FatButNotHappy

Soni went to the surgeon today and was given the option of getting the Flobi band. He seemed to be a fan of it but didn't try to sway me one way or the other.

Was anyone here banded? What do you think about it? I can't really google it too much right now because one of my kids broke my laptop while I was at work and I am on my iPod. My eyes are far too old to do any research on this thing.

So for now I will stick with tt folks and their experience and opinions...at least until o figure out what's wrong with my computer.

Thanks again!

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Stacie
12/7/09 RNY
10/02/09 APPROVED
08/06/09 DENIED

5' 3.75" (always said 5'4" until BMI came into play)
Highest 241
DOS 225
Current 202
Goal 150

poet_kelly

I don't really know much about it. I have seen a couple people on another WLS forum post about problems with it. Apparently the band can become imbedded in the stomach tissue and cause problems. I don't know how common that is, though. I would also be concerned about having a foreign body in me. I would imagine the body could reject it, just like it could reject the lap band.

Kelly

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RNY 11/4/08

surgery/current/goal
270/138/140

Snow-Belle

Will your insurance cover it?

My insurance was pretty limited and strict about what Bariatric Surgery it would and wouldn't cover.

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~Michele

Surgery 10/07/08
Highest-at start of 10 day pre surgery liquid diet / Day of Surgery / Current / Goal
280 / 267 / 132 / 123

ONDERLAND March 15, 2009

Use it UP, Wear it OUT, Make it DO or Do WITHOUT.*
*(popular saying during the great depression)

Weight Loss so Far= 147 Pounds
Goal 1 -Weigh 180 -(Century Club)- May 15, 2009
Goal 2 -Weigh 150 -Oct 1, 2009
Goal 3 -Weigh 140 -Dec 12, 2009
Goal 4 -Weigh 123

FatButNotHappy

Yes, because basically it is a bonus...it is still an RNY. I have already paid for my surgery (my share of it ---$4000.)

If the patient wants it, he does it. If they dont, he doesnt. If they dont tell him either way, he doesnt.

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Stacie
12/7/09 RNY
10/02/09 APPROVED
08/06/09 DENIED

5' 3.75" (always said 5'4" until BMI came into play)
Highest 241
DOS 225
Current 202
Goal 150