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Well today was to be the day they fixed my port...but, nope! The insurance carrier still hasn't approved nor denied anything, so I'm waiting. I have this band and I can't use it! I am tentatively scheduled for 6/13 for the surgery, IF and that is a big IF BCBS will make a decision.

That stinks... Sorry to hear it. Im kinda surprised that the doc is treating this as a new procedure. When I had a hip replacement about 4 years ago I got a post surgery infection that caused the doc to take me back to surgery and deal with it. Full OR, anesthesia... the whole works. No approval required, no bill received... no nothing. How long has your request been in to BCBS? Dont they commit to a turnaround time?

I had an unfill today. Sick as a dog last night. Too tight. Doc removed 1cc.

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Oh Leslie, I am so sorry. I hope that it gets taken care of soon.

I missed where you asked me what part of Alabama, sorry. North Alabama is where I am..... about 30 miles south of Huntsville.

I can't believe this, but, I stepped on the scales this morning and I have lost 7 lbs since my fill on Monday! Woohoo, just hope it doesn't sneak back up on me! I'm so excited. The darned scale has moved!! Yes!!

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I can't believe this, but, I stepped on the scales this morning and I have lost 7 lbs since my fill on Monday! Woohoo, just hope it doesn't sneak back up on me! I'm so excited. The darned scale has moved!! Yes!!

Yea!! Time to celebrate! I'm so happy for you. I know you've been waiting for that loss. Now I really can't wait for my fill. You'll keep doing great...what a great motivator...:tongue2:

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Thanks Leslie, you are too! Don't you worry.... you will get the flip fixed before you know it!!! Your doing great anyway!

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Hi everyone,

My name is Sheri and I live outside of St louis , Missouri in Illinois. My band was done on 17 April. I am new to this web site but love it. Lots to read and tons of great info. How do you guys get the little loss tracker on the bottoms of your posts. That's great. I have lost 33 pounds as of today in 7 weeks. I don't know if thats good or not. I just had my only adjustment made this last Monday the 2nd. I had no problems at all so far. Surgery was very easy. Hardly any pain and was back to work in 10 days.

Hope to check in with your April folks often and I liked the diamonds in the rough name.

Talk to you all again soon.

Sheri:regular_smile:weight.png

Edited by bander girl
i found the weight ticker after all.

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Hi everyone,

My name is Sheri and I live outside of St louis , Missouri in Illinois. My band was done on 17 April. I am new to this web site but love it. Lots to read and tons of great info. How do you guys get the little loss tracker on the bottoms of your posts. That's great. I have lost 33 pounds as of today in 7 weeks. I don't know if thats good or not. I just had my only adjustment made this last Monday the 2nd. I had no problems at all so far. Surgery was very easy. Hardly any pain and was back to work in 10 days.

Hope to check in with your April folks often and I liked the diamonds in the rough name.

Talk to you all again soon.

Sheri:regular_smile:

Welcome!! Here is the site where you create your ticker. It will give you some html code to paste into your signature on lapbandtalk.com and voila..... your ticker appears in your posts.

Graphical Tickers and Trackers: Weight Loss, Trying To Conceive, Pregnancy...

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Wow you guys!

Blund: Awesome getting a fill! I'm sorry it hurt a little. :-(

L2L: WTH??? I'm gonna be mad with you! {{stomp}} No fair!

(but hang in there...it'll happen soon enough I'm sure)

I got another fill yesterday. I am now at 2cc. I've had a dry cough since the fill. Weird. I could tell in the office that it was tighter. I was a bit nervous about eating dinner, but everything went fine and I'm not hungry this morning. Usually I'm starving! I lost 2 pounds this week though and that makes me very happy. Hopefully I'll really start progressing. I'm excited, although cautiously optimistic!

~Carol

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Finally! The doctor called yesterday - insurance finally approved my revision surgery...I'm scheduled for Friday the 13th. I'm glad I'm not superstitious - lol

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Turler - I'm glad you finally have some restriction! 2 pounds - WTG...I love being a loser!

Bandgirl! - Welcome - 23 pounds is awesome! That's over 3 pounds a week - be proud that you have lost 23 pounds you'll never have on you again. Good luck and well wishes. This site is awesome. I've made so many friends here. It is a great place to vent, get out your frustrations, and ask questions.

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Thanks L2L!

Yeah, it's funny. When I look at the total amount of weight I've lost, it's really not that much. BUT, I am amazed at how different my clothes are fitting. Stuff isn't so tight, hangs nicer, feels better, can't wear anymore, CAN wear now. It's fun. I am just really excited to lose a significant amount of weight.

YAY FOR US!!

~C

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Awesome Leslie!! I am so glad that it is scheduled and set to go, and no ..... no superstitions its going to be great!!!

Turler, I'm glad your new fill is going well. I felt mine right away too.

Keep up the losing everyone!

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L2L- just read that you're revision was okay'd .YAY!!!!!!!!!!! Now you'll be just fine. I've always found Friday the 13th to be lucky. May it be for you as well! Hang in there.

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Hey, has anyone wanted to "kill" their husband, family, colleagues, etc yet????????? Or simply yell at them a lot? I'm having some issues. I'm very very very moody lately. And cranky. I don't feel that great- it varies day to day, and even at work, my patience goes much faster and my mouth is a bit acerbic as well.

Guess the jolly fat lady has left the room!

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Hooray for us losers!

I don't feel any different after getting my first fill! I got it last Thursday (2cc's added to the 1.5cc done at surgery), and have had no problems with food. I'm tempted to "push it" to see if I can get something stuck. What the heck???

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why do want something stuck? I got something stuck a week ago and it hurt so bad! I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I hope for your sake it doesn't happen, but I hope you feel full with your fill!

~C

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