Getting Underway At Last

honeybee · April 4, 2008

Hi Everyone - I'm from Kittery Maine. I am just getting started in the process to get approved. I'm told that if all goes according to plan I should have my banding before the end of the year. For the first time in a long time I feel excitement about the future! I will have my procedure at Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine. I have met the Surgeon at an informational meeting and will start attending a support group soon. :thumbup:

Dee66 · April 4, 2008

Hi! Good for you. I was in your shoes about 4 months ago and I have completed all the necessary appointments and classes and am now waiting for insurance approval. I can honestly tell you that it has gone by so quickly. It was a lot of work, don't get me wrong, but it was worth it. Have you met with the surgeon yet? I know for me I had to see a psychologist, cardiologist and a pulmonologist. I also had to attend classes at the hospital where my surgery is being done. These were nutrition classes and cost about $500! I have also been to my PCP every month for 4 months to have my weight charted. It is something that is so worth it and you will find everyone here is so supportive and helpful. Any questions or if I can be of any help please let me know.

honeybee · April 7, 2008

Thanks so much for the encouragement...I have heard the surgeon at an informational meeting, but have not met him one on one yet. I will start meeting with the therapist this week and will start in a support group next week. I will also meet with a nutritionist also at some point. I also have 115 lbs to lose and will probably have to lose 10% of my starting weight before surgery. I have to travel about an hour to get to the appointments, that is the only real hardship right now. TTYS :purplebananna:

losingjusme · April 7, 2008

hi honeybee,

welcome to LBT! best of luck to you.

honeybee · April 7, 2008

You must be so proud of yourself! I hope and pray I am as successful as you are! AWESOME! pLEASE LET ME KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT THE PROCESS FOR YOU. Question about your Tummy Tuck and lipo....was it expensive? Did insurance cover any of it?:ohmy:

losingjusme · April 8, 2008

thanks Honeybee.. i owe much of it to working my tail off at the gym in the beginning (i've slacked off lately and my weight loss shows) :lol:

the TT & Lipo was about 12,500 including 2 nights in the hospital (dr initially wanted one, but i had a fever and extremely low BP)...

i didnt even pursue the insurance route, i just wanted it done and i had the funds to do it.

SweetBunie · April 8, 2008

I wanted to wish you the best in the coming times until the banding. I have been where you are and I have been going through the process since December and I am finally going to have it place next Tuesday. I am so excited and I am ready!! I am blessed with many that are going to help support me in my efforts and with this and Gods help I know that I will make it. I am so glad that I found this site and that I can finally talk with others that know what I am experiancing and can help shed some light on the questions that I might have.

You will see that the time will fly by and soon, you will be on your way to a new life style too!!