nurselori73

Hey there! I had lap band surgery with Dr.Kaplan March 19th of this year. Just had my second fill today as a matter of fact. Things are going great. I have been very pleased with Dr.Kaplan and would do it all over again in a heartbeat!!!

I'm really starting to get down. I know that you're not supposed to compare yourself to others..but, i've only lost 10lbs since surgery on march 19th. got my first fill April 21. started with 4cc, he gave 1cc at my first fill. Had really rough couple of weeks after the fill but now have the hang of it. I weighed 200 the day of my surgery. I'm not eating much at all. Definitely less than a cup per meal. Why am I not losing? Others that had their surgery around the time of mine have lost 20 to 40. I definitely have restriction and i've got 5cc in a 10cc band. Help!

Today's the day. Leaving now. I will check in when I get discharged from the hospital

I had to quit my cymbalta two weeks ago(i'm being banded tomorrow), unfortunately it doesn't come in any other forms than the capsule. The withdrawl has been really,really hard (not to mention being on a liquid diet,too)

Hey guys, my surgery is tomorrow in Parkersburg, WV. (hooterville) So, Fenton if you could beam some of your hippie vibes that way too(lol). My surgeon is new at this (he's been a surgeon for years but new to lap band procedures) so needless to say, I'm already on the valium. It's been an emotional couple of days but i'm committed to doing this. Please,please,please let his hands be steady.......:shades_smile:

travellgal, good luck on wednesday, i'll be thinking of you. your surgery is just before mine. I am scheduled to be there at 8:30 am. If you need something to help you relax, don't be ashamed to ask for it. I have had many surgeries in my young life. At the facility I work at, we give almost everyone something to help them relax while they are in the holding area. It's normal to be nervous. But if you've seen the statistics, rarely ever is there a problem with this procedure. Good luck and best wishes on a wonderful surgery. we should keep in touch. I'll be back on here when I get home. I have to stay overnight after the procedure. I've been on liquids for two weeks so I envy you that you get to eat something good tonight. Savor every morsel.

I'm in Parkersburg, WV.

you didn't have to diet before the surgery? I'm jealous. I've always wanted to go to Hawaii. I hear it's absolutely stunning there. I'm from West Virginia. Pretty drab here this time of year. Congratulations on your surgery.

CBK, you were wondering why i'm useing a surgeon who has never done the procedure before.....My insurance won't cover the procedure, and I don't have the cash to self-pay. This surgeon is doing it for free for three of us so he can get certified. There will be a proctor there and he is experienced. But, yes, I am terrified. Obviously if not for the financial reasons, I would have gone for someone more experienced. I wanted to take out a loan and go to mexico for the procedure but my friends and family threw a fit. They're probably right...I'm a single mom of three living paycheck to paycheck.

pfrando, did your surgeon make you do a pre-op diet?

Hey Lori, I'm from West Virginia. I'm 5'2" and weigh 203. I've only lost 5lbs on the pre-op so far. My surgery is Wednesday. My doctor has never done the procedure before, he has 3 of us scheduled that day. I'm number 2. I'm so worried that something will go wrong and I won't get my band. (I've heard if your liver is too big they can't do it). My procedure will be free. It was the trade-off of using the un-experienced surgeon. I'm 34 and a single mommy of 3, without this deal I couldn't have had the procedure. My stupid insurance company doesn't cover any weightloss surgeries. I've been heavy since the second grade. My parents used to call me "fat albert" as a child.