Banded 3/13/12

[Laney5 4]

I am now banded as of this morning. When I came out of the surgery I did have a lot of chest pain and shoulder pain which is referred to as gas pain the nurse did give me some meds for pain and it helped out a lot. Now I'm at home and I took some gas x and that really helped I have not had any stomach cramping which I'm I thought I would just some shoulder pain but not as bad as I thought. I do feel very sore from the incisions that bothers me the most especially when I have to get out of bed.I am walking every hour for 5-10mins to prevent any blood clots. My surgeron and everyone did an awesome job!

Hi jackie. I read u started at 197 did u self pay or did u go through ins.? Im 208 and keep hearing im going to have a hard time with ins?

[jackieu 19]

Hi jackie. I read u started at 197 did u self pay or did u go through ins.? Im 208 and keep hearing im going to have a hard time with ins?

Well when I went for the consult I was told that I had an exclusion on my ins. For any weight loss surgery which I already knew, but I was thinking of doing self pay. Omg! When they told me my payments would be almost 300 a month I was like I think I'm gonna pass but then they said the only way that your insurance will pay half is if you have a hernia that needs to be repaired. I was so wishing and hoping for a freakin hernia..lol...and well yay I had one. I don't know how many people would wish for one but I did because that was going to cover 4500 and the balance I just paid cash so I wouldn't be charged interest. Also I quailfied by half of a pound they said I weighed in at 207.8 so I'm sure you qualify. You can check you plan online if your able to sign up online or even call the 1800 number behind your insurance card for information on your coverage with wls.

[jackieu 19]

Today marks 2 weeks post-op and I am down 19lbs and feeling so much better. I am so glad I went through with this now I can't wait to start with the gym.

[AnnetteT 77]

Hi all,

Banded 3/1/12, stayed overnight, couldnt pee and low O2. It is interesting to read all the different methods. Every doc is different from others. I have had a great experience so far.

Dont rush things,, stomach must heal. My day 1-7 diet was 2oz protien shake 5x day , chewable mulit Vitamin and 64oz min water/broth/jello/popcicles. No nausea, little pain. Take the meds, they will help you relax and heal. Don't push it. Just walk around the house, do things for yourself, should be fine for exercise.

My only problem is one I had with my gall bladder surgery too, and it is this "dead arm" feeling, not sure if it is gas bubble or from IV,, but it is going away.

I had tons of energy at first, but now have fatigue. Had my followup, with surgeon and dietician. I am right on track. Add all Vitamins now and 1c skim milk/day should help fatigue. Will start adding walking to build to 30 min in 1 month. Oh I also gained weight when I went to soft foods, but all was OK with Doc and weight has come back off. He suggested I only look 1/week.

What do I eat? I am on soft food phase,, luckily(or maybe not) I am tolerating everything. I have no hunger except when it is about time to eat. I am fighting my night desire to eat,,

I can easily do 3/4 cup which is the max and I am satisfied. Scrabled egg, Low fat refried beans(with salsa and cheese) shaved lunchmeat, cheese slices, 1/2 of those thin Buns? , greek yogurt with mandrin oranges, dinty moore canned chic and dumplings, dinty moore canned roast beef, had lasagna,,, (forgot and had salad too,, not supposed to do raw veggies yet)

So, I have lost 24 lbs since this started ( I had to do a 10 day diet to shrink liver before surgery). Do I notice? Maybe in my pinkie!!

I was banded on March 1st as well...i would love to compare notes with someone that had it done the same time.

[mandagay 93]

I was banded march 1 also. Had my fist fill on Saturday

[larch 8]

I was banded march 1 also. Had my fist fill on Saturday

How was it? I am bit nervous about it.

[My next 40 years 1]

HI again,

My surgery date was March 1. Well I lost no weight once I went on soft foods. Glad to say, that barrier has been broken. I was hovering at 298,299,297 until this week, and bodda bing,, lost at least 1lb a day. so I am at 292 today! What happened? I dont know, what exactly pushed me through. But the 297/298 was a previous weight I was at for over a year, so I think I know my body,, and it resists at those level,, next level should be 250 if I know my body.

I climbed 3 flights of stairs day before yesterday, didnt really have a choice, the elevator was broken,, but,, I have not done that in at least a year. And yesterday walked farther and longer than I have in over a year! Spring has sprung here in CO and the beautiful weather and blossoms really entice me to be outside.

I am still handling

everyting I eat. I was uncomfortable after some dry corned beef, and a tortilla was kinda not worth it. I have not had caffeen or pop, not really missed it. I take that back, I want an Iced coffee, going to have to make it at home so that is is low cal.

I tried that special K, lemonade mix,, not bad tasting,, kinda has floaties that do not dissolve,, but easy extra Protein. In my program,, they told me NO MORE shakes after the liquid phase.

All my surgury scars have lost scabs,,the largest one where the port is dents my stomach,, not keen on that,, but who sees my belly?

This time next year,, where do you see yourself?

Me,, slipping on a pair of shorts, I forgot what those are! I guess I will have to start shaving my legs again!

[My next 40 years 1]

I was banded march 1 also. Had my fist fill on Saturday

How did the fill go? My band is still empty, I go next Weds for my 1st fill. Do they numb you?? Tell us about it.