New with questions...repost

rabid24 · 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

WASaBubbleButt · 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?