Day three of liquids.........

I got my wife to take some pictures of me that I am going to use "Before" album. And she also measured me.
R Thigh 26 1/2
L Thigh 25 1/2
R Bicep 14 1/2
L Bicep 14
Chest 47
Hip 50
Neck 17 1/2
Hat 23 1/2
Total 218.5 inches

So far the liquid diet has not been that bad but I think tomorrow at work will be more difficult. Today I had problem getting my protein in because I stayed busy, (grand-daughter softball and Christmas stuff).

Pre-op doctor's visit.....

Today was the day I went to the doctor's office and the hospital to take care of my pre-op paper work and tests. I did not see the doctor, I guess I did not need to. Wife was confussed about that. Then we went to University Hospital for my tests. It went great there. We were are the doctor's office at 12:40 and left the hospital at 3:23. Most of the time was at the doctor's office talking with the surgical coordinator.

16 days and counting.

Time is flying ....

That's right, time is going by so fast I don't know if I will get everything done that I want to. The bad thing I have started gaining weight, just like every time before. That is why I am having the surgery.

Tomorrow is my pre-op doctor's visit. Get to have fun doing paper work and any other test they can think of done to me.

Liquid diet starts Friday. Hope I get some more direction on what I can have on a liquid diet. All I know is five protein shakes a day. Hoping to be able to have other things like broth and SF Popsicles.

Let's try again...

Well I did not have my surgery on September 30th like first planned. I chickened out, but there were other issues I had to resolve. But now I have a new surgery date, November 14th, and I am ready for it to be done. I start my liquid diet on October 31st. I have been eating too much and gaining weight. I think I have gained about 10-15 pounds. My new clothes are tight.

Wednesday, October 29th I go for my pre-op visit and tests. Got a call last week telling me about a $274 surgery deposit. No problem. Just want it over with. Also this time I recieved a letter from the doctor's office telling me what to expect between now and after the surgery. Go data that I shared with my co-workers who are going to have the Lap Band this year.

The only problem with my surgery date is it is on a Friday. So I hope I do not have problems with weekend doctor support.

More to come............

Catching up

It has been a while since I have posted something and a lot has happened. First there was Hurricane Ike and we dodged a big bullet. It went in north of us, but Lake Jackson still looks like a bomb went off. Trees and fences down everywhere. We had minor damage at our house, shingles missing and gutters torn off in the back yard. There are a few limbs in the yard too. Minor compared to others in LJ. We got power Tuesday afternoon. Had to throw away everything in the freezer and frig.

Because of Hurricane Ike I missed my pre-op visit and tests, and thought my surgery would be re-scheduled. But yesterday I received a email from Tricia and she said I could do my pre-op stuff on the 19th or 23rd. I emailed back and said 23rd was best and asked for a time. She has not replied yet. They are only in the office till noon on Friday's so I will have to call early. Started my liquid diet yesterday and so far so good. We went out last night for my wife's birthday and I did good with my bottled water.

Another issue came up yesterday also. Wife's mom and her grand-daughter started staying with us, since they do not have power yet. My mother-in-law is a very negative person, so I do not know how this is going to work.

Stressing

Anyone else stressing over hurricane IKE? I am suppose to go for my pre-op work a week from this Tuesday (9/16/2008) and it currently looks like the hurricane is coming our way. I work for a chemical company and if we get hit I will have to work a lot of hours. Just like everyone else who is at the same point I am, we have done a lot of work and I sure not ready to be bumped back further. My family says I freak out to much.

On a good note. I am starting today not drinking with my meals. I will wait at least one hour before drinking. This should be fun, since I usually drink about two to four glasses of liquid with my meals. I have not drank any carbonated drinks since early April, so it has just been flavored water and tea.

First meal, (breakfast) done. No liquids, now for the hour wait. LOL

Re-deadication Day

Okay today I am re-deadicating myself. I have gained 7 pounds since I finished my 90 day diet. I do not want to slip any further. I will start my journal today also. If anyone reads this please pray for me.

Today I have 35 days before my surgery and need to start planning better. A will and other legal papers are a must.

I start today...................

The countdown has started

After some frustrations I received an email yesterday about 3:00 pm telling me that they had found my chat. And they would schedule my surgery soon.

Soon is today. During lunch, (domino's) I received a call from the doctor's office and I am scheduled for Tuesday 9/30/2008 for my surgery.

