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Those ones I would ask the Dr about. ER's will not work right if you mess with those kind. Any other kind (nontimed release) can be crushed and put into your drinks.

Oh no, pls tell me what BP medicine u r on!

Maybe u have been allergic to the saline or titanium!

Follow the rules! Remember alot of these things have already been tested with the band so u gotta do as Dr days. I know you were excited, I would be toobut be careful cuz u r learning still how much is too much, when to stop, ! Don't forget you just hot married, it will take time to learn how to live w/ eachother in unity! Hey I haven't figured out what PB stands for although I know it means to vomit... Clarify pls?

Omg osh that is Sooooo darn funny! I can't stop laughing but the funny thing is I see myself doing the same thing in the future!

That wad Spose to be follow not floor!

Hi , I'm glad you decided on the LB. As long as you floor the rules, dr guidelines - you and your band should work together very well. Big step toward a new life. I, too, was surprised at how fast your appts are. Great! Good luck and stay on board so we can help support you!

Def a NSV! Congrats!

You know what works for YOU! You have been on the green zone compfotrtaby before. You r paying him! He is new to your case so let him know upfront that you have already experienced your sweet spot. You r in tune w/ your body!

I use sparkpeople.com. I just started and haven't been able to navigate and ecplore much but from what I have done I like it thus far!

It doesn't sound like He or his office os very efficient or reliable. To lose patient records is avvery BiG deal. How much experience has he had? Did you check into his record thus far.? Is he recommended by someone or others you know? I would def check out the others inyour city!

Your surgeon should be calling you soon! And I would ask Aetna if they can send you a written approval letter even if it is tentative at the moment. It is always good to have your own copies.

Hooray for you and for making it work for you !!!!

Remember the Lap Band works differently in everyones body. Some people may not be able to tolerate it, afterall it is a foreign object! I haven't gotten the band yet but I sm in the process of it. I chose the band for several reasons, according to 3 different books I've read that explains each of the surgeries with pros and cons. The pros of the LB far outweigh the pros and conscof the other two types, gastric sleeve (gb) and the RNy ! Most of the people who get the band have no problems with it and when you learn how to work w/ it, it is very beneficial! Reasons I choose the LB over the others: 1) noone is messing w/ my organs! No cutting, stapling, reconnecting of the original design. 2) the LB is the least invasive and requires the least hospital stay time afterwards. 3) the % of weight regain is lower than that of the other 2 surgeries. With the other two, the belly can be stretched out after many years while the Band continues to provide restriction. 4) It is reversible (removable) if there are other complications that result: ie stomach cancer or something like that! 5) while the LB does require additional visits to the Dr for fills/unfills, the other two require a couple followups and it's done- now up to the patient. The rapid WEIGHTLOSS for these 2 are too quick, and most of the time require plastic/cosmetic surgery later. I'd rather be continually monitored by fills/unfills regularly than to be done after a couple followup appts. In addition, losing the weight more slowly allows for the skin to catch up and thus prevents "less of a chance" for skin removal surgery! Not alwYs but most of the time! 6) the LB is becoming more popular than the other 2 surgeries. The RNy is the most expensive, and most dangerous simply bc it is rearranging the order of how your food is designed to be digested (routing process). The LB is the 2nd most expensive but has longer term lasting effects. Ok so there may be 2 reasons in my #5 but hopefully u get it. Like I said, the L- band does work differently in everyones body , it may not be the right choice for that person! It really depends how u think u can succeed and w/ which surgery u think u would benefit most from. I have read 3 books so far and all are highly praising the Lap Band thus far! Hope it helps!

Use the protein Greek yogurts and blend together Muscle Milk and ice. It will give you more of a shake kind of protein drink. Or you can always water down the protein drinks too. Might not be as effective but I can drink a whole if watered down some throughout the whole day.

And I would get my $150. Back since you did get properly filled due to their negligence!

It tookme 9 months to lose 50lbs. That's a lot to be expected. I would personally write a letter to theinsurance company. Did your surgeon or insurance or PCP tell you that?

I hear that the soreness can last a month. Your body is trying to adjust to this foreign invasion but it will get better as it has for many other bandits too

All said very well, completely agree and I'd the exact thong I was going to say !

Hi I'm 5'1" and 230 lbs, my BMI is 42.3! I am trying to stay where I am so that my BMI doesn't drop but even if it does, I am prediabetic and have hypertension. I'm almost sure u will have to meet with a surgeon before your surgery. Alot of insurance will tale a surgeons request before the PCP referral. Ultimately, his letter will stand put mores. But all in all, 99% of the time if your PCP write a referral for the surgery , the surgeon will back it up and Insurances seem to approve it easier when from a surgeon as well. Good luck!

This is where the band will test your will power! U r not winning over it right now which will only hurt YOU in the wrong way. You gotta let go, let God! Pray for His will power to get u through! This is serious!

I always enjoy a good Denise Austin one.

Be careful bc there are certain types of BC that make yougain weight which would be counteracting with your Bandit!