spoiltmom

Congratulations!!!

Well in my area surgeon's split up everything now just b/c insurance will pay them more for 2 separate procedures. If they do both at once the insurance will bundle it and they will get a discounted rate instead. I go for my Lap Band next Friday and then in a few weeks I have to go back to have a partial hysterectomy. I hate having to have 2 surgeries in a row but my Lap Band surgeon doesn't do hysterectomies and my Ob/Gyn doesn't do Lap Band so I'm stuck.

I have a CPap and I used to wear it religiously but I haven't used it in a while. Mine is an older model with no chip in it. It just has an hour meter on it so as long as it's on it will run without me wearing it and the hours will count up. My mask got broken and when I went to get a new one it was a totally different kind. I can't get used to it and insurance won't pay for another one right now. My apnea is mild though so once I lose weight it should go away on it's own.

Well I'm on day 4 and I've been chewing gum and staying busy. I've done lots of housework and spent lots of time on the treadmill. When I really feel the urge to eat I pop a piece of sugar free gum.

Good luck to you! I hope your recovering and feel well by now.

I'm on the lower end also but I've struggled with my weight for 10 years now. I'm ready to get the Lap Band and make some permanent changes. I think you should get another trainer. The one you have is not going to be 100% supportive of you.

Do they let you wear your panties for surgery or do you have to take them off? I'm asking b/c I have this horrible bleeding problem. I had uterine ablation in May but I guess it didn't work. If it doesn't stop by mid August then my Ob/Gyn wants to remove my uterus. I know I shouldn't even worry about this b/c they are medical professionals and have seen it all but I don't want to make a big mess somewhere.

I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!! Teach01- No I don't get any real food at all.

I'm sorry. You definitely should appeal.

You are so right about that! I want this so badly!

I'm Amanda and my surgery is set for August 6th. I first thought about Lap Band in 2007 after the birth of my daughter but I told myself that I didn't need it I just needed to work harder. By the time I got pregnant with my third baby in August of last year I decided I needed Lap Band desperately. My little one was born in March and now here I am. My first surgeon appointment was in May. I'm on day 3 of my 10 day liquid pre op diet. It sucks but it will be worth it in the end!

Well my insurance doesn't require a referral so I selected my surgeon and started their. They called my insurance and found that my insurance did not require a 6 month diet. So after that I did the nutritionist visit and psych consult and that was all I needed.

Good Luck to you!!

I bought $50 dollars worth of Un Jury yesterday at my doc's office. Then when I got home my nectar samples were here. The Nectar is 100% better than the Un Jury. Now I'm wanting to throw out the Un Jury and just order some more Nectar. My only problem is there's too many flavors to pick from. I can't decide which ones to order. So far I've had Cappucino and Pink Grapefruit and I loved both of them. I'm on my 10 day liquid diet right now.

Yeah I'm on no caffeine and I normally drink Diet Dr Pepper, Coffee and Tea. Maybe I just need a little caffeine? My doctor allows caffeine but you have to drink either tea or coffee and for the pre op part he wants it unsweetened and I can't do that. I like it with Splenda in it instead.

It really does suck:( I wish my surgeon could take out my uterus while I'm under. I hate to have 2 surgeries back to back:(

My BMI wasn't 40 either but my co morbidities got me qualified anyway. Good luck to you!

I'm on day 3 and my head hurts so bad today and I'm sick to my stomach. ICK. I hope this passes soon.

My biggest problem is that I can go hours with no bleeding and then suddenly it starts up again out of nowhere. That's what really sucks about it:(

My insurance company said up to 30 days but it only took them 8 to approve me.

Well at least I know I'm not alone. I worry about the same thing. I know it may seem petty to some but I'm always so thirsty. But I would do anything to lose this weight so I figure I'll make it work.

No not an issue. Just let your nurse know.

Good luck and Congrats!!

I'm jealous. LOL I'm on day 3 of the liquid pre op diet. I can't wait to have more food choices again.

That's on my diet list but my Wal Mart doesn't have it. So far the best thing I've tried is the Syntrax Nectar. It's really, really good and doesn't have the icky protein flavor or smell to it. I could definitely live on it with no problems.