beckamarie

I have been looking into the lap band and decided that because our insurance is such a pain that I would go self pay in Mexico but after researching I think I may try and get approved thru our insurance anyway and if that doesn't work then I'll go self pay. Anyone with Tricare Prime insurance have an easy time getting an approval?

I live on Oahu and was wondering if anyone out there has had it done from here?

Oh Wow I sure would like to know what mine said...I know I'm crazy so maybe it says I am sane lol...

Here in Hawaii the dont pay from the lapband so I got a referral off post and am going with the RNY instead.I heard at Walter Reed they DO the lapband.

How awful. Sometimes it takes awhile to see peoples true colors. I am so sorry you lost your friend

Will be thinkin of you on Monday

I havent had it done yet but I have many many friends who all went thru Dr. A. I actually have one that left to go to him today. I hear he is awesome.

Jeff I hope you are recovering well

Jon, I am so proud of you for sharing what you have gone through and what your plan of action is. I am not banded but have been around and hope to someday have wls. You are taking the 1st step and that is admitting you have a problem. I think you will succeed.

Non Scale Victory

So today was the day I have been dreading for some time now. I have out grown all my clothes to where I couldnt go out of the house unless I was wearing my sunday dress clothes. So today my dh and I went shopping for some clothes for me and to my surprise I had jumped not 1 size but to 2 sizes BIGGER:eek: . I cant wait for the day I can get out of these and into regular size clothing.

I have seen this posted a few times and was just wondering what the difference was from a Lap Band and a VG lap band

For me it was when I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure and type 2 diabetes. I had just barely turned 33 for the Blood Pressure issues and just turned 34 when the diabetes came along. I had a flashback of when I was 19 and my dad was only 39 (he had a stroke and died from high BP) I knew right then I had to do something or else I would be going through the same fate. My kids are young, 10, 9 and 4 and I definately dont want them growing up without me. I started researching the lap band and the RNY. The military will pay for the RNY but I dont fancy having my stomache re routed. After researching the band I decided this was it, but being self pay I needed to find a cheaper alternative to the 20k that they charge here so after finding this place and all the support and great stories of Dr's in Mexico I decided to go self pay mexico way. If all goes well I will be banded sometime in February

I went to google and searched Lap Band Surgery and got all kinds of sites that have info here is one of the http://www.lap-band.com/lapband/aboutlapband.do I haven't had my surgery yet but will in February. Its a lot less invasive then the RNY (gastic bypass) Here is a little quote from the site to give you an idea

Carlene I am very sorry to hear that he didnt have enough tact to at least wait until she passed to move the caregiver in. I hope Mrs P really does NOT realize whats going on

you are cracking me up. Hey maybe you can have your wife video tape it and we can all take lessons...lol

Andrew that might be fun to watch...lol....I am a pro at chop sticks also. We eat lots of Asian food here on the island

I have been dreading telling my Mom that I am having the Lap Band but because I need her to come take care of my 3 kids while dh and I are away in Mexico I had to tell her. To my surprise she was very understanding and supportive. I asked her not to tell anyone except for my step dad because I just dont want to deal with the negative reactions from people in my family, although I told a small white lie. I told her I was getting it done in San Diego instead of Mexical. I think she is just happy dh and I are paying for her and my step dad to come here to Hawaii to keep the kids that she hasnt quite taken it all in because normaly she is the pesamist. She and my sister have never had weight issues as a matter of fact my mom just lost 15lbs and she only weighed 115lbs before hand. Gosh I wish I had her and my sisters motabolism. Anywho I just had to share:D

Ok so I am hoping that by February I will be getting my band, I have done tons of research but there are a few things I have been thinking about. 1. When you get skinny can you see your port? 2. Does the port get uncomfortable when wearing jeans that may be snug? 3. Can I still eat Ice. I am a big ice chomper and go through several lbs a day now, will I still beable to eat it after being banded? I think thats it for now, I am sure I'll have more questions later

Thats awesome. I am sure you made his day too

Thanks both of you for your answers. Ok so the port is higher then I thought. I have been reading about restriction taking some time getting. I am also impatient but I guess if I am seeing weightloss and not gain I will be happy. I have heard that crazving ice is because of an iron defency(sp) which I am anemic (better start taking my iron huh?)

:clap2: On feeling Purty. I know that feeling good about yourself is such a great "high" enjoy the party

I've read several ladies that have had this done your age and older. I think asking for a long healthy life is justified and doable

How inspiring. I am so happy for you