kadoane8

My first thought was, "Are they infected?" because they shouldn't be that bad. Do you still have the glue stuff on them?

There might be more going on in his mind, like others have said. The route you are taking sounds wise.

Idk why mine is so different than everyone else but I guess I should be grateful my dr only required 2 days of liquids then starting 3rd day have mushies for 3rd and 4th day then 5th day start regular food. So all mine is done within less a week. Odd I know

This was just about how mine was also but I didn't start regular food until about 12 days post op. The liquid phase only lasted 2 days like yours.

I have Triwest (prime). Here was what I went through:

Saw PCM and got referral to surgeon

Attended free seminar where they talked about the surgeries. Dropped off referral letter at that time

Had pysch eval. I had to pay for that out of pocket approx $250

Attended a nutrition class

Then I had to see my PCM to get the tests ordered for blood, chest xray, ekg. I got the EKG right in the office, the chest Xray 20 minutes later and blood work next morning because it had to be fasting (something to think about if you want to do all your tests in the same day) **If it takes forever to get an appointment with your PCM, you may want to make that appt now even though the surgeons office will tell you to wait. You can always cancel the appointment, but it took me 3 weeks to get in and they wouldn't order the tests over the phone, but the PCM did give me my clearance letter and everything right at that appt. If I had made my appt sooner, I may have got to have my surgery a month earlier. Picked up my lab and chest xray results about 5 days later.

Had consultation with surgeon. They would not schedule my consult until I had the results of my blood tests, etc. That is when they scheduled my pre-op class and my surgery.

Attended pre-op class. Bought some supplies so I wouldn't have to do it later.

Had surgery 9 days later (due to holidays).

Start to finish was Nov 1st and surgery was Jan 7th.

Good luck!

I am having this right now. What did you do to feel better?

I was wondering this myself today. I quit before surgery and have only had about 6 cigarettes in the last month, and I wanted to buy a pack today so bad! I know for bypass people it is really bad because of ulcers or something like that. I wonder if it is for us too.

PMS?

I have had some epic belches. It happens like if I bend over or lean over. It feels so good! Nothing comes up with it, but I feel less bloated after. The first time I did it my husband just stared at me in awe. I am three weeks post op.

:success1: So happy for you!

The only thing I had to pay for was the psych eval, and I think they will reimburse me for it if I pursue it. When Tricare called to do a follow up with me, she said I am covered for fills and to make sure I went in if I needed to because I am covered and it is already in the system. The doctors office tried to charge me a $12 co-pay and I paid it, then I asked Tricare about it and they said I shouldn't have to. I told the doctors office this, and they didn't charge me anymore co pays and Tricare mailed me a check for $12. I feel very lucky having this insurance and the process has been very easy. My husband is Active Duty AF and we are in Triwest region.

I wasn't scared about the procedure itself. I am and was more scared that I am going to fail and not be able to embrace this new lifestyle. I am still afraid I won't loose weight, but I am so happy I got this tool to help me.

I wasn't told about gum but I learned the hard way. Way too much air and bad gas pains. I was told no straw also, just the consistancy that COULD go through a straw.

One thing that really stuck with me at my nutrition class was to change "can't" to "don't want/choose to". I was having a really hard time thinking I was going to have to give so much up. I was in last meal mode. Just that small change in thinking has really helped me. Yes, I can have a piece of cake but I choose not to because it won't make me feel good physically. Yes, I can have a nacho, but I choose not too because it doesn't give me the Protein I need and I really don't want to loose my hair. At my daughter's birthday she had a giant cinnamon roll, and I just had one bite, on a plate, with a fork and I took the tiniest bites and savored each one. It made me feel like I still got to participate, and I really enjoyed that one bite. Try to look at what you are gaining, instead of giving up. I haven't heard anything about nuts, but as long as you chew them good, I can't see why not. Hang in there!

I loved having Tomato Soup with a scoop of unflavored Protein and blended really well. If you blend the protein with Water first, then slowly add the Soup it helps it from getting lumpy. . I was on mushies at day 3 and then solids at about two weeks. Just remember the phase you are in is temporary. Try putting some spices in things. I liked putting some curry in my chicken broth (along with the protein) and that helped liven things up. I think corn is really hard to digest. I would get back on track and focus on healing. The sooner you heal, the sooner you can get on with it. Egg drop soup might be ok and you can make that at home. Good luck, and keep posting.

Tricare accepted mine also. I think they consider PCOS a metabolic disorder, but I might be wrong.

I took the spironalactone (sp?) for a while and it made me dizzy. I am a plucker and a shaver. When I reach my weight loss goal I am totally going to have laser removal.

Spartan,

There is simply no excuse for how harsh, rude, or condescending you are being. Please pick on someone else who is not going through something life changing. It is hard to see someone being so cruel to someone else for no reason. I am sure there are other forums you can go to and put people down and make them feel like crap, just please stop doing it to someone here.

I was wondering this also. The dermatologist gave me some cream for it (that I never used) but he said until I lost weight or got my hormones back into balance it would be there. I really hope it goes away. I always just tell people it is from my necklace :embaressed_smile:.

There has to be a learning curve. I mean, they have to know people are going to do this. I called my doctor to ask a question and she asked how I was doing and I told her that I was SO hungry in between meals and she said to go ahead and start solids. I was so happy. I feel like "now I can do this". The shakes just went right through me. The only thing that made me feel satisfied was Tomato Soup with a scoop of unflavored Protein powder (really good actually). I haven't eaten more than 4 ounces at a time, but I have made less than desirable choices (corn dog) and it just made me feel like crap physically. Doesn't mean I won't do it again, but I figure if I make good choices even 80% of the time, it has got to be better than before where I made bad choices 80% of the time.

You are very brave and an inspiration for putting this out there. Thank you!

I had mine Jan 7th, and it was feeling hard and sore today also.

I got cocktail forks and demitasse spoons-it was all I could find at Ross, but they totally help! And, no plastic involved.

I was told they have two sizes and they put on which one fits best, which is why my surgeon prefers the Lap-Band vs the Realize.

That sounds SO good!!

I don't think she was looking for confirmation that she was a moron.........just looking for support. And while some people do need to hear the truth, she even said at the end of her post "And yes, as I stated I AM AWARE I messed up, you don't have to tell me!!" All she was looking for were signs of a slip.

My doctor discourages chewing food to mush. He said the food should be the size of a pencil eraser. If the food gets stuck at that size, then he suggested smaller bites...the amount you'd feed to a toddler.

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So I have seen both-that the bite you take should be the size of a pencil eraser and the food should be the size of a pencil eraser. Do you mean when I swallow it that it should be the size of an eraser?

I had a moron day also (corn dog and mashed potatoes). I am sipping some tea waiting to vomit or for something to feel stuck and nothing. I feel the same as before surgery. I don't have my appt for a possible first fill until Feb 8th. Today was surely an emotional eating evening and I feel worse now because of it, where before I would at least feel better. Lesson learned. Not worth it. All the lectures aside, you are brave to admit what you did, and this should be a safe place for you to admit you effed up. I have learned that I am not ready yet to watch my daughter and her friends eat nachos at the bowling alley. I would have been better off if I would have just had one and savored it instead of coming home and having pity food. On top of that, my daughter told me that she is glad I had the surgery because one day one of her friends said "Look at that fat lady" and she had to say "that is my mom". I am crying just typing it. I never want her to go through that again, so take that corn dog! You tasted like crap anyway!!!