MicheleK

My name is Michele I'm from Norman, Oklahoma. I just started my lapband journey. I'm currently waiting on my 2nd appointment with the dietician. My insurance company (Aetna) requires that I go through 3 months of supervised diet in order to qualify for the surgery. Obviously, I would've rather been able to schedule my surgery immediatly and I'm fairly disappointed that I need to waste time/money going to a dietician when I've tried every diet in the book. Frankly, I wouldn't be considering surgery had I not given every option an opportunity to work for me. I have a lot of weight to lose (roughly 170lbs.). I chose the Lapband system because the surgery risks are so low (compared to RNY). I'm looking forward to getting to know you all. :biggrin2:

Hello Everyone, I'm so glad I found this site!!! I just started my LabBand journey. After many months of research and soul-searching, I've decided this is the best option for me. I'm from Oklahoma, 34 yrs old and I've fought weight all my life. Over the last 2 years I've seem to spin out of control and am now the heaviest I've ever been. I've tried everything to lose weight, but nothing seems to help. I'm hoping LapBand is the tool I need to get me on the right-track. I'm starting my nutrionist supervised diet plan on Friday March 7th (as required by my insurance company). I have to stay on this plan for 90 days before I will be approved for the proceedure. I'm very excited to be here. :w00t:

My 3 month supervised diet plan starts on March 7th. I'm glad I don't have to do the 6 month plan but I still feel kinda sad that I'm having to jump through hoops for Aetna. The plan I'm on (through my husband's job) covers most of the surgery but it's still pretty depressing that a person with 52 BMI has to go through all this to get some help.