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I have aetna too. The point is to show them that when you get the band you will be dedicated to it. I only had to lose 2 lbs b4 surgery. Like you I would eat things thinking this is probably the last time I'm going to eat this so let me stuff my face lol. You can do it. My nutritionist told me if I gained a lb. Or 2 She Wouldnt Mark It So That I Would still get approved. Anyway I got to thinking about the point of it all. I didn't want her to have to lie I wanted to follow the rules bc the rules after being banded are alot more intense than the 2 lbs I was ordered to lose. You can do it! Walk the whole week of your apts. And drink as much water as possible. Water really does wonders for your body!! Good luck!!!

Hey guys! I am 4 days post op and as of last night I've been having g really bad chest pains. My hearts (or what seems to be my heart) feels very crampy and my collar bone as well. I thought I was starting to feel better until that happened. Started around 2am and hasn't stopped. Has this happened to anyone else? Is it the gas? I'm a little worried to be honest

Thanks everyone. I was feeling pretty bloated all day today. Decided to get on the elliptical for a few minutes, and go over a few bumps in the road when I was driving lol. Actually helped. I feel much better now! Good luck everyone

I just got banded tuesday so I'm sure the discomfort I'm getting is caused by other reasons, but I would try a heating pad. That's what has been keeping me sane! Good luck!

I was experimenting a little before I got banded so I would know in advance what I would like. I tried 1% milk, chocolate carnation instant breakfast, a little ice, a little peanut butter and a small banana blended. I also tried 1% milk, vanilla carnation instant breakfast, strawberries, bananas, and black berries. They were both delicious! My nutritionist told me I could also use silk instead of milk. It's half the calories and tastes so good!!! You could also put some yogurt in! Just make sure it's blended well so u have no chunks. Good luck!!!

Did anyone else get the i band?!! Even though I've been feeling like complete crap.. I am super excited about this whole thing!

Yes! Thank u!

It's a new procedure they do called. And plication. My surgeon just asked right b4 i went in if I wanted to do it. They fold the rest ur stomach n half so u lose the weight alot faster. I would look it up if I was u. That was a bad explanation lol

Haha! Thank u for that!!

Thanks everyone. Makes me feel alot better knowing I am not alone! Good luck to you all!!

I am on the exact same page. Was banded tuesday and really have been doing bad getting my protein shakes in. I don't feel like eating or drinking anything. Had half a jello cup last night and felt very bloated and the shakes are like torture

My surgeon was dr.snow. I sure hope insurance covers the fills lol

Uh o I was just banded by true results in Richardson on tuesday! What problems ha e you guys been hearing?!!! So far so good