Back again after a few years

[AudreeS 24]

Well welcome back and thank God more insurance companies are recognizing the Lapband as a much needed and valid procedure.

I'm curious about the restriction of your band. What happens after your small band goes to the highest amount and what if you still don't feel restriction? Will your insurance cover you for a new band? Being as you had your first one in Mexico maybe they will cover a new band if you have any complications. I'm hoping you're set for smooth sailing and no complications come your way. Good luck!

I have not thought of that, but I don't think it could get to the point of no restriction. The smaller bands are put on lower bmi patients because we have very little fat surrounding the stomach. In higher bmi patients, the stomach has fatty deposits around it so when you lose weight, you lose restriction when the fatty deposits get smaller. I am doing a 5 day pouch reset this week to get my pouch reset so it will be in optimal condition to have the next fill be as effective as possible. I am not sure about them replacing it, but these are good questions to ask. My fills are my $35 dollar co pay office visit and I was told if I ever had any complications, that they would remove it.

I am really excited to finish off the last stretch and get to my goal. Then the new journey begins of maintaining the weight off! Thanks for your encouragement!