Some instructions that I was given:
1 - I will be on a two week liquid diet
2 - Need to contact my Diabetes doctor about the liquid diet
3 - No aspirin seven days before surgery
4 - Had to order a Pre-op Gastric bypass kit ($200).
5 - I can have SF Jello on pre-op diet ( no red or orange)
6 - I have a doctor's appointment 09/16/08 to sign papers, etc.

I have started a countdown on my white board. 41 days to go. I still have to tell my boss the date. Hope there is not a issue there. Jane knows but no one else in the family does. Excitement is setting in. I have to start back on my diet and exercise, other words a routine. Need spiritual helps also. I will work on that.

Starting to become a pest...

Well it continues. I called this morning (9:40) and Tricia was out of the office so they sent me to her voice mail where I ask if she had found my chart yet. Also left my work and cell phone numbers.

Just called again, (1:15 pm) and was asked who is calling and was sent to her voice mail again. This time I took down her email address and sent her an email.

Quote"
I was wondering if you have found my chart yet? If not, is there any way you can schedule my surgery and continue to look for my chart. My concern is that I am getting pushed further and further back in the schedule.

Thank you for your time.
UnQuote"

Now the wait game continues.

@@#%^&*()

Just (9:30 am) called the doctor's office to see if they had tried and called me about scheduling my surgery and the scheduler can not find my chart. Said it might be on the doctor's desk. Took my cell number and said she would call me back. She is very nice. More to come, I hope.

Thinking.......

It's raining and everyone is gone different places. Got up cut the yard and now resting. I guess my age is starting to show through because I was thinking about life and how I fit in. Lately it has been a lot about me and my journey. So I have realized that I need to relax, and listen more to others. My youngest daughter is starting 10th grade and my wife is having issues at work so my journey might not be the most important thing.

Now for the hard part. How to listen and be a better dad and husband. Sounds easy to do but certain habits are hard to break. I will start with less TV. Oh yea, and more family dinners. Currently my wife and I have picked Wednesdays as our night out. That's a start... Wish me luck...

Small Steps

Shortly after my last post I received a call from the doctor's office, (insurance lady). She said that I had been approved and the schedule had my paper work and should be calling me.

SOON !!!!!!!!!!!

Opposite of WOW.

We now are taking care of one of our grandkids because our daughter keeps making bad choices. Not sure when this will be resolved but child services are involved and she had to take a drug test that should be back later this week. We love our grand son to death but the wife and I are getting to old emotionally for this kind of stuff.

Lately I have been thinking about giving up. I saw the pictures from my daughter's wedding, (little over a week ago) and I still look like a fat old man. So I know I need the surgery but the waiting is messing with my head and heart. Please stop...........

What to do ???

Okay a week ago Friday I called and Aetna said I was approved. Then this past Tuesday I got my approval letter in the mail. But still nothing from the doctor's office. So Friday I called and was transferred to the lady who can check to see if I had been approved. She was out of the office so I left a message and gave her my cell phone number. And still nothing. Not sure what to do now. Over the last few days my eating and weight has been going up. Not good. Yesterday was not good. I did not weigh this morning because I can not handle anymore depression. I hope today is better.

Approved !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just called Aetna and they said I was APPROVED.......................YEEEEESSSSSSS !!!

Now the wait for the doctor's office to call and schedule my appointment.

Also my mom and step-dad are down for my daughter's wedding and during lunch today I told them I was going to have surgery. That was before I found out I had been approved. Mom was not upset and asked some questions. Not sure what she is thinking.

YES !! Aetna has my paper work

I just called and Aetna has my paper work and is in "Review" status. Also got a reference number.

New jeans....

Yesterday I went to eat lunch with my wife and had some time after that before my dentist appointment, so I went to Wal-Mart. Decided to try on some jeans, the ones I have are way too big. WOW I was able to to fit into Wranglers Relax Fit size 38, (was wearing 44's). Also got a pair of Wrangler Stretch Fit, but they are 40s.

Good news, I went to the dentist yesterday and no cavities. It has been a LONG TIME since my last visit. I mean YEARS.

Still have not heard from the insurance or doctor's office. I know it has only been one day but the itch is getting to me. I want to move on to the next step but I have to wait and I have no control. At least when I have stalls after surgery I can exercise more or differently. I asked on the forum about bugging the insurance company and got mixed answers. Some say start right now and call, and others waited a week before calling. I just want to know if they have the paper work yet. Maybe I will call today.

