Shanese01

I was banded on April 12 and was wondering how much weight everyones lost. I've lost 40lbs. and was curious to c what everyone have lost.

Thus far, how r u guys doing? I had my surgery April 12 and have lost )56 lbs.

Everyone seems to be doing great. Keep up the good work. I am so ready for me 2nd fill , which is Tuesday. I feel like i have no restriction at all. The only problem is if I eat to fast but other then that, i can eat anything. I was hopeng to lose a little faster after my first fill but it seems to be a little harder and i have no idea why, but as long as the numbers are going down instead of up, I am fine.

I also have Cigna and even though it said they had to be consecutive, I went 4 months missed 2 and then did my last 2 and the dr submitted my paperwork and i was accepted without a problem

I go for my 2nd fill on Tuesday 6/15. I too am excited. My goal is to lose 10 to 15lbs a month. I would like to lose a total of 100lbs by November.

I'm 4 weeks out and including the Pre-op and I am down 30 pounds. I FEEL GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry but my tickler is not right cant figure out how too change it.

I had the single incision surgery and it was great. I was up the next day, but i still took a month off after just so that i could adjust to thins.

How soon after your surgery did your Dr schedule your first post op appointment?

I was banded on Monday also. I'm just a little sore but have lots of gas but the gas pains are too bad. If i could just get rid of that i would be ok. How long dod you all take off from work?

In 4 hours, I will be banded. I was very surprised. On Friday the Dr's office called and rescheduled me from Wednesday 04/14 to today. I was unable to sleep last night. It seemd like i was unprepared, but I'm sure wil make it through to my new life. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!

I am also on day 1 of my pre op diet. My Surgery is on the 14th also. Im so excited and hungrey at the same time.

I have cigna and i am resposible for 10% of my hospital fees. I thought that those fees included to Dr but NOT. My surgeons off called and explain to me the amount that i need to bring to my pre and said that my hospital and anes bill is seperate but it is also 10%. Does any one no what the estimated hostital cost is?

When did you quit smoking. I am haveing a big problem quiting cold turkey. Compared to a pack a day , i am now smoking 4 cigs but i really need to quit, surgery in 3 weeks. Help!!!!!!!!!!!:tt1:

My paperwork was submitted on Friday 03/12/10 and I received my approval on Tuesday. It's that great? Before no I was ok but it seems that no that i have a date, i'm getting a little scared. Why, i dont know. Actually everything went quicker that a thought and i was un prepared but i am doing what i have to do to get prepared. Stopped smoking, started excercising. I am dreading my pre op diet because i was told that it will be 2 weeks. I JUST WANT A DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also receive a call to schedule me surgery. It is scheduled for 04/14/10. I am so excited but worried abot started my pre op diet. My surgeon requires a 2 weeks liquid protein diet and i have done nothing to prepare myself. I will begin my diet on 03/31/10. Wish me luck!:tt1:

:thumbup:I RECEVED THAT CALL TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My date is April 14,2010. I will start my pre op diet next Wednesday. Unfortunatley my surgeon requires a 2 week pre op. Wish me luck with that.:tt1:

I also have cigna and my paperwork was submitted on 03/12 and the surgeons office also told me that it would take 2 weekd to get a reply and I called on Tuesday 03/16 and Cigna said i was approved but i have yet to hear from the Dr office. First all i wanted was to know if i was approved now all i want is a DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:unsure:I am sort of a newbie. I started my journey in July of 2009. I have Cigna insurance and begin the 6 consecutive months of weight management. After4 classes i missed 2 classes in a row, so now I'm starting over with weight managment, I think. I have my psyc. eval. schedule for next week and I have to get an EDG. My PCP has all ready aggreed that I am the perfect candidate for the surgery. I have high blood pressure an a border line diabetic. As of now i weigh 283 and my bmi is 44 and it has been this for about 6 years now. Is there any one out there with Cigna insurance that can give me some insight on the approval process and rate with Cigna. I have heard that the are one of the harder insurance companies.

:unsure:I am sort of a newbie. I started my journey in July of 2009. I have Cigna insurance and begin the 6 consecutive months of weight management. After4 classes i missed 2 classes in a row, so now I'm starting over with weight managment, I think. I have my psyc. eval. schedule for next week and I have to get an EDG. My PCP has all ready aggreed that I am the perfect candidate for the surgery. I have high blood pressure an a border line diabetic. As of now i weigh 283 and my bmi is 44 and it has been this for about 6 years now. Is there any one out there with Cigna insurance that can give me some insight on the approval process and rate with Cigna. I have heard that the are one of the harder insurance companies.