megster27

Sure, I have United Health Care.

I was on liquid hydrocodone, but quickly moved off of it by day 4.

Oh yea, I went through this! You can contact the corporate office, which is still open but NO help! Luckily, I still had my contract from them and my insurance company took that as proof along with a letter that I wrote explaining how they had gone out of business. I know, it is very frustrating, as I went through the exact same thing! If you would like to contact the corporate office, you can get thier number of the main website still.

I love chilli, so I made low cal chilli which is full of protien. My doctor told me I could have beans on the mushy phase, so I made chilli with kidney beans & REALY ground turkey meat and just a touch of chilli powder & garlic. Put is all in a crockpot for 5-7 hours and whala! It is great & very easy to mush! :eek:

I am 9 days post-op and my incisions are still sore to the touch. My question is, how long do they stay sore?

It is important to understand that the band is NOT a calorie counter. If the issue is not being able to have the self control to make the right choices, then maybe not. The band is only a tool, but you have to make the decission to become a healthier you and make the right choices.

I agree, it is very difficult. I am 8 days postop and thought to begin with that maybe I was going to be one of those lucky people who would never need a fill. I was never hungry!! Until about 2 days ago when I feel like 30 minutes after I eat, I could eat again and again. I too was able to eat mushies on day 3...The swelling has deff. gone down, so we are in the same boat! :scared2: The main thing is, remember your fill isn't that long away and you have gone this far, you can't look back! :thumbup: I know it is easier said than done, but just look for the light at the end of the tunnel and focus on that, as you will have restriction before you know it. If you get hungry after your meal have a Jello cup or fat free pudding. I find those really help! Oh, I am from Nashville too! Where did you get banded? Good luck & take care, you can do it!

Good luck, you are making a great choice to get healthy! You are going to do great! I am one week post-op and have never looked back...I am sure you will be the same way. Keep us posted on your progress! :scared2:

I'm from Nashville, TN and was banded by Dr. Morton at Baptist! :confused:

16 LBS preop--> 3 weeks total. I am 6 days postop and have lost 4 LBS. TOTAL: 20 LBS in 30 days.

Thats great! Congrats! I feel the same, very minimal pain. I was banded on the 27th and the only real pain I feel is tenderness where my 6 incissions are. Other than that, I am pretty much back to normal. Congrats & good luck!

I am having the same problem, I was banded on the 27th and am on mushies now. However, I really don't ever feel full or hungry. I will hear a growl in my belly, but don't feel hungry. So, far I have just been living by the 4 ounce rule. I never eat iver 4 - 6 ounces at a time. It has seemed to work for me, as I have not gotten sick.

Another question for fellow banders.. I was banded on the 27th and got my cycle on the 29th, well starting yesterday I am having crazy back pain. I am wondering if it can be contributed to my cycle, constipation, or the surgery? Has anyone else had bad back pain after surgery?

I was in the same boat, I had a BMI of like 43, but after loosing 18LBS before surgery, it went down to about 39. The 39 would have put me below the approval, so I believe it is your prior weight, I would ask the insurance claim person at your doctor's office though to make sure.

I was banded on the 27th too and feel the same. ALOT of funny noises are coming from my belly, but I have no appetite. I eat B/C I know I have too, but really no sense hunger. It is strange, I thought it might be B/C "TOM" came to visit, but maybe not now that I read your post.

I am home now too! I had surgery at 8:15 and was home by 12:00 today! I feel great!! I have no gas pain, but a little incession pain and soar throat. Other than that, I am able to swallow fine and pee like crazy! Thanks for the kind thoughts, and I am very glad we all have each other to go through this!

I did that too ans around that time period..I had to change brands on my shakes, B/C I was so over drinking the same thing that is was making me sick to my stomach!

Just a few more hours till I go now, I have to report at 5:30AM in the morning..

Well, due to the recession hosptials are having a hard time getting people to pay when they get an invoice. However, right now my hospital offered me a %20 discount if I paid in advance and I saved over $300 on a $2,000 deductable!

Staree, good luck! I know you a nervous, but all will be fine & you will be home before you know it! Let us know how it goes. I will pray for you!

Hey! I am from Nashville...really close & am getting banded tomorrow at Baptist Nashville! Good Luck!!

Good luck everyone this week, not too long now. It is just a matter or days! YAY! I can't wait to look for everyone's progress! I am down 16 LB in preop and I am hoping I can loose another 2 before Friday to get into ONEDERLAND! YAY!

I am banded this week! Friday is my day, so only one day past yours!

My date is now 4 days away and I have a question. Can I take my birth contol on the day of the surgery? Or for that matter the day before?

Your story reminds me a lot of mine also. I am 22 years old and ALL of my family members are over weight. I was not brought up with correct eating habbits and I believe that I made a lot of bad food choices that got me where I am today. With that said, I did struggle with the decission to get the band, mostly because I am so young. I am not sure if I could do it long term or not with out the band, but I do know that I am making the right decission for me. I need to loose 74 more pounds to get to 130 and to me that is a huge goal and I am very thankful that I have the oppertunity to make it happen! My advice is do it now, don't wait until your 30 or 40 and look back and wish you had done it sooner.