jennay5180

OK...I just got the call today from my "Health Coach" that I have been officially accepted into the 6 month program "iCanChange" through my health insurance!!! :bored: I feel like this is the first step in what I know will be a long journey. I have to have 8 phone calls within the 6 months that I am in this program. I can't lose more than 5 lbs or else I am under the 40 bmi...and will automatically not be eligible to have this surgery paid for by my insurance. SOOO...needless to say, I'm a little nervous/irritated b/c it doesn't make sense to me! I have to make 2 behavior changes and stick with them. We determined that I would 1) drink more water (Often times I forget to drink water....and it's not like I replace it with anything different....I just don't drink anything!) 2) I will get rid of the 1-2 sodas/week that I am currently drinking. I have read on several blogs about not being able to drink anything carbonated. I'm fine with this....just wondering why not? What happens if you do? Awesome news too! When she asked if I had picked out a surgeon, I had told her that I hadn't formally picked one out; however, I am scheduled to go to an informational session next Tuesday at the Norwood Weight Loss Center (MA). I told her that I was considering Dr. Adam Glasgow for a surgeon. She was like, "Ohhhh, my gosh!! That is SO great!! Adam and Arthur are a father/son team and they are amazing! You are going to love them!! Everyone raves about them!!" Needless to say, this gave me a real boost of confidence about making this choice. I am so excited to finally not be the fat girl! I wish I had just started the journey several years ago.... Anyway, I'll keep you posted with any updates that I get! I'll probably post something next week after the information session as well! Have a great day!!!

OK...I just got the call today from my "Health Coach" that I have been officially accepted into the 6 month program "iCanChange" through my health insurance!!! :smile2: I feel like this is the first step in what I know will be a long journey. I have to have 8 phone calls within the 6 months that I am in this program. I can't lose more than 5 lbs or else I am under the 40 bmi...and will automatically not be eligible to have this surgery paid for by my insurance. SOOO...needless to say, I'm a little nervous/irritated b/c it doesn't make sense to me! I have to make 2 behavior changes and stick with them. We determined that I would 1) drink more water (Often times I forget to drink water....and it's not like I replace it with anything different....I just don't drink anything!) 2) I will get rid of the 1-2 sodas/week that I am currently drinking. I have read on several blogs about not being able to drink anything carbonated. I'm fine with this....just wondering why not? What happens if you do? Awesome news too! When she asked if I had picked out a surgeon, I had told her that I hadn't formally picked one out; however, I am scheduled to go to an informational session next Tuesday at the Norwood Weight Loss Center (MA). I told her that I was considering Dr. Adam Glasgow for a surgeon. She was like, "Ohhhh, my gosh!! That is SO great!! Adam and Arthur are a father/son team and they are amazing! You are going to love them!! Everyone raves about them!!" Needless to say, this gave me a real boost of confidence about making this choice. I am so excited to finally not be the fat girl! I wish I had just started the journey several years ago.... Anyway, I'll keep you posted with any updates that I get! I'll probably post something next week after the information session as well! Have a great day!!!

In your 2nd Day - Healing post, you mentioned that you had a sore throat. What was that from? How has your hunger been? Are you hungry? I am still in the research phase....I like seeing all of these posts (sometimes....some scare the crap out of me! hahaha...)

SO...I have unofficially begun the journey. I have taken steps to prove that I am serious about getting thin and being healthy. OK....so over the weekend, I did a lot of research on different doctors in the area who specialize in LAP-BAND®. In fact, I found a Weight Loss facility pretty near my house that ONLY does LAP-BAND® surgeries. I called my insurance first thing Monday morning and found out that indeed the LAP-BAND® surgery is covered, provided you fall into the "Medically Necessary" category (which I do, as I have a BMI of 41). I have to enroll in a program called iCanChange through Tufts Health Plan. I have to have my Primary Care Physician write a letter and be accepted into the program. SO...I then called my DR. and left a message to have her call me back. I am going to ask her to write a letter that will get me into this program. It is a 6 month program where you speak with a nutritionist on a weekly basis...so pretty much the 6 month diet. THEN....after 6 months, I can either re-register for the program or get the LAP-BAND®. However, it is possible that you could be denied. I'm a little bit bummed....b/c even if you are enrolled in the program, it isn't a guarantee that you'll even be qualified to get the surgery through insurance. I REALLY wanted to get the ball rolling faster than 6 months out from whenever I get enrolled....let's just say in a couple of weeks....so that was a bit of a downer for me.....BUT....I'm just going to believe that everything will work out. I also have enrolled for a free seminar at the place that I was speaking of at the beginning of my post. It is on February 9th at 7pm. I am really excited to meet my "future" surgeon! (PS...I'm thinking positively! :thumbup: hahaha)... Anyway, that's all of the news that I have for now. I'll keep everyone posted if anything else changes. Have a great night!!

