Shalee04

LJM, You really are an insperation to us all on these boards. :biggrin:I too can't ever remember not having a tummy. it has always been there. Can't wait to see the rest of your transformation!!!!

In the begining I was feeling guilty too about ALL the money we were spending on JUST me for this thing... But then I remembered I was doing it for my family too, so I can be healthy and around along time with them. And also my husband has a brand new pool table we bought6 1 year ago when we bought our new house and it takes up a whole room, does he ever use it NOPE, and then theres the spa sitting in the back yard, does he ever use that, Nope.. so I don't feel guilty about 1 penny I have spend on this!!!!! WOHOOOOO use my band every day!!!!:clap2::clap2:

I am able to wear a belt again.... I went clothes shopping and my tops I bought are XL not 2x. And I shopped in the regular dept, not the plus size! WOHOOO

I would definetly have to say YES!! I have lost over 30lbs since Oct. and I can breath easier, my blood pressure has gone down, I can walk without pain in my knees and feet. I am happier. and today I bought new clothes in the JRs dept.:whoo: Not the plus size dept. So YES it is worth it....

Don't know why I was so nervous. it was done and over with in like 3 minutes. it didn't hurt, just had a small weird fluttering feeling. He said he put in 3cc. now I am on liquids for 3 days.

Good Luck to you tomorrow on your fill..:whoo: I too am having my FIRST fill tomorrow at 9:00am and I am scared :phanvanabout it....

OK I'm in too!!! name ............. starting# ..... current#........goal#......togo# Hollyberries...........298.............298..............285.........13 Momto1(Wendy)....241.............241..............229.........12 Hungryforchange...227.............227..............215.........12 Cagstorm (Craig)...360.............360..............345.........15 Teresajo..............252.............212..............205..........7 Skinny_Jill............195.............195..............180..........1 5 Foofy .................273.5..........249...............237 ........12 want2lose............236.8..........236.8............225.........11. 8 sades..................229............199.7............189..........10 .7 chiqui..................246............231...............220.......... 11 MarieGabrielle........268............268...............256..........12 Trixie...................264.............264..............244......... .20 Firebolt................243.............224..............212.......... 12 Kristin1031...........287.............256..............240...........16 Longhorn..............211............211..............199...........12 BarbBee...............302.............284..............272...........12 Jen.....................296.............264...............249......... .15 Steph.................203.5..........203.5.............188.5........15 Goldie1109...........228............228.................213..........15 Shalee04/Kelly......248............218.................206..........12

BooBooKitty, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are an insperation for all of us that are just starting out with our bands!!!!!

I don't miss my eating habits, it is the reason I got to be 250 lbs... I now enjoy food more I think, as I am savoring each small bite. and I too look around at what people are eating and I am like, WOW how can they eat sooooo much food .....

My bill shows they charged the insurance co $6390.00 for the band only. I am actually disputing with my insurance company right now. :mad:United Healthcare HRA plus. as they said I had the covereage, I have 3 letters stating that it will be covered. I will only have to pay 20 percent.... They covered thier portion of everything so far except the surgeon. They wont pay any of his fee's. He bills out of network and they are now trying to skip around and say my policy doesnt cover weight loss surgery. HELLO you paid the Hospital and the surgeon assistant and the aneisteciolgeost, and all other costs. But said no to main surgeon. Hmmm weird and ridiculeous I say. My policy states if my surgeon bills out of network I will have to pay 40 percent and insurance will pay 60% so I am disputing with them. I will say that when just the hospital bill came it was for $32,003.71 :faint:for 1 nights stay. and by the time they reduced it for in network provider discounts my insurance ended up only paying $5,000. I paid $1,100 for my portion to them I also paid my surgeon $3,500 up front. I go in for my first fill on Jan 8th.. I can't wait to see what that's going to cost me..

Newlu, you looking great!!!!

I bought Low Sodium Boullion, it was on the same shelf as the regular, it cost a little more...

