Jillbeme65

.... and here Iv been a bit jealous of folks who got prefills. My surgeon doesnt believe they are safe. Try not to be too scared. Im scared of shots too and almost fainted, second fill went a bit better.

Its not as bad as what you are scared of. Are you having the fill done under fluor?

all went well not under flour. Started with 3 CC but by the time I left we were down to one... He said that since all of the problems we will start slow. So 1 CC at a time..

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A pound at a time... I will take it...:tt2:

Well no loss in 2 weeks. So today is my first fill and scared out of my mind.. My stomach hurts thinking about it...Wish me luck:ohmy:

Well had my fill didn't go bad.. He started with 3cc's but I ended up with one.. He said that I had to many problems to be aggressive and I agree. When the 3cc's was in I was so tight and the Water kept coming up... I would rather start slow and proceed gracefully... and since I am not paying for the fills there is no reason not too!

I have 100% bariatric coverage, but how do I know how long that will cover fills if at all, I put this under general so I could get other's experiences. Thanks.

Will it be an office visit? Or is it still part of bariatric benefits? Thanks. I called my insurance and they told me they weren't sure (they lady didn'teven know what a fill was) .

I have asked my insurance company that question she said there isn't a code.. I was going to change doctors and they told me that they didn't bill insurance at it would be $300.00, I about died:eek:!!! I called my old doctors group back they said all the fills were covered with the surgery... Guess where I will be headed???

Hey everyone!

i am in the decision-making proces of getting banded. I think I know which surgeon I want--already contacted the office and they are sending me the paperwork. I will have to change my PCP because my medical group doesn't cover the surgeon I want, and I have to decide WHEN to do this. I am an elementary school vice principal with only school-related vacation times. Taking sick leave is a no no in this business. My principal would have a cow if I up and left for a couple of weeks to recover from much needed surgery. I am 5'4'' 290 lbs, mother of 2 boys 13 & 8. Oldest child is on the autistic spectrum; married to a wonderful, supportive man, who would love me if I was 150--like when he met me, or 550. However, he supports my decision, but is concerned about the risks of surgery. I suffer from arthritic knees, asthma, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Ineed to have this weight gone and for good, and SOON. I was thinking about winter break (2 weeks off) but I don't know if that would be enough recoup time. My job is extremely stressful and requires physical exertion, such as chasing down and carrying reluctant kindergartners back to class, breaking up fights, calling parents to tell them their child is suspended, or discovering child abuse cases and reporting to CPS. I also get 2 weeks fro SPring break in March and 8 weeks in the summer beginning early June--June's a long way off, but I may need to wait until then. Tell me what you think?

What part of California are you from?

Ok pretty much I can eat anything never any problem until last night :cursing: I was eating and I got stuck, I had eaten this item before and got stuck, now could it be I just have a problem with this item or does it mean I still have restriction. I am confused on the restriction feeling.. Can someone explain?:thumbdown:

I read where everyone says they found their sweet spot can someone explain?

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This was a tough week... Finally going for a fill... but at least lost 1lb:thumbup:

I had my surgery July 30th, also had some complications. Now ready to eat anything in site but been keeping it down to a minimum. Called today for my first fill.. Since I had trouble with a prefill I am kind of scared but I will do it slowly. Say a prayer that all goes well..:thumbup::eek:

1.) Who's you're insurance company? Anthem Blue Cross

2.) What state do you live in? California

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? DH employer employee contributed

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc?

Insurance paid all but $300.00:thumbup:

ok I must be a real pig.. I eat way more however I don't have a fill as of yet. Guess its time to get one.

Today

B cup of milk and an hour later small banana

L smart ones lunch ravioli

S 4 pretzels

d to be determined

Well down 1.5lbs this week.. Still no Fluid in the band.. Going to keep trying this way until I stop... Congrats all on your weight loss.. Down 26.5lbs

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I am post op 7.5 weeks. I am still losing about 2lbs per week. I have absolutely no Fluid in my band. They did a prefill at the beginning but do to it being to tight and ending up in the hospital it all had to be removed.

Now is the time I should start getting my fills but I am scared to death, what happens if I get stuck, what happens if I end up in the hospital again.. I am so scared..

I am post op 7 weeks... lots of times I don't have time to fix a Breakfast, and lately I have been craving cereal... Does anyone eat Cereal now for breakfast, I miss the milk, and ready to move back on to getting my milk intake.

I'm just correcting the last post, they did not use the last updated chart when they posted.

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the last update didn't post the losses...

When I saw the dr on Thursday he told me to start... I have never lifted weights my whole life... I was banded on July 30th

I don't know about other July Butterflies, but I have been realizing that if I don't exercise most days, weight loss is painfully slow. I finally signed up for a 5K with my kids for this weekend and if all goes well, we will do another 5K next weekend. I have only lost 16, down from 214 in two months. It's not that I don't like exercising, it is just about making time for myself a priority. Everyone is doing so great that I enjoy reading about you, but my progress is slower than some of the other Butterflies flying high, so I just lurk. Congrats to all of you! You inspire me.

