Did you see Oprah today?

Oprah had on Stacy Halprin who lost over 300 pounds with WLS! Her story was amazing and so inspirational to me! I only wish that I had taped it! WOW! Cathy Surgery Date: 11-16-04

Sorry that I missed it. What's Oprah's stand on WLS? Did she already have it ;)

Well she never really said what her position on the WLS was but she sure seemed thrilled for Stacy! And if she had it, and doesn't she look good, she ain't telling! Personally I have to wonder if she didn't!

OT..I made my appointment with Dr. Curry today for Nov 22. The girl I talked to said that my insurance rarely covers the Lapband. Now I have to decide if I should go for the RNY or cash out my retirement and just pay for the Lap band if it gets denied. Gawd!! I hate rejection! Cathy P

Ahhh Cathy...Insurances are a pain in the ass! I was very lucky and my insurance is covering my surgery. I had already looked into the possibility of borrowing from my retirement if I had to. My sister says I can now use it to have the skin under my neck removed when I lose some of this weight. No disrepect to my sister, but the thought of a scapel that close to my throat makes me feel to shaky. Hang in there. You'll find a way!

Don't forget to figure in the cost of ongoing followup. The Lap Band requires anywhere from 2-3 years of follow up and adjustments. 10% of patients don't tolerate the pure restriction and have the band removed. If you have insurance that will pay for a procedure they will also pay for complications, heaven forbid, if they occur. I'm not saying don't do it but if you have to cash in retirement make sure you know the longterm costs may not be over in a year and if they won't pay for the initial procedure they will unlikely pay for any additional procedures related to it. Good Luck

Cathy D- Your date is just around the corner huh? You know your going to do great. Cathy- It is hard to get lapband covered. Mainly because it's so new. I taped Oprah, and watched it this morning. Stacy looks amazing! Sandy