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I was banded 7/16/10 and have no problems sleeping on my belly or left side but it is very uncomfortable still to sleep on my right side, which is the side my port is on. I used my daughters pillow pet to prop my right side for several weeks after surgery to help me feel as though I was on my belly completely. It worked great!

On your 10 day diet what does that include...so many can have real food on their pre-op diet....ours is CLEAR liquid like juice, broth, Jello, and sherbert and Water and decaf tea and decaf coffee...that is it!

Alright I'm going to post this but no judgement please. I started this process three months ago. I finally got approved and I'm scheduled for Jan 10. Now here's the problem I work in an office. I'm an accountant. I work with mostly women but my boss is male. I have not told ANYONE at work what I'm doing. I haven't worried about them finding out when I lose because I've lost and gained 70-100 lbs about 3x since I've been there they'll just think it's another one of my crazy diets. My boss's wife also works there and I'm afraid he'll tell her and it will be all over the company. There is a LOT of judgement and gossiping at my work and I just don't want to be the center of it. I decided that today I would just tell my boss I'm having surgery and if he asked details I'd say it's personal. I totally mis prophesied how that would go!!! When I said I was having surgery of course he asked what for so I said it's personal and he said like what a hysterectomy? I was like no and then he was like is it major surgery? And I said yes and then he was like well what then? I said I don't want to get into all that and he was like ok if you don't want me to know (he was taking it really personal) I said its not that I just don't want EVERYONE to know. He said well I wasn't going to say anything. I told him I have just been stressed and having health problems because of it. Well anyway I ended up spouting out a bed of lies of how I have ulcers from stress, gallstones from bad gallbladder and a hernia that needs repair. I know I know that was so stupid and now typing it I feel even more ignorant and shallow and stupid. I just got super nervous and I let him get me all upset. He said is the surgery voluntary? (I got the idea he was referring to lipo or a tummy tuck) I said well it's voluntary enough that I could go on hurting and being unhealthy but it's not liposuction or a nose job if that's what you mean. My husband said I shouldn't have let the conversation go beyond I am not ready to talk about it but I didn't and I'm a retard!!! I know that HIPPA laws protect my privacy and I didn't even have to tell him anything but we are all close and I am usually an open book. My boss just recently had surgery on his leg. It was shattered and he had to have multiple surgeries. Anyway he has been very open with all that so I guess I was just expected to be open like my usual self. Anyway, I dug a super big hole and I feel guilty for lying and now I don't know what to do.

Ok so I haven't said anything about it today but yesterday I left everything up in the air so I typed up an email to send him. Tell me your opinion Ok, yesterday you got me a little flustered asking me so many questions. I just wasn’t ready to give details and you made me really nervous. All these times I’ve been taking vacation days, I have been going to the doctor for all the issues I was telling you about and the procedure I am having is called a partial gastrectomy. Basically they are removing the part of my stomach. If my gallbladder is also an issue when he gets in there, he will remove it as well. All of these problems are stress related/induced. The stress is also what has my blood pressure up and causing the severe headaches. I’ve never had high blood pressure until now. I am taking several medicines to help with most of this but it just isn’t fixing the problem. My doctor said that most patients that have this surgery lose a significant amount of weight so I’m hoping that will be me. The biggest concern with the surgery is they have to stitch my stomach back together and while that heals I have to be on a pure liquid diet to be sure I do not perforate my stomach. You asked yesterday if this is voluntary and I guess anything can be my decision but my doctor strongly urges me to have this surgery. It is not cosmetic and is covered by my insurance as medically necessary if that eases your mind. My stress is NOT work related. It’s problems at home but I do not want to have to explain this much detail to ANYONE. I do not want everyone to know exactly what is going on. To be honest, I had already spoken with HR because I knew that I needed to inform you but I didn’t want to have to give details. They said I didn’t have to but we are all pretty close and I can understand why you would be wondering/asking. It wasn’t that I didn’t want you to know. I just knew it would put you in an awkward position especially since you are married to another employee up here. I just thought the less you know the less you can tell when you are asked about it. I just need you to understand how important my privacy is with this particular thing. Usually I’m an open book but when it comes to my problems at home I don’t want the whole building knowing about it. I’m sure someone will ask and I’ll cross that bridge when I get there. You see how long this email is? I do not want to have to go into this kind of detail with everyone. I could be out up to 6 weeks but most people go back to work in 2 weeks and some in just a couple of days depending on the type of job and their particular experience. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 10 which is a Thursday. I will be in the hospital for two days. I am hoping to work from home that next week and come back to work physically on Tuesday Jan 22 That's the email. Too much? The right thing to do? I thought at least this would explain why the rapid weight loss and the liquid diet. Idk. I'm so indecisive. Grrrr. [frustrated]

