Sarahd333

Hi All! So I lost my insurance coverage when my mom became a senior and they don't offer individual insurance in my state (CIGNA). I had them when I initially had the band put in. I am now looking for a new insurance company that covers the lapband. Does anyone have any recommendations?? I live in VT and will be getting the surgery in NH. Thank you all! -Sarah

Hey all! I was banded back in January and have yet to lose any weight (mostly because i've been too busy to get any fills recently). I went in 2 days ago (Tuesday evening) and had another cc put in so my total is 6cc. I had some restriction and had a lot of things get stuck with my 5cc but it didn't help me lose. now i am on the 2nd day after fill and im still having issues swallowing water well. directly after my fill i went out with friends for a birthday dinner where all i could do was sip lemonade due to not being able to eat and that went down no problem. now im trying to drink water, juice, milk, anything. no bueno. im stuck chewing and sucking on ice cubes because i dont want to get dehydrated. will this go away after the swelling is completely down or should i call my dr?:drool: Thanks! -Sarah

agreed. I was told to have a shake twice a day that had about 30 grams of protein per serving so at least 60 grams from shakes alone a day.

any one? lol

good for him and GO JETS! ahem and GIANTS lol

mines pretty slow too! but ive been running and can tell some fat is turning to muscle :thumbup: i just cant wait to see that scale move and finally see under 200!

Hey all. I was banded 1/29/10 and after a few weeks my port stopped really hurting but lately it's been sore... I had a fill a couple of weeks ago. It hurts if I stand up too fast or move to fast (sometimes), sometimes I can jog on the treadmill like no ones business and have no pain at all, but then im in psych class and I stand up and OUCH. Any ideas? Thanks!

from watertown but currently living in LA (CA). missin my beantown but ill be back for a visit soon!

hahaha thank you! oh man was I red when I left the gym...my face was burning...took a couple of hours to fade. it hurt! my thighs are really sore, I guess im past the shin splints and on to thigh splints...is that a thing? lol

hahaha actually... i haven't lost any weight since the surgery. thats all pre-op. BUT I have lost fat...it's turned to muscle. I look a lot different, clothes fit better, I'm able to move better. but I just had my first fill today and I'm not hungry at all! I had no restriction this morning and now I don't even think about food! can't wait for my second fill since this one won't last!

i had my first fill today. i asked my dr about pills. he said crush every pill. i said even the small ones? he said crush every pill. of course liquid gels are a different story but alot of what I take doesnt come in that form. gonna get liquids. ordered liquid tylenol online (I have frequent migraines) because none of the stores near me sold it :cursing:

whew. no longer want it out. just had first fill. didn't feel a thing

i just had my first fill today. 3 cc's and i havent really lost any weight since the surgery but i think ive gained muscle and lost fat... i look different but weigh the same. im almost 4 weeks post op. cant wait to get some restriction! probably wont happen until next fill though. 5 more weeks!