Still Waiting ...

I finally broke down and called Dr Davis's office yesterday and was told that the Weight Management Center was slow turning in the paper work and that they had just sent some papers to Dr Davis's office. And yes mine was there and they would process mine next and should be sent to insurance yesterday. It sounded too convenient.

Now if the papers were filed yesterday then I should hear something within the next two weeks. I hope.

My daughter is getting married this weekend and the rehearsal dinner is going to be at my favorite steak house. Not sure if I will be able hold back on my steak carvings. Then Saturday is the wedding and they are having BBQ, (hopefully chicken). So this weekend might not be good for my weight numbers. Have to wait and see.

Waiting is killing me

The wait after the 90 day diet and the approval is killing me. Tomorrow will be two weeks and I do not know if the doctor's office has even submitted to the insurance company.

I want to give up and drop the whole thing. The way I feel about the way my wife is treating me and not being able to do anything at work is driving me crazy. With my daughter's upcoming wedding and all the stress my wife is PUTTING on herself is STUPID. The money for this wedding, which we do not have, is really stressing me out. I have issues that I need to resolve but have NO desire to right now because of the way I am feeling. The worse part is I am not sure what is causing my attitude.

Psssst

Well yesterday I went to my doctor's office, (Dr Davis). I had made an appointment several weeks ago, because I was told to do it by the weight management group. I get to the doctor's office and they asked me why I was there and I did not have an appointment. I tried to explain but the lady said that is not how there office works. After I finish my 90 day diet, I am suppose to wait until they call me. They will get the paper work from the weight management group, file the insurance papers, then I get approved, and then I they will call me for an appointment. I had a question for the insurance lady so I got to talk to her. She is the best. She said I was not the only one that had been told to schedule an appointment. She also said she has told the weight management group not to be telling Dr Davis's patients when to make appointments. If it was not for her I might have been real mad.

So now I go home and wait. Not good at that. I have been some motivated and focused over the last 3+ months, not sure how long this will last.

Yes............

Been a while since I last posted something. Well here it goes.

Saturday was my last day on the 90 day doctor supervised diet. Boy, it when by fast. It was not that hard but was trying at times. There were times when I carved some types of foods, but passed on almost all. M&Ms were a challenge but I have not had any sweets/candy. I have had sugar free candies. The diet was suppose to help you eat healthier and I feel healthier. I can now wear two sizes smaller in pants and some shirts.

Yesterday was my last visit to my NUT and dietitian. I have lost 47 or 48 pounds since the beginning of my diet, (280.4). The group meeting, for me, was the most informative than the other two combined. There was a lot of info given out so I will have to read a lot of it on my own. The instructor was great, some are dry. I was told the paper work should be at Dr Davis's in two to three days. Which is great since I have an appointment with him next Monday. I am not sure what will happen Monday, a lady at the meeting had her meeting with him yesterday before the NUT/Dietitian session, and said the meeting with Dr Davis was uneventful.

Also, on the forum, I have been invited to a group get together at a Starbucks in Houston Next Monday. Not sure if I will go. I know, what is the problem? No social interaction issues again. I can come up with a least a 1000 excuses. Wife my not be going with me to the doctor's appointment so that means I will be alone. No comfort zone. Someone kick my ass. Right now I am planning on going. Need to keep my feet warm, until then.

WOW multiple times over

I went to my Endocrinologist yesterday and it was great. I have lost 45 pounds since my February appointment. Also alot of other numbers have changed.

February 19th
325 weight
130/70 blood pressure
151 total Cholesterol
6.4 Hemoglobin A1c
2.62 TSH, 3rd Generation
29 HDL
77 LDL
225 Triglycerides

June 27th
280 weight
122/70 blood pressure
97 total Cholesterol
5.8 Hemoglobin A1c
1.51 TSH, 3rd Generation
35 HDL
43 LDL
95 Triglycerides

Also when I checked my weight this morning I had lost another 2 pounds. WOW several times over.

And here I am starting to eat too much, again. I hate weekends. I get left alone and start to eat too much. I tried to keep busy with no luck. Tomorrow I am going with my son and his friends golfing. Hope that will keep me busy and get some exercise.