Don't lurk be proud your loss is a loss... If you get discouraged then you give up... Stand up and YELL I LOST 16LBS and I AM PROUD!!!!

I didn't know when i was suppose to update but its in here now.

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MiniPearl#2..............

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__________________

Well I am taking it 2lbs a week... I haven't had a fill yet but the dr says as long as I am losing to leave things alone. I agree little nervous about a fill.. Had the munchies yesterday... but stuck to grapes.. Good luck all!:cool2:

I am so excited... I haven't had a fill yet but I measured and weighed here are the results... Post yours too!

Old and New

Bust 49" 47.5" - 1.5"

Chest 44.5" 41.5" - 3.0"

Waist 44" 42.75" - 1.5"

Hips 51" 48.0" - 3.0

Thighs R24.5/L25" R24.25/R24.5 -.25 -.5

Calves R18.5/L18.25 R17.75/18.25 -.75

Upper Arms L14.5/R14.25 L14.5/R 13.5 - .75

Forearms L12/R12 L11.75/R11.75 -.25

-.25

total loss of inches as of 09/09/08 11.75"

Pounds 22.50lbs

BMI From 39 to 37:thumbup:

Monday Update: Not really too much as changed this week, except that now I'm back to feeling normal again and can eat more. So now I'm really going to have to watch what I eat and get in some more exercise. So my pledge this month is to make good food choices and to get in at least 1000 minutes of exercise. Hopefully then I'll see a drop in my weight. Have a good week everyone.

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Boos02...................258.......................226...........200…. ..............26

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Cutiew/booty...........251.......................251............220.......... . ........31

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FeliciaLevy75 .........240.......................234...........190.................. .44

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Hollie ....................l54.......................154............125..... . ....... .....29

Jeni 85..................182.......................182............160.... .. ....... .....22

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Josie74..................260.......................260.............21 5. ......... ......45

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linksmom..............251......................251..............200 ... ......... ...51

Liquidbluegal............225......................225..............199 ... ............26

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odizzzydori...............242.....................242..............199 ... ............43

paige65.....................252....................252..............2 08.. .............44

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youcandoit!...............196....................196................16 2..............34

hope its not to late to add me... I put myself in

I somewhat regret getting banded. My psych evaluation was a joke. A phone call from a therapist. I wasn't mentally prepared and the questions that I asked changed from doctor to doctor.

I am learning to adjust to the band and maybe in time I will be as excited as most of the people on here but for now I am in the unsure stage.

Are you still losing weight?

At this point I am losing weight. I am not due for a couple weeks but I just scared I guess.. I don't want to end up back in the hospital, I have to have more test ran and for now I am not comfortable with my surgeon any longer. I am meeting with the Surgeon that came to my rescue both times next week to get established but for now I am really watching what I eat and making sure that its "mostly" healthy.

My husband is concerned for me also... The second hospital trip was quite scary, and until I am healthy I think maybe I should just continue the careful eating choices.

I had my surgery on July 30th. Currently I have lost 20.5lbs had no pre-op diet. What I did have was complications after surgery.. First complication was dehydration and being stuck, which landed me 2 1/2 days in hospital, 2nd complication was a (what dr's believe) diverticulitis attack, landed me in the hospital for 5 days.

Now I keep telling myself that I can do this for a few months without a fill. Because I want myself to heal... I am scared of further complications, Not sure what to do:confused:

My doctor recommended Milk of Magnesia for Constipation. It's a full week after my surgery and no BM yet. Today I started feeling like I have to "go" but have not and really want to avoid the pain of cramping if I do start to cramp. As of now I just have that sort of feeling, but no go.

I am a little scared to take the M of M... did anyone take it for this? I have never had it before and do NOT want diarrhea or cramping! I am only going to take 2 tbs which is the minimum dose...

thanks!

let me just tell you this... drink it.. I have been in the hospital a total of 10 days after this surgery. Once for dehydration the other for constipation. Come to find out one of my medications was a Water pill so I was drinking and it was doing its job. I have never in my life been in so much pain drink the m.o.m. I take colase its a pill form but I was told today if I don't have a bm in 48 hrs then drink the m.o.m. Don' t let yourself get in my position... good luck

well I started with a mild (what i thought was gas and told by my surgeon that it was constipation) pain. The next day got worse and Monday was awful. I went to my ppo he said that he wasn't sure what I had they did 2 cat scans with and with out contrast and came to the conclusion I have diverticulitis I just was released from the hospital today still in some what of pain and taking things a daya at a time surgery was July 31st... Thinking it may be time to re think my lap band..