Pearlywinkle

Hello! I'm new too! I also did not sign up until I got my surgery Date. March 13th 40 days. Does anyone have any interesting protein shake recipes?!

Hello! This is my first post... But I had this same issue at my first appointment and feel I should share how I avoided ankle weights and heavy clothing. It is much harder to get approved for a lap band if you have already been denied. So, make a strong case before your Doctor submits your claim. Morbid Obesity has many co morbidity's, see an endocrynologist and have your blood levels checked, are you prediabetic? Have him or her write a letter in support of your decision for LB surgery. My BMI was 38 and there was no way I was going to attempt to gain weight, as I've worked so hard to get here in the first place. Instead, I suggest going for a sleep study and waiting for the results. Chances are you may have a minor case of sleep apnea. I myself only had one apnea which does not qualify me for a cpap (continous positive airway pressure device) but my Pulmonologist stated in the sleep study, "with weight loss the patient will no longer have apnea's," and that was exactly the extra push my BC policy needed to approve my surgery. 40 days until my surgery! Woohoo!!!! Anyway, If you are reading this and thinking, well I've already been denied. Go for the study then resubmit your claim. Sorry, I just work with claims all day long... but I hope this helps. Just don't gain weight... that's not what we're all here for. :-) All else fails go back to ankle weights.