cindyn
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My insurance may be the stickler. They look at this as a complete revison. My band was removed 7 months ago!! I am still waiting for a consult. we shall see
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I had my band removed in sept 2021. I had it since 2006. my weight has been slowly creeping up and up, I am finding myself in same situation I was when I went forward with the band. I am in process of requesting consult with my surgeon. I am not even sure if she will. I just turned 63. not sure if my insurance will even consider. Has anyone has success with lapband to bypass??
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It should be fine other than swelling in your belly. Go for it!!!
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He was an arrogant ass so you are better off. In a few months, imagine what his shallow arrogant ass will be missing out on. The old saying Beauty is skin deep is so true. Sorry that you got dumped on!!!
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I was banded 9/11/06. I had great recovery and have lost 35 pounds so far. I am off all meds...no regrets only that I wished I had taken Dr's advice a year earlier.
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It is worth the fight!! I was banded Sept 11 aND AM DOWN 34 POUNDS. i WENT to Dr yesterday and my blood pressure is lower than when I was on meds. I had not taken my meds since surgery and this was my follow up with my regular Dr. Hang in there and be strong!! Totally worth it all!! I have no regrets but we all go thru the scared stage I guess. Especially with the insurance company paperwork etc.
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WEnt to regular Dr for a followup. He wanted to check my progress and my blood pressure. I have not taken my meds since my surgery. My pressure was lower than it was with my meds!! Needless to say I am Medication free!! woo hoo. ps the scales are down a total of 34 since my surgery on 9/11!!
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Vertical sleeve gastric bypass
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It may be a style of band.
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What doe VSB stand for?
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I am kind of nervous about my first fill. Hope it does not hurt too much!
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At my 6 week follow-up (oct 24) I think I will need my first fill. I am watching it but feel hungry between meals and feel like I can eat more than I should. I think these are signs of a needed fill. Do you agree?
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HI Larry, I went for my first outing to the mall to walk around on my 6th day. It was tiring and I was sore. I was amazed how much better I felt the second week. Hang in there. I took Tylonel liquid extra strength during day as needed and the pm liquid really helped at night. I am a side sleeper too and about a wek and 1/2 into the process I woke up in morning and I was on my side!! Using a pillow to splint the port when you get out of bed,cough, ride in car is so helpful.
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I took 2 weeks. The first one was really needed but second I felt pretty good and may have benn able to go back but glad I didn't.
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Larry glad you are in bandland with us. Remember to walk even if it is just out to mailbox and back. My first week I was sore with gas and heating pad helped alot so go and use it if you need. I am on the start of my third week. Went back to work on 9/25 (was banded 9/11). I feel great and have lost 22 pounds!! Take it easy and don't over do.
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Good luck. This is exciting news. I was banded on 9/11 and have not regrets!!! I have already lost 22 pounds. The first few days was sore but never miserable.
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My dietician said we need miniumum of 40 to 60 grams per day. (this is to keep muscle mass and help prevent hair loss) and helps with hunger of course
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2 weeks liquid (did not have to be clear)
Just had 2 week follow up and have been moved to mushies/soft food until my 6 week check up. (another 4 weeks) My Doc did not require any liquid diet before just to try to lose 10 pounds to shrink my liver. I did not lose it all but my recovery has been great so far. Have lost 17 pounds and my clothes fit me loser than before.
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I had my second week follow up today with my surgeon and nutritionist. Results were pleasing. I have lost 17 pounds!!!
I can have soft foods and her sample menu sounded like it would be as good as filet minon!!! I was fully hydrated also which is a good thing.
My sample meals are: scrambled egg with cheese for Breakfast
For dinner 1/3 cup of Protein, (she suggested thin deli meats cut very small to start, 1/8 cup of string Beans and T of mashed potato. I am nervous about trying this I must admit. I am also to walk 10 to 20 minutes each day.
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Walking does help alot and moving arms over head. My hubby pounded me on the back like a baby and That helped too!! I know why babies cry with gas pains now!! Gas x helps too.
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I have the gas pains periodically too. I find walking and gas-s with malox tablets help. I know why babies cry with gas pains!!
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Support at home after before and during is a huge part of it all!! My husband and daughter have been wonderful!
lapband removed hoping to have bypass
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My insurance will not cover revisions. I don't consider this a revision, I have been 7 months since my band was removed. I have had my PCP refer me..now we shall see. Hopeful at best