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I was banded Aug 2007 and revised on September 2014. I have Aetna and no issues at all. My doctor told Aetna that the band did not work, and that I gained all my weight back from the lap band. All I had to do was blood work, EKG, chest xray and to get clearance from my family doctor. The whole process took about a month. Aetna paid everything except for 300.00 for the nutrionist. (42,000 total)

I received a teddy bear from Cleveland Clinic. It was a called a "cough teddy bear" it was very hard, so when I needed to cough I would squeeze the teddy bear and it helped the pain. The nurse wouldn't let me get discharged until I had a productive cough.

Does everyone take vitamins? I haven't taken any vitamins and I am not known to ever in my life. I am just wondering if any one out there does not take any vitamins too. And if you have not taken any vitamins and once you started, have you notice any difference. Which vitamins do you take?

Does the band get tighter while flying in an airplane? I am flying during the summer months and would like to know what I should do on the prior days before the flight. The plane ride will be at a duration of 7 hours from Atlanta to Portland, Oregon. Thank you for responding...

Hello All, I have a lump that is right near my cleavage. It keeps on getting bigger and bigger and I do not know which doctor I should see. GYN, Derm or family practice. Has anyone had these kind of lump (its right on my breast plate) I've done some research and found out that breast cancer have a tendencies to be in the middle or towards your arm pit. But this lump is towards the middle of my chest. Please someone help me understand what it is??????????

Went to the doctor and it was a cyst, the doctor removed and put a drain and should have the band-aid on for another three weeks for my next visit. All is good.

Thanks all for replying, I will make an appt first time tomorrow morning. It may be a cyst because it has gotton bigger and warm to touch. I had a hard timr sleeping on the belly last night. I'll keep you posted

<p><p><p>I've lost 25 lbs since August 22 and have my first fill this coming Friday. I have a rash on my upper thigh (where the crease between the thigh and stomach) Since I lost the weight, the extra skin is hanging on the crease of my thigh and causing a rash. I've been putting powder to dry the area. Has anyone experience this???</p></p> <p></p&

Thank you for answering my question, I will try your remedies so what causes the rash is it a yeast infection? and will it ever end or just tolerated??

Hello, I had the same shoulder pain too. I took about two weeks to go away. I even had a CT scan becasue I was in so much pain. You just need to walk more so the gas can escape your shoulder. I know now that it doesn't seem like there is no end but just wait alittle longer.

<p>Has anyone had a personal trainer, to start a work out routine? Do I tell my persoanl trainer that I have the surgery so he can work at different type workoutt?</p>