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I had my procedure on 7-31 and taken leave (std/fml) from work. I return on 8-28. 4 wks is the maximum time allowed for the LB. in all honesty I could have returned after one full week. But this is my first major surgery and wanted to give my body time to heal and not rush it Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Yes mine was repaired during my procedure. Also I had the plication done an additional procedure I found about on this forum. I asked my dr the morning of surgery and he said he would do it. It's basically like the gastric sleeve but stitched and is reversable unlike the sleeve! Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

I had my first fill today. It did not hurt, it was one poke. She removed my Fluid to see how much I had since surgery. The dr notes stated 2cc, however she withdrew 3cc. I asked to see it. Lol. she added an additional. I'm at a total of 4cc in a 10cc band. Im on liquids for the next 2 days then mushies. I'm down 21lbs since preop! I was banded on 7-31. Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Me too! Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

I drove today. I'm 5 days post op. I'm careful with bumps and pot holes. Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

I'm doing well. Taking it easy. I be glad when this soreness pass. How bout you? Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Can someone provide me with information on this Louisiana program. I have a cousin who is in desperate need of gastric surgery. Thx Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

I'm in Houston. SW. Banded 7-31 Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Kbush: I am doing well. In fact I think I have been doing too much. I cooked a nice dinner for my family yesterday, went got my hair done and was trying to do a little house work. I will be glad when the soreness go away. I only hurt when I'm I get up and sit down Or trying to get comfy in bed. Other than that all is well. How about you? Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

I'm day 2 post op and on straight liquids. I too am surprised your eating so soon... Take it easy. I have been using the chewable gas x tablets and that has helped me. Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Banded 7-31-13 Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

A little soar but thanking God all went well. I've been walking and Popsicles and Water is carrying me through! Official bandster! Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Try chewable gas-x it's what my nurse said to get. Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Congratulations! Great accomplishment in short time. Keep it up lady! Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

I was given one and told I need to get the indicator up to 2250. Still working on it. Now I'm over 1000 Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

RWSample. Im Female. Married. 2 children. I have a wealth of support. My husband has been amazing assisting me with all my needs. Poor thing he and my son has resulted to quick and easy eatable food. As soon as I'm able I will cook them a descent meal. Preop was Only difficult on day 2, probably because of the body adjusting. But I mastered it. I too just come back from vacation in Dominican Republic last week. I started my preop July 1 in hopes the insurance would pre approve me prior to the trip and would not have to wait. . They didn't so I continued preop through the trip. I didn't have shakes on the trip but ate Protein and veggies. I lost 16lbs. Also I was covered by my husband insurance and a patient advocate has reached out to me through this journey, my primary care physician as well. But this site has been very very helpful. Just yesterday I read a thread about a band w plication. Did a little research and asked my dr about it today and it was included. Basically it's like having the gastric sleeve but stitched to make the stomach smaller. When is your band date? Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

I will be banded. Pray Gods blessing all goes well! Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

TodAy is my day too. Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Check in tomorrow at 930a! Excited Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Good luck. I had a positive experience with my insurance I did the 6 months thing was approved in 2 wks after submission. My band date is 7-31! Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk

Anyone knows how long it takes for approval from UHC. I know the dr said about 2 wks. In anxious.

It took exactly 2 weeks for my approval w UHC! Sent from my iPhone5 using LapBandTalk