Janieh123

Well we don't really know what is going on as of yet. I am actually headed to the Mayo Clinic on January 22, 2008 to see if I can get some answers. I have one doctor who thinks I should get my band out. But my band doctor does not believe the problems I am having are caused by my band. I don't think it is caused by my band either. So we are going further with it. I would do the lap band all over again if I had the choice. Do exactly what you are suppose to and the band will treat you good. Good luck. Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Haley in Mitchell are both awesome. They will take good care of you.

Would love to chat with those of you that have been out for about 2 or three years. I am having some difficulties and would like to see if anyone else is dealing with these also. I doctor in Mitchell with my lap band.

I am officially down 101 lbs with 50 lbs to go. I started at 322 lbs on January 17, 2005 and as of January 16, 2007 I am 221 lbs. My goal weight is 170. Good luck all.

The runny nose thing is very common. Take it as a sign of being FULL! I did not noticed so much when I did not have much in my band but now that the restriction is more I really notice it. Watery eyes, hiccups and the runny nose are all good indications of when to stop eating. Good luck everyone.

I had surgery January 17, 2005. I am two years out with 100lbs off. I still have 50 lbs to go. But here is my progress in the last 2 yrs. Good luck all and thank you for the support!

Aetna paid well for me for the lapband. However I was told three times by a Aetna rep that they do NOT cover lapband. I appealed it and it took 9 mos but I won. I had lapband suregery on January 17, 2005 thru Aetna and they paid very very well. The whole surgery cost me less then $150 and they pay 80/20 on the fills. I think it depends who you have Aetna insurance thru if they pay or don't. The bottom line is FIGHT these insurance companies. After all you pay the premiums they need to pay their part. DON'T GIVE UP!!

Hi, I had Aetna thru UPS and they paid almost 100% of the surgery and they pay 80/20 of my fills and 100% of the complications so far which consisted of getting plugged and making a trip to the ER and having my port flipped. I will say it was a fight to get pre-approved but it has been great ever since. Don't give up. Mary

Hey, I want you to know you are not alone out there. I know it is easy for me to say but I do know what it is like to be down and out. It seems we have no where to turn. Everyone says do this and do that but I found that the most helpful advice I could do for me was to make time for myself. To make goals for me and to make myself happy. It truly is true that you cannot make anyone else happy in your life unless you make yourself happy. Take little steps to finding out what makes you happy and do it. It does not have to cost money but take the time for YOU. After all you deserve it and your family will notice the change. I am here if you need to talk. I won't get into my past down and out days on here but I am here if you need a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen or whatever the case may be. Hang in there and try to smile. You have children who need you very very much. HUGS to you. Mary Ps My email is janieh123@yahoo.com email me anytime.

I walk right now. I hope that someday I may job and even run. I walk 2 miles in about 25 minutes. I walk anywhere from 2 to 6 miles every day. If I don't walk I ride my bike at least 4 to 6 miles a day.....I want to jog...still kind of hard for me yet.....but someday

I have been told not to eat after 7pm at night. Who told you to eat 6 times a day? We are suppose to eat 3 meals a day with no snacks if possible.........curious to know what is up with the 6 times a day on a weight loss surgery.........

I have not changed jobs but I still have a good amount of weight Iwant to lose. I am joining you in the 50lb goal by November. Star ting June 1st. which is also my dads 80th birthday. I turn 40 May 20th. This i my gift to myself. Thank you for the inspiration. I have lost 77lbs. I weigh 245 and my goal is 175. Good luck. Mary

Hi, I was banded January of 2005. I am 16mos out and have lost 77 pounds. I started a 322 lbs and now weigh 245lbs.My goal weight is 170 to 180 pounds. I started out in a size 26w (4x) I am now in size 20 jeans and 18/20 tops. I know I have lost and I know we all hit spells where we come to a stand still. I have had some times in the last 16 mos where my band has been unfilled and had to wait a time period to refill. I am just wondering if this is slow weight loss for some or fast for others. I guess I just want to know if I am doing ok or not. They say you should have over half your goal weight lost in the first year and that is not true for me. Any comparisons, suggestions or any comments out there? Mary

HI, Funny you ask that because I was wondering or experiencing the same thing. My restriction seems to be more about a week or two after a fill. I thought perhaps it was in my head but now I don't think it is. Is this what you experience also?