NDgirl

I was bannded August 11th, 2009. My surgeon was Dr. Fortier from Long Priarie MN. I am so happy with the results from him and his staff. I have lost 80 lbs since then and I have 30 more to go. I love the fact that he does not use the realize band that only holds 5cc. The band he uses holds 14cc. I know 4 others that went else were and had the realize band and have been having troubles, cant keep food down, gets stuck no matter what they do. Dr. Fortier is the best thing that has happen to my life. I am no longer boarderline diabetic, my bp and cholesterol is back to normal, no more hip and back pain. Thank-you Dr. Fortier for being there for me.

I get terrible gas build-up around 2pm when I am at work. i sit all day at work, when I am at home I don't get it so much. Gets to the point where my upper stomache starts to get hard and then I get pain in my left shoulder area. I was banded on 8-11-09. Anybody else with this problem? I take gas-ex but I can't do that every day for the rest of my life. Maybe the food is not staying in the new stomach long enough, I had my first fill last month, about 6cc's. Food stays in there for about 1 hour then I am starving again. HELP!!

I was bannded 8-11-09. Every day I get bad gas build up in my chest cavity area. I am a receptionist so I sit most of the day. I do make plenty of excuses to get up and walk around but I still get bad bloating/gas to the point that it gives me dry heaves, something that needs to be avoided. My doc suggested extra strenght Gas-X. I take 4 a day before my day at work is over, it gets rid of about 70%. Is this always going to be like this for ever? Will it ever go away? Any suggestions please!!!!!!!!:biggrin:

Is there anyone from Fergus Falls MN? Not much of a support group in Fergus Falls for anyone that had Lap-Band and not Gastric. :biggrin:

I am having my surgery on August 11th, I have started my 10 day liquid diet. I am taking 3 calcium chews, a daily vitamin and a vitamin B Complex. Should I be taking others?

My surgery date is also August 11th, with Dr. Fortier of Morris MN. I am so nervious. I would like to keep in contact with you and your experiences.

I am 36 years old, prediabetic (and gestational diabetes) high cholesterol, high BP and stess incont. My BMI is 36. I got a letter today saying I have been denied. HELP!!! I need some sound advice and encouragement!!!!!!

I apprecaite the advice. BCBS has not seen the last of me!!!

BCBS said that lap band was not medicaly nessasary for me.

Had a evaluation today and doc thinks I need more therapy. She thinks that after having lap band that I will use other things other than food as a comfort....NOT!! My husband and all of my family laughed when I told them. I have cradentials to back me up when I say I do not have an eating disorder. I do not do drugs or drink. I told her I will not go further with therapy. Does anyone think my insurance (BCBS of MN) will deny me? I am pre-diabetic, high blood pressure, stess incontenance. HELP!!

Awsome!!! Did you have to continue on any therapy?

Has anyone had to write a letter to their insurance informing them that you are considering LapBand and you know what it is about, why you are having it, the dedication. If so, when did you do it?

I see you have BCBS. How much did your surgery cost and did you have to come up with money up-front?

To get the Lap Band procedure done, do I have to have a refferal from a doctor first? I went to a seminar first before I talked to my doctor. :confused2:

I will do that, thanks for the advice.

I am 36 years old. BMI of 36 for 1 year now, prevous ranged from 30 to 33 for many years. I now have high blood pressure & pre-diabetic. Been thinking about Lap-Band for a long time. I have BCBS of MN. Has anyone else been in the same situation I am in? Any good advice regarding my insurance?:thumbup:

I have been thingking about getting lap band for some time now, about 2 years. A lot of diabetes in the family, very scary. My husband does not agree with me on this. Any words of advice?

Anybody have this insurance? How long did you have to see a doctor before getting approved for lap band?

My insurance requires me to see a doctor once a month going on a "diet" to see if I can loose wight without lap band. I am 34 yrs old and have been a yo-yo dieter for years. I know that this is what I need to keep the weight off for good. I love to exercise and eat healthy, but I am always hungry. My BMI is 34 with pre diabetes and other health problems. What did you have to do with the doctors before your insurance gave you the go ahead to have lap band?