hisgirl_2455

Hello everyone! I am new, but have been reading up for a couple of weeks. I have my consult with Dr. Jabro today and have found much good insight and advice here. So glad this board is here, it makes me feel more confident that I can get my ins. to cover the lapband procedure. I have Anthem Bluecross Power Select HMO and I am in CA. I will be back Wed to let you know what the doc said, but I do know from all of you not to take "no" for an answer. Crurrently 224lbs. Goal 130lbs.

RebeccaNV

Hello and welcome!

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Liver Transplant Survivor 23+ yrs
Persuing WLS via the Veterans Administration without a referral
Currently on low-carb pre-op diet and awaiting approval
3 months nut appointments: Done!
Endocrinologist: 7-28-08 Done! RTC in 6 weeks.
Psych eval: 7-31-08 Psych eval pt. 2: ?
DEXA: 8-28-08
Highest BMI: 39.1/Beginning BMI: 37.2/Current BMI: 36.8
Proud Disabled Army Vet and Army Mom - Go Bubba!
Either I will find a way or I will make one.

blisandt

welcome aboard... it's a journey!

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Pre Lap RNY-am interviewing surgeons!

Info session 4/22/08
Support Group 5/6, 6/3
Surgeon meeting – Doc #1 5/19
Fasting blood draw 5/30
Sleep test 6/2
Nut 6/9
Gall Bladder Ultrasound 6/9
Psych Evaluation 6/9
Ins *approved* for Doc #1 6/16
Post op living arrangements and support in place
Am trying to stay on the "post op 'ongoing' (day 66+) diet" of 1500c/day in order to get healthier before I get scheduled.
*Approved* Doc #2 6/28
Surgeon consult – Doc #2 10/2 or earlier!

lifeismypoetry

Welcome Sweetie,

'We are all happy to have you aboard with us... You have the right attitude. I am cheering you on girl.. Go there and don't take no for an answer no matter what....

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Tina

I could use all the wisdom that anyone can offer..

Gastric Bypass


269 / 232 /130 Surgery date: May 29, 2008
1 week - 254
3 wks - 246
7 wks - 232
Dr. Theodore Khalili at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles Cali


http://www.wlssupport.com

Wow Moments:
1. Able to fast walk 5 miles now daily.
2. Lost 18" in one month all over my body.. WOW!
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Debs

Welcome, and I hope you get your approval soon. I am waiting for my date for surgery and starting the next chapter of my life. Debs

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Lap RNY-still waiting for date

Weight 258
Goal weight 150

madamesuzanne

Hello to you all, I am from Canada, New-Brunswick. I am waiting for an answer too and to accelerate the process I went to Montréal, Québec. Here there is only one Doc for Lapband in N.B. The line up is too long. I weight 228lbs and hope to go to 140lbs... I am 53 yrs young and a French Immersion teacher. I am supposed to have it done beginning of August. I love the sisterhood here. We all have good heart for other. Thank you again girls. (sorry for my spelling I am french). I will visit that new site each night after my work. Take care you all .

Madame Suzanne