Hi everyone, I attended the weight loss seminar in December and decided to wait till the first of the year to get the ball rolling. I had my first appointment with the NP and my PSY eval on January 10, 2011. I finally got a call yesterday that they were submitting everything to insurance and I will start my 4 WEEK Nutrition classes March 7, 2011. I am assuming my surgery will be the first or second week of April! I am scared but not about the surgery or the after part. I am afraid to be put under anesthesia. I HATE it. I know it is safe but I am still worried. My husband is Amazing and has stood by me while deciding on moving forward with Lap Band. He just wants me to be healthy. A little about me. I am originally from RI and moved to Ohio when my husband completed his NAVY commitment. I have tried WW, a program at our local YMCA (biggest loser) was a 8 week program I lost 8 pounds but now have regained that 8 plus another 9. I have been struggling with infertility for over 6 years now, and can only hope that Lap band will help with our journey to become parents. We are approved for an Open adoption also and are waiting for a birthmother to contact us. Look forward to making some new friends on here

Mathew Cheaper is not always better. Sometimes you get what you pay for. Remember this is your life you are putting in the doctor and nurses hands. I had lap band surgery and my friend had a gastric sleeve with Dr. Stephen Hamn in Plano and Frisco Texas. If insurance does not pay it is 14,500 for everything. that includes overnight stay and you can stay longer if you need to. The sleeve is a two night stay. They want to keep you comfortable and not heard you out like cattle for the same price. at a very plush hospital all private rooms. You can even finance it through his office. It is Baylor hospital in Frisco TX. I is a real country club hospital. Dr's that are offering cheap prices are doing whatever they can to get cases. They discharge you the same day and the follow up sucks, plus their lap band fills are not included in the price. With Dr. Stephen Hamn all your fills are included the first year. Most places charge you 250.00-650.00 per fill. I do not feel 14,500.00 is a bad price at all. If I were to have plastic surgery , ex. tummy tuck with a reputable Dr. it would be the same or more. There are over 240 bariatric surgeons in Texas. Be real careful who you refer these people to. You may be included in a law suit for a bad outcome. Dr. Stephen V. Hamn is awesome and I recommend him without reservations. He was one of the first Dr.'s in Texas to do bariatric surgery with over 19 years experience. That is why I choose him. I really did my research. It was the most important decision of my life!

