Karma88

If I had known about the unfortunate death I think personally I would have still been banded. I chose band for a bunch of reasons which I know you know all about but personally the adjustability was a big factor. And I know folks that have had gastric and re gained. But not sure about the sleeve. Also technology changes so quickly and what was used last year may have been tweaked already. Especially with the slipping etc. go with your knowledge it's not a heart or feeling. It's your life. It's scary and a huge responsibility but you are already taking charge of the rest of your life. What would you tell your daughter? If you have one you know. Just what's best with what knowledge you have. Sorry to be so long winded.

I think I've had the hiatal for years just cause the acid reflux and then the umbilical was just I think guts coming through the muscle. I think there was a weak part in the muscle. And maybe it wasn't umbilical that's what I thought they said. But weak part in the muscle wall. How are you doing

One was the hiatal hernia at the top and then an umbilical one close to belly button. I know one of my holes is through the belly button. Not sure where they put them for just lap band

One was the hiatal hernia at the top and then an umbilical one close to belly button. I know one of my holes is through the belly button. Not sure where they put them for just lap band

Lol first I thought it was peanut butter and then I figured that was stupid so then I knew it had to be protein bar cause I'm smart lol fail. Productive burp. Ok got it

Me too. I was banded march 1. Or we could just chat

Wow sorry to hear that. Will they do it for free or some kind of break?

Went back to work today. Way too soon but it's a desk job. Lap band two hernias later. I'm resting for this evening. I can't believe I have 6 holes in me I look like a colander

My surgery was march 1. Still have gas pain left shoulder too and lower back. I finally passed gas this morning. Not the burping kind. Never been so happy. My stomach was making some serious sounds. Been waiting for a bowel movement( sorry to be graphic) I know this is a safe place though. Anyway took the liquid milk of magnesia and.... Not a problem anymore. Took about 4 hours. I've also been using the therma care sticky pads on my shoulder. Not sure it helps but it feels nice. I contemplated a little massage thing just for my back not strong but thought it would bring up the gas. Hmmm may still try that.

I had mine done the day after you luvbug. Gas is getting better. Been taking the gas ex I committed myself to two Protein shakes today. 30 gr each. They say it helps healing. I'm pretty sore I had two hernias fixed. 6 holes. Still need help getting up. Can't wait to not hurt. Good luck to you.

Lol mine was done Monday too. And it's probably good to be belching. My gas pain was in my left shoulder Still there a little. I know I had two hernias to fix but I'm in so much pain still.

Ok great. It's sweetkarma88@gmail.com

That's great Sharon. Good luck with everything. Let me knownifbyould like to exchange emails.

Thanks xo. I'm in the car at CVS picking up meds with hubby. They let me go home because I got fluids down no nausea. So much pain. Can't wait for the meds.

I'm done and recovering. Took a walk. BTW I also had to get a hiatal hernia fixed and an umbilical hernia. Who knew. 3 procedures. I'll be sore. Ugh

Good luck March 1st bandsters! Heading to hospital soon. Blessings for everyone. Here we GO!!

My date is tomorrow! Ahhh, I'm not nervous or scared at all. Excited. Got some broth and stuff tonight. Gonna drink a ton before I go to bed. I think I have till midnight. Hope I don't pee the bed lol.

How much will it cost you Preneec out of pocket? I have insurance but it seems like it will be over $3,000 when all is said and done.good grief you have the surgeon, the facility, the anesthesiologist and all the fills.

My weight is borderline so no one has said to do any liquid. My surgery was pushed through pretty quickly because they had a cancellation and I'm hoping I didn't just fall through the cracks. They are using my initial weight because I'm down a little too close for comfort. I think I will just do the shakes for a week to shrink my liver. I hope I'm not missing anything. I haven't asked the dr too many questions I feel they are being answered w all the research I've been doing. I bought liquid vitamins today at the health food store. Are the ones the dr says so much better. I'll have to compare ing.

Told my kids tonight that I was having this done. They seem ok w it but think its a little radical. They obviously have not done research nor do they need to. I know I have their support . I told them I'm not ready to tell anyone outside the immediate family. They seem ok w that. Work thinks I'm having a female blah blah procedure. I thought I could go back to work the next day but I'm re thinking. It's a desk job so I thought I could hobble in. May want to take it easy. March 1st will be here before I know it.