I am down 16 pounds since surgery, and a total of 30 since 10-8-07 1st Consultation. I have NO restriction, and my first fill is scheduled Jan 08!! WOHOOOOO I am down a pants size :-D

Me too!! I am no longer morbidly obese, just obese.

My Wedding rings are falling off. My pants that have always been TOO tight, are baggy, Wohoo Time to go into the closet and get a smaller size. On a sad note,,,, My Boobs are getting smaller darnit.

I was told I was approved by UHC on 10-19-07 I had my surgery on 11-12-07 This morning I get a letter telling me it is not covered, go figure that one out, so I have been on phone all morning trying to get this figured out, I wouldn't have had the surgery if my insurance couldn't help me pay for it. Frustrated to say the least.:cry

$1674.00 WOW that sure isn't much for them to make... The breakdown of my hospital bill I recived showed just the charge for the band is $6390.00.:faint: I was like wow. I am curios to see what the total for everything will be after network discount for my UHC HRA Plus.

I have United Healthcare HRA Plus, thru GAP Inc. This info is directly from the EOB my insurance company sent me, At the moment they are still pending payments. My surgeon bills out of network, I had to pay him up front $3500 two weeks before surgery. Hospital. $31.275.31 Surgeon fee, $6125.00 Surgeon Assitant, $2200 Anasteoliogest fee, $1800. Physc fee, $200.00 Misc Lab fees I have paid. 1200. and I paid $300.00 to the hospital, they said that would be my co-pay of the hospital fee, BUT I know I am supposed to pay 20% of the hospital, and well 300 doesn't add up.. I will post again when I get the EOB wshowing just exactly WHAT and HOW much the insurance covered and How much I will have to be paying..... (Hopefully not too much)

WOHOOOO I have passed the 2 week mark, I saw my surgeon today and he said I am progressing along nicely. I can now move onto Pureed/Mushies!!!! I am so excited to not have to be on a liqued only diet. 4 weeks of only liqueds was getting old. I am scheduled for my first fill on Jan 08th, 2008.

Hey I know Orange county, my granny lived there, and so did hubby way back when. :bounce: Keeping my fingers crossed for you to get this done , and on your way to a new you!!!:clap2:

Hi Lumpy, I lost 15 pounds pre-surgery, and the other 10 since surgery on the 12th. Pre-surgery I was taking my 2 big dogs for a long hard walk 5 times a week, they pretty much go at this super fast pace and if I don't keep up they drag me, :eek:and we walked about 5 miles a day. I was also riding my exercise bike 8 miles a day on level 3 , 19mph about 4 times a week pre-surgery. Since surgery I haven't taken the big dogs walking yet, just my little chiuwahua and we walk maybe 2 miles at a brisk pace. I just started back this week riding my bike and I am doing 6 miles level 3 ,15 mph a night right now. I am scheduled for a fill on Jan 8th, But I might call and see if he can do it sooner.

Foofy, Yes let's hope no hangover. I go in Jan 8th for my 1st fill.

I've had 2 c-sections years ago, and also a hystectomy :eek:last year and I can 100% say that all 3 of those were hell compared to my Lap-band surgery. Lap band was nothing compared to those.:clap2:

Hehehhe yes I agree you have a way with words... But that being said, Hang in there!! It will get better, I think I was at my worst at about 3 days into my 2 week pre-op.... My hubby was eating some chicken and asked me if I wanted to "Lick his fingers" I just aboput ripped his head off.... He worked late the next few nights and ate out before coming home, hehehheehe Hang in there!!!!

Mine is on the left side, directly in line with my breast, and about an inch or two below my ribs. My port scare is only 1 1/2 inch long. as for the other 4 holes, 1 is in my belly button, and the other 3 are very very small, smaller then a pencil in diameter. I must say he did an awsome job on them. He also fixed a large Hiatel Hernia I had and that in it'self is such a blessing.