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I have not tried the ricotta that way but I LOVE ricotta! Good idea, thanks for sharing! Everything else I love- good to know that they are Sleeve friendly! :thumbup:

Although I am pre-op in all aspects. I am very grateful or all that have taken the time to share their stories. I have made my decision for the Sleeve after reading about all the complications and long term failure of the Band. Thank you to everyone that has shared their story here and on LBT. I am still trying to get over the thought of removing 80% of my stomach, and still paranoid about staples and leaking but that is why I am here to research but I am not going to try for the band. It's too risky. Vampyrvet- I hope your overall success continues and best of luck to you in the future.

Oh my, that is HORRIBLE! There was no way of your Dr. warning you not to take that pill? Geeez, I am sorry!

I'm sorry, I guess I just assumed, see what happens when I do that?!?!

ruthgrosvenorcox ~ I am so sorry about your problem(s). I guess I could look back at your previous postings but, what was it that's so rare? I don't want to end up paying twice- who does? No one. I do hope that the Sleeve will be everything and more that you hoped for from the Band. Take care, thanks for sharing.

Thanks OregonDaisy- I will look into those some more. You are one of the small group of people that I have been keeping tabs on about revision- including WasAbubblebutt, MacMadame, and some others. After seeing all of you having problems, all while playing the game right and ultimately going to the Sleeve has made me re-think my decision. I appreciate all of you being "vocal" about it thus, helping others like myself. I grew up in Oregon by the way, Portland & Milwaukie and then lived in Salem in my teens. I miss it there. SO different then Texas!

I've been on this site for about 1.5 years. I've always noticed the complications but tried not to dwell on them- but, recently I have noticed that more and more people that are having difficulties around the 3 year mark, if not before. I'm starting to look into the Sleeve more now. If I was to get the Band or the Sleeve I would be financing it and I REALLY don't want to have to have something removed or be totally miserable before I even pay it off. The only thing I am concerned about is the lack of long term statistics I am finding. If there is anyone out there that can steer me in the right direction(s) to find any I would be greatly appreciative. Any personal insight would be great as well. Thank you for your time.

I'm sorry I do not have any insight on your future Dr. But may I ask who banded you the first time? You can PM me if you want. Please if you do go with your current Dr. keep us posted! THANK YOU-

I love this Thread! :laugh: Everyone looks AWESOME! :smile2: I can only hope that I can go back to my former self as well:wub: Keep them coming! :tt1:

Ok so we are all wanting to know what Dr. that is that Banded you 2x's!! You can PM me!! Please!!

No offense Meltingaway, I may be confused, But I have heard nothing but horrible things about Cinergy telling people they are medical insurance when they are nothing but a inflated priced discount card that doesn't discount much, if anything.

Well thank you for your input. I'm still kinda doing the whole kid at the end of the diving board thing. Thanks though I'm 98% sure I'll use them- thanx again!

Thanks for the briefing- will take to heart- or well...ya heart!

On one hand, I can see where the poster is coming from- On the other as a future self-payer I find myself drawn to other self-payers experience because they relate mostly to myself, so my overall observation I'm sure is different then if I was a insurance covered individual. I would like to also second the previous posters statement about insurance is not free. Unless your on Medicaid and well.......I'm not opening that box....... now that's a poll that would start some s**t! I think either way- people should educate themselves as much as possible *duh*. I'm personally glad I have to wait, although reluctant, I think will overall give me more drive.

Owwww- yea- it took 5 days after I had my Daughter- I was holding the sides of the toilet and asking myself if this was the end. So, for sure I am going to have a handy stash of thee laxs and prunes at my disposal. Thanks for the reminder!

Well, for anyone that is reading this- I went to Dr. Spivak's seminar on Saturday- Very informative. Of course he is on the higher $ide. One of my main concerns is future follow ups and if there is any complications. He did state- that there is NO charge from him if there is a complication, however there would be a charge for the hospital, but reduced, he said about $850 per day. And if there was surgery involved the anaesthetic etc.I don't think he'd bold face lie to 20-25 people- THAT, shocked me. I think I found my Dr. Since he's a bit more then I was hoping for I am going to continue to put this off and $ave,$ave,$ave. Wish me luck.

The $500+ she probably would be paying a month in insurance to cover the surgery, and follow up visits she could have her lap band surgery paid off in a couple of years. I wish sooooooo very much there was a private insurance company that would cover lap band, but there isn't. It's just a sad truth for the un-insured in America. I am sorry and wish your friend and yourself the best of luck.

Have you ever been tested for H. Pylori? I'm not banded but have lived with up-your-nose-reflux and heartburn for years. I did not do anything until I started getting this weird pain in my stomach. Well, I am pretty sure I had a ulcer - since I don't have insurance there was NO WAY I was having a endoscopy, but the Nurse Practitioner did a blood test and it came back for H. Pylori bacteria. I'm still on the antibiotics for it along with Nexium but have had a episode since. It very well may be the band- but you may try the testing first. I hate thinking I've been living with this since I was 13 and 115 pounds through to now- 26 and 220 pounds I am also grateful it's getting taken care of before banding. Hope this helps maybe!

Do you mind sharing your experience with Care Credit? I am approved through them but still reluctant due to the unknown on many levels!

Just a suggestion- I am not banded so I wouldn't know for sure- But, I just recently started having these pains in my upper stomach area that went away after eating and hurt at night- It was H. Pylori bacteria that causes all kinds of nastyness like ulcers and GERD and such. You might have that.

So, yesterday I went to Dr. Spivak's Seminar. I feel even more conflicted then before I mean, most of what I heard I was somewhat aware of. He's a very intelligent individual I just don't know I have about 6 different voices telling me what I should go for

So, yesterday I went to Dr. Spivak's Seminar. I feel even more conflicted then before I mean, most of what I heard I was somewhat aware of. He's a very intelligent individual I just don't know I have about 6 different voices telling me what I should go for

Cool, thanks for the heads up! you might want to post that over in the insurance and financing part so more people could see this!

I did am application for surgery loans for I think $9000. I was thinking about going to Mexico at that time. They approved me, but did not tell me for how much until I got a call from a rep about 1 week later- They approved me for $7500, at like an interest rate of 17.XX % !! So, I kinda said, oh well, I wont be doing my surgery until February, and he said he would call me back in Feb. Well, being it's March 1st I've gotten no call yet! I kinda think he got the hint. I'd try Care Credit and see what they say, I am still pre-banding, so I can't tell you for sure but from what I see they have lower interest rates. Good Luck and keep us posted!

I'm definitely keeping TLC Edge in mind- Dallas is a bit far- I just can't help but think there is got to be someone around here for their price! Let us know how you are doing HollieD! Also, did your pre-banding tests come with that price?