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Hello Kiwi, I was banded 6/22 and I've had one fill. I think I have pretty good restriction. I've lost 35 lbs so far. I've found that since my fill I'm not as hungry. Has anyone else noticed that? Barbara

HaHaHa! I tried my little tickler, but I guess I didn't get it right! Maybe this time.

Hi All! I was banded 6/22 and I've been on full liquids. Today is my last day and then to solids. My dr doesn't allow mushies. Tomorrow will be GLORIOUS! I feel great, although the hot hot weather here in NY really saps all my energy by the end of the day. I go for my first fill 8/8.

HaHaHa! Yeah, about 600 lbs PLUS, one couch potato and 3 others that manage to get out of their own way!

Zoe - Yup we have mastiffs. We have 4 english mastiffs plus I do mastiff rescue. Thanks for asking! They are all peacefully snoring as I write this. LOL! Barbara

Oh, I know, Kathy, I was sticking my nose in BEFORE I introduced myself. I always get ahead of myself! LOL!

Hi All! I've been lurking here for a couple weeks, but I didn't see this section until today. I live about 90 miles north of NYC. I'm being banded 6/22 by Dr Ortiz, and I can't wait. I'm going alone, so I am a LITTLE nervous! Barbara Dr Ortiz - 6/22/05

Well, my ins will cover WLS if it's medically necessary, according to our policy and Customer Service. And I know that they have covered the band, so maybe all is not lost. I have the info seminar 6/15. Barbara

I wonder, has anyone been approved for ins without co-morbidities but with BMI above 40? I'm in NY and insurers can't exclude bariatric surgery. I know that bmi above 40 meets NIH standards for WLS, but HAS someone actually gotten an ins co to pay? Is this a stupid question? I hope not! Barbara

Kristen, That is so great that you are getting close to the "prize", so to speak! How long did it take to get to this point, from your first appt? Barbara

No, it does have to do with banding, which is part of bariatrics, but as of right now he can do the procedures. I guess this is just for patients who might be 2-3 months out in the future. You are okay for your 6/1 date. Good luck and let us know how everything goes! Barbara

He's a general surgeon, and he doesn't want to specialize in Bariatrics. As I understand him, because he doesn't specialize in it, then the coverage he currently has is in jeopardy, but just for the bariatrics. Barbara

Hi Kristen, Thanks for the welcome! See my reply to Honey and you'll see that I too am going to be using Dr Kwon! Barbara

Hi Honey! Well, I'm afraid that after my appt yesterday, I'm nowhere on the journey! It was my first meeting and after everything was done and I was a great candidate for lapband, he told me that he MAY not be able to do my surgery because he might not have ins for bariatric surgery then! This doesn't affect you, but I was mighty annoyed. They could have at least told me ahead of time and saved me the drive! Sooooo, since I really didn't like the way this "relationship" started, I'm going to make the longer drive and use Dr Kwon. I have my appt for 6/15. Barbara aka Fuming in NY