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Like many people on this site, I had to have a 6 month supervised diet/visits with my PCP in order for my insurance to approve the surgery. The reason for my decision to have the lapband was because of my medical issues, which gave me a huge scare and it was enough to help me to stop eating the way I was and to finally make a change. During my 6 month diet (which I don't call a diet but a lifestyle change) I was able to lose about 60 lbs and I was still approved by my insurance. Having the lapband is not an instant miracle. You have to work at it, it's just a tool to help you get to where you need to go. I still need to make wise choices when I'm planning a meal, I still need to exercise. I also ate out of boredom, the food was there, I had nothing else to do, so why not eat, and there are days that I just want to eat whatever and not think about it. This is a struggle that will take time to get over, not overnight. Now I make sure that I don't have any type of food at home that I would binge on so I don't have that temptation, but I also don't want to go back to the person I was before. I try to take it day by day, and if I have a set back, I look forward and I try not to forget how far I've come. Being on this site and being able to read all of these posts is always an inspiration to me. You see the struggle and accomplishments that everyone has gone through and I know I can make it too. Good luck to all of you on your journey.

Hi, I was banded on 12/23 and when I had my 1st post op visit 2 weeks later I had lost 7.8 lbs. I was worried that I would have problems losing weight since I had been on a supervised diet for 6 months and had lost weight. My dr advised not to worry that I would continue to lose as long as followed the nutriotionists plan, she also said that it is common not to lose any weight or even gain until my 1st fill. I will have my first fill on 1/27 and will be glad to stay the same. Maybe after your next fill you will see a bigger weight loss. Have you spoken to your doctor about this? What did he have to say? Good luck on your wonderful new journey. Helen

Hi, I'm using Dr. Beth Schrope, she is located in Ridgewood and they take UHC. I am scheduled for 12/23, she was very personable and the staff is great. They are very on top of everything and helpful, with all of my questions and concerns they were always there with an answer.

Hi Mr. Mike, I am scheduled with Dr. Schrope on 12/23 at Valley. How was your experience w/the Dr. Davis/Valley hospital? I am nervous and excited at the same time.

This is my first time posting, even though I've been reading other posts for a few months. I finally have a date for my band after following a long 6 month supervised diet with my physician. My surgeons office called the day before Thanksgiving to let me know my approval from UHC came in and that I am scheduled for 12/23. Finally!!! :smile2: This is my second week on the protein diet and some days are easy and others are very hard. I am starting to panic, now that it's only a few days away. I have never had any type of surgery before, so I don't know what to expect. I don't want to mention my anxiety to my husband or daughter because I don't want them to worry too. Reading all of these posts and seeing what everyone else has gone through helps a little, but then I go to bed at night and the worrying starts again.