Whitney78

I too work in schools with similar policies. What I do is sip on protein shakes throughout the morning and then another In the afternoon. It helps me stay not hungry.

I was banded on the 31st. Had a lot of pain the first few days now its a waiting game. I find that I am hungry but I'm good and only drink my Protein shakes ect. I typically will not break 600 calories a day however I have noticed that I am snacking more ( sugar-free hello and popcicles)...I think its almost mindless (which is bad) but then I tell myself that it is ok because I don't eat many calories, I get large amounts of protein with low carb and low sugar. I don't want to be OCD about food but should I try and stop the Snacks? I fear that if I do then I will fall completly off the wagon...what to do? And by the way I've lost weight since surgery. Day of surgery 228 today 214.4

Everything you are feeling is normal....you will feel a lot better as soon as your pain goes away. Just be patient...

I was going to mention that I felt very very tight around my chest area ( and band) but as I was able to get rid of the gas (gas x, walking, burping, farting, and generally just moving around...all helped) it seemed to go away.

In addition to lowering your calories you might increase you exercise or activity level.

Congratulations!

Thanks. I already feel better. I also had a heital hernia. So now I just have to wait to heal and continue to form my new habits. I have already lost 9 pounds which is helping motivate me ( that and the thought that I choose this to be healthier).

I was banded yesterday afternoon and let me tell you last night sucked! I couldn't sleep for more than 15 minutes, I was in pain no matter what position I was in. Luckily today I much better. Still very gassy but I'm trying to walk a lot. I hope tonight I can gets some sleep.

I was banded yesterday and I am having a tough time with the gas ( although it could be worse). How long does the gas last? Thanks!

Thanks all. This whole journey from first visit to today has been about six weeks...quite the whirlwind! I'm sitting in training right now, however its really hard to pay attention. Luckily they are almost done and I cam go get my husband and go to the hospital.

Congratulations! That's wonderful

5'6 222 size 18

Hi, I am in a similar situation. My doctors office office called on Tuesday 7/24 and I will be banded on Tuesday 7/31. I have to be on a pre-op diet for that week. The diet is phase one of the south beach diet. I have been good and not even wanting to cheat until tonight. I really wanted a glass of wine with dinner but I refrained...I am so greatful that I have been able to stay with it. However, now I'm starting to worry about what I'm missing in my prep for operation .

My doctors office just called and set my surgery date for Tuesday 7/31! I cannot believe it...I have to start my pre-op diet now...but it's high protein, low carbs, low/no suger(south beach). I'm so excite but now I have to take time off of my new job (just got a promotion from a teacher to a counselor). And then I'm not really sure what else I have to do....

Good luck! I was told I was approved by insurance the day before I was scheduled. It was very quick turn around.

Thanks all!

I too will be banded in August. I am nervous that my family will not be supportive. My husband knows and understands the process and says that he will be support me but I don't know if he really will once the changes are necessary.

How did you like Dr. Fox? I'm supposed to having surgery within the next month or two with him.

My doc said my tentative surgery date was 7/31 however I still don't have a pre-op appoint with the surgeon and I don't have insurances final approval yet...so I'm very unsure that i will really get it done this month ( and I really want too).

Hi, I'm new to the forum's. I will be going through True Results in Richardson tx. I've been told my insurance will pay all but my co-insurance ( which amounts to about $2500). Is this typical? Thx, Jw