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On Tuesday I had a revision from a band to a bypass. I am extremely swollen and actually weigh 9 pounds more than I did the morning of surgery. How long did the swellinglast for others before you saw actual weight loss. Thanks!

Maybe try swimming when your wounds are ready. I had two bone spurs removed from my heels a long time ago and it took a good year before I could wear shoes with any type of back. You may also want to try the mule style tennis shoes as they wont put pressure on your heel. Good. luck!

I use Isopure (get at Lucky Vitamin) and WonderSlim Diet Direct. Lots of options to choose from and both have free shipping one you hit a certain amount.

Did you go through the UHC Bariatric Program? I did not need the 6 months and it took 14 days from when all the paperwork was submitted by my doctor. The UHC case manager said they have to return a decision within 14 days.

We go to Disney World frequently. Make sure to take protein bars as a back up, but there are a lot of healthy options. If you don't like what one place offers, walk 50 feet and you will have all new options. Lots of protein and veggie options.

How did it go? I am having the same thing on March 8th.

Are you able to do clear liquid protein? I am on clear liquids two days as well and was told clear liquid protein is acceptable. I ordered some from a bariatric site. Good luck.

It gets a lot better in a few weeks. I questioned the same thing and thought maybe I should have tried longer at more traditional weight loss. However, that being said, I just had my first fill and the pounds are starting to come off and I feel really good. Hang in there...it changes your life a little, but nothing that can't be adjusted to.

I think you have to do what is best for you. I started with a BMI at 37-38 with no health problems other than I have had some serious orthopedic issues in the past. A lot of the repsonses I received were that I don't have serious health problems and I'm not that heavy, so why would I want to do something so extreme. Being able to walk without pain is not extreme in my mind. Only my husband and parents know. They are supportive and that's all that matter. Good luck!!!

That's exactly what it is. My doctor was very specific about the pain in my back, cervical, and shoulder region being gas. I was just banded this week and the gas is killing me.

I was just banded this week and this is a big concern of mine. I travel a lot for work and am very concerned about what I can eat at business functions. I travel for the first time in a little over a week. I am packing my suitcase to take everything I need with me and keeping my fingers crossed.

I was banded on the same day. I have been feeling really lathargic. I started on my protien suppliments today and that really helped with the hunger and feeling better. I was able to shower the next day.