BandedInNY

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I am two weeks post op also. If I do too much during the day I get a pain in the right side rib area as well. I think it is around the muscle my port is attached to. I feel great in the morning like before the band. I thought that I would be able to jump back into the swing of thing but I guess it takes longer when your pushing forty. Just another great perk about getting older.

Because you are exercising you are probably gain muscle and losing fat even though the scale isn't moving. Also, try a cheat day everyonce in a while. I usually try once a week to once every two weeks. Don't go nuts but have a little more. It really gets your metabolism going again. I usually lose at least 2 lbs after a cheat day. Hope this helps.

I was banded on April 28th. I went for my post op on Tuesday and the PA told me I was ready to ease in mushies. Yeah. I have only really added tuna with lite mayo so it wouldn't be too dry to get down. Only two tbsp and I am stuffed. To change it up a bit I found these Bumble Bee Easy Peel Sensations. I just had the Sundried tomato and basil flavor. Very good. I tried to eyeball the two tbsp but I think I went a little over because I feel stuffed right now. Have any of your doctors told you to keep your food to two tbsp?

Coley, I have BCBS of NY and it also states I need 5 years of a weight problem. Although I have it, the only thing I provided for that was my letter. The surgeons office did not submit the lette until she had all the paperwork to submit. You can view my letter I wrote on my blog, www.shrinkingalesha.blogspot.com . It is my very first post. The biggest thing they look for is the 6 month preop diet. If I were you I would make an appointment with a nutritionist now, even if it is before you see the surgeon. Get that ball moving soon. Alesha

I am so glad you posted. I had my surgery on the 28th also. As soon as I woke up I had a lot of guilt too. A little too late for second thoughts but none the less I can stop thinking "why did I do this". I am sure it will pass. I know I made the right decision and I am on my way to a healthier me. I just wanted you to know you are not alone.

I was banded on the 28th also. Tuesday I felt a lot better but now I am in more pain. I can walk around the house, do a little laudry and make dinner but I need to rest in between. I cannot lift anything. I am on clear liquids for one week. I am going to keep on them until my appointment next Tuesday. I can only eat or drink very little or it feels like it is going to come up. I cut up my pain med into several small pieces and take one at a time with a small sip. By the last little piece I can feel in hovering in down around my collar bone. I have come to realize that surgery was a lot easier when I was 25 (gall bladder) then now when I am 38. I was fine in two days with my gall bladder. Just another benefit of getting older.

I just had my surgery yesterday morning. I had second thoughts while being prepped for surgery. I even said to my self more than a dozen times after surgery, "why did I do this". I feel much better today and I am thankful I went through it. Now that I am creeping up on 40 years old, my body does not drop the weight like I used to. Plus I keep thinking that I can lose the weight on my own but I cannot keep it off. This is a great tool that will help my reach and maintain my goal so I can get my life back. I think everyone has some kind of second thoughts at one point but most people are so glad they went through with it. Hang in there.

Just had my surgery this morning. I am home and really sore. How long for this to go away so I can lay down and slee? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

You guys are the best. My husband is going to move the recliner upstairs for me. He thanks you guys. (hee hee) Did GasX strips work for anyone?

I may be selling myself short but my goal is 150 and I am 5'2". I was a size 10 when I weighed 160 so I thought 150 would be good. Don't get me wrong. I would love to be 130 but I did not want to reach for the highest star either. I am sure my goals will change as I get heathly.

Me too. Dr Clarke has three scheduled and I am the first. 7:45. I hope he gets a good night sleep. I know I won't.

You are not alone. When I went for my sleep study I went to sleep and woke up a 1 1/2 hours later to go to the bathroom. The tech said he was getting information. About an hour later I woke up with a horrible aniexty attack. I have had them 5 years ago so I knew I wasn't having a heart attack. I had to walk around for an hour to calm down but I never could go back to sleep. The following week they said I had mild apnea, from the short time I did sleep, and had to go back for the machine. I took two Xanyex (not sure on the spelling) and brought my own sheets and pillows. I slept until midnight and woke up. The tech said I woke up very quickly. I did not have another attack but I could not go back to sleep. So I told them I needed to go home. So the doctor prescribed a adjustable setting cpap machine. It is a very low setting. I am sleeping okay with the nose pillows and hopefully I will be able to get rid of the machine when I lose more weight.

I really didn't think it was going to happen but I just got the call and I am approved for my surgery on Monday. I have gone through all my tests and pre op appt but the psychologist took forever to send in his evaluation. My doctor’s office sent in the paperwork last Wednesday without the evaluation. The insurance company called this morning for them to fax it over and wellah! Approved. I really didn't think it was going to happen because I did not have a 6 month supervised diet that they require. My PCP sent a vague letter that said I tried WW, LA weight loss, phentermine, maridia, etc. No dates or anything. My insurance company is BCBS Healthy choices plan of Rochester, NY. I guess they must have liked my heartfelt letter I wrote to them. If you would like to read it you can go to my blog Shrinking Alesha. It was my first post. I will be documenting my journey there.

I just found this site with some recipes for your Medifast shakes. I thought some of you may like it. Medifast Recipes Guides

I am suppose to be banded on the 28th too. I am stilll waiting insurance approval. Good luck to you all.

Keep on the liquids for the two days and drink lots of water. I bet you will be fine. Don't stress too much over it. Good luck to you. I will be thinking of you. Let us know how things turn out.

My hardest part of the day is around 5 to 8 pm too. I found that if I go out to the mall or even just to a freinds to keep myself busy I do fine. I come home around 8 and put the kids to bed and I then I clean up quick and go to bed myself. Stick to it you will find something that works for you too.

That is terrific. Thank you so much for sharing.

This may seem like a really dumb question, but what do they mean by clear liquids.

I am going for my pre op on Friday, even though my surgery isn't until the 28th. I was just wondering what kind of questions I should ask. Does anyone have any suggestions?? First one I have is will he fill the band some during the operation. Thank you so much for helping. Alesha

Thank you so much. I will print this out and bring it along. What a great help. Alesha

That is soooo great. I have BCBS in NY and I hope they are as quick as that.

I totally understand your feelings, I would be too. But remember that the doctor deals with this all the time and if he says it will be okay then don't worry. You will be fine. Congrats on the 12 lbs. That is a great accomplisment. Alesha

It may be the nerves just getting to you. I will say a little prayer for you. Good luck and congrats. Keep us posted when you feel up to it. Alesha