Texas Teachers Please Report on BC/BS TRS Activecare

[Poodles 0]

Head hunger is the worst demon of all. But trust me the band puts that to rest quickly. It hurts if you overeat... even one bite. The two things of Myocel equal 80 bucks, but that is ok. It will serve you well. Post op it helps keep you full too.

Most places will work out a payment plan for your out of pocket. Just think of it as a car payment. My out of pocket listed above is from October of 2005 until now. Doctors office copays, RX's, deductibles and the Myocel. It is well worth it, for my healths sake. I figure in around 50 pounds I will be able to dump my BP meds and Diabetic drugs too.

You just need to ask yourself if you are willing to work for it? Are you willing to invest the time and money it takes to improve you? The stress tests, sleep studies, etc are work. You must work for this. You will have to fight BC/BS if you get denied. You will need to get your paperwork together to document your weight loss attempts. (As teachers we know documentation is everything.)

We all work hard for our kids at school. Giving up our time, money, etc. But how often do we just say, "I am doing this for me."

To be honest, I am doing this for me, my hubby, and my son. We spend way too much money on medical bills for me. I have a horrible family history, and I want to be alive to see my next child (if that happens) and to see my grandchildren. So I have a lot of factors that played into my decision. You must make up your own mind. But if you choose to be banded, you have a great support system here. LBT is great.

[Guest beaglemom]

You just need to ask yourself if you are willing to work for it? Are you willing to invest the time and money it takes to improve you? The stress tests, sleep studies, etc are work. You must work for this. You will have to fight BC/BS if you get denied. You will need to get your paperwork together to document your weight loss attempts. (As teachers we know documentation is everything.)

The good news, is all the preliminary work is done. The hardest part is going to be putting it all together.

Here's the bad news, I already saw a surgeon (for something else), and he already told me lap band wasn't recommended for me -- I had forgotten but went back and looked at my notes I took when I went to his visit.

I may go back and talk with him as to my alternatives.

[Poodles 0]

I wonder why he says that? I know with some bowel issues the LB is not recommended, but don't think the other options would help either.

Have you been to obesityhelp.com? They have clear descriptions of all the options.

Be careful... and I wish you luck!