kathy3773

Glad to someone else lives close to me. I also live in Lee's Summit. I was banded on April 29th and so far have lost twenty pounds since my first weigh in at Dr Malleys office. Of course the preband diet help but so far I am pleased. The left shoulder pain has finally left for good I hope. I was surprised that the worst days for the shoulder pain was the fifth and sixth day after surgery. Are there meeting etc. that people can go to and exchange ideas etc for recipes and general discussion of life after the banding.

Thank you so much for the egg drop soup recipe. I just love egg drop soup so I am eager to try it.

Do you just drop the egg whites in the boiling broth or mix them with the cornstarch and broth mixture?

Did you ever find out what pBing was and have you had the surgery yet?

Does anyone have United Health PPO insurance? I have sleep apnea, had a total knee replacement and working on the other one and I am at least 95 pounds over my ideal weight. Would these be considered serious enough problems for the insurance to cover lap band surgery.

What exactly is gastric dismotility? Is it a side effect of the surgery or just something a person develops? Are you able to eat meat etc after the surgery as the texture of those foods seems like it might not pass through the restriction of the band?

I guess I don't understand the "fill" part. Is there something on the outside of the skin that enables them to fill. Why do you need "fills"? Do you experience any discomfort after the initial healing of the operation?

First, I have enjoyed reading all the messages and find them informative. I have been struggling with my weight for the last 15 years and don't think there has been a day that I don't wish I had more will power. To be honest,it bothers me that I can't seem to be able to just diet and lose the weight. I just yo yo back and forth. Will someone kinda of give me an idea of what to expect, the restrictions after the surgery, are there foods that should never be eaten etc. Those that have had the surgery, are there any bad side effects. A woman where I work had the gastric bypass and was constantly vomiting or running to the bathroom with loose stools etc. I plan to attend Dr Malley.s seminar in August but thought I would like to hear from people who have actually "walked the walk" so to speak.