Out of Pocket LapBand/Many ???s

I'm thinking of just paying for it myself since the insurance will not cover it. And boy, do I need to do this!!! Just a few ?s if anyone wants to answer. How many of Dr.Aranows patients are out there on the message board w/LapBand? If so, any of you get pregnant after w/lapband? If someone gets sick (flu, stomach bug, etc.) how do you handle "throwing up" w/lapband? Just whats on my mind right now.....thanks!