taylorgirl1

I think Im close to mine banded mid Dec, 2 fills since, 6cc in 10cc band, last week about lunch when I was out and about had a craving for fast food which I havnt had since Dec. Ended up at Carls!! got a burger no fries etc and ate about 1/4 of it, about 4-5 bites. That was it all I could eat or want to eat. You really know when you get to that point. Ive lost about 25 lbs since mid Dec, started at 200lbs now close to 175.

My group says 1200 per day 300 for breakfast, 400 for lunch 500 for dinner , with total of 60-70 grams of protein a day

Banded mid Dec, had 3 cc in at surgery , md put in another 2 , a few weeks ago, I feel restriction for a couple of weeks then Im hungary . I have a 10cc band, started out at 200lbs have lost about 20 lbs. Is this normal to feel it for 2 weeks then not ? How long to reach the sweet spot Im I being impatient?

$3500 in S Cal had to be paid up front before surgery to surgery group

Was banded 12/16 had 3cc from surgery ina 10cc Allergan band , had been hungary hungary for 2weeks till I had my 1st fill Fri. 2more cc's so 5cc in 10cc band. What a difference Ive been back on mainly liquids all weekend, just had a 4oz container of cottage cheese, I couldnt finish it all.I feel full when it feels like the food is sort of stuck at the bottom of my throat. Also I drink 3 , 20oz bottles of water a day 1 in am, 1 in pm and 1 in evening, then a little more. So far down 16lbs since surgery

I have Anthem BC CA had surgery recently luckily my out of pocket is only $1000, + $250 deductable AND 10% CO PAY I owe the hosp $600, put had to pay 10% before admission which was about $300 so should only owe about $300. My group ha a program fee for after surgery which was $3500 and had to pay that up front not covered by BC so toatl cost of lapband to me about $4800

I agree with above, Im over 3 weeks from banding now and still only on oatmeal and cottage cheese etc. One of the reasons that insurance companies can be reluctant to pay for things like this is there can be a high failure rate and they dont want to have waisted money. It was emphasized to me again and again pre op the band is only a TOOL you have to be in control

My hospital billed my insurance $44,000 ! I was there less than 24 hrs, the insurance has paid $6000 surgeon billed $5000 they paid $1200! That was BC PPO

I liked the Isopure for clears it has 40 gms of protein per bottle and I like the taste of some flavors I dont like the protein milk based shakes so for me the clear is better, now on mushies 2 weeks later but still drinking a bottle of Isopure a day too

For me Isopure clear liquid protein drink was the best way to get my protein its 40 grms of protein per bottle, also sugar free jello. Another thing I do is whisk up the jello when its liuid with low carb, low fat evaporated milk and let set makes it a little more tasty then reg jello. Have been on mainly clears and some soups for 10 days, start mushy next week , so far down 11lb since banding on 12/15 Good luck its not too bad

My co pay just for the hospital room and nurses etc that I had to pay up front before admission was $275 the co pay is 10% thats just for the room, not for md, surgery, iv's meds pre surgery anything like that. So total cost of stay in room from 6pm -10am normally is almost $3000. It adds up what the hospital bills. This was all in a BC Anthem Bariatric Center of Excellence with approved md's etc

I was banded 12/15 and have lost about 9 lb I thought I was doing ok, as md said there is no restriction really yet on band just filled in dead space . Dont know what the average is for the first few weeks

Im an RN in a busy unit was going to go back after 10 days md told me to take 3 weeks , so Iam , that way get 2 weeks state disability and will be on soft diet when I go back. Was banded a week ago 12/15 and feeling ok now not on narcotic pain med anymore. So I think for a nurse 2-3 weeks is probably right

Along with all the other post op stuff I got a little laminated card to present in restaurants saying "bearer of this card has had abdominal surgery please allow them to order of senior citizen or childrens menu" anyone use these do restaurants accept without making a big deal ? wondering for a few months time only banded Mon so food is a while a way

Was banded 12/15 with Allergan band asked if there was any restriction , md said dead space in band was removed so about a 2.5cc amount in band. Just on clears and soups for now havnrt been really hungary sipping all day like they said. To for first fill about 5 weeks after surgery

Has anyone been reimbursed by BC Anthem S cal for a program fee that you must pay before surgery even though having surgery done with an in network MD and at a BC Center of Excellance. I realise I have to pay before surgery but was thinking of trying to submit a claim to BC afterwards for the program fee

I have to pay a $3500 program fee in S cal before surgery, have BC that covers surgery and surgeon but they say they dont pay enough for after care and fills etc. Have to pay or no surgery

Im being banded 12/15 in CA

Answers to above no I dont work for Anthem but have spent a lot of time over past 2 years getting everything in order so i know what they need printed stuff off website, also Im an Rn so have some medical knowledge. Response to other post I had sleep study done ,it showed moderate sleep apnea and BC would not accept it, my diabetes (mild but taking a po med) was what got me approved. Have bad arthritis in knees but they wont consider that either, they care strict about things Have BMI of 37 weight 200lbs

BC Anthem CA If BMI is under 40 you must have a co morbitity for them to approve, ie diabetes needing meds, sleep apnea severe needing Bipap , high bllod pressure, heart disease. They will not consider otherwise. Also surgery must be done at a Bariatric Center of Excellence for them to pay and you co pay will be more if MD is out of network . Go to their website www.anthem.com/ca and you can put in all your info and will tell you exactly what they cover etc

yes getting banded mid Dec, very nice office , professonal staff, aproval with Anthem BC took 7 days from when they submitted

Im an RN in a busy unit and was going to rush back in 10 days but have decided to take the 3 weeks my MD recomends and us my Family Leave and State disability. Also my MD has given me choice of Allergan or Realize band and havnt made up my mind I know Realize has been used for many years overseas as swedish band and I love their website but am concerned they are redesigning it.

Dr H Billy with Joureylite office is in Telegraph Road in Ventura he does the surgery at St Johns in Oxnard. All is covered by Blue Cross at 90% Nice people

I just tried today for first time have surgery in 3 weeks, tastes good has 27 grms of protein and 11 of carbs per 14oz. On sale in S cal Albertsons this week 4 for $10. Anyone else used pre or post op? doesnt taste chalky or anything:tt2:

Im 5ft 2 in weight 198 lbs scheduled for lapband 12/15 many people say I just dont have self control willpower etc, also have type 2 diabetes, arthritis in knees. Some friends I have told about upcoming surgery others I havnt