Sept. 2010 Bandsters !!!

[LisaA 1]

does anyone know if the lapband procedure can be taken from a health savings account.

[missjoany 0]

Oh MissJoany, I am thinking of you, I hope you haven't flipped either- I wonder if you do need surgery if your insurance will cover it- some times I've read that people that were denied coverage for the surgery, had luck when things went wrong? I don't know. So did you never get your disability paperwork figured out- like did your doc never turn that paperwork in. I might consider trying a different doc if that's the case, and his port flipped, and he doesn't offer you any help with paying to fix it.

Well hopefully none of that will be the issue. good luck

Lisa

I called today to see if I could get in sooner, I was sent to some answering machine, and no one called me back. Glad I have an appt tomorrow. I didn't do much bending today and thought I might be getting better. But when I leaned down to put on my sneakers, OUCH, can't bend to the left side. It took me 10 mins of maneurving to get them on, then thought (after thought) I better be careful in case I puncture something. Now that I have them on, I guess I better walk huh? :thumbup: I finally got my disability check on 15 Oct followed by a paycheck on 23 Oct. So I went from 09 Sep till 15 Oct with no income, glad I had some savings. WOW I did not even consider surgery not being covered, I won't go there till tomorrow.... But I had a good meeting with my nutrionist. She wants me to try and cut back to 1200 calories, she thinks I will still be satisfied and lose more. So I will give that a try. Well I am gonna exercise before I change my mind. Till tomorrow everyone. Keep up the good work and thoughts.

[LisaA 1]

Oh Joany, I must have misread your post, I thought you were worried about insurance. I think it will be covered, seems common. I also thought you were self pay, but if your insurance paid for the procedure then it definitely will for any fixes. and even if it didn't cover the procedure many people get fixes covered. So don't worry about anything but getting better, and walking. 1200, that's about where I'm trying to stay, although I'm spending a couple days like at 900, to sort of shake things up- I had a bad weekend LOL. Happy haloween.

[cnewstine 0]

I was banded on the 29th of September and have only lost 12 pounds. My first fill is on the 10th. Can't wait!!!

Though I wish I was losing faster, the one thing I keep thinking is that I did weight watchers for 5 months and lost and gained the same 3 pounds over and over. At least I've kept this weight off and it will probably get better after the fill. Hope that helps.....

[BUNNY7 3]

Hi all you September bandsters... wondered how you're all doing with November now here and the festive season around the corner. I been doing a lot of research into the whole 'fill' thing and the penny finally dropped that it may take a few months to reach that elusive 'sweet spot' that everyone is talks about. I can easily eat 2 cups of food and feel no restriction though I'm not going overboard as I'm terrified of damaging the band. I realise that I'm going to need another fill next month - I was disappointed but it's just par for the course in the banding journey that it takes a few fills to find that perfect spot where you feel satiated. Hope you're all getting in the right foods and have a great month.

[BUNNY7 3]

I was banded on the 29th of September and have only lost 12 pounds. My first fill is on the 10th. Can't wait!!!

Though I wish I was losing faster, the one thing I keep thinking is that I did weight watchers for 5 months and lost and gained the same 3 pounds over and over. At least I've kept this weight off and it will probably get better after the fill. Hope that helps.....

How are you doing? I haven't lost much either - the real weight loss seems to come when the fill is perfect! Hope your doc hit the spot first time!

[missjoany 0]

Oh Joany, I must have misread your post, I thought you were worried about insurance. I think it will be covered, seems common. I also thought you were self pay, but if your insurance paid for the procedure then it definitely will for any fixes. and even if it didn't cover the procedure many people get fixes covered. So don't worry about anything but getting better, and walking. 1200, that's about where I'm trying to stay, although I'm spending a couple days like at 900, to sort of shake things up- I had a bad weekend LOL. Happy haloween.

