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I just wanted to know others experience (if any) with Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Basic?????

HI, congrats on your band! I just got back from my seminar and the Dr. said pain in the shoulders and neck is VERY normal and basically will alsways occur. I think he said it's from the air they pump you up with during the surgery (I think). Best of luck in your journey and your so lucky your surgery is over.

I have a million things running through my mind (as you can see with all me responses and threads). Now I am worried about work now though. I work for USPS and lift up to 70 pound bags of mail/parcels. Will the Dr. do the FMLA paperwork for 2-3 weeks? I don't want to hurt myself or ruin the surgery.

WOW that is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Conrats to you.

OMG life without Diet Coke. I'm dreading that!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I'm doing that too, LOL. Today I weighed 242 but I am 5'6"- 5'7". I do have serious knee, hip and back pain. I think I have sleep apnea too because sometimes my husband wakes me because he says it sounds like I'm going to choke and I'm sleepy ALL DAY long everyday so I know I'm not getting a good night rest. I also have BC/BS federal Basic. Wish me luck.

Hi, I also have BCBS federal and also will be getting my surgery in San Antonio, well that is if insurance approves it (pray for me). I have a seminar with Dr. Cavazos at NE Baptist in the morning but I noticed that Dr. Patel works at NE Baptist too????? I haven't heard of Innova. So do these Dr's work at different facilities???? So many Dr.s and clinics and hospitals.........UGH! I look forward to reading more of your upcoming posts.

Hi. I'm new to this board too. My seminar is tomorrow and my first appointment with the Dr. and psych eval. is 2/8/07. I'm trying to get it pushed up (I'm a bit impatient). I wonder how long my insurance is going to take.

Thats great! One step closer.

That's great to hear. Thanks! Oh, what was your co-pays/deductables like?

This forum is great! Thanks so much all you brave gals for sharing your stories with us. I'm not banded yet, I'm still so afraid but hopefully you guys will help. I'm sick of being fat.

Hi, I have my psych eval 2/8 and am wondering if I should get off my prozac before then. I suffer from depression but mostly because my weight. I'm really nervous about the psych eval. Any help, advice, hints, etc... would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you guys. The more I know what to expect the less I'm nervous.

I have my first seminar at NE Baptist this Saturday. I haven't see anyone use this hospital but I'll keep looking. Forgot to add that I live in San Antonio and Dr. Cavazos will be doing my surgery.

HI, I'm really early in the game. I have my 1st appoint on Feb 8th. It will be with Dr and my psych eval. I go to my seminar this Saturday. I have had 4 C-section a tummy tuck with hernia repair but I was not half as scared for those operations as I am with this one. Maybe I;m getting ahead of myself I don't know if my insurance will even approve it. I am 5'6" and weigh (I think) 230 now. I hope I can meet some people here who are going through the same things during around the same time.