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:think Anyone get the stuck feeling one week post-op just from trying to drink fluids??? My surgeon explained he inserted the smaller size band hoping that once swelling went down the tightness would ease, rather than inserting the larger size band which would be quite big for me. HA! Who ever thought I'd fit into a size small!!! Has anyone else had this experience. Right now I'm miserable and need some hope. Thanks!

Hi, I had my surgery one week ago today. My surgeon explained to me that he inserted the smaller sized band knowing that it would be tight but hoping that as the swelling went down the tightness would ease. He thought that the larger size might be a little too big so he went with what he thought would ultimately be best. I am waiting to hear back from the staff now because I am constantly feeling like something is stuck, painful, and impossible for me to get the required amount of fluid in each day so far. Good news is that I am not vomiting! Surgeon says if this does not work I will have to have it removed and the larger one inserted. I'm praying that that does not have to happen and that with a little more time things will get better. Time is the issue. Right now with this feeling and anxiety an hour feels like forever. I've pushed back my return to my business to 3 weeks from 2 weeks recovery. I can't afford to loose anymore time....worry, worry. Has anyone else had this experience with a small band and how did you make it thru? Thanks!!

Hi Threebeauties! It's Vanaz again! I found your message!!!! We are about the same weight and same weight loss goals. You are doing great!! I am going thru several medical tests right now and if all goes well I will hope to have my first visit in January..."hope"....Thanks again for your help! Vanaz Thank you all for responding. It seems like I am on the right path in getting insurance clarification before I move forward. I am trying to cover every possible problem in advance....no guarantee...progress not perfection.....

Hi three beauties! No I did'nt get your message. I am computer challanged! I'm still trying to navigate this.....Would you mind sending me a message again. I would like to hear what your experience has been with HMO Blue. They sent me their policies and it looks like it's covered...if so how strict are they about proof of weight loss programs? I meet all the other requirements. Thanks again. My email is Vanaz94@comcast.com

Hi there! Anyone get approved for lap band with this insurance? What were the requirements? Thanks so much. I'm new at this!!! Vanaz

Hi, Crispy! Thank you for your welcome and info about Tufts and BCBS! I'm sending in all my infor to BIDMC this week and hopefully will get my first appointment soon, before the after holiday rush!!! So the psychologist is not that great....Thanks for the heads up! VANAZ:clap2:

Hi, Does anyone have experience getting approved by Massachusetts HMO Blue? I would really appreciate info. Just need approval, and I'm ready to go! Thanks!!! Vanaz

Hi everyone! This is my first posting ever and just joined. What a wonderful resource!! I am hoping to have lap band surgery at BIDMC. I live in New Hampshire and commute to the North Shore (MA). I have been to one informational session with Dr. Jones. I'm impressed! Do any of you have Massachusetts HMO Blue, New England? It looks as though I would be covered but I am not sure about proof of "long term" weight loss programs....I've done them all over the years, but I no longer have proof. Has anyone encountered this? What was your outcome? Thanks so much. Vanaz