i moved to the island at the end of sept and my weight is just increasing i was wonder if the island health insurance will pay for gastric bypass surgery

Hi! I haven't checked in here in a little while and see that OH finally established a Band Vets forum. Can I come and play, pretty please with sugar on top??

Hi Chelle, Can you send me a link to the new board? Thanks lady!

Christine is on the new vets board. Cindy

Yes, I guess some people are not welcome. I asked to be added to new Grads Board and got three replies all saying the same thing "unapproved". For the record I am a lapband grad, I got banded June 7, 2006. But I just changed my profile to show my revision I am having on June 9th. I have not posted much the last couple years, only a few times, however, I didn't feel I had much to add to the board especially with all my problems with my band. On my surgeon's advice I am being revised to the RNY after much consideration. I only lost 20% of my excess weight and have had constant vomitting, acid reflux, congestion, etc. no matter how much was in my band. I had a complete unfill last week and all the problems have gone away. It is nice to not be suffocating with my CPAP mask now. I am not looking forward to another WLS but I do desire better health. My sleep apnea hasn't gotten much worse this past year so I really need to lose the 100+ lbs. I am carrying around on my 5'2" body. So I guess I will continue to lurk on the regular board. And no, I am not a troll or a pot stirrer. Valerie