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Lap Band FAQ
03-25-2008, 04:22 PM
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my girls
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Zachary, LA
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Height: 5'7
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you will be able to feel your port if you press on your stomach. it feels like the round end of a stethescope. your biggest scar will be on top of it or near it. good luck
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03-25-2008, 05:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ciao Bella
My insurance will pay for the lap band surgery. I wonder about the port though. Will it be visible? Will you be able to feel it? I really don't want something that can bothered by clothing, or exposed if I'm wearing a swimsuit. Silly concerns, I'm sure, but concerns nevertheless.
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First, you are VERY luck your insurance will pay.
You won't be able to see your port. As you start losing weight, you'll be able to feel it with your hand when you press on your stomach. (Just like Mistymed said!)
Good luck to you. If you have any other concerns, please post them. This is a great group and everyone has been wonderful to me!
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03-26-2008, 02:31 PM
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Happy Chick & Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Northern New Jersey
Posts: 12,438
Height: 5' 10"
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I agree with the sister chicks....you prob won't be able to see it... only feel it. But isn't that small bump better than big rolls 
Congrats on your insurance covering it.
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05-17-2008, 11:12 AM
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Wishin' and Hopin'
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 2
Height: 5'7"
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Leenie- so true! 
I haven't lost all my weight yet, but I can feel my port if I press down on it.
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06-22-2008, 08:36 AM
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beckyjo46
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Central New York
Posts: 2
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questions
What are the pre-operative procedures for LB Surgery?
thanks
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06-22-2008, 09:36 AM
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Happy Chick & Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Northern New Jersey
Posts: 12,438
Height: 5' 10"
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Originally Posted by beckyjo46
What are the pre-operative procedures for LB Surgery?
thanks
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Hi Beckyjo, it really depends on your insurance. Some will make you jump through hoops and others won't. Most will require 6 months or more of supervised weight loss (doctor) and some medical testing. They may require you to go to a nutritionalist and a psychologists. A way to find out to find out is call your insurance company and ask them.
Good Luck, Leenie
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~ WORRY LOOKS AROUND, SORRY LOOKS BACK, FAITH LOOKS UP ~
Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow."
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08-31-2008, 01:48 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Richmond, Va.
Posts: 8
S/C/G: 410/388/200
Height: 6'
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September 26 is my last weight check (yeah!) and Ive seen the nutritionist and psychologist. With everything coming to an end and the surgery becoming more than just a hopeful dream, what are some things i can do to prepare for surgery? And for life after surgery?
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10-03-2008, 07:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Washington
Posts: 1
S/C/G: 257/254.5/185
Height: 5'6"
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MelJoi....I'm considering lapband surgery, when is your's scheduled?
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11-25-2008, 11:46 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cambridge, ON Canada
Posts: 1
S/C/G: 299.4/294/250
Height: 5' 7"
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Hi everyone
I am considering the LB procedure, still going to look into insurance and such, but wanted to know about post op pregnancy......what if you become pregnant....how would that be delt with, does anyone know......
I have a daughter she is 2 1/2 and wanted our kids to be close in age as my brother and i weren't...there is 6 years between us......but I am totally willing to wait if it means being healthy and not having high blood pressure while pregnant this go round. thanks for your help 
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11-25-2008, 12:09 PM
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Happy Chick & Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Northern New Jersey
Posts: 12,438
Height: 5' 10"
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Hi Roots Girl, and 
From what I understand, if you become pregnant the doctor will remove the fill from the band so you are able to eat more. Thats it !!
But this is really something you need to discuss with the surgeon so that you can hear it strait from the horses mouth
GOOD LUCK !!!!
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~ WORRY LOOKS AROUND, SORRY LOOKS BACK, FAITH LOOKS UP ~
Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow."
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01-02-2009, 06:09 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Minneapolis area
Posts: 11
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I am a 4 yr lapbander, 75 lbs lost..
I eat what I want just less amount wise.
I do avoid new foods in a public place just in case?
I can not eat leftovers, as they are too dry and don't stay down.
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01-02-2009, 06:09 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Minneapolis area
Posts: 11
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If anyone wants anymore information just pm me..
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01-02-2009, 06:10 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Minneapolis area
Posts: 11
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I have to post three more threads to be able to pm so this is my third.\lol
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01-07-2009, 10:35 AM
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Happy Chick & Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Northern New Jersey
Posts: 12,438
Height: 5' 10"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vixxen4chocolate
I have to post three more threads to be able to pm so this is my third.\lol
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You might want to join us on the regular board... I'm sure the girls/guys would like to get to know you.
Leenie
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~ WORRY LOOKS AROUND, SORRY LOOKS BACK, FAITH LOOKS UP ~
Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow."
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01-10-2009, 12:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 107
S/C/G: 272/ticker/170
Height: 65.5 inches
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I went to a seminar last night about the lap band. I am seriously considering it but I am very nervous as my twin sister almost died having gastric bypass. I know that the lap band is safer but it is still in the back of my head.
One question I have is I am in the process of getting a divorce I am trying to decide whether to stay on my husbands insurance (Horizon blue cross blue shield) or switch to my own. A friend of mine who has already begun the process has Aetna and she only has to do 3 months of a medically supervised diet. I don't know how long my current insurance requires but I am looking to get this done as soon as possible.
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