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MsSmiles 19 years, 3 months ago
My new favorite quote Rich, fatty foods are like destiny: they too, shape our ends. ~unknown
spoilmero10 19 years, 3 months ago
Hello Felicia, My name is Valerie and I will be having WLS on April 12. I had also convinced myself that the band was the way to go. After speaking with Dr. Lord I have changed my tune. My insurance does not cover the band but I hear it will in August so I do have the opportunity to wait it out, but I feel that I was pre-approved for a reason way before I finished my weight loss trials. Once you speak to him you will know if it is the right thing for you. I have gotten so comfortable with the idea that it seems like second nature to want it. I work a Sacred heart and I am a registered nurse there. I hear alot about the docs and I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Lord. Attend the meetings on the first wednesday of each month and you will see all of his good work. Believe in GOD and that he will place you where you need to be. Good luck on your insurance and consultation.
MsSmiles 19 years, 4 months ago
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. --Anais Nin I LOVE THIS QUOTE. TO ME IT SPEAKS VOLUMES.
MsSmiles 19 years, 4 months ago
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. --Anais Nin I LOVE THIS QUOTE. TO ME IT SPEAKS VOLUMES.
MsSmiles 19 years, 4 months ago
Thank you for the welcome Princess Splenda! Okay here is a little about myself: I am Felicia Triplett. I am 33 years old and I have been married for almost 13 years. I have 4 beautiful children, a 15 yr old stepdaughter (reigning princess), a 6 yr old princess, and a pair of 3 year old princes. I have been considering WLS for over a year now but I had my heart set on the Lap-Band. I had convinced myself that it was less invasive and safer to do. I had also convinced myself that regular GBP surgery was just too dangerous. WELL I was VERY disappointed to learn after Dr Lord's seminar earlier this month, that my insurance (Tricare) will pay for a GBP but not for Lap-Band. This is very upsetting to me since I had convinced myself that this was so dangerous. Now I am reading a lot of WL Journals. I am learning about leaks and strictures and refluxes (OH MY). Anyway I am trying to decide if this is the right thing to do or will I be putting myself in mortal danger. I welcome any comments.
MsSmiles 19 years, 4 months ago
Thank you for the welcome Princess Splenda! Okay here is a little about myself: I am Felicia Triplett. I am 33 years old and I have been married for almost 13 years. I have 4 beautiful children, a 15 yr old stepdaughter (reigning princess), a 6 yr old princess, and a pair of 3 year old princes. I have been considering WLS for over a year now but I had my heart set on the Lap-Band. I had convinced myself that it was less invasive and safer to do. I had also convinced myself that regular GBP surgery was just too dangerous. WELL I was VERY disappointed to learn after Dr Lord's seminar earlier this month, that my insurance (Tricare) will pay for a GBP but not for Lap-Band. This is very upsetting to me since I had convinced myself that this was so dangerous. Now I am reading a lot of WL Journals. I am learning about leaks and strictures and refluxes (OH MY). Anyway I am trying to decide if this is the right thing to do or will I be putting myself in mortal danger. I welcome any comments.
princesssplenda 19 years, 5 months ago
Just stopping by to say hello and welcome! I hope you enjoy this website as much as I have. You will find all the support and knowledge you need right here, right from the beginning of your weight loss journey and covering every aspect for the rest of your life. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or check out my profile. Candy Lap/RNY 11/16/04 283/173/150
