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hi heather- i am from rochester too. Webster- do we have a local support group?

Hi Wendy! I was banded on the same date you were in Rochester, NY. It is very hard- I agree. But we have to have will power. I have only lost 16 lbs. to date- so feel great about your 25!!!!!!!!! i feel very little restriction currently...I go back on 6/13 for a fil I hope...One day at a time Wendy- that's all we can do and to remember that our band is a tool and the rest is up to us!

i never needed much pain meds either- i was banded 4/11. pain was minimal and tolerable. :thumbup: He gave me a rx for hydrocodon- never even filled it. Got liquid tylenol and had one dose.

3 days post op- 11 days to go...and i am starving. My family is eating lasagna as I type this...will I make it through this? I have had minimal gas and site pain- it is all going very well! Except- STARVING! Uggggggggh! Any advice? Thanks all! :biggrin:

I am with you! I too was banded on Fri. and i am starved! Not in my head either. Have no idea how I will make it 10 more days on liquids! I hope I am validating at the very least!

i am 3 days post-op and sm still on effesor xr- 300mg! Never knew there was a problem and my doctor never said a thing...what is the prblem with it?

I had my surgery on Friday and pain has been minimal. Everyone is different. I haven't even had any of the shoulder pain that I heard so much about. Good luck to you! YOu will do great!

Hello all! i am being banded on 4/11 in Rochester NY! Would love a support group...No pre-op diet for me...unless they just haven't told me yet...I guess I'll call...That should pain stuff scares me. Oh well- everyone responds different. How soon after surgery do you get your first fill? How do I set up a cute little page with a little ticker on the bottom? Thank you for all you support! Les

I am so nervous and excited! I thought it was meant to be that my insurance is covering it--- Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Words of advice? Things I should do, get, prepare myself....any insights would be so appreciated. Oh my tummy is doing flip flops!:redface::tongue::tongue::thumbup::biggrin:

you are my hero jfran! And your words mean the world to me! Thank you so much for spreading and sharing your positive experience! Les:thumbs_up:

I am determined to have a positive experience like jfran and Megan! Thank you girls so much! Cinnimae- i am right here with you girl! 3 days after you! Thanks so much for all the support! Was it worth it girls? :drool:

thank you so much! It will be hard to exercise everyday- 3 kids- full time working teacher- I really worry about the eat slow part too- but, I know I will follow my drs. orders. How was the pain? My surgery is on a Fri. I am hoping to be up and around a little bit by Tues. Will I be able to drive? thank you so much for all you positive words- you look amazing!

me too! April 11th for me! I am very excited, but scared too! Let's support eachother! :thumbup:

Hello all- I have one more appt. with my nutritionist--then my psych. consult. what can I expect from this? Also, I am a full time working teacher, mom of 3- biggest concern- time! Will I have the time to chew all my food to applesauce consistency?? Also, no drinking w/ meals? Isn't that hard? Camn I drink water (alot) when exercising? Thanks so much for being my experts and helping with these decisions!:help:

My husband and I are meeting this Thurs. with our surgeon. The last step in a process that began last March. I have been cleared with each step- and after Thurs. will be waiting to hear from my insurance co. My question is : I lost the required 5% required by insurance. BUT since my Oct. appt. I have gained 2-3 lbs. I know I am not expected to lose anymore- BUT I am not supposed to gain. I can either lose or remain the same. I am so afraid my dr. is going to turn me away on Thurs. UGGGGGGGGGH! This is so hard. Any advice?

Is it hard? I am so worried I am going to do this and fail. I am having a hard time doing the 10lbs. pre-op diet I need to do prior to my surgery. I am so confused! I had a girlfriend that did gastric bypass...she never thought twice. Is it bad that I am second guessing myself??

I am in the same boat!!!!!!!!!! Need to lose 12 lbs. pre-surgery- low fat/low sugar diet. Does anyone have a daily food allowance weight loss chart? It is so hard! Leslie

hello all! I am considering the band- in the middle of all the appointments. But after reading how everyone is doing post op I am scared to death! At any rate, did your doctors all require a gall bladder ultra sound? My doctor did and it seems my test came back with some irregularities on my liver and a kidney...I now have to go for an abdominal CT scan...I'm a little scared...3 kids, a hubby and all...Just wondering if maybe this has happened to anyone else. They all said my liver is swollen...I know this is common with us full figure gals...thanks for your thoughts!<br /> Les

Does it get better??????????????????

Good for you! I hope my surgery happens as quickly as yours! My education seminar is May 31!!!!!!!! i am a teacher- I would love to be banded over the summer! Take it one day at a time!

You go girl! My first appointment is next Thurs. I am so excited to get this started! Best of luck! Take it one day at a time! Les

Good Morning! I am a 42 year old mother of three and a teacher. I am considering lap band surgery. i weigh about 220 and am 5'4. My BMI is 37+- do you think insurance would cover it? Also, I am interested in learning about pther people's experiences. I have always been heavy. Is it worth it ? Was their pain post surgery? How common are fills? Do they hurt? Cover by insurance? I have tried so many other diets. THe only bummer about this is my husband needs to lose as well- and I keep thinking if I see a dietician or go back to Weight Watchers (again) he would benefit from that as well. He would never do lap band- but will support me as long as it is safe and hopefully covered by insurance. Any bad post-op side effects? Thanks so much for your input!:girl_hug:

Hi Janine, Thanks for writing! I am so psyched for you and your June 7th date! When did you start the process? Think of it this way- you will begin to lose weight before the summer is done! I am just getting started! My BMI is about a 39- but my insurance says I have to lose 5% of that to show I m serious about the forever lifestyle changes. Someone here suggested that I stuff myself with roles of quarters. I hope I don't get weighed in at that first meeting- an educational meeting like your orientation. I am so hoping maybe by the end of the summer I will have it done or at least a date- I don't know if that is realistic or not. Hopefully your kids will be supportive- I am 42- we are too young not to feel awesome about ourselves- and you have that grandbaby to enjoy. My three kids (15,12 and 8) are supportive as is mu hubby. I will be so excited to hear about your experience. PLEASE keep me posted!!!!!!!! Les

Hello all! Thank you so much for all your positive replies! Has anyone had a bad experience?? How is it changing your eating habits? How long before you have the surgery after you have gotten the ball rolling/ I have an educational seminar on 5/32 then nutrionalist and psychiatrist... hope it happens quickly. Thank you all and keep up with ypur successes!

You are too funny!!!!!!!!!!! What if I get caught????????????? Also, do they weigh you in at your first visit. I am sure every place is different, but my first visit is an educational seminar... Thank you for your adivice- I might just do it!!!!!!!! Did you? I am hopeful that they would take my BMI at the initial visit and not after I lose the 5%! Les