SO...I have unofficially begun the journey. I have taken steps to prove that I am serious about getting thin and being healthy. OK....so over the weekend, I did a lot of research on different doctors in the area who specialize in LAP-BAND®. In fact, I found a Weight Loss facility pretty near my house that ONLY does LAP-BAND® surgeries. I called my insurance first thing Monday morning and found out that indeed the LAP-BAND® surgery is covered, provided you fall into the "Medically Necessary" category (which I do, as I have a BMI of 41). I have to enroll in a program called iCanChange through Tufts Health Plan. I have to have my Primary Care Physician write a letter and be accepted into the program. SO...I then called my DR. and left a message to have her call me back. I am going to ask her to write a letter that will get me into this program. It is a 6 month program where you speak with a nutritionist on a weekly basis...so pretty much the 6 month diet. THEN....after 6 months, I can either re-register for the program or get the LAP-BAND®. However, it is possible that you could be denied. I'm a little bit bummed....b/c even if you are enrolled in the program, it isn't a guarantee that you'll even be qualified to get the surgery through insurance. I REALLY wanted to get the ball rolling faster than 6 months out from whenever I get enrolled....let's just say in a couple of weeks....so that was a bit of a downer for me.....BUT....I'm just going to believe that everything will work out. I also have enrolled for a free seminar at the place that I was speaking of at the beginning of my post. It is on February 9th at 7pm. I am really excited to meet my "future" surgeon! (PS...I'm thinking positively! :thumbup: hahaha)... Anyway, that's all of the news that I have for now. I'll keep everyone posted if anything else changes. Have a great night!!

Hi There... I am a 29 year old (ooohhh...almost 30! eek! :biggrin: haha...) who needs a change...and is really, really considering being banded. I'm not entirely sure how to go abou it...do I speak with my Primary Care physician first? Or do I have to research some surgeons who do the Lap Band? Anyone have any ideas in the Boston, MA area? I have seen lots of blogs with people's pics...which is super inspiring...and I hope to have this in the near future. What is the time line from when you decide to go ahead with the surgery to when you actually get it done? Any help would be fantastic!! ~Jen

OK....so over the weekend, I did a lot of research on different doctors in the area who specialize in LapBand. In fact, I found a Weight Loss facility pretty near my house that ONLY does Lap Band surgeries. I called my insurance first thing Monday morning and found out that indeed the LapBand surgery is covered, provided you fall into the "Medically Necessary" category (which I do, as I have a BMI of 41). I have to enroll in a program called iCanChange through Tufts Health Plan. I have to have my Primary Care Physician write a letter and be accepted into the program. SO...I then called my DR. and left a message to have her call me back. I am going to ask her to write a letter that will get me into this program. It is a 6 month program where you speak with a nutritionist on a weekly basis...so pretty much the 6 month diet you were speaking of. THEN....after 6 months, I can either re-register for the program or get the LapBand. However, it is possible that you could be denied. I'm a little bit bummed....b/c even if you are enrolled in the program, it isn't a guarantee that you'll even be qualified to get the surgery through insurance. I REALLY wanted to get the ball rolling faster than 6 months out from whenever I get enrolled....let's just say in a couple of weeks....so that was a bit of a downer for me.....BUT....I'm just going to believe that everything will work out. I also have enrolled for a free seminar at the place that I was speaking of at the beginning of my post. It is on February 9th at 7pm. I am really excited to meet my "future" surgeon! :scared2: (PS...I'm thinking positively! :thumbup: hahaha)... Anyway, that's all of the news that I have for now. I'll keep everyone posted if anything else changes. :thumbup: Have a great night!!