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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!
#1
Posted 17 November 2009 - 08:19 PM
FatButNotHappy
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- Surgeon:Dr. John Maguire
- Hospital:Miami Valley Hospital
- Start Weight:241
- Current Weight:143
- Goal Weight:150
- Body Mass Index (BMI):39.9
- Surgery Date:12/07/2009
- Surgery Type:Gastric Bypass
Stacie
12/7/09 RNY
10/02/09 APPROVED
08/06/09 DENIED
5' 4"
Highest 241
DOS 235
Current 139.2
My Goal 150
Dr Goal 145
Slow and Steady wins the race....right? PLEASE tell me that is true......:rolleyes:
11/04 236
01/12 205
03/02 188
04/07 178
05/06 170
06/01 165
06/27 155
07/26 151
08/30 148
09/30 146
10/30 145
11/29 143
12/29 142
01/28 147 (2.5 pounds of new boobies)
02/28 143
12/7/09 RNY
10/02/09 APPROVED
08/06/09 DENIED
5' 4"
Highest 241
DOS 235
Current 139.2
My Goal 150
Dr Goal 145
Slow and Steady wins the race....right? PLEASE tell me that is true......:rolleyes:
11/04 236
01/12 205
03/02 188
04/07 178
05/06 170
06/01 165
06/27 155
07/26 151
08/30 148
09/30 146
10/30 145
11/29 143
12/29 142
01/28 147 (2.5 pounds of new boobies)
02/28 143
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#2
Posted 17 November 2009 - 08:59 PM
poet_kelly
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- Surgeon:Dirk Rodrigez
- Hospital:Deaconess Hospital, Cincinnati
- Start Weight:270
- Current Weight:122
- Goal Weight:140
- Body Mass Index (BMI):20.9
- Surgery Date:11/04/2008
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
Kelly
RNY 11/4/08
surgery/current/goal
270/122/140
surgery/current/goal
270/122/140
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Posted 20 November 2009 - 08:01 PM
Snow-Belle
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- Surgeon:Dr Svendsen, Surgery Date 10/07/08
- Hospital:Methodist Hospital, St Louis Park, Minnesota
- Body Mass Index (BMI):52
Will your insurance cover it?
My insurance was pretty limited and strict about what Bariatric Surgery it would and wouldn't cover.
My insurance was pretty limited and strict about what Bariatric Surgery it would and wouldn't cover.
~Michele
Surgery 10/07/08
Highest-at start of 10 day pre surgery liquid diet / Day of Surgery / Current / Goal
280 / 267 / 120 / 115
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= 158 Pounds
Goal 1 -Weigh 180 -(Century Club)- May 15, 2009
Goal 2 -Weigh 150 -Oct 1, 2009
Goal 3 -Weigh 140 -Dec 12, 2009
ULTIMATE Goal -Weigh 115
Surgery 10/07/08
Highest-at start of 10 day pre surgery liquid diet / Day of Surgery / Current / Goal
280 / 267 / 120 / 115
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= 158 Pounds
Goal 1 -Weigh 180 -(Century Club)- May 15, 2009
Goal 2 -Weigh 150 -Oct 1, 2009
Goal 3 -Weigh 140 -Dec 12, 2009
ULTIMATE Goal -Weigh 115
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Posted 20 November 2009 - 08:06 PM
FatButNotHappy
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- Surgeon:Dr. John Maguire
- Hospital:Miami Valley Hospital
- Start Weight:241
- Current Weight:143
- Goal Weight:150
- Body Mass Index (BMI):39.9
- Surgery Date:12/07/2009
- Surgery Type:Gastric Bypass
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.
If the patient wants it, he does it. If they dont, he doesnt. If they dont tell him either way, he doesnt.
Stacie
12/7/09 RNY
10/02/09 APPROVED
08/06/09 DENIED
5' 4"
Highest 241
DOS 235
Current 139.2
My Goal 150
Dr Goal 145
Slow and Steady wins the race....right? PLEASE tell me that is true......:rolleyes:
11/04 236
01/12 205
03/02 188
04/07 178
05/06 170
06/01 165
06/27 155
07/26 151
08/30 148
09/30 146
10/30 145
11/29 143
12/29 142
01/28 147 (2.5 pounds of new boobies)
02/28 143
12/7/09 RNY
10/02/09 APPROVED
08/06/09 DENIED
5' 4"
Highest 241
DOS 235
Current 139.2
My Goal 150
Dr Goal 145
Slow and Steady wins the race....right? PLEASE tell me that is true......:rolleyes:
11/04 236
01/12 205
03/02 188
04/07 178
05/06 170
06/01 165
06/27 155
07/26 151
08/30 148
09/30 146
10/30 145
11/29 143
12/29 142
01/28 147 (2.5 pounds of new boobies)
02/28 143
