claricey

I have Aetna Choice POS II in the metro Philly area and just received my approval yesterday! From the time my surgeon submitted all of my information to them it only took 7 business days to receive approval. I did have to do all of the psych and nutrition work plus a 3 month program and my BMI is 47. Good luck everyone! Claricey :thumbup:

For those that have used Dr. Adam Goldstein in South Jersey before, do you know if he uses the Realize band? I forgot to ask this question and wanted to ask you folks here for your past experience with him. Thanks!

Yes, that is him. Did I miss it in the literature somewhere??? I feel so stupid if I did!

DazzleMePlease...congrats on getting that consult appointment and GOOD LUCK! Please check in and let us know how it goes.

Hey Dawn, Met with Dr. G. today. Went really well and I'm psyched. I will be reviewing my checklist tonight with my hubby and getting the appointments made asap. Will email you over the weekend. Good luck with all the bloodwork on Saturday. Claricey

Hi Dawn, I meet with Dr. Goldstein this Friday and I'm very excited about it. I've been waiting since the 4th of July to see him!!! Please keep this thread going and post of your success with getting all the items off of your checklist and I'll do the same! Take care and good luck! :biggrin: Claricey

Hi Heather, First let me say that I'm very sorry about the loss of your Dad. I think you are doing great and are on the right track. I too am still in the beginning stages, researching and talking with Doctors. However, I can share with you that I am 41 and my DH and I just adopted a toddler boy and the extra weight I am carrying is making it difficult to play with him (bad knees) and do alot of things that I would like to do with him. That is only one of my motivators but I mention it because I thought that I could handle being heavier and lose weight when I "had the time" Well alot of years have gone by and it's just so hard to lose now with my metabolism slower than when I was in my 20s and 30s. I think you would do great with the LapBand and I wish you all the best in your journey ahead.

I've noticed that not all folks have the same pre-op diet and are not restricting their intake for the same period of time prior to surgery. I'm still researching and do not meet with my surgeon until next month and would like to hear what specifically you can eat on the pre and post-op diets. What kind of Protein shakes are "the best" and how many ounces (typically) can you eat/drink at one sitting post surgery? I know these are all pretty basic questions and I've read many threads here so forgive me if I'm repeating questions that were already asked. Thanks!:ranger:

Hi there! I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of liquid diet you followed (brand name, if possible) and also what kind of foods you ate pre-op. Sounds like you are doing great and I take so much inspiration from this board! Thanks very much, Claricey

I have BC/BS PPO also a very good insurance for this area. I unfortunately could not make the seminar last night as my son was sick, so I think I have to wait till 9/19 for the next one. I'm unhappy but it couldn't be avoided. I am anxious to get started as I am 41 and my metabolism has hit an all time low. Nothing seems to work for me anymore. I have approx. 145 pounds to lose. Take care!

Hi jowjow...So does the seminar really take the full 2 hours? Also, about how many people usually attend? I'd love to keep in touch as we both go through the process.

I am considering Dr. Goldstein as well. I have my seminar tomorrow and then can schedule my first appt. with him. I am nervous about the whole thing but extremely hopeful that this will help me!