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Drinking before eating - Being a revision, I am aware of the rule for the no drinking 30 minutes and 30 minutes after eating. I will say that was one of the most difficult rules during my band process....n...

Revision Approved!! - BCBSIL FINALLY approved my revision from Realize band to VSG!!!  This has been a long two year battle dealing with slipped/prolapsed band and jumping through insurance hoops... ...

Revision Approved!! - BCBSIL FINALLY approved my revision from Realize band to VSG!!!  This has been a long two year battle dealing with slipped/prolapsed band and jumping through insurance hoops... ...

BCBSIL revision insurance issues - I am trying to be patient, I think I've been REALLY patient. It has been over 2 years since I have been dealing with my slipped/prolapsed band issues. Last year, BCBS IL denied m...

BCBS IL revision, Insurance, errrr!! - I am trying to be patient, I think I've been REALLY patient. It has been over 2 years since I have been dealing with my slipped/prolapsed band issues. Last year, BCBS IL denied my ...

Revision not happening - I received more bad news yesterday. After hearing my insurance denied my revision 2 months ago, I started my 6 month supervised weightloss plan and was trying to stay positive and ...

BCBS IL denied revision - Well I called the insurance company yesterday and they denied the removal of my band and the revision surgery to the sleeve. I am a little unclear of the specifics because there we...

More info for insurance to approve revision - I have BCBSIL and just checked in with them regarding my preauth for revision surgery. They are asking for "medical records documenting compliance of postop exercise and diet progr...

Tea Misto Protein Shake - I like to put my protein shakes in coffee, but hadn't thought about putting them in hot tea until this week. I realize my taste buds have probably become more accustomed to the pro...

Revision Appt with SSM Depaul STL/Dr. Morales - I needed to make a change from Dr. Van Wagner, who was my band suregon, and decided to meet with Dr. Morales at SSM Depaul. We discussed my current situation with the Realize band ...

Scale keeps moving - I started coming back on this site a while back and I am here off and on. I am working at getting a revision from band to VSG. I have been working hard at losing weight again for t...

Question for those who revised from Band to Sleeve - How does the sleeve feel differently than the band? Just normal everyday type feeling, while you eat, after you eat, etc? I appreciate any feedback, thank you!

Band to VSG...question about satisfied feeling aft - I am still working towards making a decision on revising to VSG. Meeting with a surgeon next week. I read the boards all the time, trying to get answers without having to ask ALL t...

Trouble losing weight waiting for revision - I am waiting to decide and make arrangements for revision from band to vsg, hoping for maybe October. In the meantime, I have gotten back on the bandwagon and really really trying ...

Weight restriction after surgery - I am meeting with my surgeon next week to discuss a revision, most likely to VSG. I have a one year old and have concerns about having the surgery. First, I know I will be scar...

Slipped band while/after pregnancy - I posted this on the Realize band forum, but thought I'd post it here as well: I was banded Sept 2008 with the  original Realize band. In between the preop phase & post op, I l...

Slipped band while/after pregnancy - I was banded Sept 2008 with the  original Realize band. In between the preop phase & post op, I lost about 75 lbs from April 2008 to July 2009, which wasn't top notch, but I was ok...