bluegem

Hi All... thanks for responding... I asked my Dr...and he has said basically the same... eat light and not RIGHT before you go..... but there isn't a strict rule there.... just common sense...

Should I be eating before a fill? How long before a fill should I stop eating? is there a rule of thumb.....what works best for most??

$150.00 per fill, fluoro's covered by OHIP (if dr's are having difficulty with fill or concerns for port/band...)

Need some advice here.....I was banded feb24th...due for my first fill thursday apr 5th....leaving for vacation on the 7th.... my question is should I cancel the apt for the fill and reschedule it for 2wks later in case there is probs with me and my 1st fill....... or go on vacation with the new fill 2 days later and just enjoy the beaches of los cabos? Anyone been in a similar situation? Advice from the wiser bandsters?? thanks!

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Is anyone besides me missing the "crunch factor" ..... I am at the mushies progressing to solids.......and soooooooo missing that crunchiness...... anyone have any ideas? tough it out? just "gum" everything? suck it up Princess? ...... staying true to the band ...but just feeling some weakness......

Louise.. Keep your head up and look ahead.....best to you on your recovery....

Hi Gang... Just checking in ..... reading the forums daily really help me stay in tune that is for sure. I am feeling quite well.... no pain only some tenderness at the port site.....no bruising! kudos to the surgeons! Definately still some swelling at the site area as well....but up and moving quite well the last couple days....lots of walking ...and lots of catching up with "season 1 & 2" of "Lost".... addictive watching... back to work after this weekend. I had to miss my 1st followup apt yesterday due to ice storm and would have had to drive an hour out of town to it....rescheduled for next week though... Hope all us Februaries at feeling fine...doing well....and on our new healthy path! Cheers!

Thanks Thatgirl! Things are going well....had the surgery on the 24th.....1st 24hrs were a blur but up and getting at the world now with no probs.... no preop diet was not an issue at all....thanks for the encouragement! BlueGem

Hi Februaries!!! I was banded on saturday Feb 24th.... quite a bit of pain and bloating all day yesterday but this morning is a whole different story.....night and day from yesterday.....feeling much much better.....still feels like I was kicked in my abs about 25 times but know I am on the way to a whole better life!! yeahhhhhh!!

Its been a long month of waiting....but my day has finally come....tomorrow morning that is! This site has been such a great find....for support and info.....real life day to day situations ....knowing you aren't alone in it even if many around you might not know you are having surgery. I have a calm excitement for myself heading into tomorrow...and the rest of my life! Thanks all..........

My Dr has recommended me to stock up on some commercial jars of babyfood for those "on the go" times..... has anyone else received this advise... if so............ anyone have any flavors of choice? thoughts on the subject?? Countdown is on......9 days to surgery....starting to do my prep/nesting chores ......

Hi all.... I will be a Feb bandster with you soon! Looking forward to it..... 2weeks exactly from today...feb 24th......the countdown is on!!!

Hilarious thread....... my DH and I had a good giggle before going to bed last night after reading this...... just goes to show you everyones experience is similar.....but different. I will update you all on my "on or off undie" experience as my surgery is coming up shortly..... very curious now what they will ask of me!! ha! lol