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Hi All...man It Has Been Soooo Long Since I Have Posted Here!!! Hope Everyone Is Doing Great!!! So..i Got Approved!! I Am Having The Lap Band On November 7th With Dr. Stephen Marshall In Peoria, Illinois!!! Cant Wait!!!

I Am Getting Banded 11-07-05..i Have To Do The Liquid Diet As Well. It Is Very Important To Stay On This Diet Cuz It Helps To Shrink The Liver When They Go In Laprascopic. Good Luck To You

I have been researching the lap band for over a year and i finally decided in may that i was definitely going to do this..i quit smoking and i got everything approved for the surgery. i have to take and educational class august 1st and then i get to meet with the surgeon to schedule my surgery. i have been eating really well, i quit drinking soda, i only drink water. i walk atleast 2 miles a day. so why am i second guessing myself on getting the lap band? is this normal? did anyone else go through this? how did you cope, decide, anything?? i feel like i can lose the weight and i know within my heart that if i got the band it would definitely help....any thoughts?? the other thing that concerns me is 10-20 years from now...has anyone thought of the long term effects of the band...i know erosion, etc...has anyone been banded for a loooong time here????

Hi I Am From Peoria, Illinois And Hope To Get Banded Soon!! My Dr Is Dr Marshall In Peoria...dont Know What To Think Of Him Just Yet. I Had My Appt 8-16 And He Is Trying To Convince Me To Get Bypass..anyone Have This Problem? He Thinks The Band Is For Surgeons Who Are Not Skilled Enough To Do The Bypass But Want To Get Into Bariatric Surgery...this Is All Making Me A Little Nervous...i Go Back 8-30 To Tell Him What I Have Decided..so Much To Figure Out!!!

okay so i went and got my so called psych evaluation which i have to follow up with my surgeon tomorrow cuz this guy was crazy!! i cant even begin to explain it but i will tell you this...the man said he was going to code my claims as bulemia so my insurance will cover the visits? if i was bulemic would i need the surgery? its insane!! no wonder people like him make insurance rates rocket!!! so he put me on this medicine called topamax...to lose weight...this is a migraine and seizure medication!!!!! it is an off label for weight loss so he claims!!! im so confused and upset and worried!!! has anyone heard of this medication?

i made my decision in may to get this done and i have been going through the usual insurance ropes...i have to do a 7 day liquid diet preband which i am really really nervous about..its not the not being able to eat part..its the energy level and working part i am worried about...anyways!! i have already began dieting..i dont eat out, i quit smoking, i quit drinking caffeine. i walk 2 miles a day...i feel great!! i cant imagine what i will feel like AFTER the band!!! good luck to you

I Have My Psych Eval On August 10th...im Nervous But Its Just Because I Have To Sit In Front Of A Guy And Tell Him About My Diet/exercise Issues...i Feel I Can Open Up More To A Woman..i Will Let Ya Know How It Went!!!

i have to go to a mandatory seminar $495 out of my pocket on august 1st..i already got my pcp to get the referral to the surgeon (since it had to be preapproved and all and i didnt want to spend the 495 and not ge approved) what this does for me...i have to take the class first and at the class they schedule you for your appt with the surgeon and they schedule you for your mandatory psych eval also. if you dont have the referral to the surgeon this could possibly pro long your date!!! good luck:)

I Just Came Home From An Amazing Concert!!!!!! I Won Tickets Off The Radio Today To Go See Def Leppard And Tesla..it Rocked!!!! It Started At 730 Pm And Went Until 11pm!!!!! Pour Some Sugar On Me.......yeah!!!!!! Im Kinda Deaf Now Too!!!!

okay okay..i know im crazy posting this!!!! seriously, what is your one little dirty wish or fantasy when you reach goal?? you know what mine is? i want to get a picture taken off me professionally in some really sexy lingerie and high heels laying down on a white couch. then i want to blow it up to a huge poster size and put it right in my living room above my couch for all the world to see!!!! is that naughty and conceited or what?? i already said it is all about me these days...do you think people will mind? hahahaha come on...your turn!!!!

I Work For An Insurance Company And When We Ask For That It Can Be Submitted 2 Ways...by The Physicians Medical Records Or By The Patients Own Records. I Sat Down And Wrote Out Every Diet And Exercise Plan I Tried And The Insurance Company Accepted It!!! Check And See Exactly What You Can Turn In For That!!! Good Luck

I Work For An Insurance Company...the 15 Day Rule Is For General Referrals And Preauths For Surgery. When Something Has To Be Reviewed By A Medical Director They Are Allowed 30 Days ..let Me Stress This Part...if All The Information Is Turned In!!!! Have You Called And Made Sure They Have Everything They Need To Review Your Case??? If It Gets Denied Over Stuff Not Being Turned In Then You Have To Start The Process All Over Again. If It Gets Denied Because You Dont Meet Criteria Then You Have To Go Through An Appeal Which Again Can Take 15-30 Days For That And You Need To Submit Additional Information, Etc. If It Gets Denied Again Then Your Only Option Is To Appeal It Through The Department Of Insurance. As Far As Going Ahead With The Surgery Before Insurance Pays For It...i Would Have To Say That Is Not Wise With United Healthcare..it May Give Them More Leverage To Deny You. Generally There Is Coverage After The Acceptance..not Before. If Your Parents Are Paying No Matter What....well..thats Definitely Your Choice. My Suggestion Would Be To Call The Insurance Company Every Day And Bug Them. It Will Get Them Moving...believe Me On That!!!! Have Your Doctors Office Call And Check Too!!!!! If You Arent Getting The Answers You Want Ask To Speak To A Supervisor!!!! Good Luck And Let Us Know How It Turns Out!!!

