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I wonder if insurance could be billed for the surgery coded as hernia repair. Then you pay what the band would cost. I know when I started this procedure there was a post on the boards saying if there was a gallbladder issue the surgeon could justify the surgery due to the gallbadder.....then add the lap band. Just a thought.

Texas - glad your feeling bettr today and Rhonda, I am like you, thank God the shoulder pain is gone!!

Christine - glad your back and sorry your nurse/room mate were so horrible. People sometimes forget how to be respectful, seems like they both found you! Harley - Sorry your day was so crappy! I go back tomorrow and thank the Lord, I am in the office tomorrow and not traveling. Fenton - 38 lbs is awsome! I know you want more and when I get there I will too.

Lisa, Monday is just around the corner!!:thumbup:

Have you seen the Alien movies??? :thumbup: (Sorry) Call the nurse tomorrow and ask her if she knows what it is, could it be air in the tube?

How long b/4 your strips over your incisions came off? I have been keeping bandaids over mine so they have not had a chance. Do I need to stop the bandaids??

My port area is still kinda numb so no, I don't have a flutter feeling. When I change the bandage there is still a dull feeling. I wonder how long b/4 the strips fall off.

I promise everyone, the worst parts are b/4 surgery which includes the waiting. After, everything seems to calm down and you concentrate on getting in water and protein. I have a grease board on my fridge I use to jot down thing for the grocery. I also use this to keep a daily count of my protein intake. When I have a cup of unjury chick broth, I note 20 grams, then 15 for a slim fast.

Good Luck HopeinApril, we will be thinking of you and will be here waiting when you get home.

Sarah, you are 100% right, God is good. The good part is the stent could be placed and a bypass was not done. I'm sorry about his job, could his health problems make him eligable for disability? My DH was placed on disability @ 48 due to MS although his has not crippled him. Might be in our future but we will meet it together, head on. That is one reason I wanted this surgery, in addition to health reasons of my own. There is a possibility I will end up being his caregiver, I have to be physically able to do it. Focus on what you need to to and God will handle the rest. PA

lip balm (carmex, vaseline, chapstick) hand cream (can't sleep unless my hands and feet are not dry) leave the bra @ home!!!

Harley, tried my jeans on today and they still did not fit. I'm going to say it is because I am still swollen and you are 2 days further along then I.(smile) Question for the ladies, does the bottom of your bra hit your incision sites? What are you doing for it? I'm not real sure I am going to be able to wear one all day on Wed. and don't think my co-workers want me pulling that bad boy off about mid-day!!:wink:

Will be thinking of the 26th band members tomorrow and will be back to check on you guys.

Lauryn, what are the tube fruit things? I saw something today that was 50 grams and was in a little sleeve thing. About $1.29 each. Is that what you are talking about? Also, I never thought of 2 cups of milk with the unjury & carnation instant Breakfast. Good Idea! Nava, they did not tell me what size band I have. I have my 1st visit on 04/04. I will ask him then. Sahmof3, I feel pretty good today and thought my swelling had gone down. Put my normal jeans on and it hurt to snap them!!! Thats OK, it will happen. I am having pain in my left shoulder that hurts so much I bit my DH's head off today. Then I had to apoligize and explain to him why I snapped. He understood and gave me a shoulder rub but we don't snap at each other. I really felt bad! I am trying to walk a total of 30 minutes per day, don't always reach it. As far as the stomach rumble, my stomach has rumbled and growled since the 2nd day. I'm not hungry and my grandchildren got a kick out of it when they were here for Easter. I hope this does stop soon!

Forget the source, take the compliment and know it is true!!!

T, good luck at work today, I am not returning until Wed. although I feel really good today. Protein, whipped yogart, no fruit chunks, 4 oz, has 5 grams in it and does not make me feel full. I have realized that in this stage I will be grazing all day long to get in 50 - 70 grams of protein in. The unjury chicken soup is really good, 20 grams protein. I also have ordered the unflavored protein powder and can add that to bullion, tom. soup, or anything else to boost the protein. I also am hunting the protein shots, I figure even if they taste bad I can handle 3 oz!!

twinmommie, after you get your ducks where they should be, Humana should give you no problems, assuming your insurance covers the surgery, as they are becoming more acceptable of the surgery. If they turn you down, appeal quickly. I am assuming you live in the Henderson area of KY, across the KY-Ind. state line. Good luck! PA

nycm00, good luck tomorrow. I was in and back in recovery so quick that I did not know what happened. As far as the weight restriction, I was told nothing heavier than a gallon of milk also so I can't help you there. Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

What is the daily plate?? Web site??

We are all learning here so your questions are not stupid, you just ask them before I do. You are also not a pain, your learning. Keep your chin up, wish I was as active as you. I am wearing myself out doing 30 minutes on the tredmill, @ no incline so you are doing well!!

Ginny, a little tired, only got 35 grams of protein today. Trying to get in my water. Ordered Protein Slams today @ 42 grams of protein in less than 3 oz. The shoulder pains are less than they were, trying to walk about 30 minutes per day. It's been a learning experience, I am tired of being at home but DH thinks I should be on total bed rest (he loves me). Tomorrow I will become more active, kids are coming over for an Easter egg hunt and dinner. As far as emotions, I have questioned why I did this but I know it was best for me. How about you, I understand emotions but are you getting enough protein and water?

Congrats. RBL, I also did not have to do a pre-op diet but did have to have a bowel clense and 24 hrs of clear liquid. Surgery was a piece of cake (sorry) and home the following day. Good luck to you!

Thanks for the suggestion, I will def. try this. Today my get up and go seems to have got up and went!! Although I have done 2, 10 minute sessions on the tredmill, my chair has been my best friend!! DH changed bandages today and seems like the port site is numb, figure it is the same for everyone but it is a strange feeling. Thanks again Lauryn! I will be hitting GNC tomorrow!

Thanks bandchick, not really as sore today but I do have a slight headach (need protein?) and my sides hurt. Trying to walk on the tredmill for about 10 minutes a couple times per day. Still planning on returning to work on Wed. How long b4 my stomach stops rumbling and the gas (having to pass it) stops. Don't want to pass gas at work!!!!

Lauryn - I am focusing more on the Water than the Protein. Not saying I am not trying to consume protein but I just can't stomach all that Fluid. Problem I never had before was stomaching something!! Texas - I understand the swollen but I am not bruised except at needle sites! I do have a tender, empty feeling on my right and left side. I guess that is where they fooled around with my inners!