First Support Group Meeting

Last night my wife and I went to Houston to our first Support Group meeting. We have to attend at least one before surgery to meet insurance requirements. It was on music therapy. The lady leading the session had taught children in music for 25+ years and she talked to us (all adults) like children. Got turned off real quick. I don't know why I have to be so negative with people like that. Even at work I put down things like that when they ask the group to participate. I have issues other than food to deal with. Anyway we left a little early, hope they won't count it against us. If I understand it correctly we are expected to attend these meetings after surgery. They are held the last Wednesday of each month. Not sure how that is going to work out. I think my wife will need more support after surgery than I will. Wait and see.

Now, just wait for the 90 days to end (July 5th), then my last Dietitian and NUT visit (July 7th), and then doctor visit July 14th. Then the insurance waiting game.

Only One "X"

This past Sunday I went shopping with my wife, She was looking for something to wear to our daughter's wedding. Well I decided to look in my section at JC's and tried on some shirts and guess what... I now wear XL Tall shirts, thats right only one "X".

Today is day 81 of the 90 day diet ordered by insurance before surgery. I have lost 46 pounds on this diet. I can't wait till after the surgery to start losing a lot more weight. Maybe next time it will be just a "L" tall.

Happy news

My daughter is getting married. My future son-in-law came to the house this past week and asked for my daughter's hand in marriage. Something new. Not sure what they are thinking but they are going to have a small wedding this year aqnd then a big one next year. What the heck is that all about. Hope their (this year marriage) does not conflict with my plans for surgery. She will have to understand that once I set the date for surgery that is SET. LOL Just kidding, you know parents, they will Totally change their lives for their children.

Catchup time

Been awhile since my last post. Ups and downs since then, as of yesterday I am at 281. Not bad but not dropping like I would like to. But that is my fault. Not eating right and exercise as much as I should. This will have to change in prep for surgery. I am thinking about doing a 15 minute power walking the morning and then a 30 minute walk in the evening.

At work I was told it might be better for me to talk to company nurse about using Family Leave Act instead of Personal Illness and/or vacation. I will look into this next week.

Well the diet is coming to an end. July 5th is my last official day but my last NUT visit is July 7th. And then I go to Dr Davis on July 14th. At that meeting I hope to finalize my paper work and make sure insurance is processing smoothly. So my guess is that my surgery will be within 8 weeks of that. HOPE!

Weekend in New York City

That's right my son and I went to New York City. He is a Yankee fan and wanted to go back to see one more game before they move to the new stadium next year. The Friday morning before we left I reached a new low, 285. So I knew eating on the run and on vacation would be a challenge but I tried. It was so hot in NY, 97 during the game Saturday. I know I drank more than 64 ounces of water but that was not enough. But that was all I drank while I was gone.

Now for three big WOW's. First, unless you are over weight and have flown you will not understand the mental pain of asking for a extender for your seatbelt. But this time it clicked without an extender and had just a little extra strap left.

Second, my son wanted to cross the Brooklyn Bridge to take pictures of the sunset over Manhattan. So we walked across the bridge and, yes, it was long and hot but I made it without stopping. YES! Then we went to the park at the base of the bridge so he could take so more pictures. Side note, while at the park we witnessed a drug bust with about seven officers and one bad guy. Then came time for us to get back to the hotel. We walked back over the bridge and again I did it without stopping. When I got back to our hotel room I had muscles communicating to my brain I never knew I had. But I didn't care, I had just walked over the Brooklyn Bridge and back. Don't think I could have done it 3 months ago.

Can it get any better? Yes. Monday morning I got up and weighed before going to work and I had lost just under 3 pounds. So close to my goal of 275 at surgery. Now I have to get back to work to pay for the trip.

Finally, Smaller clothes - WOW

I am going out of town this weekend with my son so I needed some shorts that will not fall down when I undo my belt. Guess What? I can now fit into jeans two sizes smaller. My weight has stalled but I can now fit into two sizes smaller. If I loose down another size I will not have to pay extra for larger sizes.

Son gets new car

Yesterday when I got off work I took my son, and daughter, to Houston to co-sign on a car for my son. A Scion TC. That was a WOW day for him, I remember when I bought my first car almost at the same age. His is $20K but mine was $3960, (brand new Mazda GLC). It was a Great Little Car. Lasted 13 years and sold it to a friends daughter for $50, she needed a car but did not have much money.

Now for some personal issues / stress. I am going to pick up my grandson, because my daughter went out of state for a two to four week job on a shutdown, making $25 a hour. She left my grandson with a friend of hers, not a good decision, so I am going to call her and pick him up after work. Stress is something I can not handle very good anymore. Family and job issues can sometimes push at a rate I can not handle like I use to. Anyone have any suggestions?

