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mwest1

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Everything posted by mwest1

  1. How long did it take for u guys to start feeling normal again like bending and wanting to go places.
  2. Do u take bandages off n the shower or after
  3. I'm about to go crazy I can't take it I got banded this morning. My back hurts the meds don't work can't sleep on side what to do
  4. How long does this pain last
  5. I get banded tomorrow morning. To top this morning off had to take my daughter to emergency room. Streap throke and pink eye as if I didn't want to see a hospital until tomorrow. But tomorrow will b so worth it. Plenty of Prayers Please. Got to go n for a weigh in hopefully I lost some weight because that diet didn't go so well for me
  6. I get banded Thursday morning so excited.. I really need this more than anything. Hope I do well.(Great)
  7. I have a question??. I never been put asleep before, I'm scared about that. That's my biggest fear. Some ppl say its like going to sleep for 10 minutes and waking up. Not knowing what happened,because its that quick. I get banded Thursday and I'm so scared about that. I'm just gonna pray like I have never prayed before. I have faith..
  8. I have 5 days til the big day.. so nervous, just want to get it over with.To get to a better me.especially to ride the rides at theme parks with my kids. So happy.
  9. 1 week to go.. all kinds of emotions but SUPER Excited.. This liquid diet os something else really can't cope.
  10. I have 10 day's left til surgery.. my pre op isn't going very well. I'm starving myself trying to loose these few pounds any suggestions
  11. I started my pre op today I am starving. By the time I have surgery I want need it. Surgery on the 29 so excited...
  12. Does anyone other half (boyfriend/spouse) think ur gonna change after da band. Like they r a little jelous and u haven't gad da surgery yet. U just want their support on this.. am I alone.
  13. Jus got word that I get band March 29. I'm happy and scared at the same time. What do u need to stock up on as food wise after surgery. So I can have when I get home
  14. i am new to this, so whats does it mean when they say u have to meet ur deductable from ur insurance is that like paying off a bill or something because i tried to pay my full deductable but i didnt have an account therefore i couldnt pay it and im only at 475 i need to reach 3000. but i do have a hospital bill for 700 so if i pay that will that go toward my deductable..
  15. Does Aetna pay for fills. If any one can answer tjat I would b grateful. Hopefully I get banded on March 29
  16. i have atena insurance they approved me and i think i have to pay half, i dont know how much half is but hopefully not that exspensive. does any one know how much aetna will pay. or how much does the band cost???

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