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I have Cigna as well and they told me up front even if it was deemed medically necessary they would not pay,I am Open Access and ended up in TJ,Mexico as a self pay.

I had to wait a month,most doctors I think go for 4-6 weeks.Never heard of three months,either way just be patient and the days will go by and that day will come for you.

welcome Karin to the best place you could have found for info and support.Many knowledgeable bandsters here with plenty to luv to share .

My doc's nurse said nothing after midnight.But my doc says I can drink up to two hours before,he assured me nothing would be in the pouch in that time frame.

I had my second fill today,the doc took me up to 5cc's and I was totally blocked nothing moved as I watched the screen he took out 1/2cc still nothing he took out 1cc then I could see the fluoro come through.I now have 4cc's .

My docs said eat from all food groups,and get at least one bread a day and he would like for me to get two if I can.He also says eat my protein first then fruits and veggies.Take a multi-vitamin and calcium supplement .One protein shake between meals or at breakfast.

I personally use Dr.Wizeman myself and was banded in May in Tj,Mexico and he did not charge me that ,so either he is overloaded in patients or this info is wrong.I will be going for my second fill on Wednesday I will ask him then.I paid $75.00 for office visits $75.00 for office fill and $225.00 for fills under fluoro.

Researchers at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center found that there is a 41% increase in risk of being overweight for every can of diet soda you consume each day. The study found that diet soda drinkers gained more weight than those who drank regular soda. One reason for this is that diet soda fools your body into thinking it's getting calories. When it doesn't get the calories, it craves them. This may lead you to eat more when you drink diet instead of regular soda. Additionally, diet sodas have caffeine, which act as a diuretic. This leaves your body dehydrated. You confuse thirst with hunger and turn to food to solve the problem. The caffeine addiction alone leaves you feeling sluggish, anxious and unable to speak.

Congrats on making the best decision you ever made.I know its painful and you are think WTF have I done.But it will pass ,take Gas X it will help alot with the pain you are having.My doc said clear liquids first 4 days and then full liquids for the remainder of two weeks then mushies for a week,after that soft food for another week.When you are ready for solids just move slow and small bites and wait between bites takes time to see what you can handle and how much.Showers were fine with my doc stitches out in a week and no sex for 3 weeks .You are not alone many experienced bandsters here to help ever step of the way.Just remember in the first few weeks it is not about loosing weight just getting well.

Muscle milk lite premixed is a great meal for me,has loads of vitamins,20 grams of protein and low carbs and calories.I have one for breakfast and lunch as I do not have time to sit down for an hour for a meal,then I have a normal dinner and use a mix protein at home for after dinner snack the GNC whey protein 2 scoops has 40 grams of protein for a daily total of 80 grams of protein plus whats in my meal.This way I know I am getting in my calcium,protein and vitamins .

I have been stuck a few times,mostly can just wait and it will go down a couple of times I had to upchuck to get it out,since my last time I take time my time between bites I think that is the key.small bites, chew well .and say a sentence between bites.Oh word to the wise eat one nut at a time

ladies try gas x it worked for me

as some have already stated a big portion of those people you see with big weight losses in a short time are counting the weight they lost prior to being banded.Some doctors require you to go on a liquid diet for weeks before your surgery to shrink the liver or something.Based on that info if you look at the ones who tell you their pre band weight and then their banded weight you should only compare what they have lost since being banded.My doctor says 1 to 2 pounds a week is a good weight loss.. So do not get discouraged you are doing fantastic!!

I use the Bariatric advantage as well,and as to calcium I drink the new auafina with calcium

I called a few doctors looking for a fill doc before I found the one I use. One doc told me a thousand plus to get accepted then $500.00 I hung up so fast LMAO.This is what I did I went to Realize website did a search for certified docs in my area and started calling.I found a great doc that way. HERE IS A FEW Eric S. Bour MD, FACS UMG Bariatric and Minimal Access Surgery 2104 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864-676-1072 Fax: 864-676-0729 Marc C. Antonetti MD The South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center 146 North Hospital Drive Suite 430 West Columbia, SC 29169 Phone: 803-791-2828 Fax: 803-791-2824 James D. Givens MD The South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center 146 North Hospital Drive Suite 430 West Columbia, SC 29169 Phone: 803-791-2828 Fax: 803-791-2824 Edward J. Rapp II M.D. Premier Surgical Services PA 105 Vine Crest Court Suite 500 Greenwood, SC 29646 Phone: 864-227-8932 Fax: 864-227-8973

Here is his website you can find out anything you want to know about him there . http://www.drwizman.com/

I could not burp at all for the first two months so I got the hiccups alot but now I can burp sometimes but still get the hiccups.

The problem with some Doc's is they give you .25cc's or .50cc's and first in my opinion you have to fill up the tube before the fills start to reach the band,with that in mind I told my fill doctor do not be chinchy with that juice.I got 3cc's my first fill .But I still did not feel any tighter but decided I would wait 2 months for the next fill so maybe the first of August I will get my second fill.

Well for me it wasn't the shoes,and I know I cant be the only one but nobody want to say this so I will.When you cant even wipe your backside without getting in some odd position you know you had better do something and quick.

what I am not hearing is, how do you get your protein?If you lose muscle then losing weight can get very hard.So I say make sure you are getting your protein and drink alot of water.Next change up your diet maybe 1000 calories a few days then 1200 that way your body don't have time to adjust your metabo to less calories.

I always have problems with chicken ,even the dark meat if its dry like leftovers tend to get.Rice too, so unless rice is in a sauce I stay clear of it.No issues with shrimp even though they say most people do.Just make sure you take small bites,chew it good and my doc says say a sentence between bites.

well not all docs require all this preop diet .Mine did not and I did just fine with my liver not shrunk,so I feel fine in saying its not a big deal at all.

So there you have it,from a real Doc

Of course they want you to quit smoking all doctors do,will they test you to see I doubt it.Will smoking hurt your band?Depends if you ask the doc or the maker.But they do say it slows healing.Just try to quit or at least cut down.Should this stop you from getting the band?I say hell no lie if you have to,we lie about our weight our size even our age why not lie about if you smoke.

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