healthyhappyme2010

Congrats everyone! I was banded on the 16th...McKenzie and I are really getting to know each other. McKenzie is my bands' name by the way.

First, congrats! I've lost 55 to date and I don't "see" a change. I went from a 26 to a 20 (100% cotton), shoe size went from an 11 to 10, my collar bones are starting to appear and I can feel my ribs and hip bones. But again, I don't "see" it yet myself. Others have notice.

Sorry to hear that you have to get another surgery. Hope everything goes smoothly and you're back to 100% sooner rather than later.

Yes! And it felt great! I went from an 11 to a 10 and it's starting to flop. My feet was ALWAYS swollen, not any more (happy face).

I have BCBS and I didn't need any of the things listed abov2. I've only been overweight for the past 3 years (gained a ton of weight when pregnant and some extra weight), I didn't do a six month diet or anything. I met with my surgeon on 6/2 and had my procedure 8/16 and once all my paperwork was in they submitted it to insurance and I was approved the very next day. I don't really think you can really follow anyones process, just know that there's hope.

Call your insurance and ask if they cover it, it should take no more the 5 minutes of your time and and you'll know exactly what needs to be done. I thought i'd have to jump through hoops, but I didnt . Good luck.

I'm using Pure Protein for my protein during the full liquid deit...love it. I also used it as meal replacements during the pre-op process. I like it a lot better than EAS and Bariactrics, plus they're easy to find. Its a great buy 120-140 calories and 23-25 grams of protein, more if you use milk!

The driving restriction is associated with your pain medication; if you're on pain medication you shouldn't drive. I drove the day after my procudure, I found it helpful to carry a towel in the car, I folded it and placed it over my belly...its to limit your discomfort of the seatbelt and driving over bumps.

Congrats Kerimhann! So glad to hear that you're off to a great start on your journey.

Congrats Meowmie! That moves you away from the morbid category...the next is just overweith, I can't wait to be just overweight. Excited just thinking about it. Again, congrats!!!!!!

Yes, I am a 40DD; I was "bra-less" during my hospital stay. Boy did I wish someone had told me not to pack an underwire bra with my going home outfit. Once I got home I put on a sports bra and have been in haven since.

I think in general if you're conscience (sp) about that area you will worry. I get a bikini wax every 3 weeks, I did make my appt the Friday before my Monday surgery. I personally perfer to have the area groomed at all times. I know they need to put benadin (sp) all over your belly so I imagine someone will atleast see the top. I was shocked to find a monitor sticky under my left breast...someone at the very least looked/touched my breast. I was conpletely out of it so it doesn't really matter. I will feel a little funny when I see my surgeon for my 2 week check up, he's so handsome (I have a little crush on him).

I was banded on Monday 8/16, I was instructed to maintain a clear liquid diet for 1 week. I don't think that I can do it. I'm not hungry and nor do I have an appetite, but I can't sit another day and drink this stuff for 2.5 hours 3 times a day. I'm thinking of moving on to full liquids (yogurt only) to get my protien in. I honestly don't think it should be a problem because some surgeons only require a liquid diet, they don't say "clear". Further more, all day yesterday, I drank 1 oz every 5 to 10 mins rather than every 15 mins just to cut down the time. I think the only way I'll get my protien in is to mix it in my yogurt. Let me know what you think.

Thanks to everyone for replying. I can drink Water, soup, Jello and popsicle. Its just mixing this protien with the water that is driving me crazy. I did mix the protien powder w/ yogurt and did fine. But l'll just have to suck it up and drink it. This time yesterday I had twice as much Protein and felt good, I've been sleep pratically all day and I think its because of the protien. I really want to be a good bandster, so I'll do as the doctor insructed. Losethemess-I've lost 6 pounds since Monday. I was truly shocked because I was anticipating a gain due to the fluids. I walked the corridor every half hour while in the hospital. In addition, when I got home I was on treadmill every last 20 mins of the hour, I ranged from 2.5 to 3.0. Lastly, I'm not in any pain. From what I've read I was expecting the worst pain ever. When I came from recovery I was asked my pain on a 1 to 10 and I said 0...everyone was very shocked. Which is weird because I don't have a high tolerance. I do have discomfort where my incisions are, but no pain. So don't push yourself if you're in pain.