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I am scheduled for Lap band next week. While excessive chewing isn't a bad thing. Will I have To continue this type of chewing once I get passed the 4 To 6 week liquid, soft, mush food stages. I guess my question is to all the lap band patients more than 6 months post op or more than 1 year post op. How do you consume your meals. Thanks

Please advise what a person can take instead of NSAIDS...Thanks

I understand about pain relievers. Are there any other pills a banded patient should avoid. I am asthmatic and was given a prs for steroids today. I would only need the steriods for 6 days if i take them. I have opted for an inhaler. Are steroids ok for banded patients. Is the only concern pain killers what about arthritic meds such as anti inflammatory. I am not a big pill person but I an concerned. I am scheduled for next week and I bought a pill crusher, the one used by pharmacist, for any pills I may need after being banded. Any input will help. I am sure I will have a few questions this weekend before my surgery on Wednesday. Thanks

please add any information regarding this topic. thanks

I am a self pay and plan on getting reimbursed for some of my out of pocket expenses. Please talk about any of your experiences with regard to reimbursement.

Thinking about using Spivak. Please advise. Thanks

I am similar to you self pay tired of existing and not living. I am chosing dr. Spivak. He is outstanding to me. I actually met a patient of his from 10 years ago. I heard good things about Terry. Good luck.

I am sick of people always trying to take advantage of our issue (obesity). Stay out of our forum scamers.

I heard aspirin causes erosion. What are some causes? Thanks

Please supply any companies that offer self pay lap band removal insurance.

I would like more into. About bariatric removal insurance.

Dr Spivak does not charge to remove his band placements. The facility charges 3400.00. The best doctor in Texas.

My dr. Dr. Spivac does not charge. The hospital bill is around 3400.00 out of pocket for removal. If needed. Good point, I did ask.

Some of us are selfpay and our bmi is too low for any other weight loss surgery. I am a 33 bmi and after weighing everything I will do the Lapband. What I have decided is to pay the 9900.00 and not the extra 1000.00 for unlimited fills my first year. I will pay per fill. This information has been helpful.

I am considering getting banded please give any iinformation on how to take pills. When can you take pills if ever again after banding. Thanks

Does anyone have into. About breast augmentation via naval after lap band done through naval.

I do remember my consult saying I will need liquids 1 year after being banded. Any of you a year out and still taking meds. add how many cc's and band size at the time you take your pills. Thanks

Thanks for the response. Can anyone say how soon after banding were they able To take meds.

I can't rember the name I believe I got it from William Sonoma. I will pull it out and let u know tomorrow.

I need to pull out all that diet stuff I have bought through the years and never used. Blenders, scales , heart rate monitors. I want to buy the body bugg now. I am really getting excited. What have u guys figured out about taking pills in the future. Is there a site that tells u if You can crush a certain pill and take it in place of taking the pill whole.

Hello Everyone, I am a self pay but I was told I could schedule whenever I am ready. I will be off from work a few weeks soon for personal reasons and I plan on scheduling my lap band for Mid April.