Next to last Dietician visit

Yesterday I went to my next to last dietician visit. I have lost another 11.5 pounds, for a total of 29.5 pounds during the 90 day diet. A WOW moment. I need to get ready for my trip to New York City this weekend. I know I will eat outside the diet, but will try my best.

I was told yesterday that I need to call Dr Davis's office to schedule appointment for after my diet is over, because his appointments are filling up fast. Will do that today. Last Thursday when I was at Dr Davis's office with my wife I told Tamika to change my procedure from Lap Band to Bypass. So after the July 7th dietician visit I will wait to here about my insurance approval.

34 days and counting

I am four days shy of a month to go with my 90 day diet. I go to the dietican tomorrow for my second visit and July 5, 2008 is my 90th day. Can't wait till this part of the journey is over. I still need help, support, and practice on my eating. I have convinced myself that I can eat what I want since I am only on a insurance requiremed diet. This mind set will not work after surgery. What can I do? Other things in my life are causing issues also. Where are we suppose to get help with these issures? I will keep trying, because it is worth it, it is my future.

Starting blog

Everything below is from the Obesityhelp website that I started. http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/war_eagle/

I decided to move my journey's details to this website because I like it better.

So now I it starts from here.........................

Up and Down week

on May 25, 2008

Last Sunday I weighed 288, (a WOW moment). Then the rest of the week I got lazy and did not exercise and ate some things I should not have. So this morning I weighed 290. I have to looked at it as a minor set back. But on a good point I passed the half way point of the 90 day supervised diet. I would like to get to 275 before surgery but not sure if that is possible with many more weeks the last week.

Which wieght should I use

on May 18, 2008 5:10 pm

I have this dilemma, I have been weighing on my scales at home after I shower in the mornings nekkid. Which shows my weight at 288.4 this morning. But when I go to the doctor or work and use their scales my numbers are usually are 5 to 6 pounds higher. Of course with all my clothes on, so what weight should I use? I like my scales but the doctors see the higher numbers and that is depressing. I will struggle thru it, I guess.

The secret is out

on May 17, 2008 8:45 am

My wife and I have been trying to keep my journey a secret from the kids, that's a joke. "Someone once told me years ago kids are smarter than you think and know more that you think. You just have to guide them in the right direction." And I keep forgetting that piece of advice. Well my youngest (15 years old) over heard my wife talking about it and see asked questions about it. So my wife had me tell my son (19 years old), and he said he already knew, because of the documentation I have been reading. Now I am sure the oldest two already know but I have to make sure so they won't feel left out.

Neither one of them have a problem with it. Just the normal care free attitude that goes along with teenagers.

Last seven days

on May 17, 2008 8:36 am

Well the last seven days have been interesting. First of all my daughter is doing good but still do not know what caused the numbness. She has done more tests.

Now for a update on my journey. I think I need a name for my journey instead of just saying "my journey". I will work on that. The last seven days have been interesting, I have eaten things I should not have, then got back on the diet. Weight has gone from 291 to 293 to 295 to 293 back to 291 and this morning 292. My carvings are getting stronger and mostly I am staying good. My big down fall is ground beef. I have always been a meat and potato guy. I have been getting hamburgers without the bun, just dry, with a dinner salad. But not sure how I am going to hold up after the surgery with no beef for a long time. Other elements are starting to creep onto my life again, (money issues, grown children issues, etc.) that make me think I may not be able to get to the finish line. Any suggestions???????

First Goal reached .........WOW

on May 8, 2008 3:40 am

With all that has happened this week it almost got lost that I have reached my first goal. That's right I am below 300 for the first time in over six years. I had to wait until I had two readings in a row that were below 300, and this morning was the day. Can't wait until surgery so I can really shot for the 200 pound range.

Almost there

on April 29, 2008 4:09 am

Well Monday I was at 302. Almost there, but with a price. Sunday morning I woke up, rolled over and the room started turning. Set up and it stopped after a couple of minutes. No problem the rest of the day. Sunday night it started again. It was okay as long I stayed still. Emailed my Dietican and she called me during a Monday morning meeting. Basically she chewed me out, see I had sent her my spreadsheet with all my data on what I am eating. I have not been reaching the 1400 calories a day, (staying below 1000). She told me for my height and medical condition I need to between 1200 - 1600. Also since I am exercising 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes on the treadmill. So I tried to eat more, Monday was 1197 calories. Almost 1200. I want to reach the 299 or less mark so bad I am being foolish. My wife has been telling me to eat more, but with tunnel vision it has been hard to listen. But now I am going to following the dietican and hope I get to the 299 mark. Wish me luck............

