Frisky1

Hello. I was banded in Dec '07. I haven't taken my vitamins because they are hard to remember. After my 6 month blood work, My vitamin D is way down. The Dr. says this can cause Osteoporosis. I'm back to my vitamins.

Denver, Colorado

Hi Everyone! Its been a long time since I've posted. I like seeing how everyones doing. I am down 45 lbs!!! Woo Hoo! I feel SO MUCH BETTER! I can actually shop (for smaller clothes!) and not have my feet get sore from all the weight. I haven't actually kicked in any workouts yet...I figure if I stop losing I'll kick in the exercise. (Some habits are very hard to break)

I Live in Colorado. I originally had United Healthcare but my company (Qwest) specifically excludes bariatric surgery, even if "Medically Necessary". I can't believe they can actually deny "Medically Necessary" but they do. I changed to Kaiser and they cover it. I wasn't required to lose weight. I did have to do the psych, pre-surgery labs and an 8 week "Weight Loss Surgery" class beforehand. Kaiser contracts with 2 Bariatric surgeons who are both members of clinics certified as "Center for Excellence".

Thanks for the support! I called my Dr's office and I go in for a fill tomorrow....Woo Hoo!!! My doctor tends to be very conservative with fills. (He told me to come back in May) I'll let you all know how it goes. Thanks again.

Hello everyone. I was banded 12/18/07. So far I've lost around 35lbs. I had my first fill the end of January (2ccs). I've been having a lot of trouble with portions. I can eat LOTS of food. Any kind of food. I feel like I have no band....I have a lot of stress going on in my life right now and it's becoming harder and harder not to eat, eat, eat. I was hoping the band would help me w/portion control. Is it just because I don't have enough fill? I have a 10ccAP band. HELP!!

Hi Zippycat, Thanks for the info. That sounds great! I live just a few blocks away from there. Do you know how much it costs? Frisky1:confused2: Do you go there often? Does it help to keep you on track?

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say "Hi!". It's been a long time since I've posted. I'm in Lakewood. Does anyone know of support groups close to me?

Welcome Rose! So what's it like being 3 yrs out? I was banded 12/18/07.

What is the difference between the APS and the Realize band?

WOW! I don't know what happened! They were weblinks when I posted them...?

Where are you located? The Kaiser in Denver pays for lapband. They contract with Dr. Chae (my surgeon) National Bariatric Center: bariatric surgeon Colorado, bariatric surgeon Denver, bariatrics Denver, obesity surgery Colorado, obesity surgery Denver, stomach staple Denver, weight loss surgery Denver, weight loss surgery Colorado, bariatrics Colorado and Dr. Tom Brown Richard Tillquist M.D. - Welcome. Both are Centers of Excellence.

Yes. There's a link to it on the Unjury protein website.

I was banded on 12/18 with the APS band. I've lost 17 lbs. I saw my doctor on the 9th. He asked if I wanted a fill. I decided to wait until I quit losing weight or gaining before I get my first fill. What is the difference when you are filled? I haven't been doing any exercise...yet.

I love the chocolate. I'm mixing the vanilla and the chocolate...mmmmm. I can't stand the unflavored.......