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A few years back my insurance didn't cover bariatric surgery. So in desperation for change I went to Mexico and had a lap band. Right away I got pregnant and did not get to use the band properly not to mention I had to pay cash for my fills. So now 4 years, I have been getting fills and unfils trying to find my green zone. I throw up a lot and the GERD is unbearable. Not to mention I haven't lost any weight. I have increased my exercise and see the dietician. Even signed up for extra nutrition counseling out of pocket. Well I want to have a revision and my insurance denied me. Said I haven't used my band the way I was supposed to and didn't have enough follow up care. I don't have high blood pressure or sleep apnea. I have pcos and sever GERD. I live on protonix bid and tums at least 3x a day
I'm so heart broken and discouraged!
Let me clarify. My insurance does cover bariatric now. And many of my coworkers have had the surgery some who even weigh less than me

If I could borrow the money I would!! I am tired of living in this prison. I barely eat d/t my band and throw up many times a day/week and I am not loosing any weight, however I am not gaining either.

So I had my band placed 3 years ago, right away I got pregnant. My daughter is now two and I am so ready to start over. I had my first fill last Thursday. Since then I have been having pain with liquids and soft foods. Last night I woke up feeling like I was drowning and chocking from the acid reflux. The heart burn is so bad now I am sleeping in a recliner . I see the doctor tomorrow for some Fluid removed. I am so discouraged. I just want this to work. I am tired of living overweight. I have tried everything. I'm about to give up.

My doctor won't discuss revision until I actually give my band a real chance

Just found out I'm pregnant. I was banded nov 2012 I've lost 36# so far. I want a healthy baby of corse. But it would be a lie if I said I wasn't upset about stalling my weightloss for 10 months. My last pregnancy I gained 50#. I have only had one full so far due to being self pay and was scheduled for my second feel next week. I feel like I really haven't even started this journey. I have had miscarriages and have pcos so of corse I want this baby and healthy at that I just have to vent.

Just found out I'm pregnant. I was banded nov 2012 I've lost 36# so far. I want a healthy baby of corse. But it would be a lie if I said I wasn't upset about stalling my weightloss for 10 months. My last pregnancy I gained 50#. I have only had one full so far due to being self pay and was scheduled for my second feel next week. I feel like I really haven't even started this journey. I have had miscarriages and have pcos so of corse I want this baby and healthy at that I just have to vent.

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Ok I should know this but new to the language what does NSV stand for

Wow! You have lost 51 since surgery? What are you eating? Getting jealous.

I am a RN and we use it in the hospital it really helps and one cloth should last a week I believe. It can be washed. I agree see your dr first in case there is an infection. Then use it.

Congrats on your exciting journey! My advice is to practice chewing a lot and eating slowly. Dont drink 30 minutes before and 60 minutes after a meal and stop all carbonated drinks. Also if you are not exercising maybe start walking. I am sure you will get some more suggestions, but whatever you are supposed to after try working them in now.
Best of luck to you!

Take Chapstick to hospital, lips get so dry.
I purchased baby spoon to practice smaller bites with and it also makes you eat slower.

Well exactly one week til surgery I am so excited for my new life!! Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated!! Thanks