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Since I am having my lap band removed and wanting the sleeve, BCN, who did NOT pay for the band surgery, is saying they will not pa for my sleeve, any of it! Even tho, when I bought the policy, I made sure they would cover 50% as their policy stated. Please keep us up on this.

Are you sure your procedures considered "inpatient"? I think mine is out patient , they call it 23 hour admission. That might make a difference too.

"You saw day one when the other person made a foul" ???? I wasn't offended by the responses. "But unless I know a full story...I won't assume or judge" Angel...I am new here so you also know nothing about me and I was NOT trying to offend you but offer no apology. I guess it was my version of tough love for someone who should know better than what you said you were doing. I didn't see it as making a foul, I see it as pointing out that your post, your own words made it look like you were not even trying to abide by the band rules! And then you complained that something was wrong. I have had my band since 2008 and am now scheduled to have it removed because of problems it has caused. And yes, I DID follow rules, religiously. I lost a total of 80 pounds before the worst happened with me, a 12 hour vomiting session. I went to the ER but even with xray, they couldn't find the port to remove liquid. So, I had to wait till the next morning to see the surgeon on call at the bariatric clinic. Did I sound rough to you? Yes! Did I "take it easy", NO. This is a serious issue and having a silicone tube with ballons wrapped surgically around your stomach is no joke. In carefully re-reading your post, I still feel the same and still read it the same way. However...if you knew me, you would see that I am in my late 50's, very intelligent as I assume you are, and rarely(!!!) do I EVER make a negative post about anyone's issues! When I do, it is to make a point and try to get someone to see what is happening. I am not trying to expand the argument here, but you made the statement about what supposedly happened to me on the first day post, I feel I had the right to respond. I truly do hope that going forward, you have better luck with your band But you have to follow the rules! Good Luck!

First - listen to your surgeon! I am not a doctor and have no training as such. Anything I post is merely experience talking and I do not pretend otherwise. After that, drink SMALL amounts of Water - sip don't guzzle - it will HURT Chew every single thing you put in your mouth until there is nothing left. Remember, Protein first - always Do not drink 1/2 hour before or after you eat. Why? Before-it will fill you up faster and you won't be able to get the required amount of protein. After - it will wash away the food you just ate and may have a "wave" effect, causing you to vomit. Very hot or very cold anything may cause you to vomit. Pain on your left side and left shoulder is PROBABLY gas - get yourself some GasX. If you have eaten but think you want more food, wait 20 minutes and see if you are really hungry as opposed to head hunger. I hope this gets you started. Good Luck!