dyingtobethin

I also have bcbs but of nc I am also hoping to have my surgery in jan 2010. i have my ultra sound of the gallbladder and my cardiac appt left and then meet with the surgeon. hope to stay in touch

1.band is a lot less dangous than bypass 2. bypass people always seem to have that hollowed out look in the face like they are sick 3.the band has a much quicker recovery time 4.the band does not have the risk of vitamin deficices 5. can be reversed

I love your frog on your ticker i collect frogs good luck on your journey

Couch drops for the sore throat. From having the tube down your throat.

My doctor only requests 1 week of atkins type diet low carbs is the key to shrinking the liver. I have a bmi of 43 so i know it is not because i am not that over weight that he is not requring liquid diet. Not sure why some docs request liquids and others do not.

I HAVE BEEN TO A 1 HOUR CLASS AND ALSO A FOUR HOUR SEMINAR. I NOW HAVE THREE APPOINTMENTS SET THE FIRST ONE IS DIETICIAN 10-27 PYSCH VISIT 11-4 CARDIAC VISIT 11-18 I AM WONDERING IS THIS ALL THE APPOINTMENTS I NEED? I HEAR A LOT OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT MEETING WITH THE SURGEON AND ALSO HAVING TO MEET WITH THEM TWICE. IF THIS IS ALL THE APPOINTMENTS I WILL NEED DO YOU THINK IT WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO HAVE THE SURGERY BY THE END OF DECEMBER. ANY HELP WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED. I AM JUST TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS NEXT AFTER THESE THREE APPOINTMENTS.

Oh i am very sure about what i want. I have ben doing research for a few hours each night and i know a few people that have had it done so i am ready. I just was not sure how many appts i would need. Thanks

Thanks i am so excited. I think it will be a few months but i can wait. It will be so worth it.

I have bcbs of nc i have to pay a 1000.00 deductible and 20%. Also 200.00 to the pysch appt and 100.00 to the dietician. Not trying to scare you but you should reallt call your insurance and ask them so you will know what to expect.

I am so glad you are adjusting well and are not in to much pain. This makes us all feel a lot better about our journey.

jOSIE GOOD FOR YOU I AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR DOING SO GOOD. WOW YOU HAVE LOST SO MUCH. I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT THIS CAN BE DONE AND JUST HEARING YOUR STORY MAKES ME MORE EXCITED TO GET STARTED.

:smile::ohmy::seeya::thumbup: Lots of luck to you on your journey!

I AM THE SAME WAY. ALL I THINK ABOUT IS HOW MUCH OF A CHANGE THIS WILL MAKE IN MY LIFE. I AM VERY ECITED MYSELF SO I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL. HOPEFULLY WE WILL NOT HAVE TO WAIT MUCH LONGER. :crying:

i currently take 20 mg of lexapro and it helps take the edge off. i seem not to cry anymore or get mad just stay calm about everything, its good stuff:tt2:

I KNOW I AM SO SCARED I HAVE BEEN TO MY SEMINAIR AND I GOT MY LETTER IN THE MAIL TODAY FOR 3 OF MY APPOINTMENTS BUT I AM SO AFRAID THEY WILL NOT APPROVE ME I HAVE BCBS THEY SAY I HAVE TO HAVE A BNI OVER 40 WHICH I HAVE And i have 1 COMORBITITY BUT MY SURGERY APPROVEL POLICY FROM BCBS SAYS MY OBESITY HAS TO INTERFERE WITH MY JOB TO THE POINT THAT I AM LOSE MY JOB OR BECOME DISABLED AND I AM AFFRAID THAT WILL BE THE REASON THEY DENY ME BECAUSE MY WEIGHT IS NOT GOING TO CAUSE ME TO LOSE MY JOB OR DECOME DISABLED RIGHT NOW ANYWAY.