rabid24 0 Posted April 29, 2007 I posted this in the introductions section, but I see this forum gets the most viewers so I thought I'd post it here too. I've been looking into lap band for quite sometime, but now that I found my insurance will pay for it I'm ready to go forward!! I have been lurking and learned a lot from this message board, so I'm hoping you guys can help me with some things. I just had my fourth baby (born on Christmas Day '06) and am still nursing. I want to nurse till he's at least a year old. As I do this I'm on Weight Watchers. I'm losing slowly, but losing all the same. My BMI is 41.5, and I'm afraid that if I continue losing I won't be authorized for the band any longer. Has anyone lost so much weight pre-op that they wouldn't do it? I know this seems like a strange question. I've been dieting pretty constantly for about the last 15 years. I know I need something like the lap band or it won't ever be permanent. I've lost hundreds and hundreds of pounds over the years, but am heavier than ever. I have this fear of losing weight this time, not getting approved for the surgery only to gain it all back and be right back here again in a couple of years. I don't really feel right about not watching what I eat or just not trying until I can get the surgery. Dieting is ingrained in me. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks! Jodi <!-- / message --> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WASaBubbleButt 41 Posted April 29, 2007 This is GOOD! Especially if your insurance co requires a six month medically supervised diet. You need to be very sure that you cover all your bases with your ins co and know EVERYTHING they require. What do they require? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
