EliyshevaLovesYahweh

Your surgeon's affiliated program sounds exactly like the combo my surgeon has going on over at his facility. I do hope everything works out for you!

If you are doubting the lap band then perhaps this surgery is not for you. Try giving Nutrisystem or any other weight loss program a try before committing to any weight loss surgery. I however, have tried MANY weight loss programs, Nutrisystem was the last straw and I was on that program for 6 months prior to my WLS and I only lost 14 lbs. Nutrisystem did not work for me.

I hope no one jumps down your throat either because ALL QUESTIONS regarding 'lap band' are good and valid in my opinion. I have Empire Bluecross Blueshield medical insurance and although I have not verified if the fills are covered, my lap band surgeon told me that most insurances don't cover the fills. So I'd probably have to pay $ whenever I am due for one.

Congratulations to you! May the lap band tool (and your new healthy way of eating) help you achieve your weight loss goal.

I do not know your insurance type nor your BMI to give you a specific answer. However, I can share with you the route I chose on this journey: Four months ago, I made a consultation with the surgeon of my choice for the following month [October] on that day he determined whether I was a WLS candidate or not. Due to my intense research on WLS I was only interested in the Lap band single incision through the navel and I made this known to my surgeon. During the consultation he rendered a list of specialists of all who I had to seek clearances from - this is optional since you can go with your own specialists. I scheduled appointments with all the specialists on his list ...days apart from one another since I wanted to get the ball rolling ASAP. The bariatric clearances took three months total for me to acquire. Due to my insurance change, I was scheduled to have surgery at the end of the third month. First, find out if your insurance pays for this type of surgery - IF you are opting to go that route and are not self-pay. Nevertheless, make sure you go with a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence when choosing your surgeon. Once you find a board certified surgeon, book a consultation with him/her to discuss your possible candidacy for WLS. Hope my answer helps you.

Congratulations! Please do share some before and after pics.

Congratulations to you indeed!

I know exactly what you are going through. Communicate your concerns to your friend, let her know what is on your mind regarding her negativity with hopes to see her change of attitude. Because you (as well all lapbandsters here) are in need of another type of environment right now, a more supportive circle than a criticizing audience. WE are here for you hon. Nevertheless, I hope that in the end you and your friend can remain friends.

Congratulations! I am a week out and doing well. May you be blessed with this tool.

I'll be rooting for you to quit. You can do it!!! You want to look young and healthy not wrinkly and old in your new slim body. C'mon...you can do it girl!

Hi Betsy, who would do the switch to a low-profile port? The lap band surgeon or the abdominoplasty surgeon of choice? TYIA.