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Hi there bigbaby- I was just banded Friday, but while I was waiting for surgery there was a gal just before me that had a flipped port. She went in and it was done under a local and was out with in 20 mins. I'm not sure its the normal but the Doc said it was not a big deal and real easy to fix. You may get some replys that have actually had it done. Good luck!

My Doctor said no way... and I won't take the chance. I have been a diet coke fan for over 20 years. I know how you feel. Its worth it though! Banded last Friday!

Hi, Sdaniel75- good for you! I just got banded last friday. No regrets. I have BC/BS of Oregon. It excludes WLS. Its a group policy so yours may be different. I have heard BCBS is good from a lot of people. Good luck on your journey.

Cathy, I am an insurance agent in the state of Oregon. In this state you would probably get turned down for private insurance (if banded with in 5 years). A group insurance would have to take you. If group wasn't an option than you could apply to the Oregon Insurance Medical Pool. The law states you should be able to get insurance at an affordable price. Ha! Its more expensive than individual policies. I am unsure about other states laws. Good luck!

I just had surgery yesterday and am more sore than I thought I'd be. Actually I was better yesterday than today! You may be pushing it to soon. I have trouble getting into and out of the car... let alone driving, also like cazulay I can not bend over. My DH is doing that for me too! Good luck

Thanks Kathy! The surgery went great yesterday. I am more sore today. I was hoping to see Denise on to ask a question maybe you know? Do you know if black coffee is allowed? I could not remember seeing it on my okay list, but it isn't on the no-no list either? Pam

I am officially banded! Surgery went well... started at 11:00 am was check out at 2pm. I did have a hernia and didn't even know it. My port is VERY sore. I'm feeling good otherwise. I appreciate all the information this site gave me. You guys are the best. A special thanks to Denise who took the time to answer my questions (stupied or not). Dr Tersigni and staff were the best.

May the band be with you :confused: Mine is tomorrow... good luck to you all!

I bought the EAS powder, I did not like it as much as the low carb slimfast and the atkins shakes. Also I do not mind the ispure, but it is expensive.

Hello to you! Good luck on your journey. I am getting banded Friday. This is a great place to meet friends and get information! :car:

I'm so sorry for you. May you be blessed on this new journey.

Tims- I'm hoping I will lose some of mine :car:.. but I'm a woman so I can't say for sure. I know I once watched on TV about this man that had that problem and he was not overweight. He had plastic surgery. It looked fine after that. I would not even think of that until you are to goal. I'm sure you will lose most if not all.

Hi there and welcome, I really hope the Ins does pay for you and it happens fast. I am a self pay and will be banded on Friday. It happend fast for me and I still hated waiting. Good luck to you! In the mean time learn as much as you can here. Lots of Great info!

Denise, how are you doing? I just made reservations at the Edgewater for Friday night. My surgery is at 10 AM. My husband will bring me over. I was hoping (if I felt okay) we could get together for a walk or chat on Friday afternoon. Let me know if you are free. It's so hard for me not to try to do the "last meal" thing but I haven't. I think I've just about got everything ready such as meds, drinks ect...

RSBG1- I am from the Roseburg area. Do you know if there are any support groups in that area? Also I thought I read once that Jack was from the Roseburg area... correct me if I'm wrong. I was having my prescriptions filled at the Walmart in Roseburg and the girl that waited on me was also banded. She said she did not know of any support groups in the area...

PandaBear88- Just sent you a PM. Looks like we will have surgery the same day! TTYL

Camping today... lucky this place has internet. Thinking about how much my life is going to change come Friday the 27th. Now that I have a surgery date it has been hard for me to diet. Its like its the last feast. Oh why do I do this to myself! Tomorrow I start!!! :rofl::scared:

Camping today... lucky this place has internet. Thinking about how much my life is going to change come Friday the 27th. Now that I have a surgery date it has been hard for me to diet. Its like its the last feast. Oh why do I do this to myself! Tomorrow I start!!! :car:

Sjonjii- I'm so happy for you! I can't wait for me!

Congrats to you Heather! I'm sorry I can't be of help to you as I'm don't get my band until next Friday. I have heard from other bandsters it is a little tough but I know you can make it. Some of these long time bandsters have great ideas! Keep posting and looking around. :car:

first apt. on the 16th of July and Surgery on the 27th of July. I'm a self Pay.

Sharon, My Doc said I Will get it on the 27th!

Lovli23-I am a self pay but i know how you feel. I just went to the surgen as my pcp is a real jerk. Even if I had a cold he would say it was because of my weight and to quit eating. When I get this lapband he's FIRED!

Hi all-was suposed to get banded in Aug but got it changed to July 27th! I'm excided, and scared at the same time. I love all the encouraging posts. Good luck to all of you!- Pam

Pandabear88, I am scheduled to meet with Dr Tersigni tomorrow. Also I have been talking with a denise. She has a lot of great information on him. Do a seach and good luck. Let me know how it goes.