Obviously many of us focus on the scale measurement as our barometer for reaching our goal. I was wondering if you had certain pieces of clothing from the past that were representative of your new goal weight. Scale tells me that I'm 80 lbs out from that point. 80 lbs. I'm not even sure I know what that looks like anymore. It's been a fast paced roller coaster since this bariatric bidness began for me last June.....and faster still since October's surgery. My post-op goal weight is to settle in somewhere in between what I weighed in high school junior and senior years. Surgeon agrees it's a reasonable weight to maintain. What will it look like ? It's been so long ago that I can't remember. Unfortunately I no longer have any of my old jeans from those days. Lol. They never made it through the 90's. Metallica, Iron Maiden & Ozzy concerts. Ripped and shredded to the point of no repair. Up until yesterday, I figured I'd just stay the course and find out when I get there. Was going through the closet yet again and pulling out stuff that didn't fit and getting it into the hands of someone who could use it. I ran across a relic. A perfect example of what being at goal will look like for me. I found my high school letterman's jacket. I tossed it aside for later consideration. This morning I saw it as I was getting my gym clothes on. Sitting there. Grabbed and took it into the kitchen where coffee was made ready. A trip back for a refill and I couldn't stand it anymore......I had to know........would this thing fit? More accurately, I suppose, the thought was ....how far off is it from fitting? i found out. I'll say this....there will come a day when it fits. Today is not that day......but soon. Soon it will. Well before my 30th class reunion later this year. LMAO at this old coat. It will be staying around....returning to the closet.......waiting for a few more months. Had some good laughs this morning over my coffee. Forgive my ramblings and my nostalgia. It's good to be reconnected with sources of great memories. See..... @@OKCPirate .....I told you I was a Viking before I became a Pirate. 10 lbs of sausage in a 5 lb casing........LMAO. Today is not that day......but I have the confidence in my sleeve that it will help me see that day. So dang grateful to be getting this weight off. So, please jump in and tell about your old clothes that are you new goal barometer......or maybe you have recently bought something new that you are looking forward to fitting in. Let's hear about it.

I blew past my favorite jeans I couldn't wait to wear after week two. But I do have a weird goal, My sister and her wife cleaned out their closet and passed everything to me. They pulled out a pair of capri pants they had their first fight over. My sister like me is cheap, My sister in law was brought up name brand. They cost $150, they look and feel like capris that are $19 but they are my new goal. They also gave me a jacket that my SIL had since college I love, so capris and that jacket are my new goal. @@Dub that jacket looks great already, can't wait to see you make your goal for the reunion,

My surgery date is July 19, seems like forever away!

Oh I'm so happy I was on the road had to pull over & that's when I got the great news. My Doc just submitted last week I had no time to even wonder about approval it all happened so fast so my Pre-op appt is 2/19 and that night I start my 2 week diet then Surgery is scheduled for March 3rd. Feeling so blessed ❤️

10 lbs is great especially with all the water weight from surgery. I gained 10 lbs from the water weight !

I did. I bought about 10 new outfits on line. Just went with larges. Haven't even tried anything on yet.

Hi it depends on your insurance requirement my insurance required a mandatory 6 month requirement along with various test , I started the entire thing with a seminar back in August 2014 and do to long waiting lit for my surgeon I did not have my procedure done until May 2014. I though it too forever but the time allowed me to learn a lot about myself my true friends and make the necessary changes in my life such as getting rid of bad foods, beginning an exercise program, and learning why I was an emotional eater as well as just stress and comfort eater good luck. Total time from start to finish was 10 months.

Copied from http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2012/01/frozen-protein-drops.html Tons of interesting recipes I want to try on this blog. Frozen Protein Drops A quick and easy, weight loss surgery friendly frozen protein snack... Shelly's Frozen Protein Yogurt (or Pudding) Drops 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (or sugar free Pudding) 3-4 Tablespoons (to taste) of any Protein Powder Mix together till well combined. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and drop tablespoons of the mixture (yields about 25 drops) or fill an ice cube tray. Freeze till solid about 2 hours. Store in the freezer (up to a week or so) and pop a few in your mouth whenever you want a frozen protein treat or add to smoothies for an extra protein boost instead of ice. In this batch I used Celebrate ENS in strawberry & chocolate Milk. I had weight loss surgery in one of the hottest summers on record. I would have LOVED these that summer. I kept hearing the music of the ice cream truck driving by the house and it about drove me nuts.

Motivation is the word you can do it!!! I was in a stalled as well stuck I was 175 know 170 and just like you I want my 160 to get here soon that's is me goals all the time 10 pounds until I reach my goals... wish you the best of luck on your journey...

everything I have read and heard (and experienced through other people) about the band has not been favorable. I did my research and the sleeve was the best option for me. Even at one of the classes I went to, the instructor had RnY done(10 years ago) and said, if she could do it all over again, she would choose the sleeve; also another one said that if you have 100 pounds or more to lose the band is not for you... I didn't like the idea of it anyway... I've had minimal problems with the sleeve, loving who I am these days!

