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Almajuanes

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Everything posted by Almajuanes

  1. Anyone know if it covers bariatric?
  2. How do you get approved? I thought most insurance didn't cover?
  3. Saw my doctor today and my band is in good shape, he removed 1.5cc I feel so much better!!
  4. It was super late but I was able to keep applesauce and water down tonight!
  5. I guess I'll find out on the 15th! Thanks again !
  6. Thank you ladies for your input, I am praying that I don't have a slip.. I've been like this for about 2 weeks.. the only thing is that I haven't experienced alot of heartburn. Isn't that a sign of a slip?
  7. I don't know if maybe it's this oklahoma heat wave 100 degrees plus or what? I throw everything up. Im hoping my band didn't slip.
  8. Does the band get tighter when you loose weight? Ive had good restriction for 6 months. Now all of the sudden I am unable to keep foods or liquids down.. im going in for to have some takin out.. has anyone else experienced this?
  9. it's a few inches away from my incision.. i have a lot of belly fat lol could b why I haven't felt it.. calling my doctor just to be on the safe side.
  10. can bariatric doctor get insurance approval to have tt or lipo?
  11. I've never felt it before. is that due to weight loss?
  12. is is normal to feel a lump on abdomen?
  13. what is chipolte?
  14. he didn't, that's why I'm asking on here.
  15. I just had 2 ccs taken out that was put in 6 weeks ago. wasn't to thrilled about having it all out. my question is do I need to go on liquids then to soft? or I'm I good to go on solids?
  16. I drink wine and haven't had any issues. a little goes a long way!
  17. if a drink alcohol I can eat more?! anyone else?
  18. my last fill was late in November, I'm to tight n haven't had time or money to get unfilled. I can't keep anything down food, liquids, sliders.. however if I drink alcohol I'm able to eat a little. . I know it's not healthy n I'm not loosin being this tight. but what affect does the alcohol have on the band?
  19. I'm in need of a unfill!! I'm scared of getting to much out, I know I'm super tight because I can't keep anything down food, liquids sliders
  20. beer makes me sick I want to try a mix drink
  21. beer makes me sick I want to try a mix drink
  22. I know it's a big no no.. but does anyone have any cocktail recipes that are tolerable?
  23. I was just wondering how it would hurt the band.
  24. Is it safe to smoke cigarettes?

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