AH2023

I am feeling the exact same way! I had my band removed and a gastric sleeve procedure last Tuesday, 1/31 and it has been SO difficult getting through these days and I still have 7 more! I fluctuate between being starving and feeling too full to even drink any protein. I had SEVERE lethargy two days ago and that has subsided somewhat. I'm no where NEAR ready to exercise but I do a walk around the block each day and I do a lap around the house each hour (using my apple watch "stand" reminder). I pureed cottage cheese and added it to cream of tomato soup and had that today and felt reborn! Good luck!!!

I have Aetna - If you meet your BMI requirements, pass your psych eval and do your due diligence re: diet and preliminary weight loss you should be good to go. There are hoops to get through but no tricks - pretty straight forward. If you're SUPER worried, just call their pre-certification dept., they should be able to give you some info. Good luck!!! :mad:

I find the BEST bras for working out (I do boxing) are those that zip up the front. I used to have DD's and got a reduction (before the band) and I still have C's and they too.....ummm.....bounce. The zip in the front bras are AWESOME! I've gotten them from Target before, but I know any large store would have them too (Macy's, JCP, Sears, etc). They are more expensive at places like REI and Sportsmart though. Hope this was helpful - sorry no links. I just know the "type" of bra that has worked for me in the past - forgot where I actually got them. Best of luck to you! :mad:

Just be honest with your MD about the Water weight. If you have made an effort (which, losing 9 lbs. IS an effort) then your MD should understand. If it's an insurance requirement, that might be another story but try being up front and honest w/your MD. They are people too. I wasn't given a "set amount" of weight to lose, just that I "try" to lose weight and I did both. About 10 lbs. before surgery. I guess that was enough. I was banded on 7/20/09. Good luck to you and keep us posted!!!

Me too, I have wine 3-4 times a week but only a glass or so because I can't handle anymore than that. I will also take small sips during my meal because sometimes I am just SUPER thirsty. And sometimes I don't wait the full hour after eating to drink something. I just guestimate. Otherwise, I think I'm good......oh yeah.....I hate to workout. But I'm gonna!

Oh, no no! Sorry. It holds 10 cc's and was empty until 8/25 when my surgeon added 5 cc's. Is it possible to have delayed restriction? Weird.

I’m full from DRINKING! I wasn't hungry for lunch when lunchtime arrived so I took a walk, saw and smelled truffle fries people were eating at a nearby cafe, got hungry, bought a lemonade at the market, drank some and now feel completely stuffed. It was only LEMONADE (sweetened w/agave nectar). I was banded on 7/20 (10 cc's) and had my first fill on 8/25 (5 cc's). I was able to eat normaly on 8/25 AND yesterday. But today....no way. Can anyone tell me what is going on?

Thank you for all of the GREAT feedback! Somehow I knew they were too good to be good for me. :blushing: I'm gonna give those EAS bars a shot. :w00t:

while they DO make me full, they also have a lot of sugar and carbs. just wondering if there is a healthier alternative out there. when i have to be someplace after work, i get these bars for dinner and feel like they might not be what i should be eating...... thanks!

Congrats! I'm fairly new (1 month out) and success stories are what I NEED to read right now. They are my true motivation. So, keep it up and I can't wait to read more!