Mary-2b150

Mary-2b150 Banded August 20th, 2007!

Congrats on being in bandland! I hear ya on the bloated feeling and being run over with a big truck! It gets better every day.. walking, gas-x, and backrubs for the gas works great!

Normal, and good, after surgery! I burped and burped for about five days afterwards.

I wonder if they averaged in those that had the lapband but then had to have it removed for some reason and regained their weight? I wouldn't put much stock in that study!

How did your surgery go? I was banded on the sameday! Congats on your surgery!

I didn't go through a PCP either. I went straight to the surgeon, and she submitted the pre-authorization form to my insurance. I'm not sure if it was because I am a PPO with my insurance and didn't need a referral, or if I just plain didn't need a referral. It probably depends on your insurance! When I tried like four years ago with a different insurance, I went to my PCP and he was a downright JERK about it, so I definitely understand your concerns! But don't let them make you feel bad or talk you out of it. If they do - go to a different doctor! Goodluck with everything!

The surgeon said something like "okay mary we're going to put this mask on you, breathe deeply" or something... and I waved and said "bye!!" and she laughed and said "bye!".... love those relaxation drugs they put you on right before surgery <br /> <br /> When I woke up, I tried asking if they had to convert to open.. or if I woke up during surgery, but noone answered me... Maybe I just thought I asked, or they're used to dealing with drugged up ppl lol. Oh I also said "i love anasthesia"...

Awesome!! I hope everything goes smoothly and you get your surgery date soon!!

Congrats! Isn't it wonderful to be in "one-derland"! Keep the door open for the rest of us! :huggie:

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I'm only 6 days out but I'm not able to pick up my 11 month niece yet... but I feel like in a few days I might be up for it. Just make sure you don't try too soon or it will take longer to heal than necessary. Goodluck on monday!!

Hey Pam! Congrats on your surgery date! You might want to check out this thread http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/banded-teachers-talk-btt-35268/ "Banded Teachers talk". I know what you mean about waiting until the end of summer, I'm a grad student and teach a lab section at my university, so even for me, august 20th was cutting it close.. I'm still really sore, hopefully I'll be much better next week. Goodluck with everything!

I borrowed most of these from the thread chimboree26 linked you too, but added a few of my own things... food For Fluid stage: (depending on your doc's instructions) • Bottled Water – plain or flavored, some like Propel or Fruit 2-0 • Popsicles (sugar-free as needed) • Jello (sugar-free) • Gatorade • Bouillon or chicken/beef/veggie broths (low sodium as needed)* • Clear Soups • Hot cocoa mix (sugar-free) broths yogurt smoothie drinks (not homemade) milkshakes – thinned sippy cups DRUGSTORE Tylenol (adult strength) Pain medications Gas-X cough drops sippy cups anti-bacterial soap a thermometer (my doc said to take my temp three times a day after surgery) OTHER THINGS TO MAKE YOU COMFORTABLE • Heating blanket squishy pillow favorite pillow SLIPPERS loose, comfy pj's and loose clothes a sports bra ipod books/magazines

Sounds like your life is on the upswing - goodlluck with everything!

That's a good question, I am curious about the answer as well. Let us know if you find out anything!

Have you talked to your doctor about what's been going on? I hope everything turns out okay.

Congrats on starting your journey and goodluck with everything! keep us posted

I asked my doc about this at the pre-op visit, she said that bandsters could do virtually anything - skydive, scubadive, and rollercoasters. I was glad to hear it! If anyone's heard anything different it would be good to hear, but I haven't seen anyone post about any problems with roller coasters before.

I am curious about the answer to these questions as well. Let us know how everything turns out - goodluck with everything!

Congrats on getting a surgery date! I know exactly how you feel, that was totally me last week too! I did the same thing too - cleaned, cleaned, and cleaned before I left for surgery. Goodluck and let us know how everything goes!

I was also told I could take mine off a week after, but if they started to look gross or peely, as soon as five days. I have a post-op appointment at the day 8 mark, where the surgeon will look at the incisions, i'm guessing she might take them off then.

Congrats on the weightloss, BandedinCincy, heavensgiggles, and utep99 - that rocks!! Hoping to follow in your tracks soon. Haven't weighed myself since before surgery, still healing.

Interesting article!

I was banded this past monday, August 20th, still very sore, but not as much gas pain today. Glad to be in bandland!! Not sure if i'm getting enough liquids in, as 2 ounces fills me up for an hour.. Trying though! The tylenol with codeine I was taking for pain was starting to give me breathing problems a little, so I'm just taking regular tylenol blast now. Congrats to all of us august bandsters on starting our journey!

Someone on the UK sub forum might be better able to help you- http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f85/ Goodluck, I hope you find someone!

Welcome! How long it might take is quite variable - usually depends on what your insurance requires. You might want to go to the "insurance subforum" http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f8/ and do a search for Health Net. Also you might want to give them a call and ask them about their policy. Goodluck with everything!