June 2007 Bandsters

[Suzzzie. 3]

I noticed you saying you had over 200 lbs to lose. I have approximately the same amount and my doctor is telling me that she recommends the gastric instead, mainly because of the amount i have to lose. What was your experience with your doctor? Thanks for your help.

Nope. The center I am going to only does Lap Band (that I know of). Bypass was never an option in my mind.

[ja9va 0]

Annie I think this is a good plan. If you feel up to it you can always return to work. Good Luck!!

Danielle I also had an hour drive. The ride went fine. All your feelings are normal. You will do great. Concentrate on the goal of a thinner life.

Jackie great to hear from you. I am glad you are home. My surgery was 6 days ago and I am finally feeling better. The gas is less,just can't bend over very good. Like you andVP I had a hiatal hernia repaired. I never had acid reflux or any indegestion problems, so I had no idea it was there. I have no pain from that? when I go to my doctors tomorrow I will ask.

bgbaby Welcome back! It must have taken a few hours to read and follow the thread, it is growing every day!

I had a good day. I bought the Magic Bullet at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It was 59.99 but I had a 20% coupon. I also bought soy whey Protein. I mixed it up with a tomatoe Soup packet, Water. It was thick, but tasty. I used the bullet! Very cool.

[jvalve 0]

i am being banded july 16. iam so psyched

[grayneon 0]

I am being banded tomorrow June 13. I can't wait. Anyone else getting banded tomorrow?

Tammy

[driveabus1 0]

Hello all - just checking in for the day. Janine - congrats on finding the bullet!

I had my staples removed today. Boy am I a big baby. My DH went with me because I thought the removal would be awful. It wasn't!

Got to move to FULL liquids today. Having some trouble getting any amount down. I never suffered from heartburn before. It seems like even Water is causing some discomfort. Any advice?

[ja9va 0]

Good Luck tomorrow Tammy!! You will do great

Terry, I had no staples, just super glue! I don't know how it works, but it did! I go back tomorrow to the doctor, and I am hoping to have mushies? but maybe not? I am wondering if the Soup I had for dinner was really a liquid or not? I shall see.

[Becks477 0]

Hey guys just checking in. I go back to work tomorrow and I am excited. I have been so busy around the house this week getting ready for my brothers HS grad party I havent had time to rest so going back to work might just be the rest I am looking for LOL! Hope everyone is doing well and good luck to the rest of those to be banded you will love it! Lots of Love

Becky

[marlynncreel 1]

Okay everyone, this is day 5 postop for me, and I'm still feeling restricted. Is anyone else feeling this way this far after surgery? I can't tell with the way I feel if I'm hungry or still full. Anyone have any suggestions. I kind of just hurt all the time....I know it's not gas. I haven't had gas pains since day 2. I'm still in the liquid phase and only able to drink about 1/8 cup of anything. I'm hoping this gets better when I can go to mushies on Thursday. I'm scared of stretching my pouch since I'm not sure what the pain is for....hunger or fullness. I still can't sleep on my sides or stomach either. Help, I'm kind of out of ideas.

[toniteach 0]

I had a good day. I bought the Magic Bullet at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It was 59.99 but I had a 20% coupon. I also bought soy whey Protein. I mixed it up with a tomatoe Soup packet, Water. It was thick, but tasty. I used the bullet! Very cool.

Woo Hoo Java, I got my Magic Bullet today, too from Costco! I can't wait to use it tomorrow. I'm sorry I haven't been more help with your ticker, though!!!!! :tired

[toniteach 0]

Hope everything works out great for you, Pbernier and

Marylou (and anyone else I missed!) Please post when you feel up to it and let us know how you're doing!

Toni

[toniteach 0]

I am being banded tomorrow June 13. I can't wait. Anyone else getting banded tomorrow?

Tammy

Good luck, Tammy! MaryLou and Pbernier are going to be banded, too....best wishes to the three of you!!!!!

Toni

[grayneon 0]

ja9va and toniteach

Thanks for the encouragement. I will let ya'll know how it goes.

Tammy

[kland 0]

Good luck to everyone being banded tomorrow!

Bgbaby, yes my surgeon is Dr. Benavides too, although I haven't met him yet. LOL I go for my pre-op tomorrow at 10:00 and then my surgery is Friday at 10:00. Apparently the pre-op is a group thing for Q&A and then a one on one with the doctor. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm in Rockwall, so not too far! Good luck!

[insubordination 0]

I have to add my well-wishes to the soon-to-be Bandsters. You'll fly through, I'm sure.

[captain danbo 0]

Insubordination: I work 28 days on 28 days off. My doc said everything should be ok to go back to work with my 28 days of rest. He said worst case he will put me on light duty. I really don't do all that much hard work. I just drive the boat and do alot of paper work for 6 hours on 6 hours off for 28 days.

Suzzzie: I was wondering if you ever talked to your nurse about pictures or a video. I just e-mailed my nurse. I hope they don't think I am some kind of weirdo.

I got to say I am really kicking butt on my pre op diet. I am down alot of weight. Much more than I planned, My cal count is down to 650-800 and I have been working out alot. I know my insurance approved me for the band but they also said I must have a BMI over 40 and now it's down to 38.5. I asked my nurse and she told me not to worry, but I still worry. Has anyone heard of someones provider not covering after being approved?