Question:
I need some direction....i'm unsure of what to do here
Ok here's my issue. I'm 4wks post op lapband. I've lost 25lbs, My insurance is changing 1/1/08 and I will no longer be able to see my surgeon under my new plan. I want to get a fill before my insurance changes. I'm loosing weight good so that tells me I don't need one. On the other hand I went out to eat and was able to eat just as much as I did before I got my band. Don't get me wrong I ate only fish and baked potato but I was able to eat about 4 pieces of grilled talipia. I'm scheduled for my first fill on Nov 19th. Should I get it or not? — bchicks42 (posted on November 12, 2007)
November 12, 2007
Yes! Get your fill and then speak with your surgeon and tell them what is
going on with the new insurance. The other thing is that you need to
contact the new insurance company because even though they will not cover
your surgeon a lot of companies have provisions that if you receiving
ongoing care for something some will continue care for a certain amount of
time. My insurance is also changing as of 01/01/08 and my care for RNY is
pretty much done except for follow-up labs but my husband is still getting
fills and that is how I discovered this.
— Lost4Ever
November 12, 2007
You definately need to get that fill.
— Bee
November 12, 2007
Thanks for writing Brenda. I would suggest that you do get the fill, you
are losing fine, but you are eating way too much. Having said that, let me
say this. How much you eat is more about what is in your head than what is
in your stomach. Brenda, you will always be able to convince yourself that
you need more. You have to learn to battle the head issues to lose weight
forever. It is not about feeling full, it is about knowing in your head
you have eaten enough and ignoring the head hunger issues. It is a daily
battle, and no matter how much you fill, you will struggle with this issue.
Making better choices is only part of the problem, the head will always
tease you to eat more. Take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
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