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You Are Allowed Only One WLS Per Lifetime - It seems like the employers, insurance companies, and the health care system in general are gradually moving towards allowing only one WLS per Lifetime.That’s like telling ...

OT! Guitar Hero OT! - This topic is only indirectly related to obesity.  I am having knee surgery (not replacement) next week, and am told there is a going to be a 6-8 week recovery.  This may be due ...

Revisionists: Please Tell Me Which Insurance Comp - The Summary Plan Description from my insurance company states that “repeat weight loss surgery, which is a second or subsequent procedure performed, regardless of type of wei...

Are Surgeons Supposed To Do Preventative Maintenan - Hi.  Please excuse my ignorance.  I got a little worried when I read another member's post about esophagus issues with the band.  I have had mine in for several years.  It doesn&rs...

You're right. We need to be here for each other. I think most...

You're doing great, Tammy. Good job. I'm proud of you, too. I...

Empathize With Others - Each of us is unique, has been shaped by different environments during our life paths, and has made choices based on each of our personal circumstances.  Let’s be empathetic ...

Why Did You Seek Revision Surgery? - I have so much pain that I can barely walk.   I have previously had surgery on both my feet.  They ache and sting me all the time.  I have curvature of my spine, as well as thr...

No Revision For Me - My Lap –Band tool has not been working as well for me lately as it has in the past.  I got a copy of the Summary Plan Description from my insurance company, and found the sec...

Truth, Lies, WLS Gaming & New US Healthcare Sy - I have been giving a lot of thought regarding WLS lately.  I have spoken to people that have voiced concerns to me that insurance companies routinely put up roadblocks to provide...

Should LAP-BAND Patient Get Duodenal Switch? - Hi.  Thank you for reading this.  I’m struggling, and need help. There are so many nice people here.  I used to come here multiple times a day, but have not been here for q...