jendenni

Yes, I do the hiccu-burp thing after everymeal, sip of Water, you name it! kind of embarrassing!!!! Jeni

Thank you so much! I did take some Nyquil last night and I feel a bit better but my gosh.....I need to stop the nose from running!!! Thanks again! Jeni

Hi there, I have a question..... I have come down with a nasty cold and I am wondering what OTC meds are ok for me to take? Also - tomorrow is my first fill, will they still give me a fill if I am sick? I hope so.....I need it so badly and have been looking forward to it!!! Thanks! Jeni

Thanks Mary....... Unfortuanately, I am not having a problem with eating anything. i can eat chicken, cooked vegies, pasta as long as it's soft, english muffin, eggs, mexican foods etc..... I can't wait until I get some restriction! My weight is just holding steady although I know I am losing inches.

Hi there, I was banded on October 16th and i do not feel any restriction. My first fill is not until Dec. 3rd. I am struggling and can eat everything just like before being banded. I am exercising a lot more than I ever have and am beginning to feel more energy. I am loving that part as I was a sleeper before..........eat and sleep....... I actually woke my husband up at 0630 and we took the dog for a walk at the park and we walked for over an hour! Is any one else struggling? and how are you dealing with it? Jeni

Hi there, I was banded October 16th and yesterday I started feeling some discomfort in the port area, like the stiches were being stretched or something. I was just wondering if I could of hurt or stretched myself by getting on the treadmill. I have been walking and even tried jogging for about 30 minutes a night. Anyone else experience anything like this?:w00t: Also - Other October Bandsters........how are you doing in your progress? I quickly lost 11 pounds:thumbup: and now since being on "mushies" I have gained a little back, :sad_smile:Is this pretty normal? Thanks! Jeni

Hi there, Yes, I was banded by Dr. Machado Oct. 16th. She and her staff are wonderful! I should be starting to go to her support group meeting next month!

Congratulations!!! You will do fine! Jeni

I wanted to wish you the best of luck on your Surgery!!! Woo-hoo!!! Mine is October 16th, I had my pre-registration at the hospital today. I am SO ready for this! Let's get the Party Started!!! Best Wishes, Jeni

It is obesitylaw.com. Just go on and you can either email or give them a call. Good -Luck!

Congratulations!!!

Hey there! Yes I got my approval and date last week. I am very excited, nervous, scared and feeling all of the emotions! It was very difficult just to make it this far because of Insurance problems. So I will be looking forward to sharing experiences and learning from all of you! thanks, Jeni

After 2 denials and a peer to peer review of my Surgeon and BCBSIL medical Director that would not budge they (BCBSIL) sent my case out for an independent review with a Bariatric Specialist and they determined it was a medical neccessity and APPROVED me. I will be having my surgery Oct. 16th! They had never told me that they were sending it out for an IMR. I did contact ObesityLaw and they told me that I qualified for a "free" appeal through Allergan. He said that my Surgeon just needed to request the paper work from Lap Band Allergan and they (Obesity Law) would represent me for free. I was luck, I never had to take it that far. I had a BMI of 39 with co-morbidities of pre-diabetic, high blood pressure, arthritis and joint pain, and a family history of Cardiovascular disease. I did Weight Watchers for 6 months, although it was not "medically documented" I just had my booklet of my dates and weigh ins. I provided them with a 5 year history of my weights....not neccesarily MO but severely obese. I never went over a BMI of 40. All I have to say is Do Not Give Up!!! Keep on them. I started calling them almost every day and they were giving me the run-a-round. If you talk to 10 Customer Advocates you will get 10 different reasons or explanations of what they need or want you to do. I did the emotional roller coaster for 5 months. First denial came on my Birthday.........bummed me out good. One of the worst Birthdays I can ever remember but you know........Next year will be Kick a$$! I wish you luck and all I can say is don't give up....if this is what you truly want keep on them. Jeni