New From WI: Banded 09/19/06

sweet31eve · September 24, 2006

Hello everyone! After many years of yo-yo dieting I decided to get the lap-band. My insurance denied me, therefore I was a private pay. I figure I can spend that much on a car then I can spend that much on me! I just had my surgery on Tuesday (September 19) and am up moving around. Muscle soreness still around the port site, but otherwise feeling great! Maybe too great! I am hungry...and tired (so tired of liquids.) But I am dedicated and will follow doctor's orders.

I look forward to talking with all of you for support, motivation, and maybe some day venting!

Eve

swanny · September 24, 2006

Welcome Eve,

I was banded on the 15th, so am in basically in the same 'soreness' boat as you. I'm Canadian so no insurance will cover this. I told my husband I'd take it out of our retirement plan because if I don't lose the weight I won't be around for retirement anyway. I ended up taking out a loan. How much did your surgery cost? I paid $15,000.

My car better have alot of years left in it!!!:confused: Bank will never give me more $.

I can tell my swelling has gone down now, because I can consume more. Can't wait until first fill. I talked to my Dr. on Friday and I'm allowed a bit of purred foods....told them there was no way I could choke down anymore Protein Shakes. And vegtable stock basically has no calories when thats all you have all day.

Cream of chicken Soup has never tasted so good.

Iluvharleys · September 24, 2006

Welcome to bandland and to LBT! It really does get better with each day, hang in there!:confused:

Lioness81970 · September 26, 2006

Hi Eve - welcome!! What part of Wisconsin are you from? Milwaukee here.......

sweet31eve · September 26, 2006

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Carmen I am from the Janesville area...I had my surgery in Fort Atkinson by Dr. Marc Erickson.

To answer the question about the self pay...it was $17,500 but included everything including the first years adjustments. I am getting around better and off the pain meds. I go for my 1 week post op visit tomorrow! I am still sore at the port site and it hurts like the dickens when I bend over or sit for a period of time. But it's definately getting better! :clap2: