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Dr. addressed this in a seminar I went to . They bring the stomach over the band and suture it in place. He then has found that if you put an extra stich in where the band snaps together it helps prevent erosion. He has had good success with this. Dr. Bhesania is from Mich. He is a Proctor for Inamend and helps teach others.

Take me off the May list. Had to cancel d/t ins problems We are summiting for preauthorization First the said we did not have to. Today I was Informed we Dh and myself did not meet the criteria for just covering it. When they say 12 consecutive months they mean the past 12 months. from today backward. With documented proof weighing in at the Dr office on a diet don't count if you were not on a RX for weight loss for the last 12 months. Same with WWetc. what you did in 2001 or 2002 don't count. Soooooo. They said summit it again for peauthorization suggested trying an RX in the mean time. Will take 2-4 months, to get a decision

I think legally you can't drive for 24 hours after general anesthesia.

That is fantastic. Remember band people loose more slowly than gastric bypass people. This is actually a good thing. Your skin will retain it elasticity better. 34LBS WOOHOO! Way to go girl!

You guys make me tired already! But I was just giving some thought to start walking in the evening at our local twp park. It has a mile track around it. With crappy knees I will start out at a 1/2 mile and work my way up. (My 78 yr old mom will wlk circles around me.) Thanks for the motivation!

God Bless each and everyone of our soldiers, May God protect them and bring them home soon.

Rest and take care of yourself

Lisa. Glad you got a new script. This WILL pass just hang in there. Some people do have a harder time with pain control. Liquid tylenol for major surgery I don't think so...ouch. Again this won't last forever. You will be fine. One day at a time, probalbly after days 3-4 you will notice a big difference in the way you feel.. Thank God for our Moms.

That is fantastic news. I am sorry though that you had to go through so much trouble and stress in the mean time. It is so nice to hear some one has good news!

Fantastic Penni. That is really , really good. What kind of things or choices did you do? Hotel and restaraunt dining can be really challanging. Got any tips?

Since we are both going to be banded we had our consultations together. If I was doing this by myself i would have asked Dh to come. If he had any questions he could have also have the chance to ask them. Also sometimes we don't remember everything so another set of ears helps

Sounds like you have been doing a awesome job keep up the good work and I hope your fill settles down for you soon

Oh my you have me chuckling, I work in an extended care facility for the elderly and the residents can be a real hoot. I just love them,

you will be a banded person when you read this. I wish you a fast uneventfull recovery so you can move forward in your weight loss journey. You are on the threshold of a brand new life, woohoo!

Pat yourself on the back it sounds like you didi a good job, great willpower!