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I was just banded on March 5th and had lost 15 lbs. with my 2 week pre-op diet and now have lost a total of 24 lbs. at 3 weeks pos-op

I was just banded march 5th and lost 15 lbs on my pre-op liquid diet I had to do for 2 weeks. They told me to drink 4-6 (I usually had 3 or 4 a day) Atkins shakes. I like strawberry the best but they have chocolate and vanilla also. You can get them at Wal-mart. The only other thing I could have was clear broth, sugar free popcicles, sugar free Jello, and any calorie free beverages (crystal light). Also drink lots of Water (8 glasses a day)

I was banded on march 5th and had lost 15 lbs. pre-op adn now 21lbs all together. I just started eating soft mushy foods this week and am afraid to eat much because I want to lose wt. Did anyone have this problem? I guess I'm so used to yo-yo dieting I still have a fear that the wt. is gonna come back. Hopefully after I get my 1st fill it will give me more confidence that I'm gonna keep the wt off and I will be able to eat more with less guilt.

I am feeling great!!! The first few day were a litle rough but not unbearable. I used the Gas X dissolvable strips to help relieve the gas pain in my chest and shoulders. I also took milk of magnesia (2 Tbsp) per my dr to help move the gas and to keep away from constipation. I ended up having an allergic reaction to the pain med so I have done this with no pain med at all. The worst pain was just around the port site when getting up and down. You will be fine!!! Make sure you drink lots of fluids after so you don't get dehydrated also. I am a nurse so I'm trying to think of anything that can make it easier for you. The first few days I wasn't drinking enough so I had my husband get me some sugar free poweraid to help my electrolytes and keep me from getting dehydrated. I'm so excited for you!!! Keep me posted on your progress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to say that I see where you are coming from. I researched and wanted to have this surgery done for 2 years. My insurance would not pay 1cent for wt loss surgery. I knew taking out a loan was not an option either. I worked really hard to get a good bonus at work and was able to pay cash for my surgery last week. I believe since paying this large amt of money I will be motivated to work much harder and not fail.

I had my surgery last Thursday and I also had to pay cash (9990). I was so excited until the last minute and I got really nervous. However, the entire procedure was done in 30 minutes. Surgery was scheduled for 7Am and I was in the car on the way home by 9:30am. Please don't get too nervous, it's not that bad; very quick, simple procedure. Best of Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My doc suggested to take milk of magnesia 30ml (2 Tbsp) daily after surgery until you start passing gas and have a bowel movement. It worked and I had no problems. My surgery was last thursday and I have had 2 bowel movements. I am also a nurse and think this is the best med to take.

I'm so jealous of you all!! I started my liquid diet 6 days ago and have to do it for 14 days. The only food I can have at all is sugar free jello (gross) fat free broth, and sugar free posicles. I have 6 protein shakes a day and lots of water. I am HUNGRY!!! Suregey date 3/5 then 2 weeks post of same diet. No food for 4 weeks. CRAZY!!! But, I have already lost 7 lbs.

Sorry, but I don't know anything about that particular Dr. However, I was once considering goin to Mexico because I am cash pay. Then I found out about the TLC Edge surgery center in Dallas TX and their cash price is $9990 and this includes pre-op work up and 6 fills in the first year. Just thought I would let you know. I am scheduled for March 5th. I start my liquid pre-op diet day after tomorrow.

No, But I live in Texarkana and am scheduled to be banded iin Dallas March 5th at the TLC Edge Surgery Center I am cash pay and their price in only $9990 and includes 6 fills in first year. Check out their web site!!!!!!!

Hi Angie, My name is Beth and I read your intro today. Our stats are about the same. I am 5'7.5" and 268 at my pre-op appt. last week. I am 34 years old and scheduled to banded March 5th in Dallas, TX. I'm so excited about being banded; our dates are not too far off. I wish well with your pre-op diet and surgery!!!!!!!!

I don't know where you live but I am self pay and was thinking of Mexico at one time. Then I found a place in Dallas,TX (on 3 hours from where I live) They got me right in and my suregery is scheduled for March 5th. Ihad my preop appt last week. It's call TLC Edge and the cash price is $9990 includes all preop except psych eval (you pay for this) and includes 6 fills within the first year.

I wanted to join in with all the march melters. My suregery date is scheduled for March 5th. I am self pay and having my surgery done at the TLC Edge surgery center in Dallas.

Hello, My name is Beth and I have not been banded yet. I am going to be self pay and have been trying to find the best price without having to go out of the country. I live in Texarkana,TX and found some information about TLC edge in Dallas which is only a few hours from my home. Does anyone have any comments on this place to help me make my decision? Or has anyone found another place that does the surgery for $10,000 or less in the US?