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Hi targa, i am concerned also about my port as it is tender with a lump the size of a small plum in that area. I am calling the doctor on monday.

You may have to eat even slower. I personally get pain in my lower back when i get full.

Good luck on your journey fay!

Hi murphmann, good luck tomorrow. I am 12 days post op and i must say other than the gas pains in my back it was'nt to bad. I will definitely say a prayer for you. Let us know how you're doing .

I WAS BANDED 6 DAYS AGO AND EVER SINCE HAVE HAD PAIN IN BACK AND CHEST. FEELS LIKE ESOPHAGEAL SPASMS AND SOMETHING IS STUCK IN MY CHEST. ANY SUGGESTIONS??????:biggrin:

I WAS BANDED 6 DAYS AGO. THE UGI DONE THE NEXT MORNING SHOWED EVERYTHING LOOKED GOOD. HAD SUCH BAD GAS PAINS IN BACK AND CHEST. ALSO, FEELS LIKE SPASMS IN MID TO UPPER CHEST ON AND OFF SINCE SURGERY. DOES'NT MATTER WHAT TIME OF DAY, OR IF I AM EATING, DRINKING OR SITTING AROUND DOING NOTHING. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO BURP SINCE SURGERY AND REALLY FEEL I NEED TO WHEN I AM HAVING THESE SPASMS/PAINS. I'VE TRIED GAS X, MYLANTA,AND MAALOX. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggrin:

Hang in there. Im suffering too, believe i feel your pain

Hi andrew6, you are a true inspiration to us all. I am being banded sept 4 at loyola in chicago. I can only pray for the success you've had. Thanks

Hi everyone, i too am being banded on sept 4 by dr sarker. I am so excited. I have been keeping in touch with marie. We have the same date. I have bc/bs il hmo and it was approved within 3 days without any type of supervised diet. Good luck to all and my prayers are with you all

Hi hart's mommy, i am getting banded on sept 4. I can't believe i actually have a date. Whoohooo!!!!!!! Started my liquid diet today. Wasnt hard until an hour ago. Have a headache and very hungry but i'm going to stick to it. I know tomorrow will be better. In fact all of my tomorrows will be better. Good luck to all pre bandsters and how about we say a prayer for us all?

Hi tenn, mine was just the oppposite. I met with my pcp first,then the surgeon did all the test and finally got insurance approval. This whole prsocess has taken a little over 12 wks. But it has been well worth it. My surgery date is sept 4. Yah!!!!!!!! Good luck

Hi there everyone, my surgery is sept 4 and i can't wait. I am so excited. Good luck to all

Hi guys, go september samurai's!!!!!!!! Being banded sept 4 and am so looking foward to this journey. I pray we will all reach our goals. Good luck

HI FROM CHICAGO, I AM GETTING BANDED ON SEPT 4 SO WE HAVE TO COME UP WITH A NAME FOR OURSELVES. LETS KEEP IN TOUCH ON THIS JOURNEY. MY EMAIL IS dcutipie@aol.com

I have bc/bs of il hmo and it was submitted on monday and i got a call today(3 days later) saying i have been approved. My surgery is sept 4. Im so excited. Good luck

I am happy for you. I just got approved today also. They gave me sept 4 for my surgery. It's been a long time coming. Good luck to you. Let's kick butt

Hi, i'm right there with you. Mine was just submitted also. Honestly though, i have not given any thought to being denied. I just know it's what god has for me. Good luck to you.

Hope to be there also. Just found out i almost didnt pass psych eval because of depression. Heck yeah i'm depressed. I am in constant pain from 2 failed ankle surgeries. Arthritis has taken over my body (feet,hips,knees and now hands). I am only 48 yrs old on saturday but fill 88. Help!!!!!!! I know with all my heart the pain will ease up if i can lose about 80lbs. Sooooo heck yeah i'm depressed. Can you blame me?

I wish you all the best. When god is for you who can be against you? Good luck

Congrats!!!!!!! Just waiting for my approval. I want to be an august all-star too. My birthday is in 5 days and that call would be an awesome gift. Good luck

HI TAWNA, MY NAME IS DEE. I TOO RESEARCHED THE LAPBAND AND HAVE DECIDED TO GO FOR IT. I AM SO EXCITED BECAUSE I HONESTLY FEEL IT WILL BE LIKE STARTING MY LIFE OVER. I MET MY SURGEON ON JUNE 17, 08. I HAVE HAD LAB WORK ,CHEST XRAY,UGI,PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST,STRESS TEST,SLEEP STUDY,PSYCH EVAL AND CONSULTATIONS WITH CARDIOLOGIST AND PULMONOLOGIST. SO FAR EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD AND I AM JUST WAITING FOR MY DOCTOR TO SUBMIT ALL RESULTS TO INS COMPANY. ITS A LOT TO DO BUT I DO BELIEVE WELL WORTH IT. GOOD LUCK TO YOU. DROP ME A LINE DURING YOUR JOURNEY. ANY INSIGHT I CAN GIVE YOU ITS YOURS. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS dperson@aol.com

Hi tm i too am waiting for my results to be sent to the ins co.. I an only advise you to keep the faith and know it will be in god's time, which i know will be soon for both of us. Good luck

Welcome back and god bless.

Good luck to you both. That is so cool that you can do it together.

I saw my pcp the middle of may. Couldnt get in to see surgeon until june 17. Scheduled lab,cxr,ekg,sleep study,pft,stress test,consultation with pulmonologist and cardiologist and as of fri,july 25, i am waiting for everything to be submitted to insurance. I did talk to a young lady in ins. Dept that submits it to the medical group and she said bc/bs of il hmo usually takes just a couple of days for them to make a decision. Soooooo.........