MsGirl1271

I totally relate! I actually started off only wanting to tell a few that i was close to but then i realized it was getting out so i said what the heck and just let it all out. Big Mistake! Lesson learned! Can't trust anyone! I have only had two negative comments but i ignored them...mostly everyone has been supportive but am so tired of the questions! But what can we really do about it now?

Sooo true! Definitely take your time to heal. I tried to go back to work after 4 days! I would not suggest that to anyone. Ended up being off even longer. Take your time!

Banded with plication on 8/10. I wouldn't change it for the world! I have learned to listen to my body. No stuck episodes or throwing up. I know for me this has been a wonderful tool that I have needed for a long time. I can eat pretty much anything except bread, pasta, rice, and sugar(my choice). I miss the bread sometimes but I wouldn't trade it for what I feel when I get on the scales. For those struggling, please hang in there it will get better.

I was thinking the same thing but I was soooo wrong! Banded on 8/10 then thought I would go back 8/15. I made it half the day and was out the rest of the week and part of the next week. My advice is don't overdo it. If you can take the time then take as much as you can. It will be worth it when you are completely healed.

I had Lapband with plication on 8/10. Everything has been perfect with the exception of pain in lower tummy radiating into my lower back. I have a wonderful doctor who listened to me and ordered test then admitted me to find out the problem. Did a ct scan. Everything with my Lapband and stomach was perfect. They did find a pocket of Fluid on both sides of my spine causing the pain. Just something that happened during surgery we guess. He says he feels like my body will reabsorb it. Going home with pain meds in the morning. So we will see.

Karen I so relate to you. I think I was seven when I started gaining weight. Yesterday I weighed in at 298. The surgery went great. I too have someone at church that has been a tremendous friend. She even came to my work and had a protein shake with me for lunch during my preop diet. I also had a lot of prayers going up. Mentally spiritually and physically I was ready. I have been researching and praying about it 5 years. even with a little discomfort I would do it again. No regrets!

I am officially banded with plication! Surgeon said everything went perfect. Keeping me overnight for observation. Other than some nausea and trapped air I'm doing great!so happy because it is gonna be so worth it!

Good luck Pheath! Hope u are as excited as I am about tomorrow!

I am having the lapband with plication in the morning...well, my lapband coordinator called yesterday telling me they were having wonderful results with the plication. One patient came in yesterday that had the surgery two weeks ago...with the weight from the preop diet and two weeks out...the patient had lost 40 lbs! I am even more excited about the plication now.

I'm sorry:( But you won't be alone....I am being banded on the 10th too;)

Anyone else on the 10th? My doctor said I am the first one at 6am. I am so excited!

I'm on day 4 of the Preop diet. I have tried 3 different Protein shakes so far. I bought a 2lb container of the Body Fortress whey protein at Walmart for $14.97 (Strawberry). It tastes ok. The Isopure Dutch chocolate is pretty good, but my favorite is the Atkins Cafe Caramel! It is awesome! The hardest part is the mental and emotional part of eating..As an example, I went into a convenience store for my husband on the first day and the smell knocked me down when I walked in! Fried food and more fried food...It did smell very good. But at that moment I knew I had just had my protein shake and was NOT hungry. It was mental! Physically, the shakes, broth, sugar-free Jello and popsicles are sufficient. Can't wait till August 10th. I will be getting the lapband with plication. Such a wonderful journey! God bless You and I hope you find a shake that you like Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

My sister had the full gastric bypass 2 1/2 years ago and her hair ha been thinning. She went to my preop visit for my Lapland with plication with me and asked about hair loss. My doctor told her to get some zinc. She just started it so not sure of the results yet.

Start liquids July 28th then surgery August 10th! Good luck! Keep us updated:)

Finally approved by my insurance. Start liquid diet on July 28th. Then August 10th is the day! I get more excited every day. Anyone else in MS getting banded soon?

Oh ok. Good luck to you, too! I'm doing the countdown to the liquid diet. Two weeks from tomorrow! Let me know your progress...it helps to know someone understands what you are going through.

I'm in the Hattiesburg area. My doctor is Dr. William Duncan Donald. The procedure will be done here in Hattiesburg. What made you decide to go to Slidell?

Don't get discouraged the same thing happened with me...I am with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The first time I got denied because they said it was not enough information. Then the surgeon sent in more information from my regular doctor and the appeal was granted within two weeks. Don't give up

Awesome! So happy for you! Let us know how it goes

I want to say this site has been very helpful! I haven't felt so alone in this process. Please keep posting because you never know who needs to hear what you have to say. I was just approved and pre-op diet starts July 28th. I am so excited! I lost 100 lbs. by myself but I can't get passed that point. I felt this will be the tool to help me get to where I need to be. Thanks again for posting because it has been a great source of encouragement.