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Annie02
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Posted: 14 September 2006 02:57 pm |
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Hi Everyone:
I'm looking for some information. I have seen some ads on the TV lately regarding Laparoscopic bands and was wondering if anyone has had it done and if so what their thoughts were on it. Also would be interested in how much the procedure costs as it is not covered by my health care provider. Thanks a lot. Annie
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Synicalchick
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Posted: 2 October 2006 04:51 pm |
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Google or search lap band support groups and you will find many many answers. Among those answers are financial help for those whose insurance doesn't cover it.
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Synicalchick
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 3 January 2007 04:40 am |
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Hello again,
Are you still looking? I go in tomorrow for my 1st initial appointment.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 3 January 2007 08:08 am |
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And there's also an introduction on this website:
Surgery as a Last Resort
Peter
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Synicalchick
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 21 February 2007 10:47 pm |
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I went in for my pre-op testing yesterday (Ekg, blood work & x-rays) passed all of these with flying colors, again much to their surprise considering I now weigh 331. Then I got to sit down with the surgeon Dr. Morton and talk one on one and ask questions. I really like him. Very personable. He was impressed with my pre-op test results and wanted to know how old I was. He thought I was in my late 20's. He said that I am really fortunate to be my age and numbers wise be this healthy. He had a couple of band samples there and he demonstrated filling one up through the port. That was pretty cool. he's done over a 1,000 of them now. His stats are better than the us average. He has only had 12 bands slip, all of which he was able to fix. he hasn't had any erosions and he's only had four that leaked and zero deaths, blood clots or any other serious issues related to surgery. Todd has taken three days off next week so I'll be well taken care of. As soon as I'm able to walk and swallow a small sip of water without it coming up I'll be able to come home. It's considered outpatient. He said within 2-3 weeks my appetite will start to go back to normal, and that is when I go in to get my 1st 'fill' to restrict the opening in my stomach. he said sometimes it takes 2 or 3 fills to get the restriction just right. He thinks within 4 or 5 years that I will end up around 150 or 160. I was quite shocked. I have a hard time seeing myself below 200, but I guess that's because I haven't been below 200 in 16 years. He also said I would lose the fastest in the 1st year then it would taper off and how well I did was up to me and how I 'worked the band' and exercised.
My surgery is next Tuesday Feb. 27 around 9 or 10 a.m.
I'm kind of in the surreal part of this experience so far. I feel fortunate that my family and friends are so supportive.
Thanks guys,
Tracy
p.s. you can find my regular diary under the diary section title "synicalchicks diary.. all 321 lbs of it"
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lapfan08
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Posted: 30 November 2008 06:29 am |
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| I had Lap band done in mexico for 7500. It incled 2 nights at the hospital, 2 nights at the 5 star hotel, picu and drop off to/fro airport all evaluations, surgery, dr fees and free fills for life. I think it was a good deal. u can pm me if you have any questions.
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carlos
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Posted: 4 December 2008 10:51 pm |
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this surgery are not expensives in mexico, and also they are very professionals, 123healthbeauty made this surgery for $6,500 and the most important only in one day.
if you want more information send a mail at this direccion
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SEE YA
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