Just starting my journey..

Hello Everyone, I have so many question mostly about the difference between LAP Band and other LAP surgerys. I am also very concerned about eating pureed foods. Are protein drinks allowed? Ensure or something like that? Anyone have TLC or know someone who has it? My daughter and I both have pre-existing health problems. My Daughter has asthma and I have a neurological condition, Obesity and HBP and I work for a small business that can't afford to offer group insurance and I can't afford the high premiums. I became eligible for TNCARE due the the $15,000 in medical bills I have. I feel that all this is a sign from GOD because it would take me at least the next 5 years to save enough or I'd have to get a loan and take 10 yrs to pay it off. If TNCARE approves I can have my surgery this year Praise the Lord

what sort of TNcare do you have? theres one that never approves, one that denies BUT many people win on appeal, and then theres one that seems pretty decent.. Good luck to you

Hey Sethicia, I too am pretty early in my journey w/this. I have BCBS but I know that some TnCare does cover this surgery, not sure about TLC though. If you are researching the different types of surgery you have come to the right place, this website is full of information. I don't know if you have a surgeon picked out yet, but my surgeon's website johnhustedmd.com is a really good place to look also, it talks about the different types of surgery. Also there is a really good website called duodenalswitch.com, that's another form of the surgery, the one I have chosen. Also, e-mailing people who have had the surgery has been a huge help for me. Well, good luck on all your research & keep us posted & if I can help w/any questions I'll try but I am new to all of this myself, but I live on the computer since making this decision! This is me! LOL Candi