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Topic: RE: WoooooooHoooooooooo
Yummmmmmy!!!!!!
That sounds delicious Pat!!! I'm going to try those for sure!!!!! Thanks!!!!
That sounds delicious Pat!!! I'm going to try those for sure!!!!! Thanks!!!!
Kimi
Everything happens for a reason..Just believe...
Topic: RE: CONFUSSED!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!
I would say talk to someone who's had the sleeve and see what they can tell you. I've had bypass and have been very happy with it. Congrats on your weight loss with the band I give credit to those banders who are successful. It takes work every day for any of these procedures, but at least my body gives consequences when I do the wrong thing and that is why i went to Bypass over the band originally.
Check out the sleeve forum I'm sure someone can help you out.
Check out the sleeve forum I'm sure someone can help you out.
Topic: RE: NEED FILL
If Insurance Authorized you to have the surgery then it will cover the fills. What you need to ask is WHAT ARE YOU BENEFITS as that will determine how much your insurance pays and How much YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR.
Remember... there are two sides to charges... Facility and Doctor. You need to know if the doctor you are using is IN or OUT of Network and what your benefits are . If your doctor does the adjustments under Fluoro you will also have the facility to pay.
The Banding Centers of America (Facility) is OUT OF NETWORK with Insurance, but they agree to Never charge a patient more than $200 for the facility fees. You can call Tim at 973-805-9977 and he can answer any questions you have about the Band Center.
SO... if you are a band patient and are having adjustment call your insurance and ask about your benefits. If you have a Deductible and / or CO- Insurance those are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to pay as a patient.
Good Luck!
Remember... there are two sides to charges... Facility and Doctor. You need to know if the doctor you are using is IN or OUT of Network and what your benefits are . If your doctor does the adjustments under Fluoro you will also have the facility to pay.
The Banding Centers of America (Facility) is OUT OF NETWORK with Insurance, but they agree to Never charge a patient more than $200 for the facility fees. You can call Tim at 973-805-9977 and he can answer any questions you have about the Band Center.
SO... if you are a band patient and are having adjustment call your insurance and ask about your benefits. If you have a Deductible and / or CO- Insurance those are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to pay as a patient.
Good Luck!
Topic: RE: WoooooooHoooooooooo
Canned Turkey with salsa and shredded low fat cheese put under broiler! I also did crustless pizza (Pizza sauce, pizza spices, low mozz. shredded, Ricotta cheese, Turkey Kilbasi under broiler... i ate this ALOT!) GREAT JOB for week #1!
Pat
Pat
Topic: WoooooooHoooooooooo
Just came from my 1 week post op doctor visit with Dr Abkin. Got my staples out, down 18lbs!!!!!! Feel great!!!
Surgery went great, in hospital 2 nights then home to recoup. Soreness on left side but very minimal pain. Sipped my fluids and kept moving and the gas wasn't bad. I'm on full liquids until Friday then I can go to soft/mushy foods!!!!! I'm craving everything and can't wait to chew!!!!!
What are some of your soft food concoctions???????
Surgery went great, in hospital 2 nights then home to recoup. Soreness on left side but very minimal pain. Sipped my fluids and kept moving and the gas wasn't bad. I'm on full liquids until Friday then I can go to soft/mushy foods!!!!! I'm craving everything and can't wait to chew!!!!!
What are some of your soft food concoctions???????
Kimi
Everything happens for a reason..Just believe...
Topic: RE: CONFUSSED!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!
First of all, congrats on being so successful as a band patient!
I started out with the band too, and usually if one slips or is giving you problems, another band will likely do the same. I went with RNY because I thought it would work better for me. Everyone is different.
I would post this on both the revision and VSG boards, there are many people I know of who have made the transition from the band to the sleeve.
Best of luck to you!
I started out with the band too, and usually if one slips or is giving you problems, another band will likely do the same. I went with RNY because I thought it would work better for me. Everyone is different.
I would post this on both the revision and VSG boards, there are many people I know of who have made the transition from the band to the sleeve.
Best of luck to you!
Topic: CONFUSSED!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!
Post Date: 8/2/11 5:43 am
I have had the band for 5.5 years now, had major plastic surgery ( lower body lift) a year after I lost all my weight 112 lbs totally , i have been having issues with my esophigus and went to my bariatric sergeon, he told me I may have a slipped band and it will need to come out...Im having a upper GI study next week to be sure thats what the problem is, he also told me after 6 weeks of the band being out I can get another band or the sleeve, he really reccomends the sleeve because he feels this is a more natural way of eating, WHAT SHOULD I DO???? Im not really familiar with the sleeve, but have lived with a band for 5.5 years and know how to live with it....HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!
I have had the band for 5.5 years now, had major plastic surgery ( lower body lift) a year after I lost all my weight 112 lbs totally , i have been having issues with my esophigus and went to my bariatric sergeon, he told me I may have a slipped band and it will need to come out...Im having a upper GI study next week to be sure thats what the problem is, he also told me after 6 weeks of the band being out I can get another band or the sleeve, he really reccomends the sleeve because he feels this is a more natural way of eating, WHAT SHOULD I DO???? Im not really familiar with the sleeve, but have lived with a band for 5.5 years and know how to live with it....HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!
Topic: RE: Happy 5 year Surgiversary to Me!
Why GRAZIE MY KIND and HANDSOME Buddy!
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
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