jenn9585

checking in at 194 again no loss but no gain either going to get a fill today hopefully next week ill see a change!

I’m just wondering because ive been struggling for the last few days how do you know if your band has slipped or if you have a leak? im hungry a lot more then what ive been in the past... I don’t think im feeling as much restriction but I also avoid those foods that get stuck so its possible that im able to eat more because of that. I have a doctors appointment on Friday im just wondering if these are complications that are possible and that I should bring up... or if its all in my head or maybe ive been eating to much and stretched the pouch? or maybe its just time for another fill??? any feedback is appreciated! thanks for listening!

im in ashford ct if you know where that is? its like 15 min away from uconn in storrs! been banded for a year! im not an expert but im here to talk!

checking in at 194 this week

there are liquid forms of pain medicine you should call your doctor and let them know whats going on they can call in a different persciption

Name, real or screen~ Jenn Goal weight for December 29th~ 191 Weight on December 1st~ 196 Age~ 27 Dietary goal for December~ keep track of everything on mfp Exercise goal for December~ get back on track Personal goal for December~ loose enough weight were im no longer considered obese Date banded~ 11/1/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 84 lbs What is your favorite Winter/Christmas/Holiday Activity?~ watching our kids faces on christmas morning!

checking in at 196.5! Im 1.5 under my goal! im hoping theres gonna be a december challenge!

down to 197 im one pound under my goal! yay!!! my next goal is to reach 195 maybe i can do that by the 29th! hope everyone had a happy thanksgiving!

thanks guys! it felt like it took forever! but it feels great to be here!

checking in at 199 yay!!! im in onederland!!!

i am finally in onederland!!!! 199 today!!!!

this is good 2 know im on medicare and have a appt sceduled at the end of this month ...ive only lost 80 but still would like to loose at least another 30-50 so by the time i hit my goal weight maybe they would cover me for the surgery now ive just recently started getting rashes so nothing is documented should i start going to my doctor to get this documented?

i am 27 and was banded on 11/1/11 i have lost nearly 80 lbs and i am 2 lbs away from being in onederland... let me know if there are any ?s you have im not an expert but ill try to help!

i am 201 as well it has been a struggle the last 2 months but i got another fill and have lost quite a bit since then i cant wait to be in onederland!!! i am hoping by the end of this month i will be there!!!!

hopefully im not to late 4 this i just saw this posted Name, real or screen~ Jenn Goal weight for November 29th~198 Weight on November 12th~201 Age~27 Dietary goal for November~get more protien Exercise goal for November~continue to go to the gym at least 3 days a week and walk 3 miles 2x a week Personal goal for November~to have more patience Date banded~11/1/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~79lbs What is your favorite Thanksgiving/November Activity?~spending time with family

i have medicare/medicaid and everything has been covered! The only dispute i had to do was the nutritionist but that was covered as well after talking to them!

all my fills are covered by my insurance as well... normally if your insurance covers the surgery it will cover the fills but you can call your insurance company and ask them... they should answer any questions you have!

im not from around your area but i was banded in november 2011.... i dont know where you are in your process yet but here in CT you have alot of appointments to go to before surgery... you have to have clearence for your heart.... i had to go to a nutrionist... had to have a upper GI.... had to go to a psycologist....if you have ever suspected sleep apnea you have to have that checked.... but if you have done all of these things and are going in to schedule your operation then i figure ill let you know that i had never had surgery either and was nervous as well...just make sure you bring along someone for support....typical stay is 1 night after being banded unless there is some type of complication...the pre op diet here...again every surgeon is different but i was allowed to have 2 protien shakes a day and 2 oz of turkey breast and 1 serving of vegatables a day...and yes the protien shakes were normal ones that you can buy at walmart. dont worry things should be fine...and any concerns or questions bring up to the surgeon or to the APRN thats what they are there for! Good luck on your Journey!

im new to this and am due to go to a seminar on the 5th for this doctor i was just wondering around about how long was the process before you were actually able to get the surgery done and what did the process involve?