My request for an IMR is in!

Lori F.
on 9/27/11 5:24 am - Chula Vista, CA

And I am freaking out. I sent in 90 pages to the DMHC. And I already can't wait for them to decide. Anyone out there have an experience with the DMHC in CA? Dr. Keshishian says I have a good chance (asking for band to DS revision- 49.5 BMI). But I haven't read much about anyone having success with the DMHC in CA. Let me have it- good or bad!

Pre-band highest weight: 244
Pre-band surgery weight: 233
Lowest: 199 ( for, like, a day)
CW: 260 (yes, with the band!)

Current Fill: 5cc in 10cc band
BMI: 49

Hislady
on 9/27/11 9:27 am - Vancouver, WA

Lap Band on 10/19/07

Don't know about insurance but wish you all the best any band "death" is great in my book!

Lori F.
on 9/27/11 12:32 pm - Chula Vista, CA

Lap Band on 07/06/07

Thanks!

Pre-band highest weight: 244
Pre-band surgery weight: 233
Lowest: 199 ( for, like, a day)
CW: 260 (yes, with the band!)

Current Fill: 5cc in 10cc band
BMI: 49

Toy T.
on 9/28/11 11:17 am

DS on 02/22/12

Totally off topic but you weigh more than what you first weighed before the band? Why do the doctors and TV promote it so much if is pretty much a route to failure like I been reading. Is it bc it is cheaper and requires less hospitalization?

Lori F.
on 9/28/11 11:54 am - Chula Vista, CA

Lap Band on 07/06/07

From what I understand, it's much easier to "install." Because it's easy, fewer doctors can screw up. The complications come later. I was talked into getting Depo Provera and over the last year, even with the band, I gained 40 pounds! I'm sure it's not all Depo but, c'mon! I probably would weigh less if I DIDN'T have the band. I puke up chicken, fruit, veggies, pasts, whole grains, but I can sure down some ice cream- no problem! After I puke, I am STARVING so I eat whatever I can keep down. Viola! 40 pounds! If you're thinking of a BOB- DON'T!

Pre-band highest weight: 244
Pre-band surgery weight: 233
Lowest: 199 ( for, like, a day)
CW: 260 (yes, with the band!)

Current Fill: 5cc in 10cc band
BMI: 49

smileyjamie72
on 9/29/11 8:43 am - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

Lori,

I cannot help on the insurance (I think there were 2 or 3 with the DMHC insurance on the DS board, though).

Just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

-Jamie

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

Lori F.
on 9/29/11 9:17 am - Chula Vista, CA

Lap Band on 07/06/07

Thanks Jamie! What's up with your fight?

Pre-band highest weight: 244
Pre-band surgery weight: 233
Lowest: 199 ( for, like, a day)
CW: 260 (yes, with the band!)

Current Fill: 5cc in 10cc band
BMI: 49

smileyjamie72
on 9/29/11 9:49 am - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

My fight??!!?? AAARRRGGGHHHHHH

Got my documentation back (finally) from my appeal denial. I have already requested the next step which is a hearing. And from what I have read in the insurance booklet, the hearing will be conducted at the time of the next quearterly board meeting, and that is sometime at the end of October.

More waiting........

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

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