Bad weekend

on April 23, 2008 3:43 am

Well after the first week of losing a lot of weight I blew it over the past weekend. Bored, sitting around with no one home but me and food. Only a couple of bad foods but too much intake. Started the third week with a loss but from Friday morning to Monday morning gained one pound. I still want to reach my first goal of below 300, but I guess there will be bumps in the road so I need to overcome them. I promised my dietician to exercise at least three times a week. But this week I am shooting for SIX. Wish me luck. So far I am two for two. 5 pounds from my first goal.

Week One down

on April 14, 2008 4:51 am

Well after the first week of the docotor/dietician supervised diet is complete good and bad news. First, I lost a lot of weight first two days then slowed down. The weekend always has eating issues. Wife is struggling with my diet and her cooking style. But she is really trying. The good news is I have lost 17 pounds in the first week. So close to my first milestone I can not wait to hit it. I have been thinking of how to celebrate when I reach it. First thing that came to mind was a ice cream cone from Dairy Queen, but that was the old mind set. Something without food. Also started a multivitamin and calcium citrate today.

Day One of 90 day diet

on April 8, 2008 4:28 am

Yesterday was the first day of my 90 day supervised diet for insurance qualification. Not too bad. I am on a 1400 calorie diet . Yeaterday I consumed 1150 calories and 86 grams of protein. Not bad. But no exercise. Grand-daughter had a softball game, more important. lol Had problems when I got home with hunger, that is my usual time to over eat. Had a cheese stick and was okay until I went to softball fields. Today is exercise day, I made a goal of 3 times a week for 30 minutes. I know it is a slow start but it is a start. Also I will try and stay off the scales for at least every other day. Good luck with that. More updates coming.

Next Step - First Dietician visit

on April 5, 2008 5:00 am

Well I went to my first visit with the dietitian and psychologist yesterday. The journey take another step. And Yes, I made up my mind on the type of surgery. By-pass. So know I can start prep work for that path. So yesterday I was expecting more from the dietitian. It seems to be just a formality. I did get good info to read but not much on verbal exchange. Maybe I am expecting too much.

Today I get to go to the store with my wife and buy the food I need to start my diet. Also need help on setting wieght goal. Not sure how to do that.

I also bought a "DietMinder" book from the dietitian's office ($13) to document my food journey. Better than the spreadsheet I have on my computer, because I don't always have my computer with me.

The psychologist visit was uneventful, but he said I passed. Does that mean I am mentally ok or not? lol

First doctor visit and still confused

on March 28, 2008 2:00 pm

Went to my first visit with Dr. Garth Davis (the son) yesterday. My wife went with me and was mostly quiet. She let me doing all the talking and question asking. Doctor answered all my questions and made me feel great. I met the insurance lady and she is great. I called and schedule my first visit for the dietician, (next Friday 4/4/2008). This will start my 90 day diet.Now for the confusion. I still can not decide Band or By-pass. I am not sure if I have enough self discipline. To me the Band will take more self discipline. I have given myself until Friday (4/4/2008, dietician appointment) to make my decision. Wish me luck.

First doctor's appointment scheduled

on February 21, 2008 4:19 pm

I called today and schedule my first doctors appointment with Dr. Garth Davis in Houston. Still undecided on what kind of surgery to have done. Appointment scheduled for March 27th at 1:45.Talked to my endo doctor this week and he said to have the by-pass and not the Lap Band.

Dr Davis Seminar

on February 2, 2008 4:32 pm

My wife and I went to Houston this morning to the Seminar that Dr Davis (the father) put on. After the seminar I still do not know what to do. Lap band or by-pass? Also found out my insurance (Aetna) will require "Multidisciplinary surgical preparatory regimen". I read the Aetna explaination but not sure how to get started or if this is costly.

Insurance Concerns

on January 26, 2008 4:16 pm

I have Aetna PPO and wondering if there will be a problem getting approved.
Will be atending Dr Davis's seminar 2/2/2008 and hope to learn more.