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I was banded on March 4th using Aetna POS II, and so far have paid about $300, mostly for the Pych eval (which I think I should of contested), and some co-pays for the two Sleep test that I had to do. I took out a FMA for $2000 and now have to think of a way to get reimbursed............maybe some Cosmetic surgery? :tongue2:

I was banded on March 4th using Aetna POS II, and so far have paid about $300, mostly for the Pych eval (which I think I should of contested), and some co-pays for the two Sleep test that I had to do. I took out a FMA for $2000 and now have to think of a way to get reimbursed............maybe some Cosmetic surgery? :tongue2:

Hi Sarah, Welcome to LandBand Talk. I'm there with you...........lost 41lbs also. Been at this plateau for about 3 months......it has been frustrating. On the brighter side, I have finally got restriction, I'm not sure if I have reached my sweet spot, but at least the scale has started to move downward. Just made it to onderland :biggrin:. Cheers, Vicky

I feel your pain. I was so sad last week and really second guessing my decision to take this path. My primary doctor was against this procedure, saying that her most of her patients' average only a 35lb loss......and that is exactly where I have stalled for the last 6 weeks. :skep: On a more positive note, I do finally have a little restriction, mostly with bread and chicken, but not enough to make me feel full. Schedule for another on Thursday.........hoping very much for the sweatspot. :thumbup: Good Luck

Yoo Hoo I'm very happy. Will be in Onederland soon (-5.5lbs), which was my July 4th challenge goal........but I have made this my June 1 stretch goal.

Another Friday ...... Already:rolleyes2: So, it's time to weigh in. How is everyone doing? I'm right on schedule........down another pound. I have another fill scheduled today, so hopefully:thumbup: this will be the one......I would love to have some restriction. Wish me luck.

First of all.........congrats on your success :thumbup:. I'm encouraged, you have lost over a 100lbs in a year. I'm still in Bandster Hell with no restriction. And I so know your situation regarding nasty chocolate addiction. I have a fill scheduled for Friday, so I'm really hoping for the sweet spot. Good Luck on your jump start.

Hi All, I'm down 2.5lbs this week:thumbup:. Still not at my sweet spot, but I'm hoping by the next fill I will be there. My Doctor is pretty good about giving fills, I have had 3 so far and scheduled for another next Friday. Good luck this week.

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Hi All, I thought we were going to start a new tread every Friday for Weigh ins. This maybe why we don't keep as much participation. If we want to post to the same tread every week, then maybe we should rename without the date. Anyways.......I'm back from traveling and am up 1lb . On a good note, I got another fill today, so.......hopefully this will get me to some restriction.

great............2 lbs is just right. I'm traveling this week, so do not have a scale. I'm having a hard time with getting my exerciseing in, but doing OK with the food choices and quality, but this is on will power. I have lost any restriction I had from my last fill and I'm not due for my next fill until the 29th.:thumbup:

That is so great. I just had a similar experience. My sister works at JJill (she is a size 6 :eek:), and after we had lunch she insisted that I try some clothes on. Well, low and behold, I was wearing a medium top and a size 16 pant:hurray:.......first that I have shopped in the Misses department in years. I was so happy I bought way too many items......I will have to take some back (without my sisters' knowledge). I'm really trying not to buy too many clothes while I'm still steadily losing. Keep up the good work.

I did not take anything after being discharged from the hospital. I think I have a high tolerance to pain, for I have never taken much medicine, with the exception of when I throw my back out and then I used to take Celebrex (which is now not possible). I'm not sure what I will do when my back goes out again (this is a genetic thing, I have a twisted vertebra, and sometimes when I do some weird moments, like painting ceilings, the muscles around the vertebra get inflamed). Any suggustions?

Hi All, I have had 2 fills this past week (4cc + 1cc) and am happy to say I think I finally have some restriction ......but I will have to give it another couple of days to be sure. Down 1lb, but hopeful.

I'm Game.......anything to get me accountable.

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Hi, I was approved by Aetna Pos II in early March. I did the 3 month supervised program that was put together by my doctors office. I was approved with no problems......I met first with the PA, Nutritionist, Psych, and Exercise Trainer, each gave me a regiment to do, but there was no follow up. Then had three group meetings with the Dietition, one of those sessions was with the Trainer, we had to turn in a food diary each session which also indicated what exercise we did. We also had a test the last session. So, if your doctor's office has a program that has been approved by Aetna then you should be home free. My doctor's office submitted my paperwork on day I reach the 3 month mark and I was approved 3 days later. Good Luck.

Hi, I flew to India just 3 weeks after sugary and had no problems. I did take plenty of water and food with me. You may want to think about walking around a little while you are on the plane.......due to blood clots.

I am the only large person in my family immediate family, there seems to be a gene that gets passed down where only one person in each generation acquires:sneaky:. I married a man who is a health freak, so I knew it was going to be hard to convince him that this was a good choice for me, so I left the orientation material with him while I went to an art class and asked him to be open minded while reading it and that we would talk when I returned. We then went for a long walk and discussed it, he is now my biggest supporter. I then slowly told my siblings and 3 of my best friends. That is it.......anyone else I just say I'm on a diet that re-teaches you how to eat (which is true)..........liquids, purees, soft, and transitional foods......almost like a baby (they totally buy into this). Hope this helps.

Hi, I would be super cautious a week or two after surgery. I tried to push it and had terrible paid where the port is stitched, it can tear or worse you could get a hernia:w00t:. You should have a talk with your doctor about how to progress back into your workout routine. Good Luck

Hi All, I was banded March 4th am doing good. My doctor is very conservative with the progression to solids, so I'm still on mushies going to soft food soon. I have not restriction that I know of, but I have not pushed things. I've lost 24lbs since surgery, so I'm pleased. I have been exercising 45 minutes (speed walking) about 4-5 minutes a day. I eat around 1200 cal. a day. I'm overseas for a work assignment for 5 weeks, so it has been hard finding the right food when you eat out almost every meal......but I did bring alot of food with me. I have my fill schedule the day after I return.....May 1st. Good Luch everyone........let's check in again next month.

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Hi, I was also banded on March 4th. I'm down 24lbs:thumbup:. I'm still on mushies going to soft foods this weekend. I'm currently in India on a 5 week assignment (talk about difficulties finding food) and will have my 1st fill (hopefully) on May 1st. I've been pretty good about eating 900-1100 calories a day and have been exercising 4-5 days a week. I was pretty active to begin with, so will need to up the time and intensity in order to receive the real benefit. I have had no restriction that I know of, but I have not pushed things much. Lets keep in touch:smile2:

Hi, I was banded on March 4th and will be traveling to India for a 5 week assignment. I will still be on mushies and soft food for most of the trip, but will transition to whole foods by the time I return. I plan on taking instant oatmeal, protein power, instant hot chocolate and crystal light. Hoping to do eggs in the morning and supplements for lunch, but I'm struggling for how to handle dinner. Eating out every meal for 5 weeks will require some good planning. :ohmy: I'm hoping for some suggestions on food and meal strategies.

Hi Pharmagirl, I am not getting a fill prior to my trip.......I'm only three weeks post op, my doctor does not routinely give fills until you have been on solid foods which will be at week 8......which will be just when I return:smile2:. For some reason my Dr. is very conservative in what foods we can eat during recovery. 3 weeks liquids (very tired of liquids:bored:, 2 week mushies, 2 weeks soft foods, 1 week transitional foods.