Sweet68

Well it is finally time for me! I am so busy taking care of everyone else - I won't be around to do it unless I take care of me. I am just starting on this journey. I will hopefully schedule my band surgery for the end of May or sooner. Insurance excludes it no matter what so I am resigned to self pay if necessary although I will try for the insurance, will get denied and will appeal. I am 4'10" and with a BMI of 38 but I have 4 co-morbidity factors to contend with. I am sick and tired of taking so many meds and still being at risk for who knows what. Reading your posts for the past two weeks has been inspiring. I know it will be a tough road but it all seems so worth it. A small price to pay to be healthy for the rest of my life. All words of encouragement and tips from you professional bandsters are always appreciated!!

Roadside Lemonade is the BEST!!!!

You have to remember that the Band is a tool - not a miracle cure all that will make you stop eating or make good food choices. By choosing to have the surgery you hopefully were choosing to dedicate yourself to changing your life and eating habits. Pizza is what makes most people fat in the first place...so why even think of eating it while you are in your losing stage? It would be a nice treat after you are at a normal weight but it is certainly not a food to encourage or help your weight loss. Check with your doctor or a nutritionist....sounds like you did not get proper nutritional guidelines before surgery. You should be eating protein protein protein...then veggies....NO CARBS at least the starchy ones. Otherwise...do you really expect your new tool to assist your body to lose weight while eating pizza? I was banded 4-16-09 and cannot even entertain the thought of eating a piece of bread - much less fat and carb laden pizza. Retrain your brain and the body will follow!!!

Stop and take a deep breath....you are fine....breathe innnnnnn breathe outtttttt. I have that stretching pain on my left side too...was banded only three days ago though. You will know if something is wrong because it won't be in your head. Follow your doctor's orders...that is all there is too it. Find a local support group too.

Well I was banded on the 16th and have to say I am feeling good. Was able to go to full liquids to day instead of clear and could not finish my yogurt this morning. I could not even finish my protein shake. Got very full. CClear liquids go down great but I think I am drinking too fast still.....I know....sip sip sip. Pain is subsiding and I went out today. Gonna stay home tomorrow and work from home. Sitting upright in a chair for long periods hurts my port incision area....I am short so maybe it puts pressue on it from my rib cage. Othe than that...doing just great.

Good luck to those being banded today. I am having my surgery on Thursday bright and early!! The liquid diet is not so bad once you get past the first couple of days. I am dreading the clear liquid day on Wednesday....it is a small sacrifice to pay in the grand scheme of things.

When your spouse asks you to attend a 25 person - 3 hour family dinner while you are on a pre-op liquid diet, Tell yourself:"I am doing this for me." and tell your husband he is out of his mind!!!

Well good luck to you....I am in the same boat and am getting banded April 16th......

I would suggest you go to an informational meeting with a local surgeon or bariatric center. I am 4'10" and understand your plight. You should evaluate which surgery would be best for you. I never heard of anyone's BMI being too high for LapBand. I am being banded on April 16th and could not be happier. Read the posts on this site to get more information. Everyone is very helpful. Good luck!!

Bravoooo.......she has some serious issues with insecurity. You go girl!!

Just got my date - April 16th.....VERY excited....

Well you are in for good company....I am doing i April 16th too. Good luck to you and remember that any pain will be worth it in the end.

Well I just got my date - April 16th....I am so excited and terrified! My surgeon told me right away to expect left shoulder pain off and on. He could not explain it but he said it is common.

Thanks for all the well wishes. My insurance has an exclusion but the Dr can claim the hiatal hernia fix they will do in the process to help with the costs and all of the preop and labs will be covered. Going to speak with my surgeon on the 31st and get my date. Wish me luck....nervous but so happy I am finally doing something for myself!!