nanajan

Hey Kathy, Thanks for the words of encouragement...I need them right now. We started all our procedures about the same time. Hang in there girl....your right behind me. Jan

Hey Guys, I would like to introduce myself. I'm Jan from Arkansas. I'm married, the mother of a wonderful young lady and the grandmother of the cutest four kids in Arkansas. I've thought about weight loss surgery for several years now; but, my husband pretty much said "no-way". He wouldn't even talk about it...so I let it drop. Last February, I went to a seminar given by Dr Roller in Springdale AR. I came home real excited about the lapband and attempted to explain it to him. He was still totally against it; but, at least he was willing to listen. Gradually, using my womanly wiles I began to convert him. Not really, but he did become more open to my decision to have lapband surgery. He's still not a convert; basically, because he's fearful of the risk for me. But, he will support me and cheer me along I'm sure. After hearing Dr Roller speak at the seminar, I scheduled an appointment with him on the 25th of February. My husband attended this appointment with me and I have to admit I left there more confused than ever. I wasn't sure if I really wanted the lapband, if I wanted RNY or if I just wanted to try and diet again for the upteenth thousandth time. So, I just came to a stop and did a lot of praying and lurking around on bariatric surgery sites. Finally, in late March early April I decided I did want the lapband and things have just moved along rapidly since then. I started doing all my test and appointments. My insurance was no problem. I went for my preop visit yesterday (May 13th) and I'm scheduled for surgery Monday the 19th. I have to admit I still have some mixed feelings. I'm neither real excited or scared about the surgery yet. I guess my biggest fear is giving up one of my bestfriends "Food". food has been such a big part of my life for so long-I hope and pray that I can do this. I know the band is just a tool and that it will take a lot of work on my part. But, hopefully this time next week I'll be home and on my way to being less of a women. Wish me luck!

Thank you all for your support. I guess the next few weeks will be the beginning of a new life for me. I appreciate all the advice and help I can get from experienced banders. Congratulations to everyone's success.

Just read your message and I don't know if you've received the answers you needed. I also have Fed BC/BS and have had no problems with getting my lapband surgery approved and scheduled with Dr Roller's office in Springdale. They pay the physician 90% and the facility 85% and there is no precertification needed since it is not an inpatient procedure. It took me less than 3 months from my 1st visit to my scheduled surgery date which is this coming Monday.