Hubby and I were sleeved Nov/Dec. 2013. Very minor pain (1 dose pain med at home after sleeving, no acid reflux, no heartburn, no spasms, no hunger pangs. Within a few days hardly felt as if we had surgery. We take Omeprazole only I think to prevent an ulcer. Biggest problem? Little burps that tell you when to stop eating LOL! Best wishes. We bypassed all WLS for 10 years til we could have the sleeve. The band stories really scare me. I know there are thousands of success stories, but even so many revisions..... Just so happy with the sleeve. Our only regret is that we did not have it before our health worsened.

Thanks for your replies. I feel as if I have turned a corner an am now just really tired! 10 hours sleep a night seems to be helping.

HI, I am 11 days post -op. I can't imagine going back to work this week. My doctor has me out for 4 weeks and I have a sit-down job. The first day was the worst. I could not keep anything down and was drugged out of my mind. I feel asleep just getting to the bathroom. I just weighted myself and down 10 lbs!!! So very happy and plan on driving today to get out and walk. Still have the pain on left side but nothing like the first 5 days. Congrats to your progress and everyone else!

when you get "fills for life" from the Dr's in Mexico,,,who does the fills? do you have to go back to Mexico? I have insurance so my out of pocket will be about 2300.00. 1700.00 for my 10% copay surgery is 17,200.00 750.00 or so for the nutritional councelor, that is not covered un der insurance

The only people who know are my close family members, until this week. I went to a conference for work with 10 other of my co-workers. There is a LOT of drama associated with my work (I feel like I am in high school with all the drama) so I know its better for me not to tell. However, 2 of the ladies I am sorta close to and felt I could tell (hope I didn't make a mistake). One asked me why I wouldn't be open about it and I know if I do be open it will not be good. They see my side about keeping it quiet. I don't want people watching every little thing I eat and one of them did comment, that now that she knows she has noticed I really put thought into what I eat (and eat slow, small bites, etc). So I hope I didn't make a mistake with telling them.

FINALLY! SOMEONE AFTER MY OWN HEART!!!! Not weighing yourself every second! i used to do that too! Weigh only at the drs office. I had my surgery came home and tossed the scale out into the trash. . it was the best thing i ever did! At my 7th week i went to the doctor and had lost a whooping 53 lbs! I was so proud of myself it made it all worth while. Now at 10 1/2 months out and a loss of 140 lbs I'm really happy with myself. . . . YES pureed chicken and beef is just like paste no matter what you do to it. . .don't get upset with life at thanksgiving, you won't be able to eat much, only a bite here and there and you'll feel sorry for yourself. . . but you know what? It's ok! It's normal. . . we are so used to eating sooo much food all our lives and then suddenly overnight our tummy's are snatched away from us and we are EXPECTED to change our ways. . . It's really hard, but in time you will learn what to do. . I still have some problems at times in that I don't have time to eat properly and eat junk food. . .thank god for pork rinds though! I eat those alot. . . no carbs~!!!!! But you will do fine! Just wrap your head around the new you and take it easy. . .don't beat yourself up and keep on doing what you do! Have a blessed thanksgiving and give blessing to the ones around you and not on what you have lost. Good luck!

Has this ever happened to ant one? I went for a fill last week... I have not lost any weight in the past two months So the doctor told me I was not getting a fill until I lost some weight! He sent me home and told me to only do mushy food for two weeks and that I had to loose 10lbs @_@ I was like really?? So now I feel like I'm not going to do this I was like if I have been in the same weight for two months what makes you think I'm going to lose 10 in two weeks! Pls some one tell me that this is normal ... Now a week later I've gain 1lbs from all the stress of having to lose 10lbs in two weeks :-/