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also, I was told no cream of wheat, cause it goes right through the opening into the stomach, and u won't feel full...... Linda

HI, Don't worry I have the same problem, but mine started day of surgery. I have it everyday a couple of times a day......It is part of it, as I have read. I was banded on the 20th. I got dizzy a little, but I think it is lack of food etc.......not to be gross either, but just make sure at this point, if u feel gassy, and want to let it out, it might not come out as gas, so be careful. Had that 2 times....thank god I was home.......It is in my info. about diarhea, so don't worry..... Linda

HI, My BMI was 34, they didn't want to cover me, but if u have comorbidities, i.e. high blood pressures, cholestrol, etc. unless ur insurance won't cover period. My insurance is covering 12,500. and surgery its 17,500 not counting hospital bill......so rest is up to me......it does suck........keep trying with insurance though unless it is not covered, they try everything to try to have u not do it...... keep me posted. Linda

Hi, I think as usual, there is good and bad....are you following the diet, and doing excercise? I have a friend who was banded over a 1yr ago, she should have lost more as she said, but hasn't been eating right, and she has lost over 70 #'s ......she said she would do it over anytime......maybe you need an adjustment? Linda

I am nervous to,,,,,U have 2 weeks of pre op eating........jeez I have 5 days of the diet and I am dying. Maybe it is based on BMI....

Hi, Thanks for the info. I will keep u posted..U have lost 20 lbs in how long?????? Is the post op menu easier to toloerate? How much weight are u looking to lose? I want to lose at least 60 lbs,

HI, I had the exact feeling, must be common, they approved me and than was called to schedule and get this done and that done.....I hate that even though u know its what you want, u still need time to think.....about what not sure but its just how u feel. My Husband is very supportive and the only other that knows is my mom....everyone else thinks I am having a gallstone removed.....for same reason, my mind was set and I didn't want to hear peoples comments.....My kids think it is for the stone also, because I just want them to say ...mom you don't need that, or mom why would u want to do that etc........I have about 60 lbs I want to lose.....so as far as everyone else around you, thats why u just make up something simple like a gallstone, funny part I don't have a gallbladder, but I checked and you can still get stones........I will tell people when I am done if I chose to, not sure what I will do about after, maybe nothing.....no one needs to know how u lose it!!!!

Heck I wish I had help for you, I am STARVING with this pre-op crap diet.......what they tell you to have?

Hi, Not Feb. but on the 20th and very nervous.......I got turned down the first time, cause they say they never recd my medicine list. But once they did I got approved immediately, cause my BMI was just 35....so was on the line with it......

HI, Having mine this week, but I was told that they need to be crushed and if they can't because of the instructions not to crush, than they have to find you another one to be able to be crushed...............how do u like it.....were u in alot of pain after.....this preop diet is killing me .......