SouthJerseyMom

I found the area where the port is attached to the muscle was sore for a couple months after surgery when I pulled or strained it. For instance, stretching a lot or lifting a heavier object.
Now, sometimes when I move weird, I get a small pain there. For example, I just got back from the pool with my son. I was playing with him and diving for rings. At one point I was stretched out reaching for the ring under Water when he jumped on me. I twisted weird and immediately felt a pain around the muscle near my port area.
I've read of others having similar, random pains there too. For me it doesn't happen often but it does happen.

Wow!!! U r an inspiration!!! Awesome work getti g those lbs off!!! ?

Congrats on being banded! I was banded 7-15 13 and I feel awesome... The first few days are rough!!! keep reminding yourself that as each day passes you begin to feel stronger and better! Cheers!

I was banded 8 days ago and wish I'd taken a stoplight softener from the jump. Your body still has some refuse in the system that is gonna work it's way out - and b/c of the pain medications there is a chance it will be a while before your first BM. Even with all the liquids, my first BM was hard and dry as a stone and incredibly painful. A Phillips stool softened cured me and all BMs since have been normal.

You will find a great group of friends and supporters here willing to help you along the way. Feel free to ask anything. Congrats to you!

I would say anxious, nervous, plus excited equals completely normal! Best wishes on your surgery. We all had those feelings just before. Come back and let us know how things go.

Officially received my approval letter yesterday. Faxed it to the surgeons office today and was told they should be contacting me in a few days to begin scheduling everything:)

My pcp will not write another letter supporting my case for the band... I'm waiting on approval from Anthum BCBS... I wrote a convincing letter myself and hoping and praying that it works to get me approved... With a bmi under 40 and no other aliments I'm feeling doubtful. I'm so ready for this surgery I can't think about anything but getting approved!!!?trying to stay hopeful.

My pcp will not write another letter supporting my case for the band... I'm waiting on approval from Anthum BCBS... I wrote a convincing letter myself and hoping and praying that it works to get me approved... With a bmi under 40 and no other aliments I'm feeling doubtful. I'm so ready for this surgery I can't think about anything but getting approved!!!?trying to stay hopeful.

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-politics/20130507/US-Christie-Weight-Surgery/
I just read this this morning. Hope it's not old news and I was the only one that didn't hear about it!

My father passed away three years ago from congestive heart failure? he also battled diabetes and high blood pressure. His mother,my grandmother passed away very early in life from a heart attack... should i include this info in my letter?
My mother passed away from breast cancer at the age if 49. Do you think I should include this info? I did not realize family history will help my case. Please advise!

Hi carlack! So glad you are feelin good and returning g to work on Monday! If you could email me a copy of your letter I will be so grateful. My email is cathymly@ yahoo. Com! Thanks so much for sharing!
My primary doc will write me another letter in favor of the band and some additional stats. Hhopefully this along with my letter will get me the approval! All other test results and doc appointment info has been submitted?

Thank u for your encouragement...my coordinator said I need to show more morbidly obese ailments and another letter from my primary doc stating her support and how banding will be good for me. My primary doc had already submitted a letter about my weight loss attempts and pre- diabetic state.
Bad thing is my BMW is not over 40...iI have no sleep apnea...no high blood pressure! I'm pre diabetic but she said that really doesn't count for approval. It seems because I'm relatively healthy I'm being denied! ?

I just got off the phone with my doctors office. I have my nutritionist appt. this morning and they called me and said to attend a financial counseling class they were offering at the hospital today. Why would I need to attend this class if my insurance is going to pay. Keep in mind my paperwork has not,been sent in for approval yet so I am freaking out that my doctors office may think I may have to self pay. Or am I just freaking out for nothing?

Wow! That's unbelievable! Don't know how u did it!! I'm really thinking of financing it myself... How long did it take for you to get your insurance to approve? And what finally made them approve u?

Thank you for posting and letting me know your experience with bc bs insurance! I feel a bit better and now a bit more hopeful the approval will come sooner rather then later?

I started all the requirements in feb 2013 and all was submitted Friday afternoon April 25th. I'm hoping and praying for a quick approval?

I'm new to this site... I just signed up today. I've read a few threads the last couple days and everyone seems so nice and supportive. I'm waiting for my insurance Blue Cross Blue Sheild PPO to approve my case.Just wondering if anyone has this insurance and if so how long they had to wait for approval. Thanks so much. I'm so ready for my journey to begin;)