Kristin,

You're doing great. Next year this will be me too!

Way to go.

Nancy

Kristin -

Great job - I almost didn't recognize you with your new photo!    Keep up the good work!

Jody

WTG  keep up the good work!!!!!

Funkymonkey -

I'm new to this site, but I also have BCBS Blue Access.  I am just scheduled to attend the seminar with Dr. Smolik's group next month, but I will be curious to see what you find out.  I talked with the insurance company by phone and they were very helpful. In fact, I was planning to attend a seminar with a different group in DM, but while the surgeons were covered their hospital was not so the insurance company directed me toward Mercy and their weight loss program.   In looking at their site the only requirements are BMI of 40 or more, psych eval, and no sustained weight loss in the last 2 years.  I have been up 20 pounds from my current weight, but have also been 10 pounds lower, so am just trying to maintain at this point as I don't know what they consider a "sustained weight loss."  I know the surgeon will have requirements as well -  am anxious to find out what those are.  Please keep me updated on how you are doing and what you find out.  I've read a lot of books, been on a lot of sites, and have visited with a family member who had the surgery and I'm so ready to move forward. 

bambam

I am looking for a new doc. I had the lapband a year ago. I live in Cedar Rapids and was looking into Dr Glas**** in Cedar Falls and someone in the Iowa City area.

If anyone has any of these doc-please send me an email! I would love to hear about them!

Thanks!

Brigette