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I had the band for 3.5 years. Getting revision may 2 at the Brigham in Boston I had smooth sailing with lapband recovery but I'm a bit tense for this. Any insights or thoughts. Are revision more apt for swelling. Any helpful thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

Hey Angie' date=' I think it must be different from one to another because I was only a bit swollen for a couple days and never noticed any after that. I am also very bruised, but then I bruise very easily anyway. I feel awful about all you've gone through and I wish you a quick recovery from here out. {{ hugs}}

Kristine from Seattle[/quote']

Did you do a revision and sleeve in one surgery. My revision is may2 and im trying to brace myself on how I will feel vi didn't feel bad after band

I was just wondering about weight watchers. Would sleeve patients lose weight if counted points? I know that we are suppose to watch carbs and all of that' date=' but also Portion Control. Bananas are high in carbs, but free points on weight watchers. I was curious to see if anyone does weight watchers points and still lose weight?[/quote']

I started ww 2 months prior to surgery so I got used to tracking it also sped up approval from insurance

Im May 2. My birthday is May 3.. So this year I am having a rebirth before my birthday. I am starting a new life.

Im may 2 lapband revision

This is thru the obesity coalition.. you have to have your drs office fill out the form for the most part and fax it in.. BUT you get a huge bottle of calcuim citrate chewables (500 i think).. Vitamins.. B12 sublingual.. and Iron. All thru Bariatric Advantage and bariatric approved. Did this today for myself.

http://www.bariatricadvantage.com/page/oac

I can't find form

Yes I had my lapband removed and sleeve done in the same surgery and did not have a de-fill before surgery. The procedure went fantastic no problems at all.

How did you feel first week my date is may2 any suggestions

I would be interested in knowing that as well. I'm planning to have mine unfilled by the end of the month. Hopefully I can keep myself from gaining too much in the mean time. I have 5.9cc in 10cc band.

Me too I've been doing weight watchers since unfilled no slip just reflux surgery may 2

I was a low BMI weighing 206 and 5'1. I had surgery November 27th. I weigh 150 presently. Twenty five pounds away from my goal in 4 and a half short months! So happy!

Im your weight and height but im a revision on may 2 any suggestions

Has anyone had dr tavakoli at the Brigham do their sleeve

I am from the South Shore area too and I was sleeved on August 15 at the Brigham. I've lost just under 35 lbs so far and feel great. If I can answer any questions for you let me know!

Katie

Hi im schedule for may 2 at Brigham wirh Dr tavikolli im a revision from the band will have band out and sleeve in one operation anyone here a revision

I had my band removed (Thank GOD!) and was sleeved April 2. I literally had no success w/ the band. After losing the first 28 lbs and then regaining it all back' date=' I had stayed at the same weight since I got the band in Oct. 2009. So, it's now 11 days VSG post op, and I'm down 14 lbs. I've "recovered" remarkably well, but am dealing more with the emotional issues. Taking it one day at a time![/quote']

How is your recovery I revise on may 2 and am wondering how I feel compared to lapband post op. My bmi is 34 8

Thanks for the encouragement' date=' and I can't wait to get back to the gym. 4 weeks wow![/quote']

My date is may2 how was the feeling different after this surgery than the band

And my surgery is may2

Within 7 days not only approved but letter in hand from bcbs federal approved 2 day hospital stay

Thanks!

And my surgery is may2

Thanks!

I was approved in 2 days with federal basic 150 per night and 150 surgeon fee

Do you have to pay rhe 150 a night before or after surgery.

After they bill you

Soo I am very happy to report that today April 12 2013 at 130pm est I confirmed with my insurance company that I am ..... Approved! !!!!!!!

Basic has no deductible but there is 150 per night hospital stay and 150 surgeon fee. I got approved in two days. I'm a band revision. Bobs federal is one of the quickest and easiest to get approval. Congrats. My date is may 2

My date is may 28' date=' very excited, started making changes as I fond out info, so Thanks for all this info.[/quote']

Just remember taste buds change after surgery. Some times you get lactose intolerant and my nut said to get crystal light or Water flavoring because some people can taste metal in Water. Get samples of Protein what you before surgery you may not like after. Look at about time Protein two dollars a pack several favors and ship free under samples

I have the Vitamins I bought sample packs of Protein since they say tastes can change have any of you look at bjbariatric.com. I got sampls also of about time clean whey now looking for Jay robb samples

Just like my doctor said approved. I have bcbs federal if anyone is curious I did weight watchers feb 27 and first week of April paperwork submitted pre surgery surgery and post surgery scheduled they faxed paperwork ladt Friday 7 days ago called bcbs Tuesday am got verbal approval. So when they say 3 months it doesn't mean 90 days. May 2. Is my day. And they filled out disability paperwork for 4 weeks. Also I found ww a great prep fir post op journaling and if funds are tight try www.sparkpeople.com. its lik ww online but its free

Congrats

Calebsmom how did you feel the first few days im gonna be a revision

Calebsmom thats awesome

If you follow the Atkins induction phase for 2 weeks you will be good

I meant I feel so much better lolol