I haven't started yet, just some questions

[Mrsace13 0]

I'm sure I will find out all these answers on 9/30 when I get to go to the siminar. however, just wondering...

I'm trying to learn as much as I can and I have read a lot here but now Im confussed.

I've seen some say they have to do a 6 month diet first and some say they didn't? My BMI is under 40 but above 35 and my insurance says if it is over 35 and you have medical issues it would cover it. I get worried that if I have to do a diet for 6 months and I go under 35 BMI will they not cover me or if I dont lose during th 6 months then what?

I know I will lean about this but what is the Q-ball?

I know everyone is different but I thought I had read that you can't return to work for a while then I see post where they are going back pretty quick. I have been putting this off due to needing vacation time, how much time does most people need if all goes well?

I have seen compaints that they are not losing, I know it is a tool but what would be some of the reasons a person would not lose weight? I see some upset about losing slow but they have seemed to lose a lot of weight.

I wanted to look into this since my friend had gastric had then had to get skin removal, I would rather lose slower and have time to work out or do what I can to not have that happen. I'm I right to think that or will I maybe need skin removal?

Just wondering since I'm just trying to learn everything I can. If anyone can answer any of my questions that would be so nice. After I learn more I hope to be helpful to the new ones looking to learn as well.

I'm sure I will have more questions later, lol. Thanks

[Jodi_620 37]

I've seen some say they have to do a 6 month diet first and some say they didn't? My BMI is under 40 but above 35 and my insurance says if it is over 35 and you have medical issues it would cover it. I get worried that if I have to do a diet for 6 months and I go under 35 BMI will they not cover me or if I dont lose during th 6 months then what?

You should call your insurance company and see what their requirments are.

I know I will lean about this but what is the Q-ball?

I have never heard this term used.

I know everyone is different but I thought I had read that you can't return to work for a while then I see post where they are going back pretty quick. I have been putting this off due to needing vacation time, how much time does most people need if all goes well?

It really depends on what kind of work you do. You will not be able to do strenuous work for a while. I have a desk job. I had surgery on a Friday went back to work 1/2 days the following Thursday and Friday and full-time on the Monday after that. If you do heavy lifting then you may have to go on light duty for a while (up to six weeks in some cases).

I have seen compaints that they are not losing, I know it is a tool but what would be some of the reasons a person would not lose weight? Needing a fill, Not following the Band rules (eating how, when and what is apropriate for proper weight loss) and not exercising. We also often hit weight loss plateaus which is normal but very frustrating.

I see some upset about losing slow but they have seemed to lose a lot of weight.

I think some people come into this with higher than normal expectations for immediate, quick weight loss.

Edited September 8, 2008 by Jodi_620

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Sorry I'm a nursing student and called it Q-ball but it is On W...it is a cue ball sized plastic orb filled with pain reliever. That part of it stays outside your body and a very very slender cannula (with holes along the length) goes inside your body and washes the area with a pain killer. Many love it; it drove me INSANE having that ball of liquid (again its about the size of a cue ball) pinned to my clothes. SO I removed mine; the pain was less than the pain of it, to me. Most don't feel that way!

Please get the surgery you feel is right for you. Whether you have saggy skin or not depends on more than just a slow weightloss. Age, genetics, previous skin damage (ie sun exposure) , HOW much your skin is stretched now....all play a factor.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I must proofread...it is called ON Q (not on W) a play on both the size of the device (cue ball) and the fact that it delivers pain meds "on cue"

[Jodi_620 37]

I didn't have the ON Q. I was given liquid Vicodin for pain

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I'm allergic to vicodin (nausea etc) so I was given...Darvocet TABLETS LOL I had no restriction at all though and swallowed the 2 I took fine!

See, every person and every surgeon is just a little different!

[Mrsace13 0]

Thank you!!

I seen I joined this site first back in Feb. and still haven't went to the siminar!! I keep thinking I can do it on my own as I keep gaining.

Thank you for the info. I want to know everything I can!!

[Jodi_620 37]

I think you should go to a seminar as soon as possible, it will really help to answer a lot of questions and doubts...they explain it so well. That is where I realized that Lap Band was for me.

[Mrsace13 0]

Sept 30th I am going!! Im excited to learn more. If my insurance doesn't cover it, I seen you can be a self pay, do the drs let you make payments or do you have to get a personal loan for that?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Regarding self pay; most I've heard of require you finance it yourself but some can provide info on companies that do finance bariatric surgery.

[Mrsace13 0]

Do I have to go to a seminar or can I just call the dr and make an appointment to see him and get started?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

They require a seminar and that's good It will answer all your questions better than we could. Each surgeon does things his or her own way.

[Mrsace13 0]

I just called them and they said I would need to attend, however the website was incorrect about the 30th since it is a holiday :thumbup::cry_smile:

Now with my work schedule I dont know when I can go, Im depressed, I want to get started after reading results here and looking at the photos.

[Mrsace13 0]

They have one on 9/17, I dont know who is picking up my daughter from daycare but I have signed up and I am going to make it happen!!!