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weightlossdiva1234

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  1.    Kimberly Bouche-Perez reacted to a post in a topic: Denied and Distraught
  2.    Kimberly Bouche-Perez reacted to a post in a topic: Denied and Distraught
  3. I had lap band to bypass in the same surgery on June 10th. I'm down 30lbs and have been on a multi week stall. I've not encountered any issues and so happy to have the band out. Frustrated with the very slow weight loss. Anyone else experiencing this?
  4. So happy to have the band removed however find the weight is not coming off so fast. I had surgery June 10th 2014 and I'm down 30lbs. I feel like I can eat anything without getting sick. Just curious if others going from band to bypass experience the same. Thanks Jen
  5.    MissVicky reacted to a post in a topic: Revision from Lap Band to Gastric Bypass
  6. I'm 6 weeks post op and everything went really well. I feel like one of the lucky ones. I went back to work after 2 weeks. My insurance did deny me at first due to a 1x per lifetime clause but I appealed and won. Stay positive !!!
  7.    weightlossdiva1234 reacted to a post in a topic: Happy!
  8. I encourage you to appeal it. My plan had a 1 per lifetime clause. I went from lap band to bypass. My employer had to tell the insurance to grandfather me in. Best of luck!
  9. Did the denial have anything to do with your benefits policy? If so, contact your Benefits Director or Manager and ask them if they will reverse the denial. I had to do that. I was denied and approved within a day. Don't give up. Hang in there .
  10.    pik reacted to a post in a topic: Changed my mind
  11. I had itching like crazy too. The dr's office told me it was from the tape used to keep the gauze on. They removed it all and I put tripple antibiotic ointment on it, and the redness and itching went away too.
  12. @@joy59 When I went in a year ago, I had the mindset of having the band removed and over to sleeve. My surgeon also suggested the bypass from the lap band. His main reason was that I would get the acid reflux like many do with the sleeve and I wouldn't get that with the bypass. On Tuesday of this week, I had the band completely removed and had the bypass. Feel pretty good. I plan to be back to work in two weeks.
  13.    hharrison43 reacted to a post in a topic: Revision from Lap Band to Gastric Bypass
  14. I'm booked for today 6/10. Can't wait! Best of luck to everyone!
  15.    Writerjennifer reacted to a post in a topic: June 16th, here
  16. I'm going from lap band to bypass tomorrow morning. I'll let you know how it goes. They are doing it all in one procedure.
  17. I'm having the Lap Band removed and going to Gastric Bypass tomorrow morning. I'm a bit nervous.
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  19.    Drummergirl505 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone booked for 10th June?
  20. Can you kindly sent to me @ irisheyes1572@gmail.com Thanks!
  21. I'm booked for next Tuesday, June 10th. I'm having the band removed and going to bypass.
  22.    amc2014 reacted to a post in a topic: June 2014 Dates!?
  23. I'm looking for responses on how long before you were able to go back to work after your surgery. I'm having the Lap Band removed and going to Gastric Bypass all in one surgery. My surgery is next Tuesday and I ball parked a June 23rd return to work date. Feedback and experience welcomed. Thanks, Jen

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