Now that I've been approved by my insurance (took only 2 days!!!) and plan to have surgery ASAP, will you banded folks send me some of your favorite high...
Hey all! I know there are a lot of new members to this site. How many of you are planning on attending the BandedTogether Support Group meeting on Tuesday,...
Amy, I too, am on Medicare. I was told that Medicare will pay but the problem is finding a place the is certified with Medicare the place in KC is not so do...
Hello Everyone Has anyone out there been approved by CIGNA? Thanks, Wayne Humbyrd ... Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email...
Hi everyone, My name is Amy. I live in Independence Mo. I am 42, 5ft 10in. I am about 320lbs. I want to have the lapband done but I have alot of questions. Due...
Hi all! I'm new to the group. I had my surgery last week (1-23-07) and I'm feeling pretty good now! My name is Shannon and I live in Blue Springs, MO. Our...
I'm wondering how many days to expect to be home from work. The doctors say 3 or 4 days for people that sit behind a desk. I work at a preschool and keep...
I am new to this site. I have been approved this week for surgery by the insurance company. I have been going to Doctor Early's program here in Wichita,...
So? I just got a letter from my insurance company yesterday stating that I don't have enough health issues for them to pay for my surgery, can you believe...
Hello All, I'm new to this and wanting to have the Lap-Band Surgery done. Would like to know if anyone out there has Missouri Medicare pay for this. Hope...
I'm wondering if any of you that are banded, found it hard to breath after the band was put on and if you coughed up mucus? If so, how long did these symptems...
I'm wanting to get this lap bad surgery done...And need to know if medicare will pay for it...if anyone could help i would appreciate it...I dont have alot of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Hi everyone! I just wanted to share that I made it to my major weight loss goal. As of this morning, I've lost 100 lbs in a little less than 14 months. I...
Hi everyone...hope the everybody had a merry christmas.... had my first fill on 12-22, since my post op visit i have not lost anymore, so hopefully i willl...
Hello, My name is Rosalind and I live in Wichita. My surgery is scheduled for the 22nd. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me before then what foods to have...
just wondering if there is anyone in springfield that would like to get together sometime and have a small support group here in springfield. I do get a lot...
Reminder from the Calendar of BandedTogether http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BandedTogether/cal SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday December 19, 2006 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (This...
I know how discouraging it can be to try and try and not lose anything, been there for a very long time. I have just had my first fill and hope it works for...
Rhonda, what a blessing to read your post. I'm sorry you are not having success, but I was glad to hear I'm not alone. I agree, I want to have the success...
I have written a couple times saying my first fill is Thursday. I need to know specifically what to eat right after the fill. Do you grind up the meat or just...
Bridget, thank you for letting us know of your success. I have a couple of questions. First, I never did hear about my insurance either way. I was banded in...
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