whaletail
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I'm still new to the band world, but today my friends told me about IDS Liquid Protein. It's got 42grams of protein per 3oz, which I thought was great!!!!! Small amount, and a great amount of protein. It has the consistency of liquid jello, but was very fruity. Some people mix it with water, which makes it taste like kool-aid. I decided to just drink it and it was pretty good. It's a little pricey at 2.75 a tube or 25-30 dollars per 12 tube case. I drink it on those days when I am not that hungry, but need to fit in the protein. But well worth it for me, not to have hair loss or a protein deficiency. It can be found at any vitamin store, I even found it a smoothie king!!! Just an FYI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:
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My Twin... Hahaha... That's pretty cool we are both on the same schedule!! How are you doing w/ the band? I love mine... even though I have no restrictions, I'm down 21lbs... which is pretty good. But I do notice, I'm really hungry for dinner!!! and eat a lil more every nitght... (That one more bite feeling) I just dont feel full after dinner now., so i'm really lookin for that fill Thursday. Good luck to you and keep me up to date w/ your progress! Lucy
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I have Aetna HMO. They required a 3 month pre diet and letter from my primary doctor, and my surgery was covered 100%. I had a $100 copay. It mostly depends on your place of employment, which tells the insurance company what they want covered. When all my paperwork was submitted, I was approved in 6 days. It was a really smooth process. I would call Aetna and ask them about it, they are really friendly and helpful. I have never had a problem with Aetna, I've been with them for over 10 years. Good Luck!!!!
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three weeks post op
whaletail replied to LanclosMomma's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am about 2.5 weeks out. I don't get my first fill until May 15th. So I got 2 more weeks. But I feel your frustration, I am eating soft foods, which is everything if I chew it to death. I have lost about 8 lbs since surgery. So, You're doing well. I think we all want it off fast, but losing weight really fast isn't healthy. Keep your head up!!!! And take it easy with the full foods!!!!! Congrats!!!!!! You're not ALONE!!!!! -
Congratulations!!!! I am 3 weeks post op and I do remember the calf pain after surgery, especially at night. It went away in about 2-3 days. Walking seemed to help. Your body has got to get rid of all the meds inside. Taking a deep breath and coughing will hurt for awhile, remember the doctor was moving around inside and the port was sutured to a muscle in your abdominal cavity. Holding a pillow when I cough helped alot!!!!!! Hang in there, I am just getting completely pain free now. It will get better!!!!!!! Congrats once again!!!!!!
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What to do until fill????
whaletail replied to singermama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
MY doctor scheduled me for a fill 4 weeks after surgery, I was banded April 16th. And I am glad to know that I am not alone. I could eat a horse, and those Red Lobster commercials are killing me too. How funny!!!! I was told to have 2-3 oz every hour the first week after surgery. But I am eating much more now ( soft foods). I can't wait til May 15th for my first fill. -
I was also banded on April 16th. Trust me!!! Leave the strips alone. I had skin glue after surgery, which didn't hold, and I had to get sutures the next day. I'm still dealing with bleeding wounds 1 week later. The strips will fall off in due time. Congrats to everyone!!!!
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Guess it appears that everyone is different!!!! I'm post op 4 days and still pretty sore in my port area. It's not completely unbearable, but it will make you stop and slow down a second every now and then, but hopefully you're one of those people who will be at walmart shopping the next day, wish I could have!!!!!!
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Banded on the 16th and feeling blue
whaletail replied to Rebecca1203's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks IRC!!!! It's getting better!!!! Able to sleep on my side now too, but the bumps in the road are still killing me. (literally). I'm keeping my head up for now, just waiting to be pain free and skinnier!!!! -
Banded on the 16th and feeling blue
whaletail replied to Rebecca1203's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Rebecca, How you are doing better!!! I am not as sore, but my port area is still pretty tender!!! Just think in a few weeks, we won't remember this pain, we'll be bragging about our weight loss!!! Keep us posted!!! -
I'm so happy for you! glad things went well. I went Thursday and did all my pre-op labs, EKG and now I wait until 4/28. like I said rounding 3rd base heading for home!
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I had outpatient surgery, so I was at home when I saw my wound open, but I called the doctor and wemnt in to have it sutrured closed. Still feeling sore, but doing well.
