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If something goes wrong and your band has to be removed...
Fantastic posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Does the insurance company pay for that? Or are you pretty much on your own? -
How to gain ten pounds without actually gaining ten pounds
Fantastic posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
For those of us that are a heavy sweater and large glass of Water away from being the approval BMI for the insurance companies...what are easy ways to gain 10-15 pounds without really gaining the weight? I found out a gallon of water weighs about 8.5 pounds. (just remember to balance out your electrolytes). Jeans and a heavy wool sweater is a good way. A roll of quarters in the pockets. Anything else? -
Hello everyone. I am interesting in band surgery. I went through the insurance process and have been rejected twice after testing for various comorbidities. I am fat but I'm healthy! Yaaay! My BMI is 38. I have to options: go take out an $8K-$15K loan or gain 10-15 pounds and have the 40 I need to get the surgery. What do you guys think I should do?
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Hipaa prevents anyone from talking about your medical records...not from you discussing your own. I woul just tell ppl you don't want to talk about it.
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Fantastic replied to Fantastic's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
ROFLMAO....can you imagine....ten bucks worth of quarters falling from your chest and you trying to figure out an explanation. -
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Fantastic replied to Fantastic's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks so much Kare. I will definitely be checking that out. -
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Fantastic replied to Fantastic's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Any ideas on how to weigh me down? I dont think they'll let me wear shoes. -
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Fantastic replied to Fantastic's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for the insight. I can't see myself going through that either. That's why I'm hoping to gain a bunch of water weight or where heavy clothing. I am definitely going to go that route. -
Anyone have Dr. Robert Powell in Dallas
Fantastic replied to a topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Does he make you weigh in with shoes? -
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Fantastic replied to Fantastic's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for the advice guys! I thought people wouldbe pissed at me for cheating the system. Can somone tell me where I can get weight belts?? Especially belts for wider waists? I'm gonna try the Water thing. Lets hope I can hold it long enough!!! Yaaaay! Thanks for all the help. -
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Fantastic replied to Fantastic's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You got any ideas on ten pound weights? -
You've got a great doctor. As word spreads about this surgery and more doctors educate themselves, I can assure you more will be open to it.