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i was banded november 3rd, so 4 days post-op. i have no appetite & im pretty sure ive already lost some weight. lets talk!

I just got my first fill on Wednesday but still don't really feel restricted to how much I can eat. He told me that if I didn't lose at least 4 lbs this month to come back for another fill. How has everyone else done after their first fill? Did you feel restricted right away or does it take a few times getting a fill? I am so frustrated because I thought that after I got my fill, I'd really start to feel like I'd start losing weight. Need suggestions, comments please!!!

It looks like I do not qualify for my insurance to pay. I have heard that the surgery is cheaper in Mexico. I would love to hear from anyone that has had their surgery in Mexico and how much did it cost them. Any good surgeon recommendations?

I feel like a well oiled machine! Eating machine that is. I cant seem to get my appetite under control. I am only one month in but still nothing! I am doing allot of research on the band reading allot of posts on eating habbits after the band. I am mentally preparing but dang! Having a hard time with the physical preparedness. I have phentermine pills at home, but they make me goofy as all get out. Maybe I should take them over the weekend to try to get a jump start. Any suggestions?...

And the blog is even likely to be short!

This regards the blogs Sigh....part 1 and Sigh....part 2 and Really? Seriously?

I emailed my 'advocate" this morning with what I now know to be true for Cigna. I figured maybe just maybe I can help some other poor soul to not have to go through a day like this. Course, it's a whole list of things that all fell inline yesterday to make yesterday happen.

And just a few minutes ago I heard back from her. With my...