Yolly

I am happy I have found this forum. I too am a slow loser. I was banded Dec. 2009 and have only lost 30 pounds thus far. I am getting back on track. I gained 15 of the 30 pounds I lost but I am happy to say that in a month and a half I am back at my oringinal 30 pound loss. I believe we can do it. We just have to stay motivated and keep moving forward.

Thanks you guys for all the support. I went in today and was informed that my pouch is back to normal. I was very happy to hear that. I am only 13 pounds down. I am a slow loser but it has been picking up lately. You really don't know how much it means to me to have support. I don't really have anyone to talk to about what I am going through.

I am a 27 year old single female in Houston, Texas. I am 3 months out with 11 pounds lost. I am having a difficult time realizing when I am full. I went to the doctor to get a fill and was informed I stretched my pouch. I have been put on 3 days liquid and 4 days soft foods. I am so disappointed in myself. I don't think I have a clue as to what I am supposed to do to make this work. I need help.

My Dr. is Kenneth Hollis with True Results. I do not attend support groups because I work nights and live in Humble. I would love to work on being around people that are going through what I am going through and would love to talk to you as well.

Thank you so much. I really needed to hear that.

I had my first fill today. When I was banded my doctor initially put in a little over 5cc. Now I have 6.3cc in my 10cc band. I have more restriction but I really need to get to my sweet spot.

Hi all. I was banded Dec 7. I get my first fill Jan 15. I am so ready for more restriction.

I was banded on the Dec 7th. All my incision sites are neat and clean. My doctor used glue to close them up. Besides the terrible gas I had when I woke up everything seems fine. I just still a little sore.

I had my surgery yesterday. Everything went well except the terrible gas pains I had when I woke up.

Thanks alot. Your advice really helped.

I had my surgery today. Everything went smoothly. I did have a hernia that Dr. Hollis fixed. I woke up with the worst gas pain you can imagine. I immediately got up and started walking. Dr. Hollis filled my band so the first time I tried to get water down, I threw it back up. I was given some anti-inflammatory medicine, fluids, and gas x. I walked around for an hour because I had to get something down before I could leave. It really helped with the gas. When I got home I took a nap then got up again to heat some chicken broth. The hot broth really helped with the gas as well. So the key is walking and warm liquids to help with the gas.

Are your talking about Dr. Kenneth Hollis? If so, he is also doing my surgery on the Dec. 7th. I am so happy to hear that everything went pretty well. I had a tough time with True Results and some of the people from Dr. Hollis's office but I stayed on top of them to make sure all my paperwork got done. I was upset when I found out that I had to pay his assistant $400 because she was out of my network.

Hi all! Please add me to the group. I am scheduled for Dec. 7. I found out yesterday. What is a good protein drink I can use for pre-op?

I have Aetna Choice POS II. I was approved in just 6 business days. I am so excited. Now the hard part is picking the best surgery day for this time of year. Any suggestions?

Congratulations Abby!!! I am so happy for you. I have PCOS as well. I am praying that after lap band and weight loss I will be telling the same good news.

I have Aetna PPO and I am currently doing the 3 month program. I have sleep Apnea which is one of the co-mobids they ask for. I will be going in for my 3rd visit on Monday. The problem is I am gaining weight and not losing. For now I am trying to just maintain my weight or at least get back to the weight I was when I was originally weighed. My last visit before my paperwork is submitted is at the end of October? Has anyone gained weight on the 3 month program and still got approved? Do you think I will get approved?

I have Aetna POS II as well. If I get approved for the surgery, I am only expecting to pay only $100 for the outpatient procedure. You may want to call your insurance company to see for yourself.

I tested positive for sleep apnea ealier this year. I pray that after enough weight loss I can get off my machine.