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My surgeons office filed everything with no issues. Dont worry, I had a bmi of 41 with no health issues so you should be approved. They didn't even ask me for any weight loss attempts or weight history.
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Hi, please add me! chandam721
Hi! I would like to have some buddies on MFP. Are there any people here that wouldn't mind if I added them?
Un: williesheia
Thanks in advance!
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I have BCBS of California and my paperwork was submited on a Thursday and I received approval the next Monday!! I was surprised at how fast the process was.
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The thickest I have eaten (last night) were grits and that seemed to stick with me. I made sure that they were made kind of soupy and I didn't have any digestion problems :-)
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Congrats!! Take it easy. Wow 11 pounds with the pre op is awesome! What was your pre op diet?
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I was banded on 3-15-12 and went back to work today. I also had my post op visit today. They told me they put 4cc's in my band during surgery. My next fill date is 4/16/12. Im feeling great and dont have much pain at all! I am having some hunger pains but hopefully as I start eating more solid foods it will help.
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My surgery included fills for the first year. I need to check if and how much my insurance will cover after that!
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Ok thanks!
I have not, but I saw somewhere else on this forum that a patient was instructed to use "silcone sheets" to make scars less noticeable. I bought them from Walgreens here in Maryland. I just put 1 on today since my steri-strips havent fallen off of all my incisions yet. I'll keep you posted on the progress.
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Hey Kelly! I was banded on March 15th too! I have had a pretty easy time but I have been taking my pain meds. Getting in and out of bed is a challenge! What type of diet does your doctor have you on?
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I was banded on Thursday and I'm feeling pretty good. I went to my sons soccer game this morning and went shopping this afternoon. I have a lot of gurgling in my stomach lol. I can't tell if its gas or hunger. I just feel like I have done 1000 situps. I would love to have a "buddy" that was banded around the same time as me so we can follow each others progress!
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Has anyone used Mederma for their scars?
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What have you guys put on your scars? Has anyone tried Mederma?
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did you have a tight feeling after surgery. i'm guessing that's what it's supposed to be like. i just feel like its hard to get a full breath sometimes
I do feel like I cant catch my breath sometimes. It reminds me of when I was pregnant and I didnt have much room lol
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Yes I sure did! I registered online so they will send me permanent one.
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I was banded this morning and I am so excited. Im not feeling much pain or gas so that is good! Everything went really fast! When I got home and looked into the box my band came in I noticed they included a picture of my stomach with the band. Very cool to have
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Im on an all liquid diet until my surgery on Thursday and it has made me realize how many food commercials there are! I also noticed how much everyone at work talks about food! It has been really hard!
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Thank you! I am a little nervous about how long it will take me to get in the green zone. From my understanding it will be about 5 to 6 weeks before I get my first fill. Is that correct?
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Hi! Im so glad I found this board. I am having my surgery this Thursday I have seen many people mention "The green zone". Can you tell me what it is or where I can find more info on it?
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I have Aetna and it only took two days to get approved. Good Luck!
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Hi! Im getting banded on Thursday too. Can you email me your list? My email is chanda27596@yahoo.com. Thank you!
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My surgery date is March 15th. I cant wait!
First Fill And Now Even More Hungry!
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I had my first fill, which was only .5 CCs, two weeks ago and I feel like I can eat more now than I did before! I have a total of 4.5 CCs now. Has anyone had this problem? I'm very discouraged