im about 3 years away from my 10 year high school reunion..plenty of time!!! i wanna walk in and walk up to a few guys that were mean to me and used to make fun of me in class because they couldnt push my seat with their feet. walk up to them and get all flirty and then as i have them turn around to get me a drink..kick them right in the ass and knock them on the ground in front of everyone...yeah...thats what im talkin bout!!! hahahaha :)

I Am 25 Years Old...i Own My Own Home, I Am Successful, I Have Lots Of Friends, I Am Fun, I Have Alot To Say, I Truly Am Beautiful......so Why Am I In This Relationship Ive Been In For The Past 6 Years?? He Is 25 Also, Lives At My Home, Hardly Helps Pay The Bills, Getting Ready To Go To School For The Next 2 Years ( So It Will Be Me Paying The Bills!!), Hates My Friends And Family, Borderline Alcoholic, Has Never Lived Out On His Own!!!!!, Comes Home At Any Time Of Night When He Feels Like It!!! Why Am I Engaged To This Man?? Im Mad At Myself, Im Mad At My Own Stupidity And Low Self Esteem. I Know Whats Wrong, So Why Cant I Be That Old Independent, Get Out Of My House Kinda Girl??? Weve Been Engaged For The Past 2 Years....no Wedding Date..we Always Seem To Find An Excuse!! I Truly Feel That We Are Just Both Holding On To Each Other Til The Next Best Thing Comes Along.....now That I Am In The Prospect Of Getting The Lap Band Done. Things Have Gotten Worse. Any Thoughts, Opinions??

delarla- you crack me up!! i want to see that video!!! i have lots of freckles and my license plate used to say frckls3!!! you guys came up with some great things to do...oh by the way when i do reach goal you all will get to see that sexy pic cuz i will have no problem posting it up here!!! hahahahah

wow!!! you look fantastic and you definitely dont look 45...happy birthday!!! i hope you have a fabulous day!!! :):)

well as you know i have posted some pretty strong words here last week. friday came and i decided it was time to pack his stuff and watch him hit the road!!! he works second shift at a dealership until school starts and then of course he wont be working. he made it so easy to do this...you know why?? he bought a second car ladies!!!! here he is not giving me money at all, getting ready to go to school (financing for that is being paid for by his work but he has to come up with the money first and who knows where hes gonna get that!!! ) anyways!!!! he came home in this car and that was it!!! i knew that was it!!! well, he got mad at me for not caring about his car..go figure!! so...he went to the garage apparently cleaned it up and left..no notice, nothing!!!! you know what i did?? i packed all of his belongings with the help of my sister and put it in the garage with a note on the front door...it said "please remove your shit from my garage and your head out of my ass cuz you aint wanted here no more!!! " guess what?? he took it all and i havent seen him or heard from him since!!! last night i got a little emotional but i came on here and i posted that comment over on jodie's thread and i felt great!!!! thank you everyone for caring, and being so supportive!!! i know that it probably isnt over yet with the man because hes a drinker and he will be clearing his head today since hes gotta work and probably trying to call me and act like hes the greatest thing ever and that he will change, blah, blah, blah!!! but this new girl aint gonna let him get to her...hahahaha

jodie, i am going through a really really rough time too and i am determined to win in the end. i just recently ( friday) broke off my engagement with my boyfriend of 6 years. i am 25 years old and he is my first love. for the past 2-3 years i have been looking out for everyone but myself!! i decided that with this new journey i am taking that i am also going to do some serious soul searching...i dont even know me anymore...do you know you? i have changed my life for a man who did nothing but put me down, drink, and live off of me. nothing was good enough for him that i did..like buy a house, a brand new mustang, etc, etc but i came to realize that in a way he was jealous of everything i am.....only i really dont know who i am...that is the problem. i have so much ahead of me and so do you. i know its easier said than done..believe me been there done that soooo many times. but all i can say is find out who you are first. its all about you. remember that. no man, no car, no house, nothing can make you happy until you are happy with yourself.....and so my journey has began. im scared but thats because the unknown is frightening!!! but i am determined and therefore i will make it through and one day i will see me for who i am and it will all be okay. good luck to you and your journey

i was a smoker and my insurance company basically states you are making a "lifestyle change" so you should quit smoking..i just quit cold turkey!! ive had a few days where things are super super stressful and i do resort to doing the naughty deed!!! i work for the insurance company also and i help out with medication preauths..wellbutrin is the best med for quitting smoking because it not only is an anti depressent but it also helps you quit smoking!!! good luck

I Have Osf Healthplans Insurance And Part Of The Pre Requisite Is To Go Through An Educational Class....has Anyone Done This ? Can You Tell Me A Little Bit About The Class ? How Long Do You Have To Go To Them, Etc...thanks!!!

congratulations!!! keep us posted on how you are doing

in peoria, illinois which is 3 hours from chicago...the peoria surgical group with dr rossi, dr marshall, dr debord..phone number is 309-624-9810...ipa=illinois public aid??

with my insurance you have to have a bmi of 35-40 with 2 co-morbities or a bmi of 40 or higher and no comorbodites. i have to take an educational class which is $500 out of my pocket and i have to get a psych evaluation. i started at the end of may and i am taking the class august 1st followed by psych evaluation and then meeting with the surgeon to get a date. price wise i dont know because my insurance pays 100% ...i only have to pay for the class and a $150 surgery copay..good luck to you...look around on here because there is tons and tons of info

congratulations and keep us posted on your progress

i went to my pcp very apprehensive of what he would say and to my amazement (which i should have known because he has been soooo supportive in everything i do) he was all for it. he explained to me that he has patients now that have gone through it with his help and he has seen amazing results. he told me to keep him informed of the progress and his entire staff has helped me with getting insurance approval and referrals. i love it when you can find the right pcp and you can feel totally comfortable telling and asking them anything