First Steps

[txcloverangel 0]

Hi everyone!

My name is Dana.

I have been trying to find a way to get Lap-Band for over three years.

But the fact that my ins. company had a $10,000 lifetime limit for weight-loss surg, I was turned down everywhere I went.

I live in Texas, and my husband and I are raising 5 kids, so funds are tight and self-pay was not an option.

I, like many here, have lost hundreds of pounds over the past 20 years... only to gain them all back as soon as I relax.

I am one of the lucky few who does not have significant health issues caused by my weight, but I know it's just a matter of time.

I weigh 303lbs today. can you say depressing???

Anyway...

My message is DO NOT GIVE UP!!

I have been incredibly blessed to find a Dr and Hospital who WILL do my Band!!

LBS went above and beyond to make this happen. so.. If someone tells you no... Keep looking! Help is out there!

Tomorrow I go for my first appointment to meet my ins requirements. (3 months of hoops)

Then I get my band!

I am so excited... and kinda scared that I'm dreaming and something will go wrong and it wont happen :party:

I look forward to getting to know you all!

Edited June 1, 2009 by txcloverangel
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[Bobbie0918 0]

Congratulations on finding someone to do your surgery. I am new here and just starting my 6 month physician supervised diet before my Insurance will pay for surgery, but I just need to be patient and know that it will happen!!! Good Luck!!

[babyphat05 0]

Congratulations on finding someone to do your surgery. I am new here and just starting my 6 month physician supervised diet before my Insurance will pay for surgery, but I just need to be patient and know that it will happen!!! Good Luck!!

I started my 6 month supervised diet plan in March and it has went by so quick. I seen the dietition with my first consultation to see my physician. Then he set me up with the specialists that I needed to see(including psychiatry). I only had to see a gastro doc to get an up G.I. (knock on wood). I had all that done in the first month. I'm fixing to be in my 4th month (june 22nd). All I'm waiting on is the months to past,because of the insurance just like you. I'm scheduled for surgery August 12th,and I'm so excited. I'm counting down the days!!!

[TopTier 0]

I'm thrilled to hear things are moving forward for you! What a wonderful testament for not giving up!

[Bobbie0918 0]

I started my 6 month supervised diet plan in March and it has went by so quick. I seen the dietition with my first consultation to see my physician. Then he set me up with the specialists that I needed to see(including psychiatry). I only had to see a gastro doc to get an up G.I. (knock on wood). I had all that done in the first month. I'm fixing to be in my 4th month (june 22nd). All I'm waiting on is the months to past,because of the insurance just like you. I'm scheduled for surgery August 12th,and I'm so excited. I'm counting down the days!!!

It will be here before you know it:thumbup: I hope my 6 months fly by as well:wink:

[babyphat05 0]

It will be here before you know it:thumbup: I hope my 6 months fly by as well:wink:

Keep me posted on how everything turns out.....

[miniTam 0]

Congratulations Dana on making progress. I have my initial consultation tomorrow. I am a little nervous, but if it's meant to be it will.:wub: