robinmtz

Hi folks..... I can't believe how much easier this has been then I thought. My surgery was at 7:30 AM yesterday and I released before 12 noon the same day, less then 5 hours after surgery. I did have a lot of pain in my shoulder but it never got higher then a 3 or 4. And the pain killer they sent me home with dealt with it fine and today, the next day, I don't have shoulder pain at all. I have drank a couple of Protein shakes, about 3 ounces both days so far and have had some V8. But am not really hungry at all. Getting up out of a chair hurts some, but I try to prop myself up so the bend isn't that bad. I did have some sudden diarrhea last night, but I had liquid anti-Diarrhea med so that took care of it. Taking my normal meds this morning was fine. I opened the Nexuim capule and added it to Water, tasted yucky, and my timed released Welbutrin went down fine. I am really happy so far. I was concerned that since I had a Hianal Hernia repair at the same time that It would be hard on me, but so far. no complaints.

thanks Gail... I had DR Ganser too. I am like you, how fast isn't the issue, the long term is what I want.

I was banded this morning at 7;30AM. I can't not believe how good I feel. I was released at noon, and I had a hianal hernia repair too. I am hardly having the shoulder pain any longer. (it is about 12 1/2 hours post op) My throat still is sore. I know tomorrow can be a different story, but I am so happy right now that this hasn't had first day issues. That was my concern the first day.... DH and I went into contract to purchase a new home. I joked around about how over the next few months, I will be taking pics of me and my body changes and the house as it goes through it's building changes. I will post more as my life keeps changing. __________________

I was banded this morning at 7;30AM. I can't not believe how good I feel. I was released at noon, and I had a hianal hernia repair too. I am hardly having the shoulder pain any longer. (it is about 12 1/2 hours post op) My throat still is sore. I know tomorrow can be a different story, but I am so happy right now that this hasn't had first day issues. That was my concern the first day.... DH and I went into contract to purchase a new home. I joked around about how over the next few months, I will be taking pics of me and my body changes and the house as it goes through it's building changes. I will post more as my life keeps changing.

I got my BariatrX protein powder in the mail yesterday. I had some. It tasted fine thank God. I start the liquid only diet in 7 days and am supposed to do it for 2 weeks. My surgery is August 13th. I told my boss yesterday I will be out next month. I really don't want it to be the subject to talk about around the office, but I am sure it will. My boss is a thin man, and I expected a bit of questioning why I am doing this when I should be able to just lose the weight on my own. But he was actually great.

Does anyone else get hunger migraines? I am going to be banded 8/13/07 and have wondered if anyone has had this problem during the pre op diet or after surgery. I get migraines sometimes from hunger. Will it happen more after the band?

Hi, I am Robinmtz (I bet you couldn't figure out that my name IRL is Robin) My banding date is August 13th and I am from Reno, NV

I started the process in December. My insurance required a 6 month Weight Management program with my PCP. That ended on 6/21. I had completed everything else months ago. Trees sent in my package after that and the approval letter was dated 7/2 (quicker then I expected)and surgery was scheduled for 8/13 (also quicker then I expected).. the 6 months seemed so long. I did lose my 10% during that time. (i guess that is one thing my insurance is looking at, to see that I can follow instructions.)

Hi, My name is Robin, I am happy to join this group. I just got my banding date today. August 13th. WOW. Going through the 6 months of Primary care physician appointments seemed so long. The last one was June 21th and the pre-certification request went to my insurance company, and came back approved in less then 2 weeks. I just got my approval letter in the mail yesterday and today they scheduled me for August 13th. I was surprised this part was so quick. Like most, I am anxious and excited. I think I am more anxious about the 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after. I look forward to going through this journey with the rest of you August 07 Bandsters

Got my call from Michelle today, my banding date is August 13th. I am really excited.. I did go to the Steak house at Western Village for celebration. I figure I only have 2 weeks before I am on the liquid diet, so I can splurge today.

Hi all, do you mind if I jump into your thread? I live in Reno, and just got my approval letter from my insurance today. I also will be banded by Dr Ganser. I talked to Michelle at Western Bariatric today and was told to hold my horses that she has 10 files ahead of me and will call me in a few days with dates and more info. How long did it take you guys from time of approval until the actual banding?

I have been lurking on this message board for sometime now. I started my journey in December and had to do 6 months weight and exercise program with my Primary Care Physican. My last appt with my PCP was 6/21. Yesterday I got a letter from my insurance saying I was approved. The Gastro Doc's office says that she is working on a couple of files to schedule surgery dates before me, but will be calling me in a couple of days. But probably sometime in August for the surgery. I guess instead of lurking, I can actually become a part of this group.