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raquelrdgz    41

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I was banded in 08, I should of done the gastric bypass now I'm going in to get revised but, I have to wait to see if my insurance will accept it! If they don't I still want the band out!! It's useless and I don't recommend it for anyone. Hoping 2013 will be the year for me at my goal weight!

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I was banded in 08' date=' I should of done the gastric bypass now I'm going in to get revised but, I have to wait to see if my insurance will accept it! If they don't I still want the band out!! It's useless and I don't recommend it for anyone. Hoping 2013 will be the year for me at my goal weight![/quote']

I was going to get the band originally and my doctor said no get bypass it will be more beneficial to my diabetes but lately I been hearing. The band is no good how much did you loose when you had it

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raquelrdgz    41

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I was going to get the band originally and my doctor said no get bypass it will be more beneficial to my diabetes but lately I been hearing. The band is no good how much did you loose when you had it

I started at 230lbs and got to 168lbs when I found out I was expecting, my dr recommended I stay filled through my pregnancy but I was stubborn, got it emptied out and gained it all back while I was pregnant :( In my mind I though, oh I will lose it again after this baby is born and all will be back to normal!! I was so WRONG!! My band has slightly slipped, it doesn't prevented from eatting the bad stuff and I'm hungry all the time so my baby is two now and I weigh 210!!;(

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I have been "stalking" this website for awhile now. I too was banded in 08 and are now seeking a revision. The first year was great! Got to around 192 (down from 293) and had plastic surgery. After that, nothing was right. Terrible reflux and multiple fills/unfills later and 35 pounds later, i now have a slight dilitation. Elated that i could now move forward since dilitation is covered under my insurance, i received a bombshell!! Previous surgery was self pay through a "Blue Center of Distinction". I too have BC/BS Illinois. The kicker is that i have to change programs to my place of work (im a nurse) and the program is very new and minimal support. I have nothing nice to say about the band and now know i should have had the RNY. On ward i go! Just wanted to let you know i hear your grief. I am currently 210 and have worked my a$$ off to get back to here. Im notlooking for the easy way out, just a tool i can use. And the band isnt it!

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raquelrdgz    41

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I have been "stalking" this website for awhile now. I too was banded in 08 and are now seeking a revision. The first year was great! Got to around 192 (down from 293) and had plastic surgery. After that' date=' nothing was right. Terrible reflux and multiple fills/unfills later and 35 pounds later, i now have a slight dilitation. Elated that i could now move forward since dilitation is covered under my insurance, i received a bombshell!! Previous surgery was self pay through a "Blue Center of Distinction". I too have BC/BS Illinois. The kicker is that i have to change programs to my place of work (im a nurse) and the program is very new and minimal support. I have nothing nice to say about the band and now know i should have had the RNY. On ward i go! Just wanted to let you know i hear your grief. I am currently 210 and have worked my a off to get back to here. Im notlooking for the easy way out, just a tool i can use. And the band isnt it![/quote']

I hope that you're able to get the RNY!! Keep us posted!!

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I have bc bs of ri, healthcare coast to coast.. Think it's a ppo.. And they have all same requirements.. I'm almost done with all the evals and already got the medical clearance.. Hoping they'll deem the rny medically necessary!!

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raquelrdgz    41

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I have bc bs of ri' date=' healthcare coast to coast.. Think it's a ppo.. And they have all same requirements.. I'm almost done with all the evals and already got the medical clearance.. Hoping they'll deem the rny medically necessary!![/quote']

Are you having a revision or is it your first? I'm stilllllll waiting for their decision but went to my nutritional yesterday and I've got two more appointments the 31st- hope by then I'll know

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eglean2    24

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I went this morning and was a little bummed. No date yet, just another appointment and then maybe a date. I really thought today was THE day! I dont know why. They are now submitting papers for revision and i'm hoping no further testing will be needed. And i really dont want to keep waiting like raquel :(

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raquelrdgz    41

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It is very frustrating and emotional BUT it's comforting that I'm not alone-- then I'd really worry!! Keeping my fingers crossed that next week will be THE week for us waiting... ;)

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I don't think the surgeon gives the patients enough information on the type if surgery they should get.

I didn't like the idea of filling of not so it was out if the question. I want to have only one gastric bypass 1 breast lift. 1 Tummy Tuck. 1 arm lift and that's it but only once. I hate thinking of going back & fourth dealing with stuff.

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TinyMamiOf3kids    1,280

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Crossing fingers

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rdh1727    2

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Are you having a revision or is it your first? I'm stilllllll waiting for their decision but went to my nutritional yesterday and I've got two more appointments the 31st- hope by then I'll know

This would be my first

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