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howz it going August bandsters? My surgery was on the 7th. Had bad gas pains but now at two weeks, I just feel sore only. I can eat "normal" at ths point. I think I must wait 6 weeks before getting a fill. Bummer, but I have lost 15 pounds so I can't complain. I credit that to the many days of Clear liquids. So how is anybody else doing? Would love to hear from you how do we get the weight loss ticker on here?

Hi . How are you doing now? I am glad you have seen Dr. Frances. She did my surgery Aug 7th, so I have yet to have a fill. I believe I can't have one until 6 weeks post op? She is a fabulous surgeon, as I know several people that have actually worked with her in the operating room to validate this. Now, I don't know how the office staff will be. They seem to be OK now. How many cc's are in your balloon at this time? How often will they fill over there? Are you still feeling sick? Good luck.

Hi....aren't you very excited! I am right with you...I'll have my band on August 7th...I'm sure there are more August bandsters out there. Well Justin, I have just started to plan for my preop weight loss! Difficult but do-able...how about you?

Hi. I was just wondering if anybody knows if I should qualify for the lapband surgery with a BMI of 37? I have sleep apnea, high cholesterol and GERD. I know it depends on my insurance company, but I have already received a referral to lapband surgeon from my pcp and have "started the process"....am waiting for my psych consult then nutrional consult before the surgeon's office sends for surgery approval. I am just wondering if anybody has gone through all of this and been denied? I know it's not a waist of time to try,...but I don't wanna get myself psyched up for the surgery if it looks like its not gonna happen? Anyone know qualifications? Thanks....bye

Thanks Parrothead...and congrats on your surgery. Yes, I am hoping sleep apnea along with my obesity bmi 37 is what my insurance company is looking for....i think some insurance companies only require one comorbity while others two...i guess i'll have to wait to see

Wow...you have done great!!!! Looks like it was totally worth your money, unfortunately you had to pay. I will find out around JUne if I get covered or not (after my pscyh consult, the surgeon's office submits for authorization on surgery)...who knows...the insurance company may want me to gain 9 pounds..yeah that makes a lot of sense...well thanks for your time...and a size 6 is way good!!!!!!!!!

Thanks ...do you happen to remember what the co-morbities were considered?