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I had my first fill a week ago and I'm still hungry and feel like I haven't got much of a restriction if any at all. I'm not sure how much they put it, but has anyone ever had to go back in for more before their next appointment? Any suggestions?

My sugery will be on August 13th at 7:30 am!!!! I'm so excited!!

My surgery will be on August 13th!!!! I'm so excited and ready to do it.:smile2: Is there any information I should know that would help me through this? Thanks so much.

I'm being banded on August 13th and was hoping I could get some good advice on protein drinks/shakes. I'm so confused and want something that will taste at least a little good. I know there are some good ones out there, but have no idea what they are. Any advice would be great!!!

Always check with your insurance provider to make sure you know your specific requirements. After that, if you only need a BMI of 40 and are only a few pounds away and dont want to gain the weight, then I suggest you put some weights in your pockets, wear heavy clothes, keep your purse on your shoulder when you get on the scale (mine weighs a good 6 pounds) and drink lots and lots of water right before. I understand being on the fence with the BMI. It's crazy to think that its because your not fat enough. Who would ever have thought??? Good luck!! I hope it works for you.

Any advice for someone who just got approved? Anything I should do or know that would help me out? Thanks so much!!

I'm worried I might have to be a self pay for my lap band. I was just curious if anyone has had one done in California and where did you go and how much did it cost? I have no idea what to expect as to the cost of the procedure and does it cover fills? Also, can you tell me what the time line was like and what did you have to do? Also did you like your doctor and the hospital? If you have any advice I would love to know.

I've scheduled a consultation with a surgeon, Dr. Edward Felix at Clovis Community Hospital in CA. I was hoping someone might have gone through that hospital and could give me some advice as to how they do things?

I only need to add 25 pounds to reach my BMI of 40 and I will be totally approved by my insurance. I'm only geting bigger and bigger each year and I want the surgery. Does anyone have any tips to "add" on the weight (and I dont mean gaining it). I found an 8 pound outfit I can wear for weigh in, but I still need to come up with at least 20-25 extra pounds and I only have 3 weeks. I know there has to be some ways to wear it on please help me!!!!!!! Also do they round up or down on height? I am 5' 41/2 , will they use 5'4" or 5'3" ??

I didnt say I wanted to gain all the 25 pounds. I was just hoping maybe clothes etc. might add on some extra weight for me. I dont have $15,000 to pay for my own surgery so I need to be at a 40 BMI. I'm sick of being fat!!!!

This is a free seminar through the hospital that is covered by my insurance. It is a requirement that I have to attend it before I can start the process. I will let you know what I find out tonight.

I was just hoping to hear from anyone who has gone through a Centers of Expertise with Blue Cross of CA and what was it like? Was it difficult to get approved and is there anything you can tell me?

Yes it is PPO. I know they cover weight loss surgery, I'm just hoping they will cover me with a 35 BMI. Thanks so much for all your info.

How did you get them to cover gas and hotel? I'm at a 35 BMI with heavy shoes etc on so I'm a little nervous. Was it difficult getting approved through BC. I guess I could always head down to Irvine? Is there anything else you can tell me that might help with this process?

How did you get them to cover your gas and hotel? Was it hard to get approved? Tonight is my first meeting and I hope to get seen by a doctor within the next few weeks. I'm around a 35 BMI with heavy shoes and clothes on, so I'm a little worried. How was your approval with BC?

Are you kidding me, I can tell you have lost weight definately. Try wearing clothes that aren't so big on you and that would help. You are looking great, keep it up.

Just wondering what the cheapest out of pocket price anyone is getting for the procedure and where in California?

I was just curious to see if anyone has had the surgery while not being quite 100 lbs overweight? If so what can you tell me about it.

Hi, this is my first time to this site and I have a few questions I hope many will be able to answer for me. Has anyone his this surgery and they were not 100 pounds overweight? If yes, who was your doctor in the Fresno, CA area? Has anyone heard of the Clovis weight loss hospital? If yes, what did you think? Tell me all, I know nothing!! Thanks so much.