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I'm in count me in for 15#, I go for my second fill on the 29th of April. It's going to mean I work my butt off at the gym. This is the motivation I need. :thumbdown:

I am so proud of myself. I feel great, soreness is gone, no pain meds since the day of surgery, walking 30 minutes a day and the BEST PART ,I have lost 21#'s since starting my pre-op diet and surgery. I can not get over how well I feel and about the weight loss. I had my surgery a week ago tomorrow and it is truly the best thing I have ever done for myself. I no longer crave crazy food and even though I'm still on liquids only, I think before I put anything in my mouth now. I hope it keeps coming off like it is now. :rolleyes2:

I am so proud of myself. I feel great, soreness is gone, no pain meds since the day of surgery, walking 30 minutes a day and the BEST PART ,I have lost 21#'s since starting my pre-op diet and surgery. I can not get over how well I feel and about the weight loss. I had my surgery a week ago tomorrow and it is truly the best thing I have ever done for myself. I no longer crave crazy food and even though I'm still on liquids only, I think before I put anything in my mouth now. I hope it keeps coming off like it is now. :tongue_smilie:

I had my surgery with Dr. Kim on Thursday the 19th. I have not seen or heard from him since my surgery. I did hear from the hospital. They called to see how I was doing and about the care I recieved while I was under their care. I recieved the date of my post-op visit the same day I recieved my surgery date. I think it's pretty normal not to hear from them. My opinion if we have any problems, they will get call from us. To them I think no news is good news. I agree it would be nice to get call to see how we are doing! All is well with me no pain, soreness comes and goes. I have done a lot of walking and will return to work on Monday. All gas pain is gone. Bad part I am getting an appetitie back:sad:. Sticking to only protien shakes, Water, and SF Jello.

Yeah I am banded!!!!:confused: I feel great, little to no pain! I have been walking and have had a couple of sips of water. Still hard for me to believe that I had surgery earlier today. Cottonmouth just sucks:angry:

Btrieger, How you doing? Are you still a patince of Dr. Kim's? Are you scheduled for surgery yet? There was a little wait but not much. The nurses and staff at Baylor Carrollton are out of this world. The most positive experience anyone could ask for. I feel awesome. I have been walking in the house and can not believe I have a band. Cotton mouth is the kicker for me. I would love to gulp and huge glass of water down.

Good Luck tomorrow! I had my surgery today and feel good. But I have been up and walking which has helped tons. It has helped with gas and general sores in the port area and and other areas. I am sure as the day pass I will feel more, but I'm trying to stay positive and move. Be ready for the cottonmouth of a life time. Its bad? Good Luck!

I am home from the hospital and feel great! I have been walking and have no gas pain or any other type of pain to speak of thus far. I do have a high tolerance for pain but I am sure I will feel something later tonight. I have had a couple of sips of water but taking it slow. My mouth feels like I have been on a week long drinking binge. I have never had cotton mouth this bad in my life. How long does it take for this to go away? I hope everyone else who was banded today is having a positive experience like I have so far. I still can't believe that I'm banded!:crying:

I am home from the hospital and feel great! :redface: I have been walking and have no gas pain or any other type of pain to speak of thus far. I do have a high tolerance for pain but I am sure I will feel something later tonight. I have had a couple of sips of water but taking it slow. My mouth feels like I have been on a week long drinking binge. I have never had cotton mouth this bad in my life. How long does it take for this to go away? I hope everyone else who was banded today is having a positive experience like I have so far. I still can't believe that I'm banded!:frown:

Thank you all so much! I feel great!

The "Day" is finally here. I about to leave to go to the hosiptal. We live about an hour and half from the hosiptal, so we are leaving early to ensure arrival on time or even early. I am one of those crazy people who begin to freak out if I am not 15 minutes early to an appointment. I did not sleep much at all last night. Fear of oversleeping and excitment I guess. It's hard to believe I will be banded in few short hours and I will join most of on the "other side". Had the "little talk" with my hubby the one noone wants to have, but is a must. The "not going to happen, but if it does" these are my wishes. :thumbup: Made me feel better but it upset him a little. He truly loves me for me:wub: not my size. Gotta love the man! I will post when I feel better, Good Luck to all being banded TODAY!

The "Day" is finally here. I about to leave to go to the hosiptal. We live about an hour and half from the hosiptal, so we are leaving early to ensure arrival on time or even early. I am one of those crazy people who begin to freak out if I am not 15 minutes early to an appointment. I did not sleep much at all last night. Fear of oversleeping and excitment I guess. It's hard to believe I will be banded in few short hours and I will join most of on the "other side". Had the "little talk" with my hubby the one noone wants to have, but is a must. The "not going to happen, but if it does" these are my wishes. :crying: Made me feel better but it upset him a little. He truly loves me for me:wub: not my size. Gotta love the man! I will post when I feel better, Good Luck to all being banded TODAY!

I'm from Texas and have BCBS of Texas. The only preexisting condition I have is Thyroid condition. They approved me the first go around with me only documenting on a form that Dr. Kim provided.. Listing the different weight loss programs and diets that I have tried with dates and durations (not exact). No doctor documentation at all. Where in Texas do you live and who is your doctor. My lapband Doc (Dr.KiM) handlied all the paperwork and knew all the hoops needed to be jumped through. I started my process in November of 09 and will have my surgery tomorrow. I was afraid they would not apporve me because of no preexisting conditions like yourself. Normallly they want you to have the problems you mentioned that you have. I think I was approved because of Dr.Kims office knew exactly how to document and gives the insurance company the required paperwork for them to approve. Good Luck!:thumbdown: