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Waiting...to hear about my appeal - I have been e-mailing Danette, Dr. Buchwald's Secretary & scheduler for the last few weeks. On June 1, I had my last dietary visit with Marg at Sanford Luverne. That afternoon, Dan...

How to prepare for surgery - How can I prepare for my DS revision surgery when Iwon't even know if I'm having if until 2 weeks before the BIG day? I know I need to fill out my FMLA packet 30 days before and...

Non approved surgery date - My insurance appeal went in today. They are holding a surgery date for August 2nd. That will be EXACTLY 4 years and 1 month from my lap-band surgery. Hope and pray with me ...

Inspire me - I was denied revision surgery today from lap-band to DS because my BMI is too low. Its 48, not 50. Should I press on to an appeal, or should I settle for the RNY?

DENIED - Just received word that I was denied revision from lap-band to DS because my BMI is 48.... NOT 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Plus pre paid medicaid) Where...

DENIED - Just received word that I was denied revision from lap-band to DS because my BMI is 48.... NOT 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Plus pre paid medicaid) Where...

Is it easy to find a protien shake with 20 grams p - I found a protien shake that has 20 grams of protien per serving. I was wondering if it was easy for you all that drink protien shakes to find them that high in one serving.

Impressed with Dr. Buchwald... - I went to see Dr. Henry Buchwald today at the University of Minnesota. I was impressed with Buchwald, not the clinic. The clinic is very crowded and extremely busy compared to...

Impressed with Dr. Buchwald... - I went to see Dr. Henry Buchwald today at the University of Minnesota. I was impressed with Buchwald, not the clinic. The clinic is very crowded and extremely busy compared to ...

Question for DSers................ - When you eat enough to fill your stomach pouch, do you feel pain telling you to stop or do you REALLY feel full?????????

Dr. Oz's lap-band show.... - I was VERY upset with his show today. Seemed like someone was paying him to advertise the lap-band. He only gave a few hints on the cons and dove right into the pros. I've h...

Dr Oz's lap band show - I was VERY upset with his show today. Seemed like someone was paying him to advertise the lap-band. He only gave a few hints on the cons and dove right into the pros. I've h...

6-12 month supervised diet ... - Are we supposed to loose weight on the 6-12 month supervised diet required for insurance?? Its not like we have trouble losing weight and keeping it off right? LOL I had my ...

6-12 month supervised diet ..... - Are we supposed to loose weight on the 6-12 month supervised diet required for insurance?? Its not like we have trouble losing weight and keeping it off right? LOL I had my ...

6-12 month supervised diet..... - Are we supposed to loose weight on the 6-12 month supervised diet required for insurance?? Its not like we have trouble losing weight and keeping it off right? LOL I had my ...

6-12 month supervised diet............ - Are we supposed to loose weight on the 6-12 month supervised diet required for insurance?? Its not like we have trouble losing weight and keeping it off right? LOL I had my b...

Burping?????? - Is it normal to burp while eating with the band???? Is this a problem???

Are there different types of DS surgeries???????? - I'm going to visit with a DS surgeon on Wednesday. I have been reading about different types of DS surgeries. What types are there?? What are the differences?? Should I ask ...

Pros & cons ~~ RNY vs DS - I'm planning a revision. I would like anyone to chime in with their experiences from the RNY & DS. If anyone has any pros and cons to list for me, that would be great as well. ...

Pros & cons ~ RNY vs DS - I'm planning a revision. I would like anyone to chime in with their experiences from the RNY & DS. If anyone has any pros and cons to list for me, that would be great as well. ...

Pros & cons ~~ DS vs RNY - I'm planning a revision. I would like anyone to chime in with their experiences from the RNY & DS. If anyone has any pros and cons to list for me, that would be great as well. ...

Can I delete a topic or a comment?? - Jw if there is a way to delete a comment or an entire new topic that I started. Thanks

Feeling full or feeling pain?????? - Hello, I have had my lap band now for almost 4 years. Have not had any success in losing weight. I was wondering if any one here actually feels full when their poutch gets f...

Vitamin Question - My first appointment for my revision surgery from lap band to DS is coming up on April 6th. The nurse was telling me how the DS is different from the lap band. She mentioned DS...