PTinUtah
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I went to get a fill on Dec.11 ever since then I have felt sort of nauseated and bloated and small amount of pain in tummy. I haven't had any trouble with liquids or eating. (I have been careful since the fill, having just liquids and then soft food and eating slow). I have not thrown up. I just feel yukky.Will this pass? Anyone else have this?
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After my surgery in March 08, I ate cottage cheeze everyday, I'm not sure why I stopped. Maybe I got bored with it. Thanks for all the ideas everyone. Im going to start eating it again with some of your great ideas
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188 head & shoulders taken by friend.
PTinUtah commented on scarecrow's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You have done awsome!!! Congrats -
Hey Chris! WOW! your a real inspiration, how much have you lost? are you at your goal yet? I agree with you about the band being a great gift, I worked this last summer at Yosemite National Park in Ca. it was sorta easy to fight temptations because no restaurants or fast food joints to speak of. Now that Im back in Utah Im finding its a little more of a challange, but Im dealing with it pretty well. I still have 35 more pounds to lose. I am getting lots of compliments (I love it!!!) and I feel great. Keep up the good work!!!
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HI I lost your message, but Im going to answer you anyway. I live in Utah also. I had the band on March 23, 08 by Dr Simper, I just had my 3rd fill
I have lost 65 pounds, I have 35 to go to get to the Dr.s Idea of how much I should weigh.
what agout you?
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I tried alot of chili during my mushie stage and I have to say Wendy's was the best tasting. Hmmm that sounds good right now!!!!
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Hi there and congrats! you really need to read on here alot, Im doing pretty good I had surgery on march 23th and have not been to the doctor yet, its a long story, so I have not had a fill yet. Im slipping too somewhat I have been eating fresh fruit and no veggies to speak of for a while. I have lost about 25 to 30 lbs. I dont have a doc appt. until july 14th. a long time with no restriction. Good wishes to you. Pam
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I have read alot on here and I have never heard of this body scan thing, but every surgeon is different for sure. The only tests my doc made me have is blood tests. good luck with your journey!!
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HI, I was banded on March 24 and am eating 2oz per meal. When does it change to 4 oz?
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Tracy, you will be fine. I didn't have a pain ball, Ive never heard of it actually. I took percacets for 3 days I don't think they helped at all. Thats when most of my pain was, is in the first 3 days. My lungs hurt so bad I could take a deep breath. Im out 10 days now and the thing that is bothering me the most is the places on my tummy where the tape was and incisions are. Stinging itching and burning. Wish that would stop anyway congrats on your surgery.
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Wow!!!! Kayla you just made my day! You look great! I was just banded monday and I am looking forward to better heath and looking better. What do you find has been your biggest challenge?
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Michiganer I am surprissed also of all the potatoes in the receipes my doc told me no potatoes and no applesauce. Thank you for all of the receipes everyone they all sound so delicious. I had surgery Mar 24 so I am still in the full liquid stage but, soon soon
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Wow that is a high enrollment fee. My doctor charges $500. above and beyond. Its for the aftercare I guess. The stuff that is considered non doc appt and non surgery. The stuff that insurance wont pay for, so they charge you. My total out of pocket is going to be $1135. Have you checked around with other doctors? Have you checked to see if your insurance pays for fills?
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Finallyfree-Hi I have a question... are you treated differently now at work since you have lost weight?
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Hi Finallyfree, I went to my seminar last nite (jan 22) Ive been doing alot of research so I already knew everything they were saying. I got my papers and am trying to fill them out right now. I think this is going to be the toughest part lol. I read on one of your posts that you had to pay $175 that you werent expecting. Did you use their psychologist? I sortof expected to be told how much out of pocket I would have to pay. But I guess it doesnt really matter....
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Ive read a few times on here that bcbs federal only pays for fills for a year. Gosh I hope thats not true. It could get rather expensive. does anyone know what the copay is for a fill? I know everyone is different but how often do you have to have a fill after the first year?
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mind if I ask why you chose Dr Simper?
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What would you do if you weren't "big"?
PTinUtah replied to kaninag's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Here's a good one right off the top of my head... to be able to sit in a booth in a restaurant without your tummy touching the table, also looking at the table before you sit down to judge if you will fit. -
Look in the Insurance forum there is a post there about basic option
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I had not thought of that forgve. That doesnt seem right does it. I will ask Dr office about it. thanks for your reply.
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thank you finally free
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those of you that have blue cross federal ins, standard option and used ppo doctors and hospital.... how much did you have to pay out of pocket total?