jamelyn1979

I official got my approval today after 6 LONG months of insurance requirements. I go in for my pre-op this Thursday and get started with my pre-op diet next week. Anyone else Aug 3rd that want to partner up in this journey?

Me! I've gone through the 6 month process and got official approval today. My surgery is scheduled for Aug. 3rd. I go in for my pre-op this Thursday and then start my pre-op diet next week. I'm nervous and excited! I can't believe it's finally here.

I just got my approval today! It's been a LONG 6 month insurance battle, but I'm here! Aug. 3rd is my date

Congrats!! You look amazing. Best of luck

I just finished my 6 month insurance requirements last Thurs. July 1st. I am waiting my pre-op and surgery date. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's before Aug. 1st GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE - I'm not far behind you.

I started the 6 month supervised diet in Feb. I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I haven't lost any more weight than the 2lbs I lost initial, but I have had a lot of time to think about what is going to work for me. I feel like it is a blessing and a curse all in the same time. Wishing you a speedy 6 months! Good luck!!

Wow, that's awesome!!! I have to go through the 6 month supervised diet before I can have surgery. I'm counting down the days. Good luck on your up coming surgery

Is anyone going through the required 6 month program prior to surgery that would like to be WL buddies? I am getting estimated for mid to end of July surgery and have received all of my approvals and test done. I just need to do my monthly nutritionist visit and my psych evaluation. Let me know if anyone is interested!

That is so amazing!!! Can you share any tips advice?

I am currently in the 6 month phase as well. I started in February and go in for my 2nd nutritionist appointment this week. I'm doing the diet/excerise program - so I'm not sure how my progress is going. I know exactly how you feel, good luck to you!

Good luck on your weight loss journey!

Thank you for saying this, I feel the exact same way. I am going through my insurance requirements right now, with a tentative date of early - mid July. I am very nervous, excited, scared, every emotion you can think of, I feel. Good luck to you!

I've had the same issue for the past 9 years. I have not seen any issues come through during clearance.

For a new comer who is nervous/excited about the Lap-Band, this thread is a great read for me. Thank you to everyone for being so open and honest.

Thank you for this post. I am suppose to lose 5lbs between 2/24 and 3/34 for my next nutritional visit. The dr. told me not to freak out but it's just a "goal". These responses are great.

I have told my husband of course and my 2 closest friends. They are both very supportive and have seem me struggle with my weight for over 11 years. When I have my official surgery schedule, I will tell my family and that is about it. I do not think anyone in my work life needs to know about my personal situation. I do not want to be viewed differently for having a surgery.

I had my consultant at the beginning of this month and had my 1st official nutritional visit yesterday. It's really happening.. I'm scared, frightened and excited all at the same time. I've been overweight my entire life and I honestly can't imagine what it is going to be like to be healthy and beautiful. I have 6 months of the nutritional visits, a psych visit and my "tentative" time frame is mid July. I can't wait to chat with everyone that have/is going through what I am and share stories and experiences.

Can you see the port under the skin? Can you feel it sitting there? I would love to see some pictures of where your port if you have them.

You look amazing!

Congratulations!! You look amazing and are a huge inspiration to me. Thank you for your post.

I'm not sure how it would work for others. My doctor's office has a nutritionist on site who is monitoring my 6 month time frame I need per my insurance carrier. After the 6 month time frame, my surgery can be scheduled.