kymmie

I would have him talk to the surgeon before taking ibuprofen because my surgeon says to stay away from all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) as they add to ulcer risk

Yes, it comes in liquid form for adults. Here you go.. Extra Strength Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer | Tylenol | Walgreens

Just to give you an idea, here is what my insurance claim for the hospital was: Claim Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Begin Date of Service: 05/21/2008 Disposition: Adjusted Ending Date of Service: 05/22/2008 Status: Approved Claim Amount Paid: $21,468.30 Payee: Provider Paid Date: 10/09/2008 Charge Line Number: 001 Begin Date of Service: 05/21/2008 Provider Name: ST ALEXIUS HOSPITAL BROADWAY CAMPUS Ending Date of Service: 05/22/2008 Provider Status Code: Preferred Charge Status: Approved Type Of Service: Medical Billed Amount:$828.00 Covered Charge Amount:$828.00 Medicare / Other Ins.:$0.00 Deductible Amount:$0.00 Coinsurance Amount:$0.00 Co-payment Amount:$100.00 Amount Paid:$17,776.85 What You Owe This Provider:$100.00

I flew last week without getting an unfill. I did swell up a little but it wasn't as bad as the swelling I had just after my last fill. I tried yogurt the morning following my flight, and it was painful to get down but no pbing, so on my return flight I stuck with liquids for first 24 hrs and I was fine. However, everyone is different and if you are concerned than go get an unfill.

The first few days after a fill you may feel too tight. Once the swelling has gone down from the fill and any vomiting that may have occurred, re-evaluate your eating and determine if you still feel too tight. Personally, I have to stick with mushies for breakfast, typically yogurt. But the rest of the day I can eat pretty normally for a bander (small portions and I must chew thoroughly). Some food I can only eat in the evening when I am the loosest. It takes time, but you’ll learn the how YOUR band operates.

Yes, my first few fills were a little painful and had left bruising. But once I lost some fat around my belly, it has gotten much easier.

You may be, is it only with certain foods or when you’re in a hurry to eat? Because that is normal, some of us cannot eat bread, eggs, rice, etc…. And if you’re in a hurry you forget to chew well enough. Also after a pbing, you should stay on liquids a few days, because the swelling from pbing can cause you to get tighter, which can leave you on a never ending cycle of pbing. If you don’t think either of those is it, then I would suggest a small unfill. Talk to your doctor.

I also wanted to add that you are not alone. For 4 months I fluctuated between a 32-34 lb weight loss. I only started loosing again after my last fill. Hang in there, you can do this.

I got a fill last week, that night I had no problem eating a salad and yogurt. Next morning milk would not stay down and the rest of the day either had pain or vomiting with liquids. But after a few days of just water and protein shakes I was able to eat solids again.

I am 8 mo. post op, and just had my 5th fill. I finally feel I have reached my sweet spot. Yes, I felt restriction after my last fills, and that prevented me from eating in large portions, but I never stayed satisfied for very long causing me to snack between meals. Everyone is different, most reach their sweet spot sooner but you should be prepared that weight loss with the lap band is a slow process and possibly for 8 mo you will need to use your own self control.

I was actually wondering if Brockbabe82 had the standard plan, because $15 co-pays sounds pretty good.

Do you have the standard option?

The fills have been $70, I think because there is a percentage max... since the actual charge for the fill was only $150.