missinme

Sounds like you are on your way.... I was banded on Aug 25, since then I have lost 13 lbs. During my pre-surgery date I lost 20 lbs. So good luck to you, and remember this is work the band is a tool to assist you with the process. There are no easy fixes.....

I would like to know; how far from your surgery date did your first fill occur?

Hi everyone. I am new to the board. My name is Debbie and I live in Asheville, North Carolina. I have 4 adult children and 4 grandbabies. I was banded at 10 am on Aug 25th. I came home yesterday. Not much appetite, sore, and LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of gas. HAHA.. Surgery went really well, they repaired a hernia. No regrets so far! How long does the soreness last? I feel like I have been harpooned! TIA..hope all of you August banders are doing great!

Me too on the tiredness issue, but other than that I feel fine. I began soft Proteins, and am drinking allot of Water. I have noticed that the weight loss has stalled, however I had lost 7 lbs in seven days. No issues with nausea at all, ever... (I know you hate me, but rest assured I am gas-es-es in more ways than one, not to be crude but both up and down) I swear I think if I could get ride of the swelling and the gas I may wear a size 3 (not really!). I too have been taking the gas x strip, and keeping to myself out of respect for others.... I really would encourage you to give your MD a call, sounds to me that you may need some medical attention....for the nausea. Besides that if you aren't getting in all of your Protein and water you will become ill. Hope you are feeling better soon. Please let me know, I will say a prayer for you as well. :crying:

Congrads on your success, I was banded on Aug 25th, am 50 yo with 4 grandkids, 4 grown kids (well almost) and 1 dog and 1 husband. I am looking for someone to connect with who is ahead of me in relationship to band date. I feel great, have lost a total of 28 lbs from the beginning of my interest with lap band and 8 lbs since the 25th. Your wife sounds supportative as is my husband. I wish you well, and May God Bless.

Hello sis, I too feel much better. Today I woke up with allot of energy and little to no soreness. I sleep like a baby last night, may have something to do with Benedrly strips..... Let's keep in touch as we loose our weight and reach our goal. I am soooo glad to have someone who is experiencing the same things that I am also, (not talking about the gas here ok) Take care, missinme

Don't give up just yet....if you have an associated co-mobility such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol then you have an argument with your provider. Also pick up the book "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" there is a section on what to do when the insurance company doesn't agree with your physican decision. My BMI was less than your and I was just banded with insurance approval this Monday. I am sore as all get out, but do NOT regret my decision. Good luck.

Hello, I am waiting for my surgery date, Aug 25th. I will begin my liquid fast on Monday the 11th, any tips you can send my way I sure would appreciate. By the way, I'll be having my surgery in Asheville.