Hello!! It felt like self pay, since it took like 6 weeks to get any money. NE way doc said my port did not flip, he suspects it was overuse. But just to make sure I don't have a hernia at the port site or an adhesion, I'm going in for tests (cat scan with contrast) this week. At least that won't be painful. And when they accessed my port, I was told that would be how it felt if I had a fill. Not bad at all. I like your idea of switching up the calories to keep your body guessing. Yea I worked on Halloween so I did not have any candy around. I lost 6 lbs in three weeks so we are not going for a fill yet. I still feel jealous many of you are doing yoga, and zumba, while all I can do is walk.. but I am alot older than most of you.. maybe that is why I am taking so long to heal. But it's still more exercise than I have done all year. I am not cleaning the house (we think I did too much in the yard, and cleaning the bathtub). My new philosophy for awhile will be, if the dirt ain't moving, I'm ignoring it!!!

[missjoany 0]

I was banded on the 29th of September and have only lost 12 pounds. My first fill is on the 10th. Can't wait!!!

Though I wish I was losing faster, the one thing I keep thinking is that I did weight watchers for 5 months and lost and gained the same 3 pounds over and over. At least I've kept this weight off and it will probably get better after the fill. Hope that helps.....

Yeah, I lost the same 10 lbs over and over as well. But it's slowly coming off. I know we want it faster, but if it stays off that will be a major accomplishment for me. Let us know how you feel after your fill.

[missjoany 0]

My nutritionist said to try one new food a day. Today I am going to try spaghetti squash with meatballs and sauce. Tomorrow I will try a microwaved yam. I need something fast and simple. I am afraid, though, of going berzerk and eating all kinds of stuff.. Are you guys eating a variety of foods, or just sticking to a "tried a true" few. I told the doc today I had not tried chicken or beef yet, only turkey meatballs because I was afraid of it getting stuck.

[danide 0]

Happy Hump Day everyone.

Its been a while since Ive been on... been kinda in a slump and don't doing so great with food/exercise... But thats okay... Im back and ready to get focused again.

Goal for the next 3 weeks before my next doctor appt... at least 3 pounds! Should be do-able as long as I stay focused and avoid candy (past couple weeks I gave in to my old habits, fortunately I did not gain any weight from it (yet)).

Sounds like most of you are doing really good! Happy to hear that! Keep it up everyone!

[vhayes 0]

I feel the same way. I had first fill 10/19 and next one 12/2. I need more restriction as well. Good luck.

[Rambunctious 2]

I was banded on the 29th of September and have only lost 12 pounds. Though I wish I was losing faster

Take a look at percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) to see how you are doing. If you started with a lower BMI or pounds of excess weight, you may be losing as much by percentage even if not by pounds. Example: I have lost 16 pounds which equates to19%EWL. That is the method my doctor and the studies track it.

I had not tried chicken or beef yet, only turkey meatballs because I was afraid of it getting stuck.

Try chicken tenders. They are a strip of the breast that is really tender (hence the name:wink2:). They cook quickly and are moist. Fish also works well if you're okay with seafood.

[missjoany 0]

Happy Hump Day everyone.

Its been a while since Ive been on... been kinda in a slump and don't doing so great with food/exercise... But thats okay... Im back and ready to get focused again.

Goal for the next 3 weeks before my next doctor appt... at least 3 pounds! Should be do-able as long as I stay focused and avoid candy (past couple weeks I gave in to my old habits, fortunately I did not gain any weight from it (yet)).

Sounds like most of you are doing really good! Happy to hear that! Keep it up everyone!

You can do it. This forum has been my lifeline. Let us know how it goes.

[BandedTheresa 2]

Good Morning everyone......

My name is Theresa....I was banded on Sept 29. First fill was Oct 26 with 3cc. I have lost 15 lbs and feeling good.

Alittle bit about me....I am 29 yrs old. Recently married on Sept 1. Together we have 2 sons one 9 one 10. I have tons of support at home, but want to talk with yall who are also going threw this life change. I am ready for this journey.....

[missjoany 0]

Good Morning everyone......

My name is Theresa....I was banded on Sept 29. First fill was Oct 26 with 3cc. I have lost 15 lbs and feeling good.

Alittle bit about me....I am 29 yrs old. Recently married on Sept 1. Together we have 2 sons one 9 one 10. I have tons of support at home, but want to talk with yall who are also going threw this life change. I am ready for this journey.....

Congratulations!! You are doing awesome. It's great you have so much support. I have one person, and you guys on this forum. Thanks for being there. This is definitely life changing. I must now change my views towards food.< /p>