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Karen - best of luck to you today. You look great. Kim

Hi Linda: I only had about 70 pounds to lose and I was banded with 100% insurance coverage. I'm 5'1" tall and weighed 198 at my consultation so I had a BMI of 37.5 or so. When I went to see the doctor, I initially only had a slightly elevated blood pressure that was controlled with a Water pill. They did some bloodwork on me that indicated that I was pre-diabetic and that's all it took. I have Blue Shield of California insurance and everything was approved at the first request. So...anything is possible.

I'm in!!! Looking forward to the challenge and the new me.

I was banded on August 17th and I'm only 5'1" and weighed 200 pounds. My insurace covered everything including my fills for the first year. The only co-morbidity that I had when I first went to my consultation was high blood pressure that was under control with water pills so it wasn't that bad. I had bloodwork that was done and it came out that I was pre-diabetic (no pills prescribed). I'm surprised that I was approved since my BMI was below 40 but I was and I don't regret one day. I've tried diets in the past (even went on a liquid diet for 9 months) and gained all the weight that I lost plus more back, so I would have tried anything. The weight seems to be coming off slow, and I still don't have much restriction but I think that I will hit my goal before the first year is up.

I agree. Dr. Mueller and his staff are the greatest. I was surprised that his office staff were present to check in on me before and after my surgery. I'm 7 weeks post-op and look forward to seeing you at the support meetings.

I was wondering the same thing. I have to wait 4 weeks between fills. I just had my 1st fill last week (only 1.5cc) and I feel no restriction at all. I called to see if I could get in sooner and was told that they only do fills every 4 weeks. At this rate, it could take several months for me to get the proper restriction.

Hi Everyone! I had my surgery on August 17th and my first fill of 1.5cc on September 24th. I've lost a total of 27 pounds (including pre-op). So far everything has been great. I really don't feel any restriction and I can't wait until my next fill (my doctor only does them every 4 weeks). I'm headed to Las Vegas for the weekend and I hope that I can overcome the buffets!

I guess my doctor is very conservative since I only got a 1.5cc fill today.

Blue Shield of California - HMO 2 Days from submission to approval

I hope this answered a few of your questions.