krysimarie04

:w00t: Hey everyone!!! I've been checking out this board for a little while now, and now it's time for me to become a part of the posting! I had my Consult today in Jax, FL with Dr. Baptista. I have to do the 6 month supervised weight loss stuff prior to surgery due to my insurance (BCBS FL). So I have all of my appointments set for the next 6 months! My basics are... I'm 22, starting weight/BMI is 214.5/40.5 :blushing: So he set my goal to 132lbs, which means I need to lose 82lbs! I was VERY disappointed to hear that because I've just let myself go... but at the same time, VERY happy that I qualified for this surgery!

Actually it's pretty crazy... the $6500 covers ALL transportation and hotel fees... EVERYTHING! I've looked at it.

I am dealing with the same situaton. I have good credit, but I burned up about 5 inquiries to get a loan just in the last week so obviously that hurts my score. Here's a suggestion... obviously if you have a credit score, than you have some credit somewhere. Do you have credit cards? Pay at least 21% of your balance (your score will go up once you have debt below 79% of your limit). Pay off anything you can as quick as you can. Wait 30 days after all of this is done and then check your credit score again, it should have gone up, and you should be in a good position to try again since you will have less debt. If you work as much as you say you do, you should be able to put that money towards your debt. It will be faster than saving for the entire surgery on your own! And DO NOT make any more inquires UNTIL YOU GET YOUR SCORE UP.... I am in the process of doing this right now... the higher the score and the less debt, the better the chance you have of being approved. Good luck!!!

Hey everyone!! I just made a website to keep track of my progress and everything I am going through on my journey with LapBand!!! I'd LOVE if you all went to check it out... I even have my own forum set up on there!!! Just click the MY JOURNEY banner in my signature!!

Oh no!!! My insurance just contacted my surgeon and told them he made a mistake and that LapBand is NOT covered under my policy I am soooo mad right now, but I am NOT giving up!!! I am looking into CareCredit as we speak...

Omg I would LOVE if I end up at the end of this with no saggy skin... it's really a concern of mine but if I do, the weight I'll be losing is worth it... gotta pick my battles!! I am definetly hoping to throw on a bikini next summer The other main (physical) concern of mine is that I had a breast reduction in 2005, and I am afraid they're gonna deflate and be saggy I don't mind them being smaller, I just want them to stay nice and perky lol

I am also doing the 6 month diet. I asked my surgeon the same question because I BARELY qualify (BMI 40.5) and I don't want to go down and be denied... he said it's just to prove that you are able to make the lifestyle change and to get yourself as healthy as possible for the surgery to reduce the risk of any complications. When the submit the packet to your insurance, they submit the weight and BMI that qualified you in the beginning, NOT your weight 6 months after. It's also supposed to help shrink your liver so they don't have to try and work around it as much during surgery.

Hey everyone!! I just made a website to keep track of my progress and everything I am going through on my journey with LapBand!!! I'd LOVE if you all went to check it out... I even have my own forum set up on there!!! Just click the MY JOURNEY banner in my signature!!

I just googled "free website maker"... there's a ton of them out there!! I used alot of HTML coding though instead of just sticking with the templates. Thanks for checking it out!!!

Hey everyone!! I just made a website to keep track of my progress and everything I am going through on my journey with LapBand!!! I'd LOVE if you all went to check it out... I even have my own forum set up on there!!! Just click the MY JOURNEY banner in my signature!!

Hey everyone!! I just made a website to keep track of my progress and everything I am going through on my journey with LapBand!!! I'd LOVE if you all went to check it out... I even have my own forum set up on there!!! Just click the MY JOURNEY banner in my signature!! I'd love the support!!!

Hey everyone!! I just made a website to keep track of my progress and everything I am going through on my journey with LapBand!!! I'd LOVE if you all went to check it out... I even have my own forum set up on there!!! Just click the MY JOURNEY banner in my signature!!

Hey everyone!! I just made a website to keep track of my progress and everything I am going through on my journey with LapBand!!! I'd LOVE if you all went to check it out... I even have my own forum set up on there!!! Just click the MY JOURNEY banner in my signature!!

