Catlover4

I too suffer from gastroparesis. I am still meeting with doctors for my precertification, I currently take a Reglan once a day and it seems to do the job. I make sure I test frequently and I am also on a pump. I am schedule for banding in October. I can't wait. I plan to talk to the gastro about reglan postop and see what he has to say.

I too have a pump and scheduled for banding. My surgeon said he would have to check and maybe they will just put me on a sliding scale. I still have to talk to my endo but it there are nay other banded pumpers out there I'd love to hear from you too.

I am starting this thread for those of us who have begun the mandatory 6 month wait common with some insurances. I am scheduled to be banded 10/23/09. I am trying to walk, drink Protein and get thru the mandatory doctor's visits and testings. I just want to get this done. I am so afraid of gaining weight and being booted from the program. I am also a diabetic on an insulin pump. I would love to hear from anyone else playing the waiting game.

Search for the brand Aviana. they were designed for a plus size woman. I got mine about 5 years ago and they are holding up (pardon the oun) amazingly well. I machine wash and dry, and they still have umph. (I am a 48I)