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outpatient - Just curious do most of the bandsters do theirs as outpatient. I know that my WLS says yes of course minus complications. I have to admit I am sneaking to do this so my Mom don't k...

Unsure! - I am planning the lapband in oct. I hear so many say they don't loose on the band, I had RNY and it was great lost weight while sleeping. I know the lapband is different and loose ...

vitamins - I had RNY in 04 and am having lapband in a month or two. Which vitamins do you take. Is it the same as with first surgery? I am nervous about this revision. I read so many negative...

lap band fill - Just curious I was on another site and hadn't even thought of this. Does ins. pay for fills. I am close to getting band probably late sept early oct. I know ins. covers band but so...

Dietician - Had my first visit with my dietician. I am planning to get lapband over RNY. Had RNy in 2004 and lost all my weight. Hip went bad and had hip replacement and looking at knee replac...

Dietician - Tomorrow I begin my journey for the revision from RNY to lapband. My insurance will pay at 3 months of counseling and hospital has a rule of 6 months. I will be eligible for revisi...

God gave me the answer - I wanted to have revision from RNY to lap band. I have had all my bloodwork and testing done. Seeing nutritionist and after all that been informed that even though ins.will pay aft...

Impossible - I was so excited to realize my insurance would pay for revision. Lapband over bypass. I went in for counseling and will see nutritionist on a regular basis. My ins. states with 3 m...

BMI - I went to nutritionist on thurs. and I had lost about 7 lbs. Well that is good except for the fact I want revision due to health issues. I had the flu really really bad the week or...

Nutritionist - I start with my nutritionist tues. Had My scope sat and all was good so I am on my way to revision. My ins. requires 3 months of the nutritionists etc. I am excited to get back wit...

So Thankful - I stumbled upon this page! Thank God above I did. I need God in my life and I love talking with others who do to. So much crazy going on in this world to day it is like a breath of...

difference - Ok I might be dense well yea I am..What is the difference in the lap band and realize band.? I honestly have read about them and I can't comprehend the difference. I had RNY and ne...

Insurance - I called my insurance company to see if they would pay for revision and the answer is YES if I meet a few criteria which I have some and am positive of others due to joint problems...

question about pouch - I had RNY in 2004. I have had physical probs and surgeries so have gained. Not an excuse. I am considering lapband revision. I wonder why they can't go in and make the pouch smalle...

RNY - I have a question. I need a revision and it will be lapband I am sure. I had RNY and did fantastic on it just had issues that I allowed to get in my way and gained,  I still get si...

Revision - Well hoping to get a revision of my RNY. I am having scope done next sat to see what's going on in the tummy. I am hoping my ins. will pay for revision. If anyone knows if BCBS fed...

confused - What is the difference in the lap band and the realize band. Am looking to have revision but I want to get all my facts in order first. Had RNY in 05 and lost 100 lbs even though d...

Rose Procedure - I have been posting about wanting revision but unsure of what type. I had RNY in 2005 and have gained some of my weight back. Due to physical disability and surgerie have not been ...

revision - I had RNY in 2005 I did great lost 100 lbs. Was only thought I would loose 70 since I am tall and big boned and not 100 over weight. That was a very happy time in my life. Now I ha...

Revision -  I am looking for a dr near Ashland Ky that does revision. I had my RNY done in 03 and due to injury and hip replacement and of course eating to much during recovery time I have ga...

Revision - Can't find a dr here in Ashland ky to do revision. What do I do..I have to have revision. My hips and knees are killing me.

Revision - I am just wondering if anyone can tell me why some dr refuse to do revision. I had RNY 7 years ago and due to problems with back,knee and hip I have gained my weight back. I had hi...

need weight loss - I have been in horlble pysical condition. I hav RNY in 2004 I have now succeded to gain it all back and am ready for a wheel chair. I lost down to 142 i felt so good and then my hi...

vitamins - what do you think is the best vitamins for RNY?

weight gain - I am not making excuses for my weight gain. But I have had problems keeping the pounds off due to back injury, hip replacement and horrible knee which will be replaced soon. I had ...