kazjim98

Triwest is just the region of the States that I live in...there is Trinorth, Trisouth and overseas too...Tricare Prime is the actual insurance!

my must have thing was my heating pad...it was a godsend for the shoulder pain...Best of luck on the 28th!

lol...I'm so glad you are doing better...Merry Christmas

Be sure to get a heating pad...mine was a life saver!

I'm so sorry Banjo..I hope now you are feeling better and best wishes!

My doc said Miralax is okay to use because it's gentle and doesn't have harsh side effects...so that's what I use and I'm doing good...best wishes!

The change in my taste buds is driving me nuts!! I can't stand anything sweet and my coffee is gross....anyone else's taste buds acting weird?

I started to get hungry at 4 days post op, my doc said that when the swelling around the band starts to go down, hunger will return...so I think it's normal.....I wish you well!

I have a little nausea on some evenings...I'm sure it's normal and your band is where it should be....I hope it goes away for you so you can stop worrying, I'm a worrier too

I was banded on the 17th...so 4 days post...feeling good finally..my doc recommended motrin for the gas pain in my shoulder and it's working for me......I'm finally able to drink more than a few sips at a time....Hope everyone is doing good

Saw my Doc yesterday and he said to try Motrin for the Gas pain... it worked for me, I feel so much better now... Hope everyone is doing well

Glad to hear you feel awesome! I'm good apart from the shoulder pain that's still kicking my butt..

Hey! I'm in Vegas too! Had my surgery yesterday..different doctor than you though...Nice to "meet" you too!

Almost 12 hours post-op....no incision pain just a slight sore throat and gas pain in my back, side and shoulder, all on one side! Heating pad, gas-x strips and liquid loratab. If you don't have a heating pad I would recommend getting one before your surgery..mine is a godsend....No desire to eat or drink, so I have to make myself sip protein water. Hoping tomorrow is better pain wise but I am finding the pain manageable...Good vibes to all up coming banders and healing wishes for the recently banded!

Hoping tomorrow is a better day for you

Ewww and thank you!

So sorry you had such a bad time with nausea.....hope you are doing better today

In a little more than 13 hours we will be heading to the hospital for my 6am showtime!....I'm nervous now for sure! Spent some time today making dinners for the family so my husband won't have to burn grilled cheese sandwiches for the kids in the next few days...Thank you to those that mentioned the gas-x strips....bought some the other day! To all Dec 17th banders Good Luck tomorrow!

I know right...it's right around the corner...my surgery is 7am too!!!

I didn't have to do a pre-op diet either, my doctor never mentioned it at all, my surgery is the 17th and I decided myself to do an all liquid diet a week out..Best wishes for today!!

Me too! Good luck!

One week to go!! Only just got the approval from my insurance and I'm so ready! Congrats to all those banded and to those of us who wait....we'll be there soon!

All Triwest patients have to do the required 6 months of medically supervised diet and exercise I heard it differs from region to region, but West is 6 months...I actually did 7 months by mistake!!..I have a surgery date and now I am just waiting on the approval. Good Luck!

I have Tricare prime...Triwest is my region, 6 months of medically supervised diet and exercise is required in my region but I believe other areas may differ.. I completed my 6 months plus all the testing, I have a surgery date and now I'm awaiting approval after having to get a pcm referral problem fixed..should know any day now! I personally think Triwest is a nightmare to deal with..spoke with 7 different people there today and got 7 different answers! I wish you Good luck!

Absolutely!