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DJSEVEN

LAP-BAND Patients
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About DJSEVEN

  • Rank
    Newbie
  • Birthday 12/21/1972

About Me

  • Biography
    I am a lapband patient of almost 5 years now(8/03) I lost a total of 236 lbs, but have recently gained 57 lbs due to not having insurance that will cover my band adjustments. I am on the look out for DR Vafa Shani. I have no idea where to locate him.
  • Interests
    DJing and computers...
  • Occupation
    IT Technician
  • City
    Oak Lawn
  • State
    IL
  • Zip Code
    60453
  1. Happy 40th Birthday DJSEVEN!

  2. Happy 39th Birthday DJSEVEN!

  3. DJSEVEN

    Did insurance cover you?

    Well, I am sorry but I have never heard of a Pre diet before the surgery, but then again I got screwed by my insurance anyway. I hope you get approved. The only advice I have is make sure you have an approval letter before surgery. My doctor sent in all the necessary paper work for mine, told me I was ok, and good to go for the surgery then 2 weeks after I had the Lapband, I was at home and got a denial letter from my insurance. NICE HUH??? Yeah, well Its been 5 years and I am not about to pay 70,000 for that doctors mistake. (I had complications in surgery so I was in the hospital for 11 days, long story) Anyway, I am not trying to scare you, I am just saying, Please make sure you have an approval letter from the insurance before you get the surgery!! GOOD LUCK and I hope all goes well for you...
  4. DJSEVEN

    signs of needing band removed??

    Are you talking about your stomach was stretched? My NEW doctor told me today that mine had stretched and he needed to remove my band. He said it did not slip but my stomach was too big. I didnt want to have surgery right away and I am going to find a new doc to give a second opinion. This was the first time i have seen this new doctor and I had felt that it was just a little odd he wanted to do surgery to remove the band and then possibly do a new band. I think in the meantime i am just going to try the liquid thing... How was it for you. we you able to be filled after you did the liquids? Thanks

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