... Paola Kansas & don't really have anyone to talk to. I have been off my year or injections since August, 2005. I have lost 100 lbs. but have not lost...
Hi. This is my first time on this site. My family doctor has been wanting me to have lap band surgery for awhile now. My biggest concern is paying for it....
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blondee_blue_bbw2002@...
Jan 3, 2007 2:21 pm
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Sounds like you have had quite a time of pain and frustration. Don't let that get you down, 100 pounds is so awsome, I live in Pleasanton and just had my band...
Hello all I am new to the chat room. I am in the process of (hopefully) being approved by my insurance for the band. I have done a lot of research online but...
That sounds great. It'll have to be about 4-6 weeks after my surgery. I'll let you know. LOV Gloria Linda <J.MACKLIN@...> wrote: Sounds like you have had...
Hi gloria, Where is Paola? I'm in Augusta ks. I lost 75 lbs. but haven't lost any more for 6 months, I have a large band and am at 10.5 fill ! I don't know...
I just wanted to wish you good luck! I hoped to be approved by my insurance, for the surger, in the next week or so. I go in for my pysch evalutaion on friday...
I'm 5'7" and 265 give or take 10-20 lbs at any time, so defintely meet the BMI requirements. Also have several co-morbidities: severe asthma (wasn't a...
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kcisis@...
Jan 5, 2007 4:44 pm
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Keep us informed as to how your process is coming along. I go in for my psych and nutrition eval on Tuesday Jan. 9th , then for my consult on Wed. Good luck...
Hi marci, I am 50 and was off work 4 days, My insurance wouldn't cover (BCBS and PHS) I got a 4% loan at my credit union because I couldn't afford it, but...
Hi Paula and welcome!! It sounds like you are excited to find out so much about the band. I can tell you without blinking that it is absolutely the best...
well im hoping to get the lap band i just had 2 back surgerys one october 25,06 and the second one november 8,06 so im not able to exercise just yet! im hoping...
Hi, I've just joined this support group (never been to a "chat" place before). I'm wondering who decides that you need to visit with a psychologist the Doctor...
What is GERD? ... From: BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marci Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 5:52 PM To:...
Tiffany, What advice would you give as far as how to eat, like when you go out to eat and when your at home are there certain foods that do better? and is it...
I'm not Tiffany and I'm not banded yet (have my initial appointment this week) but there are two files in the file section on this site that tell you the...
The dietary changes for me were gradual. Right after being banded you have a specific diet that you need to follow, i.e. liquids (broth, juice, etc.) then...
Usually its either the insurance or the surgeon that requires that. There are sometimes lots of requirements, sometimes none. It just depends on your...
Welcome Vikki! Our starting stats are the same. I was 266 at 5'6" so that gave me a BMI that qualified for Lapband without any comorbidities. The first...
Another ?, what is PB? ... From: BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of typintiffany Sent: Monday, January 08,...
I am 59 and I did very well after surgery. That was almost 2 months ago and I feel great! Good luck, Linda ... From: Kesha To: BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com ...
Tiffany: I love it when you share your success. Thanks for taking the time. Paula and Kesha: PB = productive burp. It's the same as vomiting, except there...
Thank you ... From: BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Runs With Scissors Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 2:03...
I just wanted to thank everyone for all the great info ive been getting. I hope to hear back this week or next about my insuracne approving the surgery! SO...
OK I HAVE a question for anyone who would care to answer. I have always struggled with my weight, but within the past two years i have outdone myself and am...
In our world it stands for "productive burp" which we do when we eat too fast, eat too much, or otherwise try to fight our band! I liken it to more like a...
Much more eloquent than my description!! Thank you CL! ~Tiffany ... the time. ... except there is no stomach bile mixed in. Think of your new stomach like an...
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