SmartSassyChick

Thanks everyone for your responses, it's been very helpful. It may be a moot point though, because after doing some more research, I'm starting to lean toward the sleeve rather than the band. The sleeve isn't covered by my insurance though, which would make me self-pay :blushing:. So, I have to decide if I should try the band because my insurance will pay for it, or pay for the sleeve myself because I think it is a better choice for me overall. Decisions, decisions... Good luck to all of you!

Hi Everyone! I'm about one week new around here. I meet all of my insurance requirements EXCEPT that I haven't been on a physician supervised diet for at least 6 months during the past 2 years. I've been on plenty of physician supervised diets in my life, but I know they won't work (long term), so I haven't wasted my time or money in the past two years. I'm very unclear as to what happens after I finish the 6 months...do I have to fail and gain all the weight back? I've called my insurance company, but have talked to several people who can't answer the "then, what?" question for me. Has anyone else had to get past this hurdle? :sad:

Hi Everyone! I have been lurking on the forums for the past week, trying to gather information about getting lap-band surgery in Mexico, and finally signed up for a membership today. I wanted to say hello and thank everyone for the great information that is shared here. I have to admit that my head is swimming at this point, but I'm glad that there's such a great resource available! I am sure that you'll be hearing from me often over the next few months as I research surgeons and try to get answers to all my questions. I've been thinking about the lap-band (off and on) for several years now, but it's time to get down to business! (I'm not getting any younger, healthier or thinner :thumbdown:) I'm totally inspired by all the great successes I've been reading about! Thanks so much!