JessRess

My situation is the opposite. I can eat most dry breads like toast and crackers but moist bread gums up and gets stuck (Croissants, breadsticks ect). Best of luck!

Thanks everyone! It's still a little irritated today but better. I'm going to take it easy and wait & see :-)

Thanks for everyone's input, I hadn't thought about the insurance aspect, I think I'll check with them I was actually given a picture, not an xray but an actual picture, of my band from the day of the surgery. I had completely forgotten about it- I dug it out but still can't make heads or tails. I've attached a picture...of the picture if anyone is interested :-) [ATTACH]24700[/ATTACH]

Okay, maybe the title is a bit dramatic but I'm concerned... I was banded in April of this year and have lost 32 lbs so far. When I started my pre-op diet my surgeon told me about the band with plication, I told her I was interested. On my last pre-op appointment I asked if we were doing the plication, she said no because it isn't approved yet. I was disappointed but figured, no big deal. A month after my procedure I found out that my surgeon was closing her practice...ughhh. I got two fills from her (she didn't keep track of how much but estimated that there were two ccs in at surgery, one in the first fill and one in the second). I found a new doctor and at my first appointment with him he was looking over my paperwork and he looked confused. He said brought out the plastic lapband model and asked me to show him what my surgeon did. Long story short, he said my paperwork indicates that she went ahead with the plication without my knowledge. He looked at my barium swallow xrays from after the surgery and he says he's not sure, but he thinks she did the plication. Granted, its what I wanted but its scary to think I went 4 months not knowing my stomach was all folded in on itself. Is there a way I can find out for sure what is going on in there without doing another barium swallow? Does anyone else have the plication?

I was banded 4 months ago and have lost 34 lbs. I have a horrible cold, or sinus infection and the area around my band is extremely irritated. Just swallowing saliva causes discomfort (minor but worrisome nonetheless). Had anyone else experienced this? Should I be concerned?

My port is right under my ribcage on the right side. No problems so far *knocks on wood*

I was banded on 4/24, have lost 28 lbs.

I just got my first fill on Tuesday, I already had about 2 cvs (they think...don't keep track) and she put in 1.5 more. I can definitely feel a difference. I can still eat more than I should but MUCH less than pre op. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Thanks for the input ladies. I have 3.5 so far and I'm just trying to get an idea of what to expect :-)

I realize everyone is different but I'm curious, at what point did you reach your sweet spot? If anyone would be willing to share how many ccs and the size of their band I'd surely appreciate it!

I know how you're feeling. My surgery was 4/24, I lost 27 pounds so far but gained back 3 since starting solids. I've kind of been going a little crazy without restriction. I got my first fill yesterday, I now have 3.5 ccs in my 10 cc band. It's made a bit of a difference. I'm SO upset with myself. My willpower sucks! Good luck!

I was denied once about two years ago because my doctor's notes werent specific enough. I started the process over again in September and I had to do 6 month pre-op diet. the day before my last appointment I found out they did away with the pre-op diet altogether. Everything was submitted, I called every other day and got my approval over the phone 6 days later. Easy peesy! I was banded April 24. Good luck!

I'm a numbnuts for not thinking of this sooner, but I'm not sure if my insurance covers my fills? My first fill is tomorrow (Surgery was 4/24). I'm really excited and hoping to get even a little restriction as I have none now. I have BCBSIL. They covered 80% of my surgery. Does anyone know if they cover a portion of my fills?

To the OP- I realize I joined the party a bit late but I'm going to toss in my two cents anyhow :-) I can seriously relate to your wife and the whole situation. My boyfriend and I live together, have for several months. He is amazing and I love him dearly. However I am generally disinterested in sex. I have been on an anti depressant for the last few years and I'm wondering if it plays a role. Another part is, because of my weight I feel so incredibly unattractive. My bf is SO sweet and goes out of his way to make me feel beautiful and while I appreciate it, it still doesn't help much with my desire in the bedroom. Kudos to you (and my guy <3) for being so patient and understanding. I hope you all rekindle the romance soon!