lilaz602

You have to do what's right for you. Just be careful! No matter what size we are sometimes the guys that approach us are not worthy. Have fun and take it slow.

I was band on the 20th. I had to stay the night in the hospital (insurance required). I got sick after surgery and throwing up it really sucked. I am have some gas pain it's not that bad. My incisions are sore and 1 incision is bruised. I was on clear liquid for the first 48 hours. I am still on liquids for 2 weeks, but I got some tomato soup. I am so thankfully for it. It's hard I am really craving meat. I am having Thanksgiving at my place so I am hoping to make it through. I know I will! I am having my pain in my right calf, so I am waiting to hear back from the doctor now. I am Thankfully I went through with it. Looking forward to losing weight!!!

The first doctor I saw wanted a $1000.00 program fee. I look around found maybe 2 out of 5 charge a fee the most I was quoted was $1500.00. I am going with True Results that doesn't charge a fee and everything covered by insurance. I would really check around before I paid a program fee. You can check on BBB and see if the doctor has any complaints, also there is a attached link to see if the doctor has any actions pending with the medical board. If your insurance is covering the LAP-BAND® surgery there is set prices that the doctor can charge. Some doctors are charging a program fee for a book and consultation with nutritionist. My insurance also cover the first doctor visit and all of True Results visits. I think if you decide to change your insurance will cover a new doctor. I think these fees are unnecessary, but that is my opinion. Good luck!

I only told my sister. It’s a medical procedure and it’s a personal choice how much you let people know about your health. I figure I’ve always been able to lose weight, so people will just expect me to eventually gain it back. I have already on day 3 of my pre-op diet and cut out soda a week before that. I have a personal trainer and still have 6 months left on my contract. So, after I am band I will tell anyone who asks, I am watching what I eat and working out. I know people who have a pace maker or mesh screen from a hernia repair that don’t tell just anyone. I am viewing my lap band as a medical tool that will help me lose weight and keep it off. I don’t feel the need to explain any part of my health to anyone else. I think whatever you decide will be the right decision for you!

I have United Health care too and have the exact same requirements. I switch doctor's otherwise it would of been 4 weeks. I am lucky from start to finish it will be about 6 weeks. Good Luck!

I have United Health care. My doctor patient coordinator told me it normally takes 10 days. Good luck!

I have been dieting for 15 years. I thought having surgery was the easy way out and I wasn't going to do that. I tried every diet you can think of and hired two different personal trainers. I can always lose a few pounds 25 to 30 and than nothing. I decided that I am not spending the next 15 years trying to diet and figure out why I can't lose enough weight to no other be consider obese.

I have been dieting for 15 years. I thought having surgery was the easy way out and I wasn't going to do that. I tried every diet you can think of and hired two different personal trainers. I can always lose a few pounds 25 to 30 and than nothing. I decided that I am not spending the next 15 years trying to diet and figure out why I can't lose enough weight to no other be consider obese.

Wow, we have the same pre-op diet and surgery date I started my pre-op diet on Friday. I am struggle but I will make it through. Good Luck!