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Congratulations! You look so good!

Have you checked out this site? http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/BSF/list.asp#TopOfPage

It does cover lapband. You need to find out if the Dr takes the insurance also. Check this site for a Ctr of Excellence that is close to you: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/BSF/list.asp#TopOfPage

I vote unjury. I have some sample packets. Took the vanilla,added crystal light sunrise orange,some ice,4oz milk,4oz oj,blender,yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Did anyone watch the live surgery?

I was looking at your stats last night, telling my husband how good you have done! Any secrets you could share? I am not banded yet,records turned in, I know my BMI is enough,I have HBP,Type 2 Diabetic. And I have 3 insurances, 2 cover lap band, so I should not be out of pocket much. Just waiting for approval! I am always afraid to go under also. Congrats on your success so far!

Well I have locked horns with this "other staff" one already. You know there is no excuse for treating people like that, if the person doesnt like their job then find another one. But, like MEW I will bend over backwards to get my approval, then hopefully no more dealings with that one. I am in the waiting mode now also. Pretty funny they returned your call so fast Wheetsin!

We have 6! They are the greatest!

Who has had a band the longest? PLEASE respond...thanks

I sprinkle "Tastefully Simples" Spinach & Herb dip on cottage cheese. I think any dip mix in moderation would be fine. I just love the one by Tastefully Simple.

Not being banded yet we went for Breakfast this week. had the above mentioned pancakes. I was very disappointed, couldnt finish them, they we not good. So....you arent missing anything there if that makes you feel any better.

Who is the BCBS through and the UHC? My husbands work has BCBS and the benefits person said they are starting to cover lapband some. Also UHC through ATT covers it. Dr Malley and Dr Hoehn at KCBariatric are both good here in town.

I have friends like this! They would be crying with me because they would be laughing so hard. There are some girls I occasionally go on vacations with. We were on a trolley ride. Me and my other friend (both of us big) couldnt find a seat. So we sat on a bench together. Our knees were crammed so hard into the front seat we had impressions on them. She said the sucking noise we hear when we stood up would be our butts disengaging, if the seat wasnt attached to our butts when we stood up. We cracked up.

What do we know about 10yrs down the road for a lapband? And who on here has had a band longer than 8 years?

I had read on the forum here where some recommended Isopure. I just came from our local GNC store and they have a sale right now (not sure when it ends). Buy 1..Get 1 50% off. Thought I would let you all know.

Like your new picture...looks younger than your previous photo!

One more question I forgot to ask, do you know if it can be used on color-treated hair? Thanks so much

Not banded yet but just preparing my self since I am thin on the top now...OK does rogaine have an odor and does it make your hair oily or anything? Thanks

MadamBomb....go ahead and find some places in your area and go to seminars. They wont let you do anything until you do that. Most places..the person that does insurance can tell you of their experiences with your particular company. They will also be able to tell you the criteria that insurance company requires. I have been addicted to this site ever since I found it, and have learned sooo much here. I am not banded yet but am in the process of taking care of all the preliminary stuff.

It almost makes me sick to my stomach to see cars with kids not in a car seat!

Thats a great start GOOD FOR YOU!! I am hoping to get a date very soon!

I sure cant top that. I did get a really mushy card. Went to a doctor appointment, went to Carraba's to eat, got a carnation there. Got home and husband said he had ordered something online for me but we never got any delivery. Now he is having to find out what happened to it. He said it was flowers...its the thought that counts.

Have you been taking any Vitamins or supplements? This one thing I worried about because my hair is thin on the top anyway, I cant afford to lose any. Were you getting in your Protein?? Please let us know.