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So depressed, waiting for revision final approval from aetna and my doctors office. I have 2 more months of waiting if they are going to allow me to have the revision. During this waiting I've gained 20lbs since June. I went in for adjustment in July and I feel like I'm gaining faster. Keep changing up my diet and workouts (well 4 wks I was sick and couldn't workout) just frustrated and wanted to vent and cry lol. Any tips for helping me get this insanity under control, what's helped you when everything snowballed?

I've noticed that back 9yrs ago I got to a size 14 jean from Express... 3 yrs ago I got down to 149lbs (did last but 6mo & I was back to 190, I still have lap band, waiting for a revision currently lol) at one point I was wearing at size 10 from (got down as small as a 6/8) but the 14's didn't fit me till I could squeeze into a 10. So looks like because Americans have gotten bigger they have adjusted the sizes with some companies so what we now call a 14 would have been a 16 or 18 few years ago lol. Gotta love it. Currently back around 180lbs and wear a 12 some day, 14 the next, 17 if I shop at target lol

Oh don't get me wrong I am happy they are willing to cover most the surgery. When I had the band done 4 1/2yrs ago my insurance wouldn't cover it and I had to take a 13,000 loan out. Still paying it back. Just frustrated that the doctor is requiring me to spend the $450 with his people before he will allow me to have the surgery, then at that point will have to pay 10% of the surgery. Also I was hoping to be able to have it removed sooner, I'm just so sick of throwing up, the GI issues and pain.

Good news is Aetna covers revisions but they have criteria to meet, which according to my doctor I have met. •2yr weight history • medical problems from band • blood pannel • 90 day weight management Catch, the doctor (not my original surgeon who did band) will only do revision after I meet with their nutritionist for 3 months (I've been going to different ones for 2yrs) with a $50 fee each time since she doesn't take insurance, see their psychologist (again doesn't take insurance $300) then go before their board for review then based on all this would be scheduled for surgery. I know their not asking anything insane, but with being so sick for so long it's made work hard and my finances depleted. So the thought of $450 just to get to the surgery and then my cost to cover my portion is frustrating, not to mention the thought of having to wait at minimum another 3-4months to get this nightmare out of me, I'm so sick an tired of being sick and in pain. Anyone have Aetna and also a doctor with something like this? How did it work out for you?

Lol right. I think becoming a mom, this surgery & hitting 30 next month. I've lost my shame of speaking these things. We joke between my girl friends, how our conversations 10yrs ago was men, sex & work has since turned in to kids, medical issues and work hahaha. I hope it helps and you can start feeling better today.

I was banded 4yrs ago, recently had a slip but it's all good now. I also get those pains, at first I thought I had eaten too much. But turns out I was blocked up. How regular do you have a bm? My regular doctor told me it was my Bowl pushing up into that area from lack of being able to go. Id get checked to see if that is the issue or a band complication

Oh no those 7 days added up to that many miles we are only doing 2-3miles a day.

Stared my Week 5. Now joggin with it. So far weight keeps fluctuating so only down 4lbs but feel great

Lol I hope not I never found it last time, I swear it's like hunting for a unicorn.

I've been there. I was even having issues with thick liquids like milk. Your band may be slightly too tight. I've gone round and round with mine lol and would tighten on its own when I stressed (think my stomach swells) I would schedule a follow up with your doc to take a look. May need to remove like 1/2 a cc

Got good news today. Looks like my slip fixed it's self after removing my fill few weeks ago. And I actually managed to lose 1/2lb over these last few weeks by only allowing myself the 6oz portions still. Just nervous about getting my first fill, it's been almost a month with out it and has been so nice not getting sick everyday and not having the pains I've been experiencing these last 4yrs. Gave me 4cc's, finger crossed that I don't have any problems this go around and can finally lose these last 30-40lbs If you've been through this was it easier the second time around to find your sweet spot and be comfortable?

Completed my 9th day in a row jogging. Down 6.4lbs lost 1in off waist, 1/2 off hips, 1 off arms and 1/2 off thighs.

7th day jogging straight, almost totaling 15miles 6th day of C to 25k

We completed our 3 jog then did 25mins of Zumba wii. We can feel the burn lol. Can't wait til we weigh in again and take measurements haven't been this motivated in years lol!