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I have virginia medicaid and the req. are 6 month doc. supervised diet bmi 35 with comorbidities 40 with none psych eval nutritionist visits pcp referral

after a lot of soul searching I have decided to go ahesd and get the lapband surgery.First I backed out then I was thinking where am I going to be in a year or five and I don't want to be bigger than I already am and then decideing that it's the right thing to do I don't want to set myself back that far.So I mailed off all the paperwork that they gave me at the seminar.And made an appt. with my pcp.I am ready to start my journey and do what ever it takes to succeed at it. Thanks for listening just had to tell someone who would understand all the doubts and fears then the revelation that my mind has went thru.

Sorry about the misunderstanding.Hope you are doing well with your journey as I am just starting mine.

My intention was not to offend anyone.My intention was to get something off my chest in a place were I thought I would get constructive feedback and encouragement not offensive words.I give anyone who can loose weight in any way alot of credit. I think maybe you are a little sensitive.No one else took anything I said offensively.

I'am 5'6" and 130 is my goal weight

I went to the seminar on the 12th of may.Took hubby with me and every since then I been thinking that this all dpends on lifestyle change diet and exercise good eating habits and such if I can do that without the band then what do I need the band for to teach me not to over eat thats a easy one just stop when you are full I don't think this is the right time for me to get the band maybe if I fail at my new lifestyle change then I'll get the band I wish all of you who have decided to get banded the best good luck!

I was all set in my mind to have this surgery then I went to the seminar last night and everything changed now I'm scared and confused about wether its the right thing to do or not I have tried really hard in the past to lose weight and have but then I gain it all back and then some maybe I'm letting my fear get the best of me maybe i"m just scared about the surgery its self I don't know anymore everyone says its a decision I have to make on my own. Has anyone ever been in this position before?I'm still excited about the surgery but scared to death that i"m making the wrong decision.did anyone else go thru this?

thank you for all the advice.I actually filled out the paperwork that they gave me and put it in the envelope but I have'nt mailed it yet.Maybe thats progress I'm still scared but more of me than of the surgery.

I'm taking my first step on my journey today.I have a seminar at 6pm today in ronoake va with dr.long I'am so excited I can't wait to start my journey wish me luck!

I have to do a 6 month diet for my insurance,I went to the doc and weighed in for the last three months would that count as part of my 6 month diet or do I have to startover after I go to my seminar tommorrow?

I have been on a diet since january but only weighing in for last three months

just found out that my insurance requires a 6 month doctor supervised diet.How do you get thru this?I think 6 months is a little excesive.

you did not do it all for nothing your new insurance is gonna have you doing the same things that your old insurance had you do so if you have to submit all your paperwork again your approval should go pretty quick.Don't give up hope you have come to far for that it may take you a little longer but you will get there.First thing I would do is call your insurance company and see if they are gonna pay if not go ahead and submit all your paperwork to the new company. I wish you the best on your journey we are all here for you!!!!!!

welcome!!!!!!!!!I'am originally from portsmouth I live in virginia now but its nice to hear from someone so close to home.Keep up the good work,your doing great.

Hi!!!Good luck with your journey.I wish you well.I go to my seminar on may 12 cant wait I'm so excited to get started on my own journey.

what are some co-morbidities besides sleep apnea,diabetes,heart disease.I have knee and back pain,history of depression due to bipolar disorded, age-37 bmi-40.3 weight-248 waiting patiently for first seminar on May 12,2010

I wish more people would post here it's a great place to put your fears.And allways remember none of us are alone we are all in this together.BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!!!!!

I'am having alot of what if questions run thru my head.I mean lets be real if I can't loose weight by diet and exercise then what makes me think I can loose with wls.My pcp is a retired gastric bypass surgen so he is behind me 100%.Iam also scared of the pain of surgery and getting fills.Yeasterday my mind was made up today my mind is full of what if questions.Does everyone go thru this?I'am sick of being fat that is one thing that has not changed and I'am willing to do what ever it takes to make the lapband work for me.But what if it don't work?Has anyone else had these doubts?

thanks hummingbird sometimes tough love works

How long did it take you to get approved?What requirements did you have to meet?

What is the point of this?just wondering is it to loose weight or not to loose weight?afraid my bmi will go to low and wont be able to have the surgery.so are you supposed to lose weight or not?I allready eat healthy mainly fruits and veggies and i exercise 3xa week.Maybe i eat to many of the healthy foods i guess thats possible.any feedback would be great.thanx

this is a great post. I just want to be comfortable in my own skin.And I want to believe my husband when he says that I look pretty instead of saying thank you then under my breath saying yea right.I want to not be embarrassed by my body.I want to walk up stairs without stoping in the middle.And the in-law thing I want to rub her nose in the fact that I look better than her.Sorry to be so honest!

I live in virginia 1 hour outside ronoake.I have not yet been banded but hope to have insurance approval soon.I'am interested in finding a support group in my area, if anyone has any info that would be great. I wish everyone good luck. If you are in my area I would love to hear from you.Any advice for a future bandster.

I am also from virginia.I live in bassett outside martinsville.Anyone out there in my area?Anyone use dr. long from ronoake,va?I have not yet been banded going threw insurance hoops hope to be banded soon good luck to everyone

Did anyone battle quiting smoking before surgery? Do you have any tips for me?I have been smoking most of my life,I quit with all 3 of my kids but, allways started back.I know I have the will power to quit,but I'm scared I wont be able to stay that way.Any tips would be extremely appreciated.