*Please note: The terms “bariatric” and “weight-loss” are used interchangeably throughout this article.
Kick, scream, yell, cry, curse and take a deep breath. Kick, scream, yell, cry, curse again and take a few more deep breaths. Of one thing you can be sure, you are not the first person to be denied approval for weight-loss surgery by your insurance; nor will you be the last. While access to care has most certainly improved for many in the last few years, coverage for weight-loss surgery is not standardized and can vary tremendously based on your employer and your insurance plan.
A lot of us who have had weight problems over the years have a love/hate relationship with food. We love all kinds of delicious foods, but we hatewhat eating too much of it does to us. When I got the Lap Band nine years ago, I was sick of what the food I enjoyed (too much) was doing to my health, and I was tired of constantly trying to lose the weight, keep it off…and failing.
What You Need to Know About Hypertension & Weight Loss Surgery
If you’re struggling with your weight, there’s a good chance you are at risk for or experiencing high blood pressure. One out of three American adults have hypertension, and more than two-thirds of adults in our country are overweight or obese. Think there might be some pretty big overlap in that group? You’d be right.
An Insider’s Look at Adjusting to Life with the Lap Band
If you’ve read my blog entries here at TrueResults.com before, then you know I lost 90 pounds with the Lap Band nine years ago. So I can tell you that it works. But I can also tell you something even better: what it’s really like.
Questions To Ask When Selecting a Doctor for Your Gastric Band Surgery
With so many Lap Band surgeons out there to choose from, it can be hard to select the right doctor for your gastric band surgery. You want someone qualified and experienced, but also someone who you like and feel confident about. But how do you narrow down your choices?
If you’ve never exercised or it’s been a long time since you got up and moving, it can be really intimidating. And if you’re starting out significantly overweight, it can be even more challenging. You may get out of breath easily and find it hard to move around.
It’s easy to decide to do something good for yourself. You can say it in your head: “I’m going to lose the weight.” See, wasn’t that easy? But actually doing it is a whole other matter. The desire may be there, but you may feel overwhelmed, unsure or even scared.
At True Results, we’ve seen thousands of individuals put an end to their weight loss struggle with the Lap Band. Now, the FDA has endorsed the Lap Band as a safe and effective way for millions of more people struggling with obesity to take the weight off – and keep it off.
*Please note: The terms “bariatric” and “weight-loss” are used interchangeably throughout this article.