Need Suggestions, Please!

[lupediva 56]

I have my first post op appointment tomorrow, I was hoping you all can give me good questions to ask my dr.

I know I want to know when I can get 1st fill. I also have a couple of stitches. my dr. made a big cut where he put my port about 3-4 inches.

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[JamieNP 20]

Things you need to know post op:

Make sure you understand your diet. Take it slowly. You want to heal well both inside and out.

What exercise can you do? (of course walking will be one).

How do you get in touch with him after hours if you have a problem (like get stuck)

Make sure you have a "lap band" card. It will get you discounts at eating establishments. Also, if you go out of town it will have your band information on it just in case of an emergency.

Can you swallow pills, or does he recommend you crush them?

Depending on how far out you are, you may get a small fill now, but don't push it. I know it's exciting, but it takes awhile for your body and mind to get used to the restriction.

Your scar will heal. Mine looked HORRIBLE, and now you can hardly see it.

[lupediva 56]

Things you need to know post op:

Make sure you understand your diet. Take it slowly. You want to heal well both inside and out.

What exercise can you do? (of course walking will be one).

How do you get in touch with him after hours if you have a problem (like get stuck)

Make sure you have a "lap band" card. It will get you discounts at eating establishments. Also' date=' if you go out of town it will have your band information on it just in case of an emergency.

Can you swallow pills, or does he recommend you crush them?

Depending on how far out you are, you may get a small fill now, but don't push it. I know it's exciting, but it takes awhile for your body and mind to get used to the restriction.

Your scar will heal. Mine looked HORRIBLE, and now you can hardly see it.[/quote']

wow a lap band card!? Never heard of it. Where can you use it?

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[JamieNP 20]

It will have the name and size of your lapband. At buffets you will get the kids price

[Grandma3 73]

Lupediva,

I got my lapband card the day of my surgery, they gave it to me when I was discharged.

I still have not tried to use it in a restraurant but I should.

Make sure you write down your questions or you will forget something.

Good luck to you.

[lupediva 56]

Lupediva' date='

I got my lapband card the day of my surgery, they gave it to me when I was discharged.

I still have not tried to use it in a restraurant but I should.

Make sure you write down your questions or you will forget something.

Good luck to you.[/quote']

I preparing a list now. Thanks

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[dee257 1,516]

I have my first post op appointment tomorrow, I was hoping you all can give me good questions to ask my dr.

I know I want to know when I can get 1st fill. I also have a couple of stitches. my dr. made a big cut where he put my port about 3-4 inches.

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I think Id ask if insuranse pays for your band fills....Mine does...but I hadnt thought of it till after....Good Luck !

[lupediva 56]

I think Id ask if insuranse pays for your band fills....Mine does...but I hadnt thought of it till after....Good Luck !

Good one! Thanks.

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[Cazzy 725]

Things you need to know post op:

Make sure you understand your diet. Take it slowly. You want to heal well both inside and out.

What exercise can you do? (of course walking will be one).

How do you get in touch with him after hours if you have a problem (like get stuck)

Make sure you have a "lap band" card. It will get you discounts at eating establishments. Also, if you go out of town it will have your band information on it just in case of an emergency.

Can you swallow pills, or does he recommend you crush them?

Depending on how far out you are, you may get a small fill now, but don't push it. I know it's exciting, but it takes awhile for your body and mind to get used to the restriction.

Your scar will heal. Mine looked HORRIBLE, and now you can hardly see it.

Sounds like good advice.

[fericito 138]

Great topic!