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YAY!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

YAY Carrie's back. :cheer2: We sure did miss you!!! :clap2: :clap2: :brushteeth:

Somebody liked G&M :hungry: Hmmm ..I should go get me a crabcake

I like Unjury vanilla and chocolate. The vanilla I like with frozen strawberries, or mangos, or peaches, pineapples. Yummy http://www.unjury.com

Maybe you were her angel....I think it's great!!! Worthy of waiting and sharing your story for the right reasons. Good for you. I wish you both the best :clap2: :clap2:

I'm no expert on the language of your policy. However, that statement sounds like your insurance will not cover visits to a nutritionist for weight loss (as opposed to visits for diabetes for example), nor would it cover prescription drugs for wieght loss. That is fairly common for all insurances...since there are over the counter drugs for "weight loss". I would call and get an answer from them directly. When you get one answer call again the next day to see if you get the same answer. Some reps are more informed then others. Keep us posted.

I wish you the best and I'm glad to hear you are willing to fight for better health for yourself. One thought...you mentioned your insurance does not cover "weightloss". I have heard of instances where the insurance will have an exclusion for weightloss or the like...but leagally they can not exclude tx for morbid obesity, which is what you are seeking. There are samples for appeal letters on the obesityhelp site. Also a good book to buy is weighloss surgery for dummies. There is a great appeal letter sample in there, as well as lost of great info about this whole process.

Spalm, First of all...welcome to the board and your new journey :clap2: . :welcome: My first suggestion above all others would be to call your insurance company and ask them if YOUR policy covers lapband. You can not always go by what others experience is with the same insurance because some employers may purchase a cheater version of the plan. When speaking with the insurance company ask for the name of the person you speak with on every instance. Ask them what is required for approval.....they will no doubt be reading from a list of some sort. Ask that the criteria be mailed to you in writting. Depending on what they require, i.e., 6 month supervised diet etc. You will want to begin that at once by meeting with your PCP every month and following some sort of diet provided by your Dr. In my case my PCP refeerred me to a nutritionist who I visited once a month as well. Dr. S I hear is awsome just has a long waiting period...If you are interested in him...If you have not done so already call to get an appointment, as this will usually be a 5-6 month wait. Don't know his stats but his office will tell you if you call. Great places for research are sites this this as well as http://www.obesityhelp.com http://.annualsofsurgery.com www.obesityresearch.org www.nejm.org www.newsrx.com This is one article http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/183_06_190905/obr10369_fm.html This is were people have given their opinion on their banding experience http://www.remedyfind.com/rm-3919-Gastric.asp Hope this helps you get started.....Good luck and hope to meet you. Cristina:brushteeth:

See doesn't it feel better to come out with it. :kiss ..and see it in writting :clap2: :clap2: Tomorrow we both should strive to do better and post what we had. Being that it will be Friday night, there will also be alcohol on my post for tomorrow Oh I forgot to post about my water...I too drank all my aqua for the day :clap2: :clap2:

Well I didn't do too well today...Since you are being chicken to tell us...I;ll go first B: 1/2 donut L: Baritto bowl from Chipolte -steak, cheese, lettus, tomato (sour cream D: Sampler from On the Border--Chicken Flautas, Quesadillas, and Steak nachos (all with sour cream of course) I had a really bad day.....

OK folks...although not much I did 3 sets of leg lifts and 45 sit-ups today :croc: Oh and I did good with Water too.... :Banane34: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :bananapowerslide: :bananapowerslide: :bananapowerslide: :bananapowerslide: :bananapowerslide: :bananapowerslide:

Hey Kee!! :brushteeth: I am proud to announce...that today...the first time in a week, I have currently consumed 75 oz of Water so far. :confused: :clap2: However, I have eaten everything in the kitchen--2nd day in a row....:banplease:

Hi Arnie, :welcome2: I'm not yet banded, but have a consult with Dr. Moazzez on 1/23/06 and a consult with Dr. S 2/8/06. Have you met with Dr. S yet? If so, what was your impression? Glad to have you abaord---good luck on you journey :confused: Stocky :cocktail:

You know what he's doing....Whippin you into shape like I did the other day :heh: :director: What ya moving today Teresa :cocktail: Stocky

Yesterday I just ate and ate..don't really know what was going on with me. But today B: Unjury shake with peaches L: Roast beef , lettus , cheese wrap S: 1 cup light popcorn D: 3 Chicken wings and veggies :hungry:

I just wanted to use some of these new things. This was me today :faint: This is what I like to do :hungry: , but keep balanced :decision: Me on my journey What I'm gonna do to Teresa :caked: and :whip: I love all my lapband girls For real, I think I might start boxing again..anyone interested :boxing: This is just gross Ok had my fun :focus:

Well today I ran..ok walked very briskly...from US CourtHouse to Judiciary Square to MARC train in 7 min.....legs were burning--huffin and puffin Does this count ?

I am going to my PCP every month (required) and seeing a nutritionist every month (for good measure). This way that requirement is covered backwards and forwards.

* cracking whip* OK what are you gonna move today? Oh and can the chocolate chip Cookies and pineapple cornbread!!!! *cracking Whip*

HEY GUYS -- I was talking to Teresa the other day and Raquel brought us a simillar topic on an OH thread http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/LapBand/postdetail/271216.html?vc=0 I was thinking today at the meeting we can discuss this topic.....Practicing / managing better food choices, and practacing bandster rules while eating ( not drinking etc. ). I was thinking we could talk about this and learn how others deal with these issues. Maybe we can practice the rules today together. I'm a firm believer that since this is new..we must practice to make it routine. Any thoughts...

My two cents: I know many of us have tried the weight loss pills of the past. And regardless of how safe they think it is now...How often is it the case that 2 years later they realize there are bad side efffects. I think the band - although an object being placed in your body, is more natural than altering your chemistry in your brain with meds. end of two cents :Bunny

Not banded yet, But only told mom and dad (and they know not to tell any other familly members). I told two of my close friends for support and that's it. Nobody's business...plus I don't want everyone asking me how much I've lost all the time etc. Just my choice..plus I'm a very personal person anyway. :Bunny

I need a psych eval, and was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a Dr. I would like to get this done this month, but can't find a Doctor with experience with weight loss patients. For thoes of you that can recommend I would appreciate the name and number of the Doc that did your Phych eval. My PCP is goofy, so I need the info to tell him so I can get a referral. I don't care where the Dr is located ...will travel for evaluation :Bunny

Kee, I hate the way this post is set up...I can't see what you asked..But I will try and remember. Dr. Fernback accepts MDIPA, actually he is the original Dr. my PCP referred me to. I called MDIPA to ask them specifically what I need to do for the psych eval. The Dr. has to go on MDIPA's web site and fill out a for FIRST and submit to them for approval (prior to your appt). I recommend calling MDIPA and seeing what they need 1st. You do not want to get stuck with that bill! I have been seeing my PCP and a nutritionist for the past 5 months (one more month to go). I had my 1st sleep study a couple weeks ago. They called me today to come back again cuz I snore and have apnea..and want to see if I can tollerate the machine they are going to want to give me. Yippy!! I have my consult with surgeon on 1/23/05, my psych on 2/1/05 and that's where I am so far. I hope you can join us on Sunday it would be great to meet you and chat :Bunny :Bunny

Carrie!! Carrie!!! Carrie!!! Where Are You Girly?!?!?!?!!?