ckelly37

Well today i did something i've never done before i rode my bike with my son attached in a seat with wheels for 4 miles...just think my 2yr old weighs 30 lbs so thats 30 more pounds on top of my weight i had to bike around but i DID IT and im so proud of myself.... as long as the weather is nice i am goin to do that 3 times a week and the other 3 days use the treadmill and eliptical at home...since the band i feel energized i dunno this burst of energy came to me.... im glad i made the decision to get this done...good luck everyone and remember KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!:thumbup: -cindy

Thanx Jacole!! And congrats on ur 77 lbs that are gone forever!! Good luck

I had aetna and they wouldnt pay for it either it was excluded from the policy (bariatric surgery) so i decided to switch companies i went to personal choice standard option plan i got the insurance on july 1st and got approved july 8th it was fast..i was banded 9/8 all i had to pay was 1,300 out of pocket which is better than 17,000 so do some research and see what company is better for u

Excuse me but that was kind of rude remark!! In womens size it aint 10 sizes ...it it goes 14/16 18/20 22/24 26/28 so 30 lbs could of gotten her to that..there are key factors here if she doesnt have any muscle fat squeezes into clothes better than when u have muscle it all depends on her frame...so take back what u said and be happy for her!! GREAT JOB!!!!

I do billing and they are all right..If the doctor is in network with tricare than they have an allowed amount (contracted) with each other!! If he is he can not bill u the difference only copays, deductible and coins...i have personal choice and had to pay 2 things for my surgery 1 was my ded 500.00 and second was coinsurance my total came out to be 1300.00 out of pocket which wasnt bad since they billed 17,000. call ur insurance company and ask them what u will be liable for.

I wear spanx when i wear dress clothes and it doesnt bother my band!! Hopefully when i lose all my weight i wont need them anymore!! good luck

I hated Alli it didnt work for me...why dont u talk to ur doctor about getting another fill or join Weight Watchers had have points control..i wouldnt try anything without talkin to ur doc...good luck

Did u try researchin other options?? I switched insurance companies just to have this covered!!! Try goin on ur own with insurance getting something that does cover it...i got personal choice and i only had to pay 1,300.00 to have this surgery done...i used to have aetna which denied it it was excluded from my policy..try a different route like financing.. i went to the barix clinic and they have options for slef pay also..good luck

There are so many fill centers around the U.S. try to look up one where u are!! Im sorry u are having a bad experience but u have to think positive!! Try bumpin up ur exercise...a typical day for me is Breakfast- string cheese or yogurt Snack-sf pudding or Jello sometimes some chex mix Lunch- tuna, chicken or meat with either some salad or organic pita chips Snack- sf pudding, sf jello, chex mix or sf ice cream Dinner- something Protein with some veggies and a tiny amount of carbs I dont eat more than a 1/2 cup to 1 cup of food per sitting I workout everyday for 30 -35 minutes. Maybe u need more calories to help ur metabolism..how many calories do u eat?? What do u eat throughout the day?? Please keep us posted Also try joinin Weight Watchers it might help more with the band Good luck

wow!! Congrats!! My doc told me to stop smokin 6 weeks prior to surgery but ive read a lot of posts on here and some people had 2 weeks others were the day before surgery(im sure ull be fine)...i had my "friend" aunt flow before surgery so that question i couldnt answer u should ask a female nurse tomorrow when u go or call....my liquid diet was 10 days before surgery if u have to do 2 days ur real lucky..it consisted of slim fast, jello, broth (chicken, veggie, beef) for 2 days ull be fine trust me...as for liver shrinkin i have no idea they told me i had to weigh what i did at my consult which meant i had to lose 4 lbs no big deal...Everyone has a last meal trust me it wont effect u..ur NUT should give u a list of foods (liquids) ull need post op if u have any questions there are forums on here for those stages..Good luck keep us in touch!!

does anyone use i cant believe its not butter? I was told we shouldnt use country crock so i wanted to know if i cant believe its not butter is better

Nope, I had Vitamin D def 2! and i had surgery 9/8..i was on pills for 10 days and now im fine evrythings great! good luck

I wouldnt call them!! My brother and sister in law had to both do a 6month diet ( i didnt) and they both tried to lose like 2 -3 lbs or maintain the same weight in 6 months so it can show the insurance company that u did try and u do need the band to help u lose weight...u dont want to try to lose alot of weight durin that process or u may have a hard time being approved. Try to maintain or lose a couple pounds here and there

i had to do 3 weeks full liquids 2 weeks mushies 1 week soft

Ur doing fine...Everything sounds right with what ur doing dont worry...i eat a 1/4 cup to a 1/2 cup..im allowed to eat 3 meals a day and have 3 snacks...ur doing great keep up the good work

I keep on reading posts where people say "Follow the Band Rules"...am i missing something?? What are the Band Rules??

U should try Barilla plus its the best wheat pasta ive tasted..even before i was banded thats what we ate!! Try it ull like it

The doctor said this isnt like gastric bypass..its a tool u have to work with it to make it work...the band isnt gonna make u lose the weight on ur own u have to eat right and exercise ur butt off to see results...u didnt gain weight overnight so dont expect to be thin overnight it takes time (mentally and physically) eat right and sweat as much as u can...good luck

i would follow exactly what your doctors says!! This is a healing process and doing things 2 early can hurt the band! Call your doctor and see what they say about u moving to pureed foods i wouldnt do it before u speak to ur doctor...i have to do 3 weeks full liquid 2 weeks pureed and 1 week soft food..after i saw my doctor after 2 weeks he moved me 2 pureed food...dont do it unless ur doctor says u can...good luck

This is normal..i was banded 9/8 and am at a stall...its called bandster hell until we get our fills and hit are sweet spot...dont be upset or discouraged u did this for a good reason and the weight wll come off in due time...good luck

i was banded 9/8 and it was uncomfortable the 1st 2 weeks but im great now no problems cant feel it at all no matter what position lol

I use arrid xxdry and it works great as for the smell try feminine deo spray i also use the fem deo wash in the tub try them both them might work

I went thro something similar to u! I actually got my own health insurance thro personal choice its costs $165 a month (and it will be the same for u they go by age) They covered my surgery...go to ibx.com personal choice standard option plan..good thing about personal choice they dont ask any questions (weight smoking etc) so i applied june 20th and got accepted july 1st and got approved for surgery july 8th...u can also call personal choice at 215 557 7577 sorry i dont know the 1800 #...hope this helps u its the way to go

I know tri care covers it!! Theres boards on here with people strictly with tri care and ive seen that they do cover it! good luck with ur journey