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Has anyone gone through Tufts health insurance for the by pass? I am told I might have problems get approval to go from the band to the RNY beause my BMI is on the borderline although I do have comorbidities.

Has anyone gone from lapband to the full gastric bypass?

Hi Everyone: I was banded on December 16 and I went back to work on January 3. Feeling a bit tired, but otherwise not too bad. Down about 20 lbs since the surgery. Went on to 'mushy' and 'soft foods' yesterday and it's going well. Good luck to everyone!

Besides the regular tests, I also had to have an upper GI and a manometry test. Theses are required by my surgeon. I am already using a C-Pap so I didn't have to do another sleep study. So I would say it depends on your surgeon and insurace company. Good luck!

I have an office job also, and my doctor is still telling me 4-6 weeks, but I may be able to go back after 2 wks if I feel ok. I don't understand why a such big discrepancy in the time off.

HI! I have a surgery date of December 16! Looking forward to it, but nervous at the same time. I still have two tests to take; the upper GI and the manometry test. NOT looking forward to that one!

Hi! i just started with the program at UMass. Already had my first in-take appointment with Dr. Dragoon. Real nice and very easy to talk to. I have an appontment with the pyschologist on 6/30 and nutritionist on 7/25. Then I am all set for the classes. I am hoping to get the lap band procedure done in the beginning of 2012.

HI Kath: I started the program in Dec 2009, had my first intake appointment with a weight center doc., then met with the psychologist, both cleared me for the surgery. Now I have to meet with the nutritionist and sign up for two separate classes; one a behavioral class and the other a nutrition class. After these are done, I have to go backto the psychologist and doc.,' then hopfully I will be able to see a surgeon. The whole program takes about 6-9 months to complete.

Yes. I have been to the introductory meeting and one of the group meetings with people who have had the surgery. I had my first appointment with a doctor in the Weight center at UMass this past Friday. She says I'm candidate for the surgery and has set up an appointment with a nutritionist and psychologist for Febraury '10.