I have to lose 82 pounds to be at my ideal weight....

:w00t: Hey everyone!!! I've been checking out this board for a little while now, and now it's time for me to become a part of the posting! I had my Consult today in Jax, FL with Dr. Baptista. I have to do the 6 month supervised weight loss stuff prior to surgery due to my insurance (BCBS FL). So I have all of my appointments set for the next 6 months! My basics are... I'm 22, starting weight/BMI is 214.5/40.5 :blushing: So he set my goal to 132lbs, which means I need to lose 82lbs! I was VERY disappointed to hear that because I've just let myself go... but at the same time, VERY happy that I qualified for this surgery!

Thanks to everyone for the responses!!! I am really glad I came across this site, it's like a support system whenever I need it!! I know this 6 months is going to be hard, but Dr. Baptista told me my goal at this point is to not GAIN... I don't have a specific amount of weight to lose, which does ease the stress a little bit. And like you said, Jane, I know HOW to lose it, I just can't keep it off lol. I am very excited and hope everything keeps falling into place!!! I can not wait until I get to the 132 pounds he told me I will end up being... I don't ever remember being that small lol.

Well I had my appointment today! I met with the doctor and he told me that he wants me down to 132lbs... my starting weight/BMI is 214.5/40.5, so that's 82lbs. I'm amazed that he told me I'm basically carrying around the equivalent to 2 of those big 5 gallon water jugs around all the time for no reason... that's really what threw it all into perspective for me. SO, I have to do a 6 month low carb supervised weight loss program, and I scheduled all of my appointments.... so hopefully when Jan 2010 rolls around, everything will fall right into place!

:w00t: Hey everyone!!! I've been checking out this board for a little while now, and now it's time for me to become a part of the posting! I had my Consult today in Jax, FL with Dr. Baptista. I have to do the 6 month supervised weight loss stuff prior to surgery due to my insurance (BCBS FL). So I have all of my appointments set for the next 6 months! My basics are... I'm 22, starting weight/BMI is 214.5/40.5 :blushing: So he set my goal to 132lbs, which means I need to lose 82lbs! I was VERY disappointed to hear that because I've just let myself go... but at the same time, VERY happy that I qualified for this surgery!

:w00t: Hey everyone!!! I've been checking out this board for a little while now, and now it's time for me to become a part of the posting! I had my Consult today in Jax, FL with Dr. Baptista. I have to do the 6 month supervised weight loss stuff prior to surgery due to my insurance (BCBS FL). So I have all of my appointments set for the next 6 months! My basics are... I'm 22, starting weight/BMI is 214.5/40.5 :blushing: I was VERY disappointed to hear that because I've just let myself go... but at the same time, VERY happy that I qualified for this surgery!

Hello!!! How did your first appointment go? Mine is today and I have no idea what to expect!! I am not really telling a lot of people about it, either. Just family, boyfriend, and a few good friends that I know will be supportive. Its hard enough to make this decision, I don't want any negativity from anyone. My Dad is beyond supportive, but my Mom is kind of on the fence... I think she sees it as the easy (but extreme) way out.

Thanks!! I am not really telling everyone about doing it yet... my family knows and a few of my close friends, but I'm not broadcasting it to the ones I know will have negative things to say... so I am hoping by being on this board that I will find some extra support here since everyone knows what I am/will be going through! :wink:

I'm in Jax, just went and met with the staff at the Jax Weight Loss Center yesterday and I have my first appointment with Dr. Baptista tomorrow afternoon! I am really hoping everything goes as planned!! I have to do the 6 month supervised dieting, and that's really the only thing I am stressed out about.

Single incision??? This definetly sounds like something I'd be interested in!!!

I just went to my info session yesterday and I go tomorrow for my first appointment. I also have to do the 6 month supervised before surgery... but my only concern is that I am right at 40BMI, and if I end up losing weight and dropping in BMI, will I still be able to have surgery?? I guess I just need to make sure my surgery is based on me qualifying NOW and not having to REQUALIFY in 6 months...