spoiltmom

Same here. I'll be praying for a full speedy recovery for you. ((HUGS))

LOL!! I think people come to this side to see what it will be like after surgery. They just want to be as informed as possible.

Walk a lot and keep on sipping. It will get easier.

I don't understand that. It's just weird to me. I'm definitely full but the growling keeps going.

I take Vitafusion. They are adult gummy chewables. You can get them at Wal Green's or Sam's Club.

Hmmm so does that go for Cymbalta also? I was started on that yesterday. Should I be trying something different instead?

My doc said 48 hours and his nurse said only 24. I'm playing it safe and staying on liquids for the full 48 but I'm wondering what are your doctors telling you? What do you do? I'm starving! I can't wait to eat real food tomorrow but I'm also sort of nervous. I'm getting liquids down fine but this morning I almost threw up one of my meds. It made me wonder how tight I'm going to be.

You only have a 4 cc band? I thought the smallest they made was a 10 cc.

Good luck to you! This really will change your life for the better:) Keep us posted!

It could be from the swelling but it also could be from the fluid they put in the band during surgery. I know I personally had 3 cc's put in at surgery and I see a lot of others post similar things.

The odd thing is my stomach is still growling like I'm starving but I have a full feeling in my chest, like under my sternum. It's weird feeling.

Are you sure you weren't behind my grandpa:) LOL He scares me with his driving!

Yay! I'm glad you had a such a great time:) I went on Tuesday and it's awesome! I finally LOVE shopping again:)

I have a question for you guys. Ever since my fill on Tuesday I'm burping constantly. Why is that? I just ate a small piece of pork chop and some purple hull peas. I'm still hungry but I don't want to push it so I'll wait awhile first and see if I'm still hungry.

Well I have hypothyroidism and I have it bad and I've had it since I was 16 but that was not a good enough comorbidity for my insurance. I also have sleep apnea and Hypertension though so that got me covered. Have you ever had a sleep study done just to make sure you don't have sleep apnea?

Have fun! That's a lot of packing. I'm back on food today after my fill and I'm starving!! Taking it slowly though. I don't want to end up sick.

Since getting my fill on Tuesday I'm burping a LOT. Why is that? I'm about to find me some real food and try it for breakfast. Hopefully there are no problems.

I have UHC Choice Plus. There was no previous dieting required and I didn't need a referral from my PCP. My whole process was done and I was banded within 2 months of calling the surgeon for the initial consult. I was approved within 5 days.

I have UHC Choice Plus! I was approved in 5 business days. Good Luck!!

That is a good read. Thanks for sharing!

I drink it all the time. I love the lemon flavored one. IMO it's better for you than Crystal Light as long as your buying the ZERO version.

My hospital billed a total of $111,00 JUST for the band surgery with no complications. Of course they are still fighting with my insurance over it but dh jokingly said... Babe, I'm not sure your even worth that much. LOL So far my insurance paid $11K and it looks like the rest will be written off.

I've always had stomach problems so I've been told to get 30 to 35 grams a day. Here's the stupid question part... Will that interfere with my band? What I mean is I was told Fiber swells in your stomach so it won't irritate my band or anything will it? :cursing:

Honestly there's a pre op nurse at my hospital that just had it done in June. She's doing awesome and she takes ALL the pre op Lap Band patients just so she can help ease any fears they have. There are 3 employees that work for my surgeon that have had it done. Then I personally know 5 people who have had it done. They all told me it's the best decision they've ever made. I asked my surgeon upfront if he's ever had a patient with problems and he said only 1 and her port flipped and that was it. It is surgery and all surgeries carry risks but after researching everything I decided that the risk with the Lap Band surgery is minimal and I'm glad I did it. You have to do what you feel is right and not what your aunt or your parents want you to do.

Thanks! He also asked what my goal weight was. I told him 150 or maybe 140 but the dietician says I should weigh 125. He said not to worry about the dietician that she's crazy. LOL He thinks I'd be perfect at 150 he said possibly even 160 but I'm leaning toward 150:)