I have been there done that a thousand times. He has NEVER been on a diet, but sure could stand to loose a few pounds. I don't plan on anyone knowing (if I ever get to have it done) except my mom, husband, and my best friend. That is it!!

Still trying to find the money to get mine done. I found a website called prosper.com. Its a place where the company checks your credit and address and stuff and then you put up a posting about how much money you want (1000-25000) and what the highest percentage rate you would pay. People (lenders) look at them and can see your rating as far as credit goes. Its AA,A,B,C,D,E, HR each category is determined by certain credit scores. AA being the best. HR being High Risk. Anyway people can loan anywhere from 50 on up. The company takes care of getting the money back to the lenders. Anyway I have put mine up there and we will see. If anyone wants to check it out tell them phoenixwife@yahoo.com sent ya. If you use them we both get like 25 bucks. That's 25 closer to my band!!! Have a nice day and happy filling!!

Is there anyone out there who has bad credit that got a loan to pay for the band? I am going crazy here. I just need to get financing but my credit sucks. Thank you Nicole

Well I went to my lapband seminar yesterday!! I was so excited to go. It was very informative. I feel like I am one step closer. I need to call my PCP today and get an appointment to see about recommendation. I am soo nervous to talk to her about it. Is that crazy? I don't know how to start the conversation or what to say. I rarely ever go to the doctor and hate it when I do. Keep your fingers crossed everything goes smoothly with my PCP.

Oh wow 17.5 lbs that is sooo awesome! Way to go. I love hearing the success stories. I saw that there were a couple of you that all got banded the same day. That is crazy. I am going on sunday to the seminar at Scottsdale Bariatric. I feel I am probably one of few fat people in scottsdale. I am going to see how I like them and then my next choice from what I havered is the Weight Loss Institute. If you have any other suggestions they are all greatly appreciated.!! Oh ya one question I have is will you still be able to eat normal foods and do you have to take supplements??

How do you go about getting medically supervised diet? I hate the thought that I am going to have to try another diet again for a year. And I hate the idea of having to wait another year before I get surgery. I am going to make my appointment with my PCP after my seminar on Sunday. Any suggestions on how to start the conversation. I have no idea what to say to her and no idea how she will respond.

Thank you for your reply. It makes me feel better knowing I am not too crazy. How long ago did you get yours done and if you got it done here who was the doc and how was your experience? Sorry for all the questions. I am just very curious. Thanks again Nicole