Lillie24

The consult went well and I am super excited. I had my first month appointment today and the doctor just said to exercise and cut portions and calaries and he will document as needed.

Thanks Alto, My insurance from what I hear want it to be very documented and under a physican monthly evaluation. I can't complain because I have been praying for my insurance to change and cover the procedure for almost 3 years now but dang.... I was hoping to have it sooner.

Hi, I currently have thyroid disease but I am not sure why they are removing your thyroid instead of putting you on thyroid medication? Insurance changes are always hard. I have not had the procedure done yet because of waiting for my employers insurance to change to one that covers the band. It is finally happening 01/01/10. But my first question is why romove your thyroid when they will have to put you on medication anyway.

Hi, I have just recently found out about the banding procedure and started doing research. I am 28 years old and have struggled with my weight all my life. My major concern is my insurance company covering the procedure. I have struggled with my weight all my life and luckily I have the same primary care doctor for the last 10 years or so. The only thing that I am worried about is that I do have Hypothyroidism. It uncontrolled and a large part of that is because of my weight. Do you think my thyroid disorder will cause a problem with my insurance company covering the band procedure? Thanks for the help

Hi, I have just recently started looking into the banding procedure. I have been fighting my weight all my life from the time I was a toodler. I currently am not only fighting a relationship that has recently ended but also sever thyroid disorder. I have always wanted to do something about my weight and I have tried everything aside from surgery. I have been on every diet imaginable and in order to lose weight I have to do 90% more then someone normally would. I am desprite to do something life changing. I want to be a different person on the outside. I don't want this anymore and I want people to see me for me and not as an overweight woman. I want to be happy with myself and increase my health. I have heard positive things and negative I just am not sure where I might fit in. I am trying to decide if this is the right thing for me. Please help with any advice... Thanks:faint:

I am 5 11 and weight 318 I have recently lost 20 pounds after 6 months of dieting.