Jbright

Can't wait until I'm at 1/2 or 1 cup of satisfaction from my meals! Congratulations Dee

I'm not at my sweet spot as of yet so I would like to know how many cc's it took to reach the spot once I arrive there.

At my last appointment, he pulled out the 3 he placed in during that appointment. I'm completely confused because if he input 3cc at the last appointment and pulled out the 3cc to show me that was in the band. Today I didn't witness him pulling anything out. However, after he input the 1cc, I asked him if he checked my total fill amount and he said yes! I personally think he is being lazy and I also think I only have a total of 4cc (3cc from last appointment 1cc today) in my band. I'm a little upset because I take my band seriously and don't feel like my WLS and I are on the same page.

I'm a bit confused after visiting my WLS office today he advised me that I have 7cc in my band. He advised me at my previous appointment that there was nothing in my band when it was installed and he added 3cc at my last appointment. Today he tells me I have a total of 7cc in my band 4cc was in the band when it was placed and the 3cc at my last appointment. Today 1cc was added now I have 8cc. He says all Allergen bands comes pre-filled with 4cc. Has anyone else heard of this? This is my first time hearing of this. Thanks Jbright

Did you double check to make sure your insurance policy will allow obesity surgery treatment? I believe the sleep apnea diagnoses should grant an approval(it did in my case). Keep fighting them (aetna) for approval! If they deny you I would contact "Lindstrom obesity advocacy" they may be able to help you and you may not have to pay anything out of pocket! I contacted them while waiting for the peer review to be completed just in case I wasn't approved. Good Luck

Hi Jendkopp Yes, my surgery was approved after the peer to peer review. I was diagnosed with Sleep Apena and Aetna apparently did not consider the sleep apnea when the completed my first review. Do you have any co-morb?

I'm from Jacksonville, Florida. Currently, I reside in the DC Metro area (Northern VA to be exact) since late 2009. Man, do I miss Jacksonville weather. We received the remnants of hurricane sandy yesterday and I soo wish I was in J'Ville today. Bundle up Jbright

I had my surgery last Wednesday 10/24. I was a little worried myself so I bought the suppositories (on Saturday) however I never used them. My hubby seems to think that since I've been taking in nothing but liquids there was nothing for me to push out! Well my first BM was yesterday (6days later) and it actually occurred while we were enduring hurricane sandy. (TMI I know) JBright

This is a new experience for you (as well as myself). This is an open discussion forum and you are allowed to ask any question you feel necessary but be prepared for the positive or even negative response you may receive. People sometimes go overboard with their responses as if you are trying to break "your surgeons" or the "band rules" by asking a simple question. Inspite of the advice or information you receive on the board, I would hope you continue to follow your doctors orders. I understood your question and was interested in hearing what others have to say as well. When I attended my pre-op class at the hospital the nurse had different post op instructions for each person based on their surgeon and procedure type. I posted my post-op diet up above and forgot to add my surgeon allows me to take in two Protein supplements a day in addition to the items I already listed. JBright

Hi Rrobichaid2- I had surgery on last Wednesday 10/24. My surgeon has me on all liquids (not just clear I can have SF Jello and pudding) for 7 days so tomorrow is my last day on liquids. Then i'm on to mushy's. It's been hard but I'm still maintaining. Good Luck Jbright

I can believe it Carrie Carrie. I just think bypass is too dangerous. I was just wondering if anyone else's doctor recommended bypass to them instead of the band. I know first hand experience (mom had bypass) how bypass works and I dont want to go that route. Jbright

WOW Carolinagirl congratulations on your success! It is really good to hear about others having success with the band. I thought it was a little odd for the doctor to recommend the bypass being that I am only wanting to lose about 80lbs. I know the weight does come off quicker with bypass but my personal choice from the beginning has been and will remain lapband. My mom had bypass in 2002 and she has had all kind of health issues since the surgery as well as having to have her gall bladder removed. She cant eat certain things til this day or she will be sick and bedridden. So bypass is out of the picture for me. Thanks JBright