TXSunflower

Hi, I live in West Houston and am going for my first consultation this Thursday. They say I "have coverage" but I'm sure this is the first step of the approval process. I have gone through NeWeigh and am excited about getting more information. I have been told I will see Dr. "Jay" on September 14th. My husband and I have been doing some research on the different types of surgeries and I really like the lap band versus the RNY. I don't like the idea of my anatomy being "reconstructed". Would you all mind sharing a little bit with me on how well you're doing with your weight loss and why you chose this surgery over the bypass? Thank you all in advance for your help and guidance. Lori in Katy, TX

Hi all, I can't believe the date is almost here. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 a.m. for a 7:30 procedure. I'm excited, but also nervous. Things are ok here at home with hubby and the kids, etc. My doctor said I will go home from the hospital the same day. I would love to hear from you that are having things done this week and see if we are progressing the same. My doctor didn't make me do a pre-op diet since my bmi is only 36. I have eaten less over the weekend and plan to eat even less tomorrow. I'm truly blessed that everything has gone so smoothly. Good luck to all of you this week and month of October. Keep in touch and let me know how you all are doing. I'm starting to get nervous.

Hi Everyone, I look forward to being able to not be so out of breath just walking around the house or doing laundry. I look forward to my feet not swelling at the end of a long work day. I look forward to not feeling so bloated all the time. Most of all, I look forward to a healthier me so I can watch my kids grow up, as well as hopefully enjoy grandchildren ! Oh.. one more... I want my husband to look at me like he does other nice looking women and say "uh oh". (That's his thing he says when he sees a nice looking woman). I've never heard it when he looks at me. That would be awesome !

Hi Everyone. My surgery date is October 18th. I'm sort of worried a bit now that I"ve read most of the posts for October bandsters. I wasn't told to do any pre-surgery liquid diet. I have a pre-op scheduled with my doctor on October 12th. But I haven't been given any instructions as to liquids beforehand. My BMI is 36 and I was told by neighbor that may be why I don't have to lose any weight before surgery. I'm excited to have a group to belong to that is going through the same thing that I am. I can't wait to hear how you are all doing. I'm just outside of Houston, Texas. Anyone close by let's chat !

Hi everyone, I had my initial visit with Dr. Jay (NeWeigh) and he issued some lab work, a sleep study and a visit with my internal medicine doctor. I immediately made an appointment with my int. med doctor and she ordered an EKG and chest x-ray. I completed the labs, xray and ekg and am scheduled for the sleep study on October 1st. I'm doing my part to get approved. THEN... I get a letter in the mail from NeWeigh stating they wrote my insurance for the approval process. It was my understanding that I had to have all of these tests done first before my insurance would approve me. I am confused. The little tests were all "out of pocket" expenses because I have a high deductible on my health insurance. The sleep study is going to cost so much that they have to split it up into 4 monthly payments. Do I really need the sleep study if the insurance approves? Is it normal for them to send in approval while other testing is going on? I know I can call them and ask all of these questions, but I wanted to see if anyone else had the same thing going on or maybe went through? I'm not being impatient, I've been big for the last 20 yrs, what's another month going to hurt LOL Thank you all.

Hi All, Just an update on me. I had my first appointment with NeWeigh on Thursday, 9/7/06 and have an appointment scheduled for this coming Thursday 9/14/06 with Dr. Jay. They said I will be watching a video of the types of surgeries and then actually meeting with the doctor afterwards. The first appointment was just to get all of my medical history and information. They said I would be given a prescription for some tests to be done (labs and things) and that I should have them done right away since United Health Care approves pretty quickly. It was nice to hear that approval may happen. That's where I stand at the moment. After reviewing all the posts and things online I've decided to do the lapband. My husband didn't like the idea of my anatomy inside being reconstructed. I'm sure the doctor will advise what's the best one for me. Thank you all for your kind words and support. ! Lori in Katy, TX

Hi there, I'm in Katy off I-10 and Fry. I would love to be a part of a support group. I am going for my first consultation on Thursday and waiting for insurance approval. Lori