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Hey all - thanks for posting this thread and all of your replies. I'm 27 and currently struggling with this exact issue!! Except I've been dating the guy for about 3 weeks now, and I almost feel like he may be upset that I've waited this long to tell him anything! We've been out to eat a few times, but I give the typical excuses...big lunch, tummy ache, doesn't taste good. Anyhow, feels good to know I'm not the only one struggling with this!

What is your recipe for the chocolate cheese cake? Exact amounts please.....sounds awesome! Thank You!:tt1:

Wheew just read through this whole thread....I'm having alot of trouble with painful hiccupping! After reading, I'm going to really really concentrate on the chewing small bites. I eat slow, but I think its my bite size and chewing that is getting me. If no improvement, I'll be going for an unfill. I'm also going to try the water thing to help the extreme hunger! I'm starting to slide back to the grazing, and the weight isn't coming off as fast as it was, so I know I need to do something soon! Thanks for all your suggestions everyone!!!

Hmm...I was banded Nov 08, and I've had 1 fill, 1 total unfill, and 2 new fills. That is how my doctor has always done it...once the needle is in, I sit up and drink water until I feel it start backing up. I've never had a problem drinking afterward. The first two days are always more sensitive and I just drink liquids, but I always adjust quite fine afterward. So I'm curious why your doctor told you it was a "new procedure."

I'm assuming my approval was so easy because of my Federal Gov't Insurance. My BMI had to be 40, and that was pretty much it. I had no co-morbidities. I did have a family history of heart disease and cancer, but thats about it. But I do know that with most insurance agencies, having at least one co-morbidity is a big step towards approval (high blood pressure & diabetes are 2 huge ones!) Good luck with your approval process!

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program - I did not have to do the 6 month diet. I only had to have the letter of recommendation from PCP and do a Psych test...BUT my BMI had to be 40 or above. I was teetering on the 38-39 line. Like BandGroupie, I ate a huge meal and downed LOTS of water right before my weigh in! I would call your insurance and ask a general question - what is your bmi requirement for lap band? Don't tell them your current step in the process, you're just beginning to think about it! They should just be able to give you a straight bmi number and end of conversation...that way you'll know where you stand!

If you can't find someone you like in Knoxville, I can give a great recommendation for Nashville. Remember, you will develop a close relationship with your surgeon for years following surgery, make sure its someone you feel comfortable with! If the seminar is good, you will get all the information you need to start the process. If you leave feeling confused, I would be skeptical of their center. Thats just some advice from another "pretty, chubby girl!" :thumbup:

I live with my aunt, who is a nurse (thank god!). My surgery was Monday. She was with me all day Monday & Tuesday. She went back to work on Wednesday and I was alone. I stayed upstairs in our house on the couch in the bonus room. We have two dogs, so I would have to go downstairs several times and let the dogs in & out, as well as get Water to drink. I was fine when she went back to work, and by Wednesday I was feeling good enough to walk around. You should be okay, and knowing that she lives close is the peace of mind you'll need to know someone is there if needed! Good luck with your surgery!

My doctor prescribed Loritab liquid for pain relief after surgery. It worked fantastic. I only needed it for the first few days, then I was able to switch to Liquid Tylenol.

I had very bad migraines before my band. I also drank alot of Diet Coke. Now that I have virtually eliminated carbonation and aspartame from my diet, I haven't had a migraine since before my surgery! Do some research on aspartame, I truly believe that the sugar substitute was my problem.

I can handle soda if I sip it slowly, NO STRAW! I forgot and took a drink of Diet Coke through a straw and thought I was going to die! The first drink causes a few hiccups for me, but once I get past that its okay, as long as I go slow. I try to let it sit for at least a little bit though first.

I use Wii Sports game that came with my Wii for exercise right now. I just bought my Wii Fit on Ebay, but haven't gotten it yet. After a few rounds of Wii Boxing I've worked up a sweat. The day after the first time I did it my arms were killing me, so I know its effective! Looking forward to the Wii Fit. I also bought a Bowflex Treadclimber....I need several options or I'll get too bored! :thumbup: