Erin, I am doing wonderful. I just got back from Wichita (3 1/2 hrs one way) for my post-op appointment. All my gas pain is gone and I never had any pain...
After fighting for over a year with my insurance company and at the same time kept gaining weight, even on a diet plan. I finally said ENOUGH! I had my lap...
Michele, Yea!! We're on the road together. I was banded on June 25. I really can't help you with meal plans since you are farther along than I am. It is just...
Rae, That would be awesome! That is what my husband likes also, meat and potatoes! Once my son goes back to college in Chicago then it won't be so bad. My...
Hi I think we are in the same boat. I was banded at WTLSC in Jan of 07, so far have lost 30 lbs. don't really have any restriction, but am eating less. Try to...
I too had Dr. Nigro, was banded in Jan. 07 - did you ever go through months where you didn't loose anything? Did you always feel the restriction, how many...
Michelle, I am proud of you making it a mile also. I know that I couldn't make it that far. We have a park just across the street from us and it is 3/4 mile...
Hello, I am Amanda and I am just getting started with my journey. I got confirmation that my insurance will cover 100%! Yeah! I am just wanting to find a...
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Hi Amanda it is great you are getting started here is another web site I have found very helpful http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/mysparkstart.asp there is a...
Amanda, congradulations on getting your insurance approval. I hope you are using the services provided by Weight Loss Surgical Center. We have a complete...
No I always lost every month. On the average about 10 lbs per month. And yes I always felt the restrictions very much so! After a few times I got to the...
Thank you, I really appreciate it. I'll take a look a that website. I hope your fill went well today! Sincerely, Amanda from New Hampshire ... site I have...
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Well had my fill today it was a little more painful than the last one the needle bent on the fill and she had to do it all over. Weight was up 3 but since I...
Ok for those of you who have been successfull I am looking for words of encouragement. I was banded on the 6th of March 2007 by Dr Nigro. I have lost about 40...
how much does this cost as I do not think my Insurance will cover it??? I am considering the procedure if the cost is not too great...
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Hello everyone my niece and I just had the surgery and are doing well. I have a question to other post surgery people. Did anyone have incredible chest...
During my seminar the surgeon quoted us about 17,000 without insurance assistance. The must vary between states, hospitals and doctors. The best thing to do...
I just had the surgery July 3rd. I am feeling pretty good. Does any one have any suggestions for getting protien besides the powder? I am really having a hard...
I am losing slow also but about a week ago I decided to stop the protein shakes and all of a sudden I am losing FAST. Plus, in the morning if I am hungry I ...
I bought the Vanilla Whey protein pd from Costco and it is truly wonderful. I do the cream cycle receipe on the back plus I sub. V8 Vusion Peach Mango. I use ...
I had 6 fills but am now at the point where I'm not having any more fills but still losing. I have lost 108 lbs and was banded in Aug. 2006, almost a year...
The cost of the procedure varies from city to city and doctor to doctor. The cash price at Weight Loss Surgical Center (WTLSC.com) is $17,500. This includes...
I think you are doing GREAT!! I was banded Oct. 25, 06 and have lost around 42 pounds so far, so some people just lose slower then others. Don't get ...
Thats what I paid, my Blue Cross/Blue Shield would not even talk about paying for mine. It has a no weight loss rider on it. Linda ... From: "Veronica"...
I got the Costco Vanila Protein pd and it is absolutely wonderful. I love using the OJ or V_8 Fusion Peach/Mango to make they-----it is just like eating ice...
Yes, that is the gas the put in you for surgery----it will pass---- walk and keep walking. Most of us have had it and it lasts for 2 weeks most of the time....