Kimmipuff

Northern california

Yes it has happened to me too!!! Can only get on my iphone!!

Thank you Carolina!!! You always make me feel so not alone in this journey!!!

I'm 9 days post op and my stomach is growling so loud, I scared my cat. I'm afraid to take anything for the runs because I keep hearing that Constipation is a big issue. It's also usually my issue, but since my surgery, I have been running to the bathroom. I have quite a ways to go before I can eat solid food. I have been taking chewable fiber tablets but they are not doing anything. Does this eventually stop?

YOu took the words right off my fingers!!

At least if there are serious complications, the procedure can be reversed; lap band removed & you're on your way. Can't say that once 75% of your stomach is removed, or your digestive system has been rewired.
My surgeon is not a huge fan of the band, either. I don't know that many bariatric surgeons are. But even with all of its potential ongoing problems, it's STILL less risky than the other options. I remain hopeful.....

here is another (observation)
http://www.wlshelp.c..._medium=twitter
let me add,
i stand by my belief that the small risk of band surgery was WORTH saving my life...i also stand by the fact that ANY surgery can have complications...
msmaui, i find that until you had complications, the band actually helped you lose weight and you seem to forget that...sorry if that is rude but i find your constant harping of the band failures also rude......
yes you are able to post what you want, good and bad....and i respect that and i support you and your recent surgery....

The day is finally here! Off I go! looking forward to starting a new life!

I too am on April 2 here in Louisiana

Me me me too! Aprial 2nd! Sooooooooo excited to finally get my date! Good luck to all of us!

Hi! I have Anthem too and was approved - my first appointment was February 6 and my surgery date is March 18. My understanding is that if it is covered in your plan (and I found out that mine was by logging in to the personalized anthem website). I found it under "estimate my cost." Then, I found this document that included the specific requirements: http://www.anthem.com/medicalpolicies/policies/mp_pw_a053317.htm
My doctor actually did all of this for me. I provided him with dieting history and he passed on that information. They have a psych on staff, so that was handled there too. It took 15 days for them to call and tell me I was approved. Good luck :-)

HI There! I bought chewable Biotin and they taste really good !

I choose the band because I wanted a wls that was completely reversible. I also liked the idea that it was adjustable.