lassie

thanks I needed that this morning hugs

I was banded May 24th and had one fill. I am not ready for another fill yet, I am still losing so I will wait untill things slow down before I do. Love my band, hope you are also doing great.

It seems so long ago that I got that call ( surgery May 24th ) I was so excited and you know I am still excited. I am still working hard at it and some days are better than others, I would not change a thing, good luck to you. and it is way better when you follow the doc orders.

you do not want to eat or dirink anything that will cause more gas, I know it is hard but follow you doc orders and you should do better. Good Luck sweetheart

I did not have the pain but did have the bloatness for at least a week or more, hope it gets better if not call your doctor back. God Bless

Great question but I am so past that concern, hope the younger group can help you LOL

Woot Woot so happy that you are so happy

I did not have to do a pre-op diet I think it depends on your weight before surgery.

way to go I wish you very best God Bless

For new bandsters, I posted this in post op but thought it would be better in pre-op. While reading some of the posts in the last few weeks I have read that some people are under the perception that doctors do not put any Fluid in the band at surgery. . I did ask this question at the hospital after surgery and was told by a nurse that they do not usually do that at the time of surgery. When I went for my first fill I found out that I already had 3cc in my band. They put in 2 more and I could not even sip Water so they took out I cc and now I have 4cc’s. I have had appointments twice for two more fills but I have canceled them due to the fact that I am still losing and have some difficulty in eating some foods. I did not know to ask the question of my doctor before surgery so I am hoping that all the new banders to be will remember this and ask the doctor doing the surgery and not the nurse after surgery

welcome, sounds like you are doing great

While reading some of the posts in the last few weeks I have read that some people are under the perception that doctors do not put any fluid in the band at surgery. . I did ask this question at the hospital after surgery and was told by a nurse that they do not usually do that at the time of surgery. When I went for my first fill I found out that I already had 3cc in my band. They put in 2 more and I could not even sip water so they took out I cc and now I have 4cc’s. I have had appointments twice for two more fills but I have canceled them due to the fact that I am still losing and have some difficulty in eating some foods. I did not know to ask the question of my doctor before surgery so I am hoping that all the new banders to be will remember this and ask the doctor doing the surgery and not the nurse after surgery

Happy for you, I hope it is plain sailing and if not please let us know so that we can help.

Hang in there it will get better, sounds like you are doing the right things, welcome and God Bless

Keep walking and listen to your doc, heating pad will help if you have pain in your shoulder. God Bless

good luck with your journey

It took me a year to get approved and during that time my insurance required I had to be on a six month nutrition regiment. My weight and BMI was just over the requirement for the insurance so after losing a little my insurance turned me down because I lost just enough not to be covered. It was a nightmare for me I had waited a year to be turned down. I was so depressed I gained weight and my doctor resubmitted my claim and I was approved. Go figure ( no pun intended. ) hehe

good for you and welcome to the forum

went on vacation for three weeks I was so scared that I would gain weight. I will admit I did have a few stuck incidents because I eat dinner at friends homes and did not want to tell them about my band. I had to throw up a few times also because of not chewing enough. On the whole it was not to bad I did lose three pounds on my journey but I need to be more carful. I am glad to be home so that I can cook my own meals. I am usually a stronger person but eating out for three weeks was difficult. Anyway just thought I would share it might help other people to plan better than I did. I had my band put on May 24th. God Bless

good luck to you it is a great journey

yea good for you for taking this step God Bless Lassie

well by now you are all done and home with your honey, God bless you on your journey Lassie

retired, took a week off of my volunteer work lassie

I have laughing cow cheese and the mini saltine crackers, about 15 of them. Four of the mini's make about one reg. Lassie

woot woot lassie