May Bandsters!

[MrsMoniqueRaphael 4]

Wow 48 hours of liquid? I had 14 days! I've read that some people say they take papaya enzymes to help with food getting stuck. Anyone here heard about it?

[daisychains7 427]

This is my 7th day of the pre op diet. I have lost all interest in the Protein Drinks, broth, Popsicles, and Jello. Smell and taste makes me wanna puke. I sip Water and gag down a couple Protein Shakes a day. Mentally, I am still craving things like burgers, fries and chicken wings like CRAZY but just trying to make it to surgery on Tuesday. As of yesterday, I had lost 11 lbs on liquids.

Hang in there guys.

[Sandrie 23]

I'm excited for you! Please keep us updated I'm having the plication also with the lapband may 18. Would love to keep in touch so I will know what to expect. I know everyone is different but we all can support each other thru our ups and down. Countdown for you girly! Can't wait to hear your success!

Yes we will be in touch. I will input as much as I can. The plication has been helping a lot of ppl I heard its called the IBAND! Most likely it will be in all the new lap band patients next year!

[Sandrie 23]

Forgot to mention in my earlier posts that I found out that along with my band I will have the plication done. Not all to sure about it other than they stitch some of my tummy around it to help secure the band more....does this sound right?

I'm doing the plication as well my surgery is on Wednesday. I've met ppl u have had it they are feeling awesome. The benefits are less slipping and less fills. Most likely the plication will be around more for newer lap band patients. It's been successfully! Can't wait for the pounds to drop! Yeah!!!!! Whoo hoo!!!!

[Jackie's girl 32]

I'm doing the plication as well my surgery is on Wednesday. I've met ppl u have had it they are feeling awesome. The benefits are less slipping and less fills. Most likely the plication will be around more for newer lap band patients. It's been successfully! Can't wait for the pounds to drop! Yeah!!!!! Whoo hoo!!!!

I was just looking up plication. That is not coveted by insurance right? I wonder will it be in the future.

[shy2012 43]

Shy' date=' I'll do that thanks. I'm very concerned about the band slipping!! I just read a post earlier this am where a women has died because of band slipping. I read some of her posts before she passed and said that it's a 50/50 chance of slipping!! I'm very nervous now after reading that.

I will for sure keep you posted.[/quote']

I think I know who you are talking about ( Shirley ?) If its her she had a lot of other complications also. Could have been a few things but no one really knows. Stay positive and focus on what's best for you!

[shy2012 43]

Shy' date=' I'll do that thanks. I'm very concerned about the band slipping!! I just read a post earlier this am where a women has died because of band slipping. I read some of her posts before she passed and said that it's a 50/50 chance of slipping!! I'm very nervous now after reading that.

I will for sure keep you posted.[/quote']

I think I know who you are talking about ( Shirley ?) If its her she had a lot of other complications also. Could have been a few things but no one really knows. Stay positive and focus on what's best for you!

[shy2012 43]

Shy' date=' I'll do that thanks. I'm very concerned about the band slipping!! I just read a post earlier this am where a women has died because of band slipping. I read some of her posts before she passed and said that it's a 50/50 chance of slipping!! I'm very nervous now after reading that.

I will for sure keep you posted.[/quote']

I think I know who you are talking about ( Shirley ?) If its her she had a lot of other complications also. Could have been a few things but no one really knows. Stay positive and focus on what's best for you!

[shy2012 43]

I was just looking up plication. That is not coveted by insurance right? I wonder will it be in the future.

The Dr. That are doing this most of them are not charging for it. Because they are still doing the lapband surgery that's what they bill your insurance for.

[precious11788 7]

Hi everyone, i'm 3 days out and today was a little bit better, just having port pain. My right side is very sore. I'm wondering if anyone else is having trouble getting in their Water and liquids? The second day I was not hungry and I kept forgetting to drink water, today has been better but still can't get in 64Oz, plus a couple of Protein shakes...anyone having these problems??

[Sandrie 23]

The Dr. That are doing this most of them are not charging for it. Because they are still doing the lapband surgery that's what they bill your insurance for.

Shy, is right! My dr is not charging me, it's a new procedure still so they are not charging u. They bill the insurance as lap band!

[Sandrie 23]

I think I know who you are talking about ( Shirley ?) If its her she had a lot of other complications also. Could have been a few things but no one really knows. Stay positive and focus on what's best for you!

Shy, who is Shirley? What happened? Can I see those comments?

[laulau2199 5]

Well I have been in my pre op diet since April 25th and my pre surgical testing is done. Now I just wait until May 9th! I am so excited about being banded! This is just the begining of an amazing journey. I wish everyone the best of luck!

[alb729 11]

I am not getting these posts out to the right people when I try to answer them...don't know how to do that I guess...but for the papaya enzyme question...it will neutralize the gas...they are chewable pills as well..and it really works...

[caramel*99 10]

How are all of the newly banded peeps doin??