OK...any input would be great!! Long story short, band removed 9/19 due to erosion, CIGNA insurance, paperwork submitted 10/23 for "band to sleeve revision", called CIGNA on 10/24 and was told that "all my paperwork is in the hands of the medical director and they did not request any more information"! I was told I should have a decision tomorrow..here is my question...anyone think its strange to NOT have them ask for any more information? I am happy, yes, but I do know my BMI is at 33 with a few issues (HPB, RA, digenerative disk disease). Has anyone had this happen too them where they are not quite at the required BMI number & revised with issues? Im thinking they are looking at my paperwork and saying that Im not heavy enough so "denied" or I have so many issues and it is a revision that they look at it and say "approved"!! I know, I know...time will tell and I guess we just live in a world where one tends to freak out because its not complicated enough!! Any insight would be great! Thanks, its going to be a long 24 hours!!

My surgery went very well. I decided after the operation to refuse pain meds in the hospital because I didn't want to deal with the nausea like I had with the band surgery. They ended up sending me home the next day - surgeon told me my band had slightly slipped and formed a hernia which he removed. No problems getting protein drinks and water in. So far the only soft food I have been eating is 3oz of mashed potato mixed with 1/4 can of Hormel Chili with Beans & shredded cheese- microwaved & mixed. It's SO good after having all those shakes. I'm going to start with soup tomorrow.

Oh and as of yesterday I was 9 pounds down post op

That's wonderful!!! Food tastes so good after the liquid phase....amazing what 3 ounces can do...lol!

I do think I'm going to be one of those "slow losers " always have been. I just don't want to get frustrated

I'm going to be a slow looser too!!! I don't feel any restriction so to speak! I ate a half a sandwich no problem!!! Wth?? I know 6 weeks out not the best idea but since day 1 I have not felt restriction. I know coming from the band I'm not used to freedom but right now, as silly as it seems, I wonder if anything was even done...lol

I'm feeling the restriction but I'm also having acid reflux problems. I saw the surgeon yesterday for my post-op - told him abut the reflux and he sad it was my esophagus but it hadn't been that bad so we really didn't dwell on it. Last night though - it was bad. I've only been taking tums but I think I'm going to go to the store to pick up something stronger. I'm going to start soft foods today.

I'm also not feeling as hungry this week as I was last week

Oh no! I have not had any reflux issues at all but boy I sure did with the band. That's so great and you should be proud of yourself!!! I'm slow and steady

How have you been doing?

Oh no! I have not had any reflux issues at all but boy I sure did with the band. That's so great and you should be proud of yourself!!! I'm slow and steady

How have you been doing?

I feel great...too great! I have pretty much zero restriction. I know with my band, if I ate too much, it came up. Not normal in any way but I'm trying to find that happy balance. This is so much more of a normal way of life and I love that aspect of it but I thought I would have some kind of restriction. I have not lost an ounce in weeks. I'm back to exercising also. It's been really disappointing but I'm trying not to let it get the best of me