Luci

Hi all, I have my surgery scheduled for April 12th and I really would like to know how I will feel after the surgery. I have two young children (a 5 year old and a 2 year old) and my husband will be out of town. I need to know how much help I will need for the first couple of days. I know that everybody is different and that no experience will be the same, but I would still like to know how you felt. So if anybody could post how they truly felt right after the surgery I would appreciate it. Thank you Luci

Thank you all very much for the testimonials. I will follow the advice and I will get somebody to help me untill DH is back. Thank you so much for sharing. Luci

I spoke with Dr. Steingleder over the phone and she was really nice. I alrady gave her a call today and left a message. The way I see it is, I am already in debt for the surgery, a bit more is not going to hurt that much. Might as well get the therapist I want... Now I just have to convince Hubby about it Thank you Luci

Hi everybody. I just come from the first appointment with Dr. Veninga. My insurance does not cover the Lap band so I will be paying out of pocket for the surgery. Pretty much everything is included in Dr. Veninga fee but not the Psychological consultation. The staff did recommend two different doctors but they do not accept my insurance, so I am looking. Dr. Veninga said I can pick any Psychologist I want, his only requirement is that the Dr. is knowledgeable of the Lapband. Could some people around the DFW area list some names so I can check with the insurance? I need to get the evaluation done before I can get the surgery scheduled. Thank you Luci

Oh Lianna, It sounds like she was jealous of you even before you lost the weight! Don't feel bad about what she said, just feel sad for her. Luci

Hi Dolphin, Barbara also gave me Dr. Stingleder's card but she is not in my insurance's list of providers. Was she in your insurance or did you pay for the consultation? If you pay, do you mind telling me how much was it? I am checking with the insurance company to find out how much they cover for out of network mental health. I realy like Dr. Veninga too. He is so down to earth... He explains everything and he makes me feel very comfortable. I need to get the psych consult done so I can schedule the surgery soon. Thank you for your help Luci

Hi all, I am starting on my jorney. I made the decision that the Lap Band is the right thing for me. Now I am gathering information so I can figure out the logistics: when, where, which doctor to use, etc... Thank you Luci

Thank you all for being so nice. I have decided that I will do the surgery I just need to work out the logistics. It might take a while, but I will do it. I really appreciate all the information and I would like to be part of this community, it sounds like a wonderful and very supportive group. I am hoping you all will help me not only through the initial research process but also throughout the whole ordeal. I am sure I will need a whole more support after the surgery than I need right now. And I would love to share my experience with everybody too. Luci

I leave in Dallas, TX. I just found out that my insurance covers the procedure but there are so many criteria that I am not sure I can get it approved. I will am guessing I will end up paying for it out of pocket, but it is so expensive!! I thought about Mexico, but I have two little ones and my husband will not let me do it (he says my children and my parents will never forgive me if anything ever happens to me in Mexico)! So now I will research cost and financing options. I appreciate any help. Luci