mandze90

I am not a big veggie eater either and just got banded this week. I took the broth from the vegetable soup and ate that today. In a few days I will take the veggies I saved in the freezer and pulse them up a bit to make a veggie smooth enough for me to eat. So like veggie soup puree. For me veggie soup is the only way I got them in before the band, maybe my tastes will change. But I am strarting off trying to get some in.

You should be so thankful about no shoulder pain. I have such pain around my collar bones it is crazy. Much more intense than the soreness in my belly. I can't believe how well you are doing. I am just 2 days out and feeling lots of pain, no hunger just trying to drink a little bit at a time. As my kids are making brownies and cookies for Santa I told them they probably didn't need to make that much this year because Santa really isnt' that hungry.

thanks, I think I have a medicine cup somewhere I can use to measure. What about jello and popsicles? Do those count as liquids?

I am home and was banded on Tuesday. I pooped for the first time today and it was bright green. anyone else experience that? Are you all on pain meds? I was supposed to get tylenol with codiene but apparently I have the wrong perscription card so I would have to pay full price. And the place is closed dueto the holiday. SO I am doing this without any meds and I am feeling the pain. Not able to eat or drink much. I guess I could drink more than a few sips but at the hospital I had half a cup of crystal light in 2 hours and felt major sickness. The nurse said I drank way to much. so I am really scared about drinking more than a sip. I would love to hear your stories, I feel like a complete mess.

good morning everyone. I was just wondering what vitamins everyone is taking, and also what calcium supplements. I get banded on Tuesday and haven't got my vitamins yet. Also do you have the Magic Bullet, Ninja, or the blender from jc penny. I read a review and then I say well maybe the Magic Bullet isn't worth the 50 bucks. please share!

Just wondering about approvals. Has everyone heard if they are approved. My date is the 22nd but I haven't heard yet. I emailed the insurance coordinator today and she said she should hear today but then never heard back from her. I don't think I will be able to breathe until I know I am approved. Is there anyone else still waiting?

My dr said we need to have 64 grams of Protein and 64 ounces of liquid (Water or crystal light). Eat your protein first at every meal. Also they said to stop drinking 30 min before food and don't drink for 30 min after meal. Just thought I would put that out there to see if it helps.

So glad this is here and we can all share stories. Just wanted to let you all know about another website I like called beforeandafterhelp.com The person that runs it wrote a book called Before and After by Susan Leach. It has quite a bit of recipies to use during various stages of your journey and I look forward to trying them all out.

I went today for preop testing was there from 9-3:20! It took three people to find a vein and 5 tries before they found one. A total of an hour! It was terrible. My hands and wrists are so sore they poked so hard looking for them. Then I met with nutritionist who said I ate terrible when she read my food diary. Hello isn't that why I am getting surgery! I mean I was honest I could have lied but how would that help. Then I met with the surgeon and the office manager. So he says I am all set for the 22nd just waiting for the approval. I am more worried about being denied than I am the surgery. :w00t: They said I can have sugar free jello and I should shower every day but not take a bath for a month. That is contrary to what someone else said on here. Is everyone taking their vitamins? Which ones? Surgeon said if I lost 60 pounds he would think it was successful and 80 pounds would be better. I would be very happy with 80, I don't even remember what it is like to be less than 200 pounds.

HI I have a surgery date of 12/22 and my last preop clearance is this Wednesday. I am so scared I am going to be denied my bmi is 40 with no co morbidities. My primary doctor called me this week and said she doesn't know why I would need her clearance since I have already been cleared by cardiologisst and pulminolist. She said she wouldn't even see me unless she gets something in writing from surgeon. Then she says in her experience they don't even meet with you unless you have already been approved. Now I am so confused. I thought approval came after all preop tests. She seems to think otherwise. I had all my tests and sleepstudies paid for by insurance but nutritionist was not. Anyone know what is going on? I am getting banded in Delaware

My date is the 22nd also. I am a teacher too and I need a week off without having to take off school. Did you get your approval yet?

thanks, I did go to what seems like a million appointments already and have been cleared by all of them for surgery. On Wednesday I meet with anesthesologist (sp?) and surgeon, have final blood work and a chest xray. I know when I talked to their insurance coordinator she said they submit after my final appt on Wednesday, but after talking to my primary she said in her experience they don't even let you walk in the door unless you have been approved. Just confused and worried about what is going to happen. I feel like this is my last hope to get my weight under control, I don't know what I will do if this doesn't go through.

I just had my sleep study and i did wear a bra. They do have to go up your shirt and plug in things on your neck and around your stomach. You have so many things plugged in and on your face and up your nose, the bra staying on really didn't matter.