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Went with True Results! If no insurance (cash customer) its $250 one time transferr fee and $240 for 6-months of fill survice. Thats like $80 a month! 512-610-1660

Hi, I just moved to Austin, Tx from California. I am looking for a Fill doctor in the general area. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. If you know contact info and costs that would be super as well. Dave

Great, I guess I will take some time off and go get a fill.

It seems every 10 lbs or so my weightloss comes to a stand still and I need a fill to get it going again? Is this normal?

I had no pain at all. My did experience some minor discomfort at the surgical sites when I switch positions while sleeping. As well as very minor gas. I think I really got off easy. I started walking 1 mile a day today.

Ok I am freaking starving now! I couldn't resist and ate some mash potatoes with lots of gravy (thats pretty liquidy!), about 1/2 cups worth and I feel full. Did I screw up? Was it to early? Last thing I want to do it screw up my band or something. Advise please

Hi all, I'm a May Bandster! I'm going under the knife on my daughters B-day, she is none to happy but thats life ....... I am SO excited and alittle nervous!

APPROVED!!!!!!!!! Surgery is scheduled for 24 May 2010 (my daughters B-day haha). Wish me luck!!

Called Aetna on Friday but its still pending. I hope when I check tomorrow (Monday) it will be approved!!!!

Finally my surgeon submitted for approval for my Lap Band! To get to this point: Feb 02, 2010 = Lap Band Consult Feb 02, 2010 = Blood drawn Feb 05, 2010 = sleep Study Feb 08, 2010 = Medical Records requested Feb 13, 2010 = Upper Endoscopy Procedure Feb 17, 2010 = Psychological evaluation Feb 24, 2010 = First Nutritional consult (1 of 3) Mar 03, 2010 = Diagnosed w/Severe Obstructed Sleep Apnea Mar 17, 2010 = Second Nutritionist consult (2 of 3) Apr 12, 2010 = Updated medical records requested Apr 14, 2010 = Third/Last Nutritionist consult (3 of 3) Apr 19, 2010 = Updated Medical Records requested Apr 26, 2010 = Submitted for Lap Band Approval Wish me luck!!!! :thumbup: How long does Aetna take to get back to us??

See what happens when you mind wonders and thinks of questions; then decide to ask/post it. Dare not ask another .........

Ok I think some if not all has gotten the wrong idea from this post. I simply asked has anyone done it or know anyone that has. I never said I was going to, so RELAX. Don’t read more into a post than what is there.

Has anyone ever Faked Comorbid conditions to help speed along the Lap Band approval process?

I work in a pretty small area, I would say 50 sq ft. And we have a TV we can watch when the job gets boring (the reason I am fat, ok maybe not the only reason). So about 4 guys were sitting in chairs (chairs with wheels) watching TV, one was my best friend. I came in to work and grabbed a chair. I sat in it and rolled over to the TV area. A tape (Computer system backup) mount popped on the computer and I grabbed two tapes and begain to roll over to the tape drives (maybe 3 feet away). Just then my so called "best friend" said: "beeep, beeep, beeep ...". Like you hear when a garbage truck is backing up or something. Everyone looked and laughed. He said he didn't mean it in that way but it hurt so bad. Wow I almost cried just reliving that to type it out.

Wow this southern California Radio Station is giving away a free Lap Band procedure including 12 month of after care!!!!! I just entered the contest and hope I win. I am not sure if I can post the name of the Radio Station and a link so until a mod says its cool you will have to PM me for it. Dave

I did speak to someone at the surgeons office and they have a program that will qualify. Unfortunately the only surgeon under my insurance plan is in LA with is 180 miles away. There is no way I can travel that far 3-4 times a week.

This is not a real member. Ever post is an advertisment for that website. Becareful.

Great responses! I would like to get a few hundred poll submissions to have a real good idea of the recovery time.

Hang in there! I am planning my Lap Band for the begining of August 2009 I think. I can't wait!

I am going to have my surgery soon (no date yet) I want to make sure I take off enough time from work. Tell me about your experiences please. Dave

Renee, You’re not alone! I feel the same way; in fact I believe many of the ppl in these forums do or used to feel exactly like you. I too and am going to use Dr. Kirshenbaum. I feel like the real me is stuck inside under all this fat. I can’t wait to break out! Stay strong and hang in there! Dave

You guys rock! Thanks for the support. I plan to get my band done ASAP. Even if it means maxing out my Credit cards. I really am tired of being fat!

I am really considering Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum (Denver, Co). Everyone on this site talks highly of him and the price seems to be about right, though I will have to charge half of it.

I am starting to second guess my desire to get lap band. I see a lot of ppl on here that got lap band but they were 100+ lbs over weight. I need to lose 80 lbs, give or take, to be my "ideal weight". I think one of the things that is making me second guess getting the lap band is I will have to go into further debt to pay for it myself. Any thoughts? Anyone get lap band and only needed to lose 70-90 lbs? PS I really really hate being fat, I think about it every day (maybe every hour). I so depressed about it, I've been fat all my life. God reading over this post I sound like a nut job! :wink2: