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Jaspurr (aka FAT FAT) 20lbs and Miss Emma (Memmy) 15lbs my two cats LOL

Thank you for sharing your story And CONGRATS on your amazing loss. You will get to goal, you already know how far you've made it on your journey. Just keep on keepin' on

I do not have the same insurance, however contact Walter Lindstrom's advocacy group in california. Obesitylaw.com I was denied by my insurance too, and they helped me. It took two appeals and I was approved, I was under 40bmi w/ no real comorbidities either - well none that my insurance considered severe enough. Good luck to you. Contact them, they're super helpful and the nicest folks.

NVS's are my favorite to read, thank you for sharing! Congrats!!!

Hooray! I'm with you, I'm just a couple lbs away too... Can't wait...

I have the WW scale, I got it at costco... I'm not sure I recommend it though because I swear that scale is a crack smoker. It jumps numbers, like it will say 204 then step off, step on and it will jump to 209... ya no that's so not right. Move it to a different spot and its back at 204.... I'm about to toss the sucker. thats just my 2cents

WOOHOO great NSV thank you for sharing with us!

WOOT WOOT Great NSV Thanks for sharing!!

Woohoo GOOD LUCK!!! I was actually more nervous for my first fill than the actual surgery... how silly is that!

My surgeon added 4cc's at the time of surgery. But I didn't find that out until i went in for my fill and was told I was up to 5cc's. I'm sure they told me during all the office visits and I just don't remember (cuz I'm a little forgetful) but now I have had six fills and am at 7.2ccs and happy as a clam

Here's the chain of events: 1.20.11 My surgeons insurance coordinator submitted my paperwork 1.28.11 aetna denied me 2.4.11 insurance coordinator had me sign the authorization forms for Walter Lindstroms group at obesitylaw.com to represent me. She faxed it to them. 2.16.11 per aetna, appeal received 3.10.11 Aetna denied my appeal 3.11.11 I faxed denial letter to Kelley Lindstrom at obesitylaw 3.11.11 2nd appeal is sent 3.30.11 2nd appeal overturned - surgery approved!!! But I didn't find out until 4.8.11 4.9.11 the official letter arrived in mail 5.5.11 6am dr. Michaelson changed my life I hope this helps you!!!

Allergan is the maker of the lapband.

Yes. Insurance denied me, so the ladies at my surgeons office suggested I contact this advocacy group. The lawyer who started it was Walter Lindstrom. The website is obesitylaw.com. They filed my two appeals for me, I was approved on my 2nd appeal. Best part for me is Allergan paid for it (they told me this from the beginning when I signed the papers that I wanted them to represent me)

I have Aetna, for me they required 3mo supervised diet and 2 years history of being over 40bmi which I didn't have So i was denied twice. Had to enlist the big boys at obesitylaw.com for help (the surgeon's office told me about them and Allergan footed the bill) They were the nicest folks and after two appeals, I was finally approved! woohoo Good Luck!!!

contact Walter Lindstrom's advocacy group at OBESITYLAW.COM!!!!

You bet I have yet to truly vomit with my band and never want to.. That increases risk of slipping. Have you determined why you're pb'ing? Are you too tight or just not chewing well? Mine happens around Tom ;( I get tighter then. But only lasts a couple of days.

Hiya, From my understanding, PB'ing is anything that comes up that is "above" the band (i.e. food that hasn't passed through the band yet) vs. vomiting which is anything that comes up from below the band. PB'ing also doesn't take as much effort and/or any retching as vomiting does for me anyway...

these are my fave kind of posts Congrats!!!

WAY TO GO!!! You look great, thank you for sharing your success

Gosh, I'm so glad my surgeon's office doesn't have anything like that. The nutritionist portion was included as well as all my fills for the first 13 months (I've had 6 so far). My last fill was under fluoro and I didn't even have to pay for that.

:blink:Wow?!?!?!? No, my doctor did not have a program fee. Didn't know they did that, what is the purpose??

You look fabulous! Congratulations!!

YAY!

CONGRATS!!!! That is an awesome achievement Roberta, what a cute name. I never thought of naming my band. Way to go!!!

Awesome, before you know it September will be here