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How are you doing now at your 1 year ann?

I have Fed BCBS got approval in 3 weeks however I have 2 health issues only had BMI of 35 but I was 61 when I had surgery. I know they felt they would save money by me having the surgery. My health was going down hill. Nov 17th is my 1 yr ann. lost 40 lbs need to loose more but I am very happy with LBS feel great off most of my meds. Best wishes on getting approval

I am sorry to hear you are so hungry. My doctor put me on liquids but I could have soup, yogert and lots of different liquids so I could get some flavor. Hang in there it will be worth it. Maybe you could go for a walk while your family is cooking. I only have my husband but it did not bother me to watch him eat I just kept thinking I waited for 8 months to get my surgery date and I wanted it so bad. I lost almost 10 lbs before the surgery so it was worth it. Hang in there.

Congratulations. I am so happy for you. It is as exciting journey. I am 3 months out and very happy I did this. Let us know when your date is.

They did have to poke around usually I don't mind a needle but the numbing agent did help again it might be because I had a PA instead of the surgeon.

I did not have it with my first fill with my surgeon but did have it with the PA for my second fill. I needed it for that it was more painful than the first I am not sure if it is because my surgeon has more experience or not.

I confess I had to gain 3 lbs to qualify. I did have the health issues that were needed and I wore my heaviest out fit and considered putting a role of quarters in my pocket. My scale at home is acutally higher than the doctors and I was worried. The doctors office told me that they would go by the weight on my first weigh in so it is OK to loose weight before surgery and my doctor expected me too. I was able to loose almost 10 lbs before surgery. Good luck getting approved

My seminar also leaned toward by pass. I think the reason was money and insurance coverage. In our area most insurance co are not covering lap ban currently and medical aid will not cover lap ban at least I think that is the case currently. I was fortunate that my insurance co did cover lap ban. I was looking for by pass but my surgeon recommeded lap ban because of my BMI.I am very gald I had lap ban and was especially thankful when I woke up from my surgery.

When i started reading what you posted I thought it was my post. I had the same problem throught the holiday gaining and loosing but I OK now. I think you need to trust that the ban will help eventually. My doctor fills slowly and I think that's OK maybe we won't have as many problems if out doctors fill slowly. Yesterday the doctor said as she gave me my first fill that now she is just beginning the process that eventually will make me feel ful. We need to be patient. I have having the same problem with waiting as you are. Lets keep supporting each other. Don't worry about what they will say tomorrow remember they are all on your team and want to help you be sucessful. I wish you well tomorrow. It went real well fo me no pain at all.

This is off the subject but where did you get you banner and flag. I am also a Noverber 2008 bander and I am so thankful to have it.

I am glad things went well for you. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS PROCESS GOING ON AND LOOSING MORE WEIGHT. How about you?

I had my first fill today no numbing agent and no pain. I am so grateful to have my ban.

I had GERD before surgery and my surgeon took me off my meds after surgery and so far no GERD.

I had my 1st fill today everything went great. My weight in went well also I have lost 20% of my excess weight. Next fill 2/13/09. I am starting to understand the process now and hope I will be more patient with myself. How did it go for the others that were getting filled today?

I wish I knew the answer to your question. I could make a lot of money. I know for me it is some of both. Yes I took eat to medicate. I am trying to find out what pain I am trying to stop. I am trying to face the fact that the emotional pain will never stop and I need to learn not to eat to make me feel better. I have a few things that I am working on.