pplqueen

wheetsin, you give the best advice..... lap bands are a tool. not magic lap bands. IF no one talks you into the surgery no one could talk you out of the surgery. When I read negative things about pb's, hair loss, slippage, i get a little nervous but my supportive friends say, "don't think about those things, you are committed to this you and will make it work for you." Pre surgery jitters are normal for every surgery but if some one can make a few statements and make you change your surgery date...... it is probably not the right decision for you.... atleast not right now.

I have to say that I have worried about that too. My surgery is 7 days away and I am on a pre op diet. I just realized that food is my best friend. I am not a grazer but I do love rich tasty food and lots of it. I realize that it is a problem and maybe mentally this surgery will help me fix it.

I think one of the most important things a person can do for themselves is fix the inside. I don't know how people who read this post are actively practing "the art of self development". It will never do any good to fix the outside if the inside is all wrong. For instance, how many times has someone won the lottery only to be broke in 5 years? Have you heard those stories? I started reading books on personal and self development 4 years ago. It has changed my life. MY income doubled. MY marriage improved, however, the weight is still an issue. I am looking for a balanced life........ Health, spiritual, family, business. So many people are out of balance. They have a great marriage but a terrible career or they are in great shape physically and have a terrible marriage. I just want balance.... For me this is another step in the process of personal and self development.

Get an attorney to write you a letter................Get him to review your health insurance benefits first. He can find a loop hole if he is a good attorney. It does cost them more to fight than just pay it......... Find out who will handle your case and call them and start a relationship with them.... build repore........

I just want to say that there are people with great bodies and self control that will screw you in 2 seconds flat. Shallow people will always be shallow. It is a good thing for us that man looks on the outside but God looks on your heart. If the shallow people were not talking about the fat people, they would talking about gays, lesbians, christians, republicans. So if you look at it that way...... we overweight people are really saving the rest of the world from hurt feelings........But when we get THIN, they are on thier own.... LOL

Myra, Good for you!!! You are right behind me now. I appreciate the information about the shakes. I have survived for 2 days on the chocolate Adkins shake. 12 days til surgery..............

I would like to talk to some of you guys onthe phone? I am having surgery on the 21st. Is that possible?

How long does it take to get the first fill? I am having surgery on the 21st. I started a liquid protein diet today...... YUK!

what is pb's? I have no clue?

have them write a letter on your behalf. it will work.....

I have told lots of people. my mom said since i was little I could not keep a secret LOL~ I am a public speaker. I talk in front of people all day long. No shyness here. Just wait until I get the weight off....... watch out!

I think an attorney may help? I wonder why people don't get them involved more often?

I have a legal plan. I called the attorneys and asked them to review my insurance coverage and asked them to call on behalf to question everything. It worked. I was approved in one hour. I think that being a bulldog is a great idea. These insurance companies don't want to pay. I got it done so quickly because I made a relationship with the person who decides. I then used my legal access not to get a rund around. Good luck honey! You deserve it! Keep fighting. I worked for HCA for years. I am a Registered Nurse. I never had their insurance. They do like to keep it in the family. keep us posted.

I am also having the band in Florida June 21st. I am getting nervous. Good luck! I have a friend that used your doctor 3 years ago.

I have BC/BS and was approved in 1 hour. NO JOKE. I am having surgery June 21st. I think that it has alot to do with your doctors office. They had all of my paper work done. They already knew what I needed to send in. I would stay on them. Find out who is handling your case with your insurance. Call them up and befriend them. It worked for me.

Sunny, this is my first post. I am having surgery on June 21st.