djk24

Sorry, I have not posted in awhile, school started and have been busy. I am doing good, I have lost 18 pounds since my surgery which was on 7/6/09. I thought it would come off a little quicker. Had my first fill on 9/18 but did not notice a difference, maybe it will take another fill -still hungry about every two to three hours. Have not had problems with any food that I have eaten, but I am very careful to chew , chew, chew. Good luck Sillypuddy on you up coming surgery.

Just three weeks out from surgery, just wondering if or when pasta is allowed.

Congrats Joyce!!! I know how you feel about being afraid, my surgery was 2 weeks ago. I was so scared they gave me something before surgery to calm me down. The surgery was fine, first night in hospital I was really sore like I had been kicked in the stomach, but nothing I could not handle. I only took two doses of pain med and then started on tylenol. I feel great and am on soft food now. I think you might need to take at least two weeks off work, it has just been in the last few days that I have not been sore. I did not do any kind of diet before surgery. Also Dr Price asked me which type of band I would like, I ask him what did he think and he said the realize band was easier to put in so that is the one I picked. You can go online and read about the Realize band. I also bought Unjury protien on line ahead of time so I would have it when I got home. I really like the chocolate and vanilla and use it three times a day. I was not real crazy about the unflavored, and I have not tried the stawberry or cream of chicken. Good luck you will do fine and if you have any other question I will be happy to answer if I can.:thumbup:

Hi Joyce I am a teacher and off for the summer, so I was really lucky that I got my approval in April so I could have surgery in the summer. Dr. Price did not put me on a diet, I was on a clear liquid diet the day before my surgery and only in the hospital overnight. This has not been bad so don't worry. I felt the same way you do , but everyone here helped with my questions. I am still on full liquid diet until Sunday and I think this must be the hardest part, looking forward to just chewing food.

Hi Sillypuddy I forgot to put that I have Aetna Ins and the process took about 7 months.

Hi All Had my surgery on Mon 7/6 and all went fine. Had a little pain, but nothing that bad. I am on my liquid diet right now and still have all next week on it. It is getting a little boring with my options, but I know it is what I need to do. I surgery went much better than I expected I think the worst part was the hospital bed it was very uncomfortable. Only have taken pain med one day and don't seem to need it anymore.:tongue_smilie:

Just needed some support, my surgery is Monday 7/6 at 11:00, getting very nervous. I have read on other sites about problems people have had after their surgery, I guess I should not be reading these. I know I am doing the right thing, but just getting scared.

Anyone have any names for good protien powder, having surgery on 7/6/09 and need to start getting some supplies.

Has any had problems with scheduling their surgery date with Dr Price ?

I am still in the process of getting approved for my band. Still have a lot of questions. Has anyone had their gallbladder out and if so does the band surgery feel a lot like that. I remember all the gas pain in my neck and shoulder and feeling a horse had kicked me in the stomach. But this was not something I could not get thru. After about two weeks I was back to normal.

Thanks so much.

Thank you for the info. I have been reading the post here for about a month and have found the information helpful. I do sometimes wonder if I will being doing the right thing when I read the ones where people are having trouble with their band.