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Tomorrow is my 1st weigh in on my 6 month pre-op supervised diet. What happens if I haven't lost any weight? I did loose but I am on my menstral cycle and very bloated and retaining Water like crazy. I have tried Diruex all week and it does not seem to be helping. I drink nearly lots of water.

Hi Has anyone used Dr. Titus Duncan? If so what did you think about him?

I have been researching the lapband for months now and this is really something I want to do. I have had my 1st consult and know what has to be done before my insurance will pay. The only problem is that I have not breathed a word of this to my husband, and I don't know how to tell him. I know this sounds crazy. I don't know if I am ashamed or scared of what he will think. We have been married for 25 years so you would think I could read him like a book. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am 5'4 and weigh 250 my bmi is 43, and several health issues.

I have bcbs also and yes it is true or at least with my plan that if I go below 40 bmi on the 6 month diet it will not pay they will "encourage" you to continue the diet you are on and no lap band.

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Hi everyone.

Hi, I am south of Atlanta and had my seminar Tuesday the 8th at True Results in Atlanta. My insurance will pay but I have to jump thru some hoops. I have to have a psych evaluation, meet with a nutritionist, an upper gi, six month pre op diet with monthly weigh ins, and 3 year medical history of obesity. My tenative date for surgery is May 12, 2010. Good luck with your journey.

Yes I attened my seminar yesterday and had my consultation visit. That is where I found out that I have to do the 6 month pre op diet with weigh ins every 31 to 35 days so my tenative date for surgery is May 12, 2010. Boy that is a long way off.

I have BC/BS OF AL I wonder if their requirments have changed on the 6 month pre op diet. I too just started my journey and am facing this obstacle. I think I will check up on this with my insurance company. Good luck on your journey and I hope everything works out the way you want them too!!!!

:mad: I had my consultation visit today. My insurance company is requiring me to "jump" thru a few hoops. I have to have a sleep study, psych evaluation, nutrition consult, and 6 months of weighing in once every 31 to 35 days. My last weigh in date is March 31, 2010. So my tenative surgery date is May 12, 2010.

ANYONE FROM GEORGIA?

:thumbup: I have just started looking into the lap band, and have my first appointment on Tuesday to get things started. I am 5'3 and weigh 248lbs my BMI is 44. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low potassium, and a family history of heart disease. I have lost weight many times only to gain it all back plus some. I hope my insurance (BCBS PPO) approves my surgery. Any advice on what to expect in the next few weeks or months will be most appreciated.