Hey everybody! Just joined!

Juliana · July 25, 2008

Hi everybody! I just joined and wanted to say hello. I'm a nurse in alabama and just started my long journey to get healthy. I received my lap band on June 2nd, 2008 in Huntsville, Al by Dr. Ravindra Mailapur. He is an excellent surgeon and i went home the same day. I have BCBS ins, and it covered my surgery. In the past, it was not covered. I have lost 42 pounds total. 15 pounds of that was lost in the 2 weeks before surgery on the preop diet. I already feel so much better. I am having a lot of hunger at this point. I get my first "fill" on August 19. I am so ready because I am HUNGRY!! This surgeon doesn't tighten the band until 12 weeks post op. I am really focusing on my Portion Control, but i eat a little something every 3 hours because of the hunger. I am eating high Protein, low carb, low fat. I hope the hunger will lessen after i get my first fill. I'm just so ready to get healthy and feel good again.

Thanks for reading!

Mamacj · July 25, 2008

Welcome! It's nice to meet you. Congratulations on your success with the band. I am also a nurse, but in Oklahoma. I have just started my preop work to get the band done. My insurance is Waterstone and my policy also covers the band procedure.

Juliana · July 28, 2008

Hey! Thanks for responding! Good luck with everything!!! It will be worth it! Keep me updated :lol:

SuzieQ240 · July 28, 2008

Welcome - I am in canada and having my surgery at 10 tomorrow. I am self pay and will go home right after. I have lost 18lbs on the preop diet and very excited to get more off. My Dr. does a phone consult at 4 weeks to see if you need your 1st fill at that time.

Sorry to hear you are hungry but hang in there.