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I made the step and called my husbands EAP program they gave me a small list of providers (5) and I looked as many up as I could, phone book and internet and called 2. One called me back and I booked a June 1st appt with her. One of her focuses is eating disorders... as well as the other issues in life I have. I hope it is a good match. We did build some repore on the phone and I think it will work out.... ONWARD AND UPWARD! here we go!

I have not been banded yet hoping for this summer! Once your clothes are too big do you just get rid of them swearing them out of your life.... I have tended to hoard them over the years ...then grow back into them. I was thinking this time I can move them on out and say good bye! The other is there any cookbooks that any of you are partial to that have more Protein choices in them that are "do-able". I love to cook. I am also hoping that once I start losing weight my husband will be so inspire to do it also. He is not THAT over weight... well to look at ;o) but his BMI is high enough that with his sleep apnea he would get approved for the lapband no problem. How do ya'll deal with the "overweight spouse"??? thanks

Congratulations Beth, I am happy for you!!! I am still chuckling about the nurse and ordering the cheesecake... that would be me, I am the comedian!

thanks for your responses thus far!!!! KelinTx... good Idea to hold on to one article for a comparison.. thanks! I was thinking some more today, I should definately seek counseling before during and after. I am an emotional eater and use my weight as a buffer! It would be so much easier If my husband will get on the food wagon... and give up so much bread and cheese so it is not in the house LOL or that D#$@ chocolate and ice cream!!!!! ;o)

I can't speak to you and your husbands relationship etc. I asked mine if we were in that same situation, and we are close to it.... He said that I should go through with the surgery... Money issues are temporary usually, saving for a surgery has more long term good effects... One is your self esteem. another your health, those are hard to put a price tag on. With those things in check it is easier to go out and get what you want. then he chuckles , wise a$$ and says we would save money on food! We have 2 kids in Elementary School so that would complicate things also. Like I said we all are different in our views and priorities, so you are going to have to sit down and make a list of Pros and Cons with each other. Good luck in whatever you choose. Lor

That is how I feel Miranda.... I totally understand how you feel! It is for the greater good!

The way the dr explained it to me is that by creating the pouch above the band, the top of that pouch is where the nerve endings are that send the signal to the brain that you are full... hence the body is satisfied, and brain so it does not go into sarvation mode and shut down your metabolism. hope this helps Lor

I used 4, 8 ounce fishing weights in my bra(be sure and wrap them in something you don't want the lead against your skin) and pockets and drank water... and slouched a smidge because My BMI was on the edge and I didn't want to take a chance! good luck and don't sweat.

I like the sugar free breath mint after a meal idea. thanks

How about Miso Soups for a flavor change in liquid? If it has little bits of tofu and seaweed just advoid those parts. I thought of it when I saw wonton soup.

I went to a mini seminar today and a one on one consult... I knew I was just shy of the 40 BMI so I added 4lb to myself and slouched a little which shaved an inch of my height.... I am PROUD to say I am 41.6 BMI (never dreamed I would say that!) and my insurance covers my surgery! whOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO I was so happy I cried while driving home! Best Spent "Lie" of a lifetime!

I have Aetna choice pos II I had the consult today, and psych eval.... I have to do 3 months with nutritional advisement... i was weighed in today at 41.6 BMI. Basically they told me don't worry about the 3 months today counts as one month... and i did ask if I gain or lose does it matter, they said it did not. I can move ahead and schedule my other tests all in one day . Hope this Helps I am so excited I am going to get my life back!!!!!

How about miso? and for your to chew... sugarfree gum to occupy yourself..... i am not banded at this time i have a consultation tomorrow morning... i am just brainstorming , being creative perhaps. ;o)

I just looked at my card and I have Aetna Choice POS II does anyone have experience with that facet? I did the prequalify on the phone and they said I have great coverage... I have a consult on Thurs and I am nervous... I also realized I am an inch shorter than what I told them on the phone so my BMI is just squeakin' over 40 Insight anyone???

my understanding from what I have read so far is the reason you drink before a meal and not during and then wait until an hour or so after a meal and just sip Water is so that the food is not "washed" from the pouch into the stomach too quickly thus creating a longer full sensation and the well chewed food slowly trickles through your system. hope that helps and if anyone knows different by all means correct me! thanks

Consultation Thur 5/7/09 permalink I have been lurking forever perhaps years.... Wanting to have the surgery but chicken.... Now.... I am 41 with 2 kids 8 and 11... I am just over 40 BMI Hypo Thyroid Meds... High Cholesterol but the good is high too. I have been seriously battling my weight for about 16 yrs and I am currently heavier than I was 9 months pregnant with my oldest. It has really taken its toll on my health , joints, and mental state. I have Aetna , Managed Choice, I have heard that my coverage is really good. Hoping and praying this will go off without a hitch. I don't want to jump through hoops, but i will if I have too. I have some degernerative disk disease in my lower back so my Chiro wrote me a letter stating that significant weight loss would improve my well being etc. Wish me luck if you have any insight on how all this will play out please let me in on it...... thanks in advance Lor

I have been lurking forever perhaps years.... Wanting to have the surgery but chicken.... Now.... I am 41 with 2 kids 8 and 11... I am just over 40 BMI Hypo Thyroid Meds... High Cholesterol but the good is high too. I have been seriously battling my weight for about 16 yrs and I am currently heavier than I was 9 months pregnant with my oldest. It has really taken its toll on my health , joints, and mental state. I have Aetna , Managed Choice, I have heard that my coverage is really good. Hoping and praying this will go off without a hitch. I don't want to jump through hoops, but i will if I have too. I have some degernerative disk disease in my lower back so my Chiro wrote me a letter stating that significant weight loss would improve my well being etc. Wish me luck if you have any insight on how all this will play out please let me in on it...... thanks in advance Lor