MendyB

This might be a strange question but I need to ask. I'm going for my pre-op on Friday and was wondering once you have the surgery are you in a post op binder?. I work in the operating room and today we started talking about postoperative garments. Since no one knows I'm having this procedure I did not say anything. But the surgeon was talking about how he thought it was best for compression and swelling. Does this rule apply for lap band patients also or just stomach procedures such as tummy tucks and panniculectomy. Just wondering

Just got my date! Woohoo

My pre op diet and post op instructions are completely opposite than anything I've read on here. My pre-op diet is to stop all carbonated drinks and up all Protein a week to 10 days before surgery. This decreases the liver size so he his firm with this instruction. My post op instructions was to start small amounts of Water immediately on the first day and blended food 3 times a day. My surgeon says that people do not live on shakes so all changes in life style starts an hour after the surgery is complete and not living on Protein Shakes. He also performs the surgery with a voice activated robot and he does not agree with more than a couple of hours of down time. So I guess you could say he is aggressive but firm to his ways. I was also told to stay off these forums... Hehe;) but he doesn't have to know everything...

I'm on the exact schedule you are!!!

Well hello my band buddies! I'm Mendy, a 38 years old, mother of a 17 month old! Yes I said 17 month old. Most of my friends kids are graduating and mine is in a highchair;) My life is changing on May10th. This has been one of the biggest decision I've made in my life and to be honest I'm nervous, scared, excited and can not wait to walk up stairs and not be out of breath. Thank you for allowing me into your group and I'm sure I'll be asking questions...

me too

Jerseygirl82! I hope I can have one now!

Thank you....

How do I add you as my buddies! As time gets closer I need a buddy! I'm starting to get nervous and I think my husband is tired of hearing the questions and concerns. He is a marine so his view on life is things will happen and fall into place. This is one of those times I really don't want this advice. I want to talk...

We should be lap band buddies!!!!! I'm all for it... I go to my pre/op April 28th. That is 2 weeks before. But I've been on a management program already that insurance required;) When is yours??

I was approved yesterday and today I have a thousand questions.... The one big question for everyone is how long did most of you take off work? I'm a part time teacher at a local college and really unsure what to tell them. Im not really broadcasting this surgery so Im really unsure what I should say or shouldn't say... I also have a 18 month old child who likes to play! My mother is flying into town and I'm unsure how long I will need help. I've read that most people are up and moving the day of or day after the procedure. I already know my insurance and surgeon requires a 23 hour stay in the hospital but as for going home what is your opinion on assistance?

Thank you everyone! I'm taking your advice and taking a full week. Even though I do not have a demanding job it will atleast give me time to adjust to my new lifestyle.

Thank you everyone! I know everyone is different but there has been so many conflicting postop stories I was confused. Maybe I need to stop reading so much and just sit back and enjoy;)

Jumping for joy! Just found out I've been approved by Tricare North! After many days of biting my nails the email came today! Now on to the next stage of life;))))

Sorry ... If you do not see anything than the approval is not there. But the physicians office has there own contact number and will get more information faster than you can! Good luck and thank you everyone

Mytricare.com is what I was told. If you do not see a

Thank you everyone! I feel like I won the lottery and cried like I had too:)

Just found out I was approved today!!! On to the next step!

I'm so excited for you! I'm still waiting on Tricare north for a answer;) it seems like it is taking forever. I'm starting to worry:( but keep us informed

I have a question about Tricare. I have all my doctors and test done but my physicians weight loss documentation goes back to 2005 to date. It is not consecutive because the medications given is not for long term use. Would they deny me based off this or do they look for documentation that the program has been done? I also have documentation since November with my updated weight loss program? All of this is very confusing because it seems people get approved and denied based off the smallest wording or mistakes in documentation. Ive been waiting now over a week and starting to get nervous... Grrrrr

I have Tricare north. I have a BMI of 38 with high blood pressure and depression. My lab work last month shows elevated blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol. So the doctor wants to start monitoring this every 3 months.

I've had my EKG and I do not need a sleep study;) I do have high blood pressure and depression. Blood pressure medication almost 2 years, depression medication over 20 years and a BMI of 38:(