JoMi

Hi I had to get all of the Fluid taken out after the TT. My stomach was so tight and it was pushing on my band and was causing pain. If I had known what it felt like I would have had a slight unfill prior than having my lap band doc searching around trying to find my port (it moved during surgery)

Hi I got my tummy tuck last month. Before I had it, my lap band dr did a port revision. My insurance covered if because I complained of port pain. It's very small. The tummy tuck moved the port and its now an inch left from my belly button. So be aware your port may relocate with the TT surgery. My plastics guy said that it moved when he tightened the abdominal muscles. Ps keep an eye on your belly button post TT. I thought if was a little infection but the dungeon said it was because the belly button wasn't healing due to diminished blood supply. I had a bb revision yesterday so hopefully it heals this time.

Hi I had this happen a few days after my surgery too. What I didn't realize is that they put a scopolamine patch behind my ear pre op. it made me really dizzy!

I've been using a cream for mild rashes on my belly for about a year so I had documentation of a recurring problem. I qualified for medical necessity because of it.

Just talked to the insurance company to confirm they got the letter of med necessity. Not only did they get it yesterday, they approved the panniculectomy!!! One day! Is that a record?

My medical benefits are decreasing as of November so I started the process for a panniculectomy. I'm praying the insurance approves the procedure after the first letter. I got approved got a port revision for August 28th. Has anyone had their port revised prior to TT? The MD Is putting a smaller port in than what I currently have.

I was having the same problem until I started eating a thomas' whole grain bagle thin in the morning. My body NEEDS some carbs!

Hi, I am sorry you slipped up. I am sure no one can be more mad at you than you were at yourself! I am sure you learned something from this but I just want to mention though, that not only is the liquid diet important for your physical health going into the surgery, it also should serve as a time to recognize your triggers. I think this was a really important lesson for you. When I did my liquid (not so long ago) I quickly recognized that 4pm is my weakest time regarding food. I had to redirect my thoughts at this time of day. I ended up making sure that I was NEVER home alone at 4:00. I hope that you can recognize your trigger in this incident. Since we all know we are food addicts, I think knowing this now will give you a better handle on your triggers which will save you a lot of trouble after being banded. Good luck to you!!! Joni

That's annoying! If it was me and I was set on that physician group, I would become the biggest pest! I would call once a week and see if they have any cancellations! (By the way - I have done this before and it really works!)

Hi , I took 12 days off. I go back on Monday. I have a stressful but not active job but I am ready to get back to it!