Catlover4

I am starting this thread for those of us who have begun the mandatory 6 month wait common with some insurances. I am scheduled to be banded 10/23/09. I am trying to walk, drink Protein and get thru the mandatory doctor's visits and testings. I just want to get this done. I am so afraid of gaining weight and being booted from the program. I am also a diabetic on an insulin pump. I would love to hear from anyone else playing the waiting game.

I too suffer from gastroparesis. I am still meeting with doctors for my precertification, I currently take a Reglan once a day and it seems to do the job. I make sure I test frequently and I am also on a pump. I am schedule for banding in October. I can't wait. I plan to talk to the gastro about reglan postop and see what he has to say.

I too have a pump and scheduled for banding. My surgeon said he would have to check and maybe they will just put me on a sliding scale. I still have to talk to my endo but it there are nay other banded pumpers out there I'd love to hear from you too.

Search for the brand Aviana. they were designed for a plus size woman. I got mine about 5 years ago and they are holding up (pardon the oun) amazingly well. I machine wash and dry, and they still have umph. (I am a 48I)