tysgirl55

Hi, I hope this reply goes to the right place!!! I've tried twice not sure what I'm doing wrong.....anyway, I'm in Monticello & very interested in a support group. I was banded 3/12 by Dr. Rohrscheib & everything went well, but am still dealing with emotional eating issues. A support group would be great.......

I'm in Monticello, & very interested in a lap band support group. I was banded 3/12/08 also by Dr. Rohrscheib, everything went great, but I'm still dealing with emotional eating, having a support group would be great for me. Anybody???

hello, also in the champaign area (monticello), i had my surgery on March 12 at carle with Dr. Rohrscheib. i'm now 1 week post-op & doing well, except for some shoulder pain & itchy incisions.truly, the worst part was the gas after the surgery. the surgery went very smoothly, the nurses were great, very professional, competant & friendly. i thought the pre-op physical was a bit much, i had to have an ekg & a stress test because the doctor doing my physical said she heard a heart murmer, which i've never had before! it cost me an extra 2500 dollars! thank goodness for insurance! Anyway, don't be too nervous, they do a great job at Carle. L

I started the process last August, first I went to a seminar, then called my insurance co. to see if they covered the lap band & what their requirements are. They told me I needed 2 dr opinions & full medical records. I made the appt w/ the surgeon, saw him, the dietician, & had my psyche eval. The bariatric center submitted the pre-auth request & med records & then I waited about 5 weeks. They denied my claim. I called the ins. co again & they said they needed 2 surgeons opinions,so I had to go see another bariatric surgeon, he wrote me a letter, we resubmitted & I got my approval. I am scheduled to be banded March 12 & I just started my pre-op diet today. From what I understand, this was an easy process compared to what a lot of people have to go through. A lot of insurance companies just flat out deny everyone!

Hi, first time here, also scheduled for March 12 & just starting my liquid diet. I've been reading some of the Q& A section & it seems like almost everybody has a similar emotional process they go through to prepare for this surgery! I alternate between scared silly & being elated about FINALLY getting rid of this weight. I'm in my early 50's & about 7 years ago I started gaining weight with no change in diet or eating habits, now in the last year I have developed high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, acid reflux, & arthritis. The doctor basically told me I am a walking time bomb! Any young women out there contemplating this surgery, just remember that the older you get, the harder it is & the more co-morbidity factors you develope. I never thought I would have surgery for weight loss, but I can't keep going this way! Just want to say thanks to all who are willing to share & give support to us "beginners"