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please update my weight , current wt is 242. Thanks Nancy

ai was banded on Nov 10, 2008 and have only lost 8 lbs since surgery. I saw my Dr this am and he scheduled me for my first fill March 19. I too feel like I have no restriction. Dr tells me I have to move & exercise more!!

I am so sorry for your loss. My Hunter, a sheltie passed away suddenly Dec 12 2007. I just kept thinking he was such a great dog that Jesus wanted him up in heaven with Him. Just picture you dog playing with the King!! That gave me some comfort. We just bought a little Silky Terrier last night. It took me a year to be ready for another dog. My thoughts & paryers are with you & your family.:tongue2:

I was 248 morning of surgery 11-10 and when I got home on 11-11 I was 255. Today I am 243. Just stick with what your Dr / nutritionalist says and you'll be fine. Some times I do get hungry, I'm not sure , it might just be head hunger, But have some yogert or cottage cheese, something with protein.

I was banded on 11-10-08 and was on clear liquids for one week, full liquids for weeks 2-3-4, and start mushies on week 5. so far I'm doing great, If I get hungry between meals, I have some broth.

:thumbup:I was banded on Nov 10 and was on clear liquids for 1 week , now on full liquids and start mushies on Dec 3. My Dr wont give a fill for six weeks after being banded. And then they see how you are doing, if you neeed a fill. I feel great, not hungry, I think its head hunger when I do feel something. Then I drink water.:thumbup:

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My surgery was 11-10-08. I feel great, back to work yesterday, just my insissions a little tender. I'm on full liquids till Dec 2. No hunger, I take small meals every 2-3 hours, 1/4 cup broth or 4 oz protein drink, ice pop, etc. I've lost 10 lbs since surgery over.

I was banded on 11-10-08 and am also doing great, I also walked when ever I could. i'm back to work this week and other then my insissions being a little sore , I feel great. I'm just starting on creamy soups and cream of wheat, no hunger at all. Good luck to all !!

Hi Froggi, You can update my log entry, surgey date wt 248. thanks, nancy

floridachica, I actually called Aetna and spoke to someone and asked them if the band was covered. It is if your employer choses to include it.

I have aetna HMO. You really dont want to lose too much weight in the begining, that is why you want the band is because it is soo hard for you to lose weight. I started in June 08.I stayed the same weight for 2-3 months and then lost 5 lbs. Now on the pre surgical diet, I am down 10 lbs. You just dont want your BMI going below 40. until you get approval. The Girls in my Drs office know how to work with the insurence companys , so they will tell you what you need. Don't stress out.

LCUBED, I'm having my surgery with Dr Nick Gabriel in St Catherines' in Smithtown. I think I'm the only one not with Dr Geiss.

Hi, I also have Aetna and I had to go through the same thing. % long months of Dr visits and still wondering if aetna will approve the banding. Well just be patient, they approved mine, I only had sleep apnea, but I have 115 pounds to lose. So if you really want this , it is well worth the wait. I get banded Monday, 11/10/08. Best of luck to you & stick with it!!!

Hi everybody, my surgery date is Nov 10 and I'm using the optifast shakes. My Dr also said to get the whey protein , but am I using that in place of the optifast? Or after being banded?

:thumbup:It will be 5 months from Info session to Surgery date (Nov 10) I have Aetna HMO and they didn't give me any trouble. Also depending how quick you get your Dr appts. Aetna requires a very extensive check up, cardiology , pulminory, sleep apnea, physic evaluation, Colonoscopy & endoscopy, nutritionist for 3 months, etc. I got my approval today!!:smile2::thumbup::thumbup:

I was approved by Aetna HMO:thumbup:!! My surget date is Nov 10, I feel really Blessed, Aetna gave me no problems, I started this journey on June 19, 2008. Many Drs appts later it's finally coming to reality and definatly worth every minute sitting and waiting for Drs and lab work. Good Luck everyone:smile2:

I got my approval !!!! Aetna HMO, was great and all the nurses at my PCP & LI weight management in Smithtown, NY. Surgery date is Nov 10. Pre-op diet started on Oct 26th I'm doing 3 optifast drinks and sensible dinner, no Carbs, its okay, just part of the decipline. I am so excited!! Good luck to all !!

I have Aetna HMO and my surgeon submitted yesterday, Aetna called back and wants weight history for 2 years. My PCP has been my Dr for 5 years, every time I went to him I was weighed. Will that be enough proof for the insurence company? Even though my PCP wasn't treating me for weight loss?

great idea !! Surgery date : Nov 10 Highest wt :268 Pre op diet start wt 263 surgery wt ? Current wt: 257.5 Goal wt :155

great idea !! Surgery date : Nov 10 Highest wt :268 Pre op diet start wt 263 surgery wt ? Current wt: 257.5 Goal wt :155

My surgery date is Nov 10. I start mt pre-op diet sunday; 3 optifast drinks and 1 small meal at dinner,1 fruit during the day. 1 day before surgery , just clear liquids. My insurence was sent today to Aetna HMO, Its been a long journey and endless Drs and tests. I'm glad to finally say its two weeks away. Best of luck to everybody!!!

I am a Nov 10 with Dr Nick Gabriel in Smithtown NY.

I am going for my endoscopy & colonscopy tomorrow. I figured since I was going to be under anyway.... My husband went thru it a few months ago & he doesn't remember anything.