lori0307

Find a new doctor who is willing to fight for you. That's what I did. I also have BCBS. I'm in Illinois and had no prior approval needed. Just a BMI of at least 40. Good luck.

My experience at Day One has been great. Dr. Meyers is wonderful. Very nice. My mom was a self pay and paid $14K at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee. Unlimited fills for a year. Very satisfied. Good luck.

Hey Lynn, I just saw that we share the same birthday!

Yes I do have a year of free fills. I've already had 2 this month. They are great. They really helped me get it covered by the insurance. Good luck, and if you have any other questions, let me know.

I just got my second fill yesterday. 2 weeks before, I got my first fill. I didn't feel any restriction with my first fill. I could have just kept eating but my brain told me to stop. I wanted my stomach to tell me that I was full and to stop eating. So I called the doc and he added another 3 ccs to the 6 ccs I already had from the first fill. I hope I start losing now. I think my band holds 14ccs so I am more that half way full. Good luck to you.

I don't know where he is but my insurance approval letter also said I was approved for Dr Shayami at Day One Health. I used Dr Meyer for my surgery there and everything has been covered. He is great, very nice and very accommodating. I have the same BCBSIL-PPO. The staff at Day One has been great and I would highly recommend them. I couldn't afford to be self pay and I had to use insurance. Day One helped me get covered. Good luck.

Congrats Contella. Walk alot. I had severe pain in my right shoulder and neck, then the gas pains traveled to my lower back. I used a heating pad and liquid antacid. A HOT shower helped too. Just let the water run down your neck and back. Good luck. It will get easier. I'm only about 2 months along.

I agree. Soda is a no-no. I use to be addicted to diet pop. I quit it cold turkey 8 weeks ago and haven't had a sip since. I love Crystal Lite Lemonade and Wylers Lite Lemonade. Another good drink that I love is PowerAid Zero...no calories. If you are out and want somethink at McDonalds, they have the Minute Maid Lite Lemonade. It's good too. Good luck and I would try to stay away from the soda.

Thats great! If anyone lives south of the city, my mom had hers done for $14,000 with free fills for a year also. Riverside Health Center in Kankakee with Dr. Kim. He's great.

Thank you for saying exactly what I was going to say. I am in the same boat as you. I was wondering also when is the earliest you can get your first fill? I want it now. I feel no restriction whatsoever. I feel like I didn't even have surgery. I am eating smaller amounts because I know I have to. But I would love to have the feeling of being full. I go to the doctor this Thursday and that is my 3 week post op check up. I really want a fill that day but I doubt he'll give me one. Well good luck and I'll let you know Thursday if he would fill me or not.

Hey there. I would love to meet you guys sometime. I love going to the promanade and IKEA. Let me know when you are going to get together and if I could join you. Thanks.

I was banded on 3/27/08 and I have lost 11 pounds in 8 days!!! Yipee!!!!!

Only had one about 30 minutes before surgery.