JamieNP

Thank you all for your responses. It seems to be a little better today. If it continues, I may get a fill next week.

After surgery, I had buyers remorse. In fact, as I was in the ER, I seriously considered clawing out the band myself. This passed after my nausea and pain got under control. Then I became very protective. When the infectious disease doc told me that I could lose my band, I was thinking "no way am I going through this again! I am keeping this baby!". I got hungry when I was on liquids. When I started full liquids it became better. Mushies even better. But I did not cheat. It wasn't worth it to me. This whole thing has been a mental process. If once you get on mushies and are hungry all of the time, talk to the surgeon. They may end up giving you a fill early.(At least my surgeon's office will...why make you suffer?) Karina, take a deep breath and forget about it until your letter comes. I know this is easier said than done, but I had to get away from it while I waited for my answer. I stayed away from Lapband talk, I tried not to think about it 24/7. You will drive yourself crazy. You can look into other options in the mean time. Perhaps they are having a panel review it and not meeting until that day. Hugs to you.!

Way to go! I am 23 days post op and I have lost 28 lbs. When are you getting your first fill?

It is not the noises that concern me, it is the "hunger pangs". It is happening after I eat or while I am eating and it is in the upper abdomen.

Glad you are doing good! We missed ya :eek:

Gadgetlady was not the reason I left the thread (wait, I am still here!). The abortion issue will not be solved on Lapband talk. But it is an important issue to many people when deciding on which candidate to choose. It is a legitimate topic as long as insults are not thrown around.

The thing about the website is that it is about 48 hours or more behind. For those of us that are OCD, well, it drives up bonkers waiting!!

Good luck penny!

Karina, after all of this, your blood pressure should be sky high! So, after 90 days don't you have to resubmit everything? If they deny it, then what?

They had a 5 pack of color tipped ones at Walmart. They match my Magic Bullet mugs...I'm such a girl! WTG Maggie on your surgery date. Trust me..I know it seems like a long time but it will fly by. Take this time to mental prepare and "mourn" the fried mozzerella stix, the cheese dips and the Carmel Machiotto Cappuccinos. It will be easier post op!

Let us know (I know that goes without saying! :biggrin:) I hope it is soon. I wanted mine before the holidays. I just didn't think I could make it through another Christmas being fat. Every year I would tell myself (after I saw the family photos), "next year I am gonna be skinny!" Then my birthday is in Jan. and I think the same thing. This time Is going to be different!

The weight loss is kinda freaking me out! I don't think I believe the scales. I could always fluctuate by 5 lbs easily pre op, so now I keep thinking "oh, tomorrow I will gain it all back".

Is that why I saw fireworks??? I was wondering what was going on? Did I win a million dollars???

Yes, my approval letter had something in there stating that Tricare may not pay for cosmetic surgery related to weight loss.

My chicken was very dry. More like very finely chopped. If I was allowed to eat shaved meat, then I figured this was fine. Some people add the low fat gravy to their meat.

My surgeon's office said that thin shaved turkey was good. I could eat it just like that. I pureed chicken breast. No, it wasn't liquid but it was very very finely chopped. You can add broth to it if you need to.

You look great! Your surgeon did a great job. Thanks for posting!

It was neat...I was trying to figure out what the heck was going on!

I am right with you Steve. Although I occasionally read the posts, I stopped posting myself. Got tired of the insults and belittling.

WTG Debbie!! I should have taken measurements. I am going to do that tonight...since I am just 18 days post op.

I have lost 37 lbs since the day of my weigh in for Tricare (remember,I had to gain weight to get approved). I have lost 24 lbs since the day of surgery.

I mourned food (especially fast food) and I was miserable. I have learned to be very creative with my pureed food. I try to walk or exercise when it is not time to eat or when others are eating Water Water Water I bought a food diary and a very good calorie/protein/carb counter book. It is amazing how many calories are in the foods I used to eat. No wonder I was fat! I have posted this on other sites, but I will share with you: Oh my! I just made the most awesome Protein shake. pumpkin Spice Protein shake: (sorry, I didn't measure the ingredients) 1 scoop of vanilla Protein powder about 2 TBS of Vanilla yogurt Some canned pumpkin Splash of milk Pack of Splenda Cinnamon Ice Blend to perfection! So creamy and yummy!!

I am on Mushies/Pureed. I have tried to be very creative, as I tend to get bored with bland food and will jump on the carbs.

Post op day 3 Mine turned red and warm to the touch. I went to the surgeon's office and had the nurse look a it and she said it looked infected and gave me a shot of Rocephin. I went home and later had nausea and vomiting...couldn't keep water down. I went to the ER and was in the hospital for a week. They said it either was an infection (MRSA) or a reaction to the band. My site looked similar to yours. Have your surgeon look at it first thing in the morning. I would rather them say it was nothing than for it to be infected and you end up loosing your band.

I mentioned it before, but I would highly recommend little baby spoons. I am used to eating very fast and taking big bites, and this helps me out tremendously!