New Jersey Governor Chris Christy got lap band (congradulations)

[allie1516 12]

I think its great that today it was on the news that the governor got lapband.

[dlkumes 42]

I agree. I have finally completed all my testing. Has been almost a two year process for me because I had no other underlying conditions like sleep apnea etc. Also, insurance denied me because my Bmi was off by like one point. I have gained 100 pounds in the last 15 years due to pregnancy, losing my mom and having breast cancer. I am so happy that my appeal was granted and I go to the drs May 23 and will hopefully get a surgery date. Very very nervous about pre op diet. I did not do well on the medi fast diet years ago and I obviously love to eat. But I no longer want to look like this, feel tired and achy all the time - it affects every part of my life. I will keep everyone posted. I am so thankful for this site.

[JenWis6 98]

I saw that tonight too and was very proud of him. He is a great guy and deserves the success. He was already looking really good.

[allie1516 12]

Excuse my mispelling of any words like in my previous post.Im such an idiot lol.Well my preop diet was only 5 days because my dr had to go out oftown. i drank 4 chocolate slimfast 20 gram Protein Drinks and a small chicken breast. it was fine.I started trying to get approved in january at 242 pounds and i got surgery 2 weeks ago tomorrow. Had my first fill today.im on liquids till tomorrow.then i can eat mushies. you will be fine.and congradulations on your approval.

[dlkumes 42]

Thank you Allie and congrats to you!!

[girly831 8]

Gov. Christie had the same surgeon as I did, Dr Richard Boorse. In Allentown, PA at LVH, he was even on the news last night. Good Luck to him!

[dawalsh 919]

I think that as long as he is successful with his weight loss that more insurance companies will cover the surgery.

I originally was going to fly to Mexico as a self pay but I wondered how and where I would get my fills after surgery. As I was worrying about that my insurance decided to pay for my surgery, I was thrilled!

Therefore, if Christy is successful more insurance companies will cover it. At least I hope so!