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That info was crap, they told me that too. Whoever told us all that should be fired, lol! Dr. Baggs said that he can consult me over the phone on how I'm feeling or can transfer records to new doctors but that if we don't have Kaiser they can NOT treat us, even for a fee. Sucks. I called around a bunch of places today and I think I might go to Dr. Machado at UCD Med Center. It's $500 to join her program but then only $100 for fills and $75 for no-fill consults...not too horrible for no insurance. My Blue Cross PCP said they'll eventually cover Bariatric Services soon but she doesn't know when. Hopefully hubby's company will offer Kaiser again in the future.

Hey everyone! I know it's been FOREVER and some of you don't even know who I am... My husband's company dropped Kaiser in January and we now have Blue Cross--with NO lapband coverage. Lame. I was wondering if any of you have or know anyone who has had a fill anywhere else out of pocket? I need a fill BAD and am trying to get something scheduled. Any advice? I'll post more of an update later but I gotta get the baby up from his nap.

Tina--I have a decent amount of restriction. I've been on the verge of being stuck a few times and have PB'd only once. I just talked to Robin today (supposed to have a fill on MOnday) but her and I both agreed that I seem to be at a sweet spot for now. I've lost 10 lbs in 3 weeks and have had no hunger in between meals and have kept my cals around 800-1200 a day. We changed my appt to September 10th so that I'll have lost another 5-10 lbs by then and will probably be ready for a fill at that point. Reggie!!! I'm back to posting here and on Youtube. Let's get back in regular contact so we can meet up in person and on facebook and here and keep eachother motivated and encouraged. We've lost the weight before, we can do it again! I keep in touch with Candi and she's doing good. She hasn't lost in a while though she said, but she's maintaining and looks AMAZING. She's just beautiful. We need to have another one of our lunches in Sac soon. Sophie is back in school and I'm available until 2:30 Tues-Friday. Let's plan it, okay?

Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing okay. Riley I'm so sorry to hear about your house, I usually get annoyed when people say this but maybe it's all happening for a reason? Even though I hate to hear it it is usually true, you know? Pam, that's horrible! I'm sure that would be very upsetting...I'm sorry for that poor mother, I can NOT even imagine... So I'm back in kick ass mode and doing great! I'm journaling, eating 800-1200 cals a day, exercising (but not enough...I'm getting better) drinking lots of water, avoiding sliders, etc. My hard work is paying off! I've lost 10 lbs in the last 3 weeks and I've earned back my 50 lbs lost! I gained when pregnant and lost my 50 lbs so I'm so happy to be back on the 50+ lost side of my journey. Now on to the big 1-0-0! I'm doing weekly updates on youtube again, I've made some good friends there and it keeps me accountable know they're watching every week. Check 'em out if you want! Hope you're all having a great week!

Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well! I've been lurking for a while and have gotten re-motivated and am BACK on the lapband wagon 100%! I've been following ALL of the rules: protein first, not drinking with meals, no sliders, no snacking, exercising 5x a week, etc. and I feel SO GOOD! Stacy, I'm sorry you had such a crappy visit. I would recommend switching surgeons. I was originally with Dr. Fisher also and he was too conservative for me (and I'm pretty conservative with my surgery/body) so I switched to Dr. Baggs and really like him a lot. I plan on posting here more regularly and look forward to getting back into the groove and getting to my goal. I have several goals I'm trying to acheive throughout the rest of the year, but my biggest most exciting goal is to be 199 or less by new years eve! I lost 5.2 lbs this week and have made a weight loss chart with my weekly goals through the end of the year and I KNOW I CAN DO IT!!! I'm excited to be motivated again, I was worried that after having the baby that I would have a really hard time getting back into the swing of things. Anyway, hope you all have a great weekend! We're hotel-ing it up in Emeryville this weekend and are going to the Berkeley Kite Festival. It should be lots of fun and great weather!

Are you talking about April--smilin_apple (sp?) Oh no! I hope she doesn't lose her band. That's awful, I'll be thinking GOOD thoughts for her. Poor thing...<3

Tina, I have an appt with Dr. Baggs on 7/15 too! Mine is at 10:15, when is yours? That would be weird if Kaiser stopped doing the band...would they still treat us for our band maintenance? I hope so! I don't want to have a revision surgery, I love my band!

How exciting! Good luck to everyone that's soon to be banded! And keep kicking butt to everyone that's already had surgery. WE CAN DO THIS! We deserve it! :devil_smile:

Hey all, I had my fill today with Dr. Baggs and he gave me 2cc's so I'm at 4.5 cc's now. Not much else besides that for an update...he gave me a goal of 5 lbs to lose before my next fill in one month. I'm gonna kick that 5 lbs BUTT!!! I was surprised that they've changed the 24 hours of clear liquids to 48 hours...that sucks! I'm friggin' starving and it's only been about 12 hours. BOO. Oh well, maybe I'll get a nice jump start to my weight loss this way. I'm hoping it won't affect my nursing Dex. If I notice a drop in my milk supply I'll start adding in runny cream of wheat, oatmeal, etc before my 48 hours is up.

Thanks Pam! I only have 2.5 cc's and he said that he'll give me 2cc's for the first fill, then 1 cc, then .5 for ever fill after that til I get to my sweet spot again. I had 5.5 put in on my day of surgery so I'm thinking 2cc's will be fine. Wish me luck!

Hey everyone! Long time no post. Dex is 7 weeks old now and I've been cleared to work out and get my Lapband refilled. I have an appt with Dr. Baggs tomorrow in Vacaville and can't WAIT! I'm so ready to get back on track with my weight loss journey and am looking forward to setting new goals. We're going to Hawaii in October so that'll be my biggest goal! :thumbup: I'm looking forward to being back posting on here often once again. It's been forever!