mariamaria1070 21 Posted June 4, 2012 Maria, I work for a BIG company and we do have good insurance. However, I started this journey in 2011, had to have my family physician follow my diet for at least six months, and he did NOT support me. So I switched doctors. Just at the end of the diet program, my insurance dropped that requirement and I was immediately approved. I was to have the surger in April, but it was scheduled a day before a wedding for a very close friend, so I postponed it until May. So, actually my "journey" was 15 months!! Ahhh I see, our Dr. is a PPO for me so if it ends up costing too much, I might have to go to the only general surgeon that does lap bands under my insurance. Which is what I was trying Not to do...but we will see in the next few weeks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepyone405 13 Posted June 5, 2012 The support group is at Dr. Sid's office in Champaign. It is the first Thursday of every month 6-7:15 and is run by the nurse practitioner. I think I may skip it though, since I see the doctor today and I have found so much support here on LBT. Thanks everybody for all your encouraging words and posts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MommaSue 0 Posted June 5, 2012 sleepyone, I live and work in Bloomington/Normal, so I wouldn't be driving to Champaign at night (I get up about 4:30 am!) PLUS, I've found since surgery I'm just exhausted all the time. I'm getting enough Protein, I just wonder why I'd be so tired. I drove to Peoria the other day and by the time I got back home, I had to take a 90 minute nap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MommaSue 0 Posted June 5, 2012 PS - I was on another diet (weren't we all at one time?) and used this for a Protein substitute (since I don't eat meat).... Blend the following 3 ingredients and enjoy - look at the ricotta cheese package to see how much one serving is so you don't overdo, because this is SO yummy! My favorite is pistachio. 1 small container of low fat ricotta cheese 1 package of sugar free pudding, your favorite flavor a few drops of skim or fat free milk to thin the mixture, if needed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
