bellasmybaby

I had BCBS and I had to lose weight to get under their guidelines of a BMI of 50 or less for lapband. They wanted me to have gastric bypass. I lost the weight and resubmitted the claim and I got approved. I think you would do well with this idea. I lost 18 # on the pre-op diet and 1 wk of post op full liquids. Who cares what you weigh after the claim is submitted. Just have to weigh that for the weight the doc uses to submit.

I was banded in Des Moines, Iowa by Dr. Eibes. Has anyone on here heard of him. I think his staff is helpful but his nutritionist is a snot. I feel like I cannot ask her any questions.

My nutritionist also said no popcorn. I am on mushies, I guess. That is not what they call it. They say puree. Anyhow I thought the other night at the drive in, no one will know if I eat a little. I had a couple of little handfulls. I got so sick. I had to vomit a little bit 4 times. I then did not feel all the way better so I went over to a field near and jumped up and down and tried to throw up again:faint:. I do not know why but I thought that would help. I hope no one saw. The I took a phenergyn (for nausea). I drank Water and then felt ok enough to stay. I am not saying it was the popcorn but I am sure that did not help. I do not even have restriction yet. So they say.

That is helpful! Thanks! I was worried.

Mine seems to be about one inch from where my bra band is it seems to be centered. I am curious about something. There is a big incision and it is still painful one week after surgery. Is that where my port is? It is especially painful if you touch it. I tried to upload a pic. It is the big stapled area in the middle. Thanks for any help.

I did not feel anything like this until after I was banded a week ago. I told my husband the same thing this past weekend, that my love affair with food was over and I was somewhat sad. I guess it is just a process.