KirstenHope

Was banned in Dec 2010. I lived in the Virgin Islands and was banned in Daytona Beach Florida. After I had the surgery I flew up for my first fill. Because of the cost I did not return for 5 months. BUT I was fine I stayed in contact with the office, called if I had an issue. My weight loss was slower because of the lack of fills when I needed them but I still stayed on track. I have moved to Florida now, about 9 months ago. And in the 9 months I have had 2 fills. One in December and one a week ago. I would not be afraid to keep the doctor you have. I am so glad I never changed. Good Luck!!

I just sent the Surgen's office an email with a picture of the rash asking what i should do. My husband and I have lived here since 2003, to rub it in a little more we live on a boat! A big part of the reason I wanted to get the weight off. Moving around the boat was getting more difficult! Come visit any time!! Cruise ship come here almost everyday!

No not yet. I was hoping it will go away. The skin is not broken just red and bumpy. I will call tomorrow. I am nervous.

I had my surgery on December 8th in Florida. Everything is feeling good. I have little restriction but I am doing really well with sticking to the diet. I live in the Virgin Islands so I fly up to to Florida for all my appointments and the surgery. I had my 1 week post op appointment and everything was fine. I fly up again on the 9th for an upper GI and my first fill. What is making me nervous is I have gotten a rash around all my incision sites including the port site. I am worried I will fly up there and he will not do the fill because of the rash around the site. Has anyone had this happen? I believe the rash is an allergic reaction to something. I went to the doctor here where I live and they said the rash is flaming up around the incisions because it is weaker skin. I REALLY want my fill!! And I can not afford to fly up for nothing!! Hope all my fellow december bandsters are doing well!

I am! My husband retired on the 29th and I had a few glasses of wine. I might not have a "few" tonight but I am planning on at least one! I know we are going to get yelled at for this one!

Hey Dawn! I am doing good, My starting wait was 258. I lost 20 pounds before surgery and abouit 10 ponds since surgery. I am on the mushie stage of eating and it is wonderful after being on liquids for a week. Over all I am feeling great! How are thngs with you?

I had mine removed on my i week post op appointment. Everything was healing nice. I took showers and got mine wet. One of the strips feel off on day 6 but everything look good so I did not worry.

I was banned on December 8th. I also had the same repair for Hiatal Herina. I am only 2 days out of surgery but my back feels fine. Hope you are feeling better soon!

I was banned December 8th, I have been feeling OK, it is was only 2 days ago! I am still taking the pain meds. It looks like they gave me enough meds for like 4 or 5 days. How long did everyone else take pain meds? Also if I did not see the marks on my belly i would not believe I have the surgery! My belly is sore but I was kinda expecting to "feel" something. I think I can feel a full feeling when drinking my Protein shakes. But I really do not feel any different inside! I guess this is a good thing! I would love any input on peoples first couple of days! Thanks

I had a fantastic experience with Federal BCBS. My BMI was 43 BUT I was figuring my BMI based on me being 5'8" with gave me a BMI of 40. Once the doctors office measured me they said I was 5'5". This put me at BMI 43. Fed BCBS will approve you as long as you have a BMI of 40 OR if you have other comorbities - Sleep appnea, diabetes, acid reflux. i did not have any problem except being fat. The insurance did not cover the dietitian - the fitness Fed BCBS.. The fee for my fills will only be $30 copay. Good Luck hope this helped! Feel free to ask any questions!!

I go at10 am too! I can not sleep I am so excited!

I have federal BCBS. I was approved in one day. I have not had to do any any doctor supervised diets. I also only had not other health problems besides being fat. The while process has been very easy.