Karla0306

Ok, ladies, I have been banded since March 6 and I am still on liquids. I see my surgeon on the 21st for follow up and not sure if she is going to do a fill then or if I have to wait a while longer. I would love to be able to do pureed foods but she specifically told me to do liquids only. I agree it is hard to get the Protein in and let me tell you I am getting really tired of the Protein shakes but will continue to forge forward as this journey is so worth it. Good luck to the both of you.

I was banded on 3/06 and it is awesome with the exception of the left shoulder pain. I am still very glad that I started this journey. Down 14lbs since surgery and 28 with pre-op. you are going to do awesome. Good luck

I am so glad that it is over for you and very proud of you for going through with it. Prayers that you will start feeling much better soon. I was banded on March 6th and am doing really good with the exception of the left shoulder pain which I don't believe is gas anymore. It feels more like nerve pain

Ladies I was right there with you just the day before my surgery. That is when reality set in and I was thinking, if I just continue to diet like this then I will be fine but the problem is I wouldn't. I have done nothing but liquids in 3 weeks pre-op and post op because I have had too but if I didn't have too, no way would I be doing this. We all have those nagging moments but those too shall pass. This is definately a new journey and one I can say that I am glad I took. Good luck to the both of you. You are going to do awesome

Next Thursday will be here before you know it. It is wonderful that you have a support partner doing this with you. You will both be just fine. good luck for the both of you

Lannae, I was banded on the 6th of this month. I am down 14lbs post op and 28 with pre-op. I am quite happy. Not having really anymore surgical pain but pain in my left shoulder and I don't believe it is from gas. I don't feel gassy,it feels more like nerve now and can't understand why

sunflower, how are you doing today?

Tammyjo85 you are going to do awesome. Good luck, will be thinking of you.

My left shoulder was hurting all night last night from the gas, couldn't hardly sleep. Sorry, I know you are hurting and wish there was an answer. May try applying some heat or warmth from a towel, like we use to do for our baby's when they had gas on their bellys

Oh, ladies, I am so glad to hear someone else say what I have been thinking. Nursing classes start up for me next Monday and I will be 13 days post op. I have so much to study but can't seem to concentrate and I am afraid of failing. I hate this part of my life but I want to be a nurse so bad. Good luck ladies and prayers for you both

You are doing awesome. I had lost 14lbs preop diet and post op 11lbs. I agree with you on how crazy the physician requirements are differing. Kind of interesting to see the difference.

YOU ROCK!!! It is amazing the difference in physician requirements for pre and post banding.

MadisonPA, you are at 40 BMI now then your insurance will probably approve you. I know my insurance required records to show where I had attempted weight loss and failed because of regaining plus some and a 3 month follow up with PT, Dietary, Psych and my surgeon but was approved. I promise you my documentation wasn't the best because alot of stuff I tried on my own, but I did inform my PCP about it and it was approved the first go round, I have had my surgery and am loving it. Try not to stress, it will work out in the end.

Chin up, this is all a challange, rather you had to do the 3 months of psych, PT, dietary consults or the 6 month dietary follow up. We all have had our moments and thoughts that the day would never get here, but it does. I agree with the girls, go get a pedi or a manicure, feel good about yourself. Tomorrow is a new day. Get up, start refreshed and set your mind to it. You can do this, you have gotten this far

Sorry bandedgorJess, not having this problem but I am only 6 days post op. I have lost 11lbs so far. Have you looked at what and how much you are eating, when was your last fill, maybe time for another

Jessc1984, it is almost here. So excited for you. I couldn't wait to get banded and now that I have, I can't imagine not doing it. It was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. I have lost 11lbs since surgery 6 days ago and 25 lbs since starting my pre-op diet on 2/21.

Kristih, you will get through this. Pre-op diet was a struggle for me the first 3-4 days and then I was ok. I think I have a harder time after being banded for 6 days than I did before. I have had some cravings, but I ignore them, have some Water, Protein shake and find something else like studying to occupy my mind. You are going to do Great!!

Good luck Ladybug tomorrow. You are doing to do AWESOME!!!

It will pass, I am feeling better but still have the left shoulder pain but not near as often as it was. I am down 11 lbs post surgery in 7 days 25 since starting pre op. We will get through this, we will. Keep your chin up

I had my lap band surgery on 03/06/2012 and have lost 8 lbs since having the surgery. My goal is to be down to 145lbs. My presurgical, prediet wt was 268lbs and I am down to 249.

I agree the gas pains have gotten better though I still have some of the shoulder pain. I am feeling pretty good for the most part, still sore and can't sleep on my left side. I am a side sleeper so my sleeping isn't the best yet but hopefully with each new day, it will get better and I can again sleep on my left side. Hope and pray you continue to improve.

I really hope the shoulder pain doesn't last for weeks. ugh. I also struggle getting in the proper amount of protein in each day, not so much fluids because I can handle that but drinking the protien shakes only 30 cc every 30 min which could make it last all day long...literally. For some reason I also have been craving chewable food really bad. I thought I was over that hump but I guess not

Tinarl73, after surgery you will not be able to drink out of a straw ever again or at least that is what my surgeon has told me. Do you have a surgery date scheduled