godley_gal

I've had my band since Nov. 2005. i've lost 40 pounds, SLOWLY, and tonight after a shower I noticed red bumps on my belly, not under it. Right about where the band is. Has anyone had this happen to them before? Am I just NOW reacting negatively? ANY ideas?<br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/frown.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Frown" smilieid="2" class="inlineimg" />

I Have Been On The Phone Alllllll Day Calling Insurance Companies To Change From Bcbs! E V E R Y Single One Is Saying That They Are Excluding Any Coverage For Weight Loss Surgery Even If It Is Medically Necessary! Can Anyone Help Me!?!? I Think Im Ready To Go To Mexico! Im So Overwhelmed! I Was Ready Yesterday To Have This Surgery! It's Time! I Live In Texas, Does Anyone Know Who I Can Go To Cover?

Hi all! I am finally getting my band this Monday at 8 AM! I am now on the liquid phase, pre-surgery. SO FAR (fingers crossed) I am doing ok. I AM SO HUNGRY of course, but no pain no gain, right? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

My doctors office allowed me to have Thanksgiving and start my liquid diet today, the day after. Can I only have broth and popsicles? Or can I eat some Tomato Soup or something? Also, WHY do you have to do a liquid diet BEFORE anyway? What's the purpose? I am scared about getting nasceus after the surgery! I have THE most sensitive stomach! ANY suggestions about how to prevent that? HELP!

Have you heard anything about Dr. Stephen? He does the Lap Band for the total cost of $10,150! If you decide to call them up, would you PLEASE tell them you heard about him from ME? Ginger Westfall. I need all the help I can get!!!:ogre I don't knwo if it'll help me or not, but who knows! I set up a consult with him next Wednesday! I'm GONNA get the money SOME HOW!

Do you have the infamous "smiley face"? I know I have a great big smile and I wonder if he'll go away when I start to lose weight or if he has to stick around! I know I'd probably have to have a tummy tuck to make him go away all together, but I want so badly to TUCK MY SHIRT IN a pair of button close jeans! Is that asking too much or is it at least possible???

WOW! I have to pay for this Lapband yet it looks like I can actually get insurance to pay for COSMETIC! How bass-ackards is that?!?! Thanks gals for all your "knowledge"! Ya'll r awesome!

At least I know Im not alone in this! We'll just "hang" togther. huh?

iM HEADING INTO THE CHAT ROOM IF ANYONE WANTS TO JOIN ME. iLL WAIT FOR A FEW MINUTES TO SEE IF ANYONE JOINS! :bored

Girl, I am SO going to be in ur shoes in about a month! I know JUST how you feel! I can't sleep for NUTTIN when I'm going to have surgery! And that makes it even worse the next day! Ill be praying for you to get some RnR! You can IM me on yahoo if you'd like to talk to someone... feistytxgin yahoo ID Good Luck and I am SO happy for ya!:Bunny

I understand RIGHT where u are! I also have not been banded but am planning on it. A few months ago the 60% deal even made me put off the consideration aspect! Since then I have gained another 15 pounds! I can hardly wipe my own rear, go bike riding, sit comfotably at church or just feel like going out shopping! I was scared of the liquid diet and the pain of it all! I have also become even MORE insulin resistant! I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, in short terms, get ready for diabetes! I have 2 boys + my husband who is extremely active, and I decided I want to LIVE! I am so VERY depressed, have high blood pressure + the PCOS wgich is a variety of symptoms. At 34 NOW IS THE TIME! I decided I wasn't living now, so anything that it took to lose the weight was sorth the short term "pain" or if it was only 60%, I know that it would help me tremendously with my health no matter what! PERSONALLY I intend to blow that statistic away when I get my band! PERIOD! I VOW TO MEET MY 100% goal for me and my family! I WANT to grow old with my sexy husband, and I WANT to hike with my kids! YOUR MIND is your strongest allie. I am a Christian so I have peace that God will see me through this and has shown me this TOOL to help me along! Y O U C A N D O I T ! ! ! Make your appointment and lets do it together!

I am having to self pay for my lap band. I live south of Fort Worth and have been investigating doctors in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Who would you recommend and if so, how much did you have to pay? I have looked as far as Mesquite, but prefer someone in Fort Worth. I am just not hearing of any doctors in the Fort Worth area to even check out! I have checked out Dr. Snow and he is my favorite, but also the most expensive. ANY INPUT would be VERY much appreciated!!! Im getting exhausted and a little obsessed staying on the computer all the time! Is there a chat room yall go to? Ginger:tired

I was wondering if there is a place where everyone goes to chat? When I get on I'd love to be able to chat with some of yall and discuss whatever! If you YAHOO I m feistytxgin. Thanks!

Thanks everyone for the detailed help! I need ALLL the input I can get for sure!:Bunny

Dr. Michel K. Stephan Specialties General Surgery Location -2540 North Galloway Avenue Suite 101 Mesquite, Texas (TX) 75150 I STILL haven't heard anything really on this man! It's kind of making me look elsewhere. I am currenlty looking at Dr. Barker though I dont know what his casj price is as of yet. Hope this helps!

$10,150 IS THE TOTAL PRICE I JUST GOT FROM DR STEPHENS OFFICE IN MESQUITE TEXAS! DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT HIM? IS HE GOOD AND REPETABLE?

I have had no replies about Dr. Stephan. Is that a sign that I shouldn't use him? I would LOVE to go to Dr. Snow, but he's almost $5,000 more! Is it worth the extra $$$ for his reputation? PLEASE REPLY!!!

Hey! Thanks for the advice! I've been pointed to Dr. Barker also. If he's close to the same price, I think I may go with him. I have 2 appontments to inquire, one is with Dr. Snow and th eother Dr. Barker. I think I may cancel the one I made with Dr. Stephan. Again, thanks for caring enough to reply! Ginger

I'm a 42! I liked this lil' test! Thanks!

I have a friend that was just about 50 pounds over weight and Dr. Snow in Hurst did it for her for $15,000. Hope this helps. She had it done 6 weeks ago...

Thanks so much! As you can tell, I think I'm ADD! I can't stand the wait! Especially since I just found out about this Dr. Stephen in Mesquite Texas. $10,150 for everything! I think Im just going to try and figure out a way of getting a loan, so that I dont have to go through all the fighting for months and months only to be denied and waste the time. IO hate the out of pocket, but I am so ready to LIVE again I cant stand it!!! Congrats on your weight loss!!! You're amazing! I am 5'3" and 218 pounds! 20-22W! So frusteratinf tryin to just wipe my butt!!! GRRR! Anyway, thanks for your help...

Hi! Im Obviously New Here! Has Anyone Ever Heard Of Dr. Stephen Before? He Is In Mesquite Texas And Is Just A Really Good Cash Price For This Surgery! Any Feed Back Would Be Greatly Appreciated!

Hi! I Just Found Oput About This Dr. Stephen In Mesquite Texas That The Total Cost For His Surgery Is $10,150! If You Decide To Consult, Please Tell Them Ginger Westfall Referred You! I Go In Next Wednesday! Happy Searching!

TO LIVE OR NOT TO LIVE! IT'S MY CHOICE!

i am trying to get a small business insurance, through our company, but every time I say that they still say it's excluded. I just wish I had a "copy" to say, OKAY I WANT THIS POLICY. Am I crazy or what?