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I hope you find a way around this problem but I think they really look at the medical conditions. Maybe you could get some help from your primary care doctor. I was a BMI of 35 with 2 health conditions. You can see my age as well which may have been a factor in getting approval I haveBC BS federal they approved me in 3 weeks I was shocked and thought I would have to fight it. I think my lap ban program director was helpful as well.

I have BC BS Federal. I had a BMI of 35 with 2 health conditions. I was approved no problem. I confess I had to gain 3 lbs before my weigh in. The health issues is what they really look at. It will save them money in the long run. i am now 5 weeks post op and very happy. I feel very bad for the woman who has been denied twice but you really need 2 medical conditions.

I wish you well. I had my surgery 11/17/08 and I did great. They gave me meds before surgery and I had no nausa at all. I did follow the no eating program and I think that is what helped.

How did you get the ticker on to this web site? I found the ticker web site but don't know how to add it to my signature. Hope you can help. I have only been banded for 5 weeks but also have not problem eating anything. I do need to chew my food or i get a stomach ach.

I am only post lap ban 5 weeks but wanted to ask you this question. Do you really want those 77 pounds back? I have only lost only 20 lbs but don't want the weight back. I pray for you that you will find what you need to be happy with your band. I hope you can find the support you need to go forward. I just found this site and I am hoping it will help me face the future. Can i help in any way?

Thank you for your imput. It was encouraging to hear from you. Looks like you had your lap ban around same time I did and you are close to my age. I was so pleased to find this web site and last night as I was able to read about the problems and victories that others are having. The support group I attend has almost all gastric by pass people and I find that their challenges are nothing like what I will be facing. I noticed that some people have a weight loss graft at the bottom of their posts. Do you know how to acccess and make one of these? As of today I am back on track and lost the 3 lbs that I gained over Christmas. I really was pleased at how you prepared so you would not experience guilt. Guilt is something I am hoping to avoid because it is so self defeating. I knew I would face set backs but did not expect it so soon after surgery. However after reading some of the posts that talk about fillings and feeling full I think I am doing pretty well. How have you planned for your weight loss goals?