Any October Bandsters!??!?!

[annecolorgreen 0]

You're 254 or 154?

I would bet 254...could be a typo or just one of those things like when we talk about gas prices now and say $2.99 instead of $3.99 because we aren't used to talking about gas prices being so high!

I was just thinking the other day that I don't FEEL 264 on the inside...I still feel like the active, athletic person I once was and am frustrated when my body won't cooperate!

Great to hear back from the "banded ones"! Wishing you well!

~~anne

[nazzy 1]

hey all after your lap band how soon did u all start useing vit e for scars?what is cheap and works?andwhat did every use?and how soon can u start?is there less scars with lap band or realize band?thanks all

[karebare714 14]

I was banded yesterday morning. I am getiing around good and no vomiting. I did have problems urinated after surgery, but they said thats common. Came home about 5 hours after surgery. My insurance doesn't cover the pain meds so I am in pain, but its tolerable. My mouth is staying real dry. All of this will be worth it in a few weeks I know. All in all, not too bad. Good luck to everyone else.

Karen

[nazzy 1]

what insurance wouldnt cover the meds?

[chell1957 2]

:wink2: After all the testing and waiting and testing and questions it finally is going to happen. I am a bit nervous but at the same time very happy.

[karebare714 14]

I have bcbs, but hospital warned me that a lot of insurances doesn't pay for celebrex. The pain is a lot better than last night. Not too bad now. I am glad to have it over and can't wait to start reaping the rewards of all my hard work. Good luck everyone.

Karen

[Losing 2 0]

Insurances are all so very different; I was self-pay and 4 hrs from home - yet, my insurance paid for pain meds., percoset ($10. co-pay). So far, I've only taken one before my 4 hr ride home today. Really helped. I think I might take another before bed tonight. However, the pain is really tolerable and liquid tylenol works well.

[Short n' Sassy 0]

Hi everybody,

Had my surgery Tues and came home yesterday. Things went well. I did have a large hiatal hernia that was repaired. I just came in from walking outside for a bit. No vomiting thank goodness. Had a little nausea this morning after I tried a little protien and skim milk combo. That will be my hardest thing to deal with. I just hate the taste of the Protein Powder. I go back to work on the 20th.

I hope all of my fellow banders that have had their surgery are doing well. I think about you all the time.

Take care for now.

[Losing 2 0]

Hi Short n' Sassy... We are so very similar. I too was banded Tues., d/c from hospital yesterday & will return to work on 10/20!!

Good Luck to you - the walking is really good, isn't it?

Take care

[Losing 2 0]

BTW: Have you tried to mix your Protein powder drink with ice and a blender? Sometimes that helps. Even drop a sf popsicle in with it while it blends.

Thus far, I've been drinking ready made, but I've drank powders in the past. Good Luck.

[annecolorgreen 0]

Hi! Tomorrow is my pre-op testing!!! :biggrin:

Prayers and best wishes going out tonight and tomorrow for: morkiecoco; MomDukes58; BikiniBeachy. Hope everyone who was banded today is doing well!

~~anne

[Altoonasoup 0]

After two years I finally have a surgery date! October 29. My birthday is Nov 3 so I say it's my birthday present to myself!:biggrin:

[sandielaw 0]

I'm scheduled for surgery on October 22. Reality is setting in.

Oddly, I'm not as worried about the after stuff as I am about getting through the pre-op diet. I'm counting on not wanting to eat as much during the first few weeks post-op.

I love hearing from all of you on this!

[DC Girl 0]

Sandielaw -- I feel the same way. I'm on day 4 of my 7-day pre-op diet, and I'm actually looking forward to broth! Anything else seems like it has got to be better than being limited to only Slim Fast for 7 days.

[sandielaw 0]

Are you kidding? I'm already sick of broth. More than anything, I want solid food.< /p>