Grider

With my other surgeries I put the foam neosporin and they healed pretty good. The largest one took weeks. That was the lap band and the used the same one to remove it. If you more comfortable buy a big square band aide to put on at night for a bit longer. If gets icky. Call the Dr asap

Get busy doing something else. Change your daily routine. And drink water or zero cal drinks. Need to occupy your mind. Only 2 days that awesome - norm it’s 2 weeks. And you will be recouping after surgery so maybe not be as hungry for a while. But You must do this so you don’t hurt your tummy after. Think positive and if can get some one to talk to or hang out with - get them. Good luck ?!!

Nobody mentions prebiotics ?

I had to have mine removed 5 yrs after the lap band. Didn’t change my life much. Had to take it easy on the fried foods. Seems common but not everyone.

Really never heard anything like it. Will be a question on my next appt. Ugh

Lizonaplane, If you read my whole text -you see I added the universe or the trashman, it’s a common saying - that really just means release the burden. You are free to think as you wish, the young lady asked for support in an open forum, don’t ruin it for her. This question was about her and her situation, not me or you. We are all on a mission and in our own struggles, have a great afternoon.

You can do this. and you don't have to be religious to give it to God- can be the universe or the trashman when he goes by. I have burned letters or things that were bad news on the grill - in other words get it OFF you. My dad used to say, if can't handle it today, give it 30 days,,, might not be as bad. Glad you are bit better today and you simply can't control anything but yourself. Can't always get all we want - mostly get kicked in the butt, but we are survivors - no-- we are victors! Hang in there Birthday girl!

I understand that hormones can change with weight loss surgeries. You have a lot on your plate but you need to stop -just stop with the battles. Let go and give them to God. One person alone with having major surgery amid making life time changes it is too much. Crying is good, but laughter is healing for the body and soul. first take care of you. Find a quiet place, and take time to just be still. Put in a funny movie - something lighthearted that makes you happy or music, a sermon. Call your Dr or support group or find a therapist so you can vent, but get help. we can’t fix the world, and sometimes the more we try, the worse it gets . Concentrate on you. The eviction thing, tell the attorney to handle it, it’s why you pay him. What’s in the past, try to let it stay there. Court things taking forever right now, there’s always a lot of back n forth. Calendar it 4 weeks from today. people can’t hurt you more than what you let them. You stay in control, of you . Learn to respond and not react to unwelcomed news. Wish you the best. just read your profile. Happy Birthday. For you and me both. 4/29/ 53 here. ?

Will Stop thinking about food - that’s what will happen. You will think of clothes and the gym etc., after get past the recovery stage. I think with gastric is best not to buy too much clothes as you will keep loosing for awhile. Go through your list of foods after surgery make sure you have what you need. I live alone, so will have to prepare all before. I won’t have surgery until late June if I get a miracle or early July. Things moving fast. Good luck. ?

May all go well n speedy recovery time !

Bradenton Fl -Dr Rekkas

Hi I’m just starting looks like July for me. My last dietician appt is mid June all the rest be done before end of this month. I’m 4’11” 206. This is a great forum for questions and honest answers. Good luck with the surgery, how’s the pre- weight loss going so far .

Great news . Stay positive and take your vitamins Yes mom. Lol. Glad you called your dr. Take care. Keep us posted .

Clean -clean -spray, wash your hands wear a mask at all times you have to protect you. Is there none can help you out ? In any case you live together and might have already got it and not gotten sick. If you got your free tests - see if you did catch it, I think can still get free tests kits. Praying for you n yours, I don’t think as bad as it was with other strains, but if have to shower 4 times a day do it. I always keep the Lysol going. Call your Drs too

Hi, welcome. I was on here ten years ago and back to have a different surgery. I’m still trying to navigate the new forum style. This is a place to ask- vent- and learn by others who have been through or going through. Much luck in your journey!

One get on board with creating boundaries. 2- get your own snacks. Protein bars or whatever works better. 3- .air fryer? 4 stick notes on the frig or mirror to remind you that you are the victor here in this battle. 5 prayer or meditation to reduce the stress, or whatever gives you peace besides food. 6 see if one of the kids will help you, kids do make great mentors if they understand what you need. 7 stay on here for support or find a group - gym - another person from the surgery center or Drs office. Praying you get your mindset and strength back to get back on track. This is your health and your family needs a healthy mommy. ❣️ Keep us posted.

Sometime the surgeon schedules the date so the ins co tries to get the pre approval done by then. When they submit they give a date as well, unless there’s something the ins sees wrong - it works out. Good luck

Hi good for you !! I’m just getting blood work etc so mine will be after last dietitian appt June 20. So maybe July. I did a lap band 10 yrs ago and the protein drinks were sold at my Drs. I’m not sure what’s the new thing and what my new Dr will ask for. Good luck you can do this!

I never heard of that either. Is this stat for all gastric sleeve surgeries?? I had lap band in and recently out and gall bladder removed. Always used the blowup leg compression socks at hospital but nothing when I go home. Hmm

Going to ask because just learned about this thing regarding hormones. My g daughter has terrible continuous vomiting with her period. I ask because I know the surgeries do mess with different hormones. If they don’t come up with anything check your gyn dr. Just a thought.

Do you remember how long it took. I’m hoping to have surgery before schools start so my grand can be here. She drives etc. if not people have to leave work etc . Trying to avoid it. Thanks

So I had a lap band - approved by Fed BCBS in 2011, they also approved the removal of it 2021. Now it’s 2022 and Medicare is my primary and FedBCBS is second. They said will just piggy back from what Medicare won’t cover. Anyone here have experience with Medicare? Wait times once the pkg is submitted? Any info would help. Just getting started, and going through the process 3 mo dietician- psych appt etc. even though I have Gastroparesis now. Thanks

Sorry to hear, hope so. Are you at the hospital or urgent care getting IVs?

Anyone one else with the turn around time of Medicare approval? My last dietitian appt is June 27. Hoping July surgery?