cuttinojo posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago

Well 5/31/18 I went into surgery to get my lapband I had RNY in 2005 I woke up and was told they couldn't put the band in because I had too much scar tissue from my RNY doctor told my husband they removed a lot of scar tissue and also repaired a leak I


cuttinojo posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago

Today was my surgery from RNY in 2005 to gastric banding I woke up to find out that there was too much scar tissue around my stoma they removed the scar tissue and he also said there was a leak and repaired that also, told me to be back in the office i


cuttinojo wrote revision 5 years, 11 months ago

I completed all my Pre-Op testing on 5/14/18 for my lapband over my gastric bypass I had over 13 years ago. I appreciate all the feed back regarding the lapband the negatives and the positives. dur...


cuttinojo wrote Pre-admission testing 5 years, 11 months ago

Today is my pre-admission testing for my up coming surgery 5/31/18. I appreciate all the feedback regarding the band. I'm still going to have it and I pray that I follow everything so this tool wil...


cuttinojo posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

Doctors office just called me to say that I was approved for the lapband over my gastric bypass I go for my pre-admission testing on 5/7/18 and surgery is scheduled for 5/31/18.


cuttinojo posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

I received a letter from Cigna regarding the revision they said I need not to respond they sent this to my Surgeon for more information to see if it was medically necessary. I wonder what do they need from the surgeon?


cuttinojo wrote Has anyone had lapband success. 6 years ago

Has anyone gotten the Lapband and is happy with it? Im going from RNY that I had in 2005 to Lapband I had my psych evalulation on yesterday 4/17/18 and my last dietician appt is on 4/23/18 my insur...


Kathy S. wrote 6 years ago
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! Here are some links to information you may find helpful: http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weight-loss-surgery-journey http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosptial-stay-what-to-pack http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-care-after-weight-loss-surgery We can't wait to hear from you post-op!

Kathy S. wrote 6 years, 3 months ago
Welcome to ObesityHelp! We are glad that you have joined our OH community. Be sure and check out the tutorial that appears when you log in. As you check out OH, you'll see many features and tools that are created for our members as you embark on your WLS journey. We suggest you upload your avatar, fill in your surgery type, date and surgeon. If you have not done so, let us get to know you by adding some information on your profile "about me" section. Hang out on your surgery type forum to interact with those that had the surgery you are going to have. Great support and information. If you want assistance with finding a surgeon, and or have any additional questions please email us at [email protected]. Regards, Kathy ObesityHelp Community Services 866-957-4636 Ext 393
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