Debora Anne

It sounds like your blood sugar level got to low- If you are excercising before eating in the AM and your last meal was early evening the night before- any excercise will drop your sugar level ..... (I am a Diabetic and this happens to me as well)

Hi there- I had my surgery June 8th at True Results in San Antonio Dr Wright- So far everyone seems very nice - informative- answers questions and supportive- go for my first fill July 11th

Not sure if they work for weight depression either but I had family issues which left me terrribly depressed I went to doc and he gave me PAXIL which is an awesome anxiety and anit depressant - For your other question about lower BMI You need to check with your insurance company - they are all different. Many require only the 40 BMI and under 40 BMI require additional issues such as High Blood pressure, Diabities, heart issues etc Good luck. I wish you well

Like someone else said everyone's pain level is different. I have a high tolerance for pain. After surgery I was about a 5- I assume since they gave me pain meds ASAP .. Went home took 1/2 the dose of pain meds every 4 hours -slept pretty much all day level was about a 5 all day when meds would wear off. Day 2 level 3/ Day 3 did not take any pain meds level 1 when moved side to side ... it was a easy process for me

It's been awhile since I posted - although I check the posts all the time. Everyone is so helpful and I have learned a ton of do's and don'ts Well I am 3 weeks post op and have lost 25lbs :bananajump: :lost2.5lbs: I am amazed at how easy this whole process has been so far - I hope it continues. I am really watching my portion control - take 25 minutes to eat and CHEW CHEW CHEW - I am trying to stay away from slider type food and focus on protein. I am a little concerned I am only eating between 500 and 600 calories a day :confused_smile: is this enough? I feel satisfied and stick to the 1/2 cup of food only - sometimes I leave food on the plate because I am satisfied or my 25 minutes is up.... I also excercise every day (every other day add strength excercises to cardio) I am loving my BAND :thumbup: But have concerns that I am not eating enough .. I do take multivitamin and calcium with D daily .....Any helpful information or advice would be appreciated :thankyou:

I started riding my stationary bike at 5 days - saw my doctor or follow up day 7 and was told I can do whatever I want for excercise - my body would tell me when to stop - I started with Water weights in the pool - I am 2 1/2 weeks out and used actual weights today ( I am traveling out of town on business) and no problems Of course check with your doc first for his recomendations

Tomorrow is a new day- Every small step is a milestone - that you are walking instead of riding at the store is AWESOME~ I agree you need to set goals - I set small goals like 10 lbs in a month - For me I think I will set long term goals once I become more sucessful - You need to find an excercise that will not put to much stress and expectations for yourself so you will look foward to it and not DREAD it-- The pool is a great tool - it is easy on the limbs and you get strenth excercise at the same time from the water resistance - even just walking in place for 20 minutes will burn 200 calories You can do this - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK - Email me if you need a buddy I think we had our surgery about the same time deboramo@att.net

See if the GYM has a trainer you can work with and remember you feel good but are still healing so do not over do it - 30 minutes of cardio at an even pace is good to start

You should call your doctor or Nurse practioner - I had a fever for one day only - I called the doctors office and they said to watch it and if it goes away after a day no worries

I was self pay as well - I had a hernia so my doctor billed the insurance company for the Hernia and I just paid for the band and my co-insurance - deductible for the Hernia repair - I am not sure if you can get the band at the same time as gallbladder removal - Your doctor can answer that question ....

AND Hot tea~ CHAI Tea worked great for me - peppermint also worked

Walking and a heating pad --GAS X - the heating pad is a charm!

In response to Ruth -HI thanks for the informations very helpful. I am invited to a wedding 3 days after my surgery date. Do you think I would be able to attend with very minimal activity. Thanks a lots With minimal activity you should be ok - I was on my stationary bik,e (slow) on Day 4 -(slow dancing will actually be good - you need to keep moiving around or the gas will be a problem)

AGREE with you totally - I spent 2 years researching bariatric surgeries and watching and asking qiestions from everyone I knew or met that had Bariatric surgery - My Dr office has been supportive as well as informative however it is up to me to get additional details and ASK Questions

You will do GREAT~ It is not uncommon to get anxious! :Banane04: Keep us posted

I am having the same issues - have not had TOM for 2 months - my doc said due to excercise and weight loss that is probably the reason -

I would check the stats of your insurance company - see if your Dr. will send in for a pre determination of beneifts - I went thru the 3 month wait with my insurance company to be told BCBS changed to a 6 month wait AND after another 4 weeks of fighhting back and forth with the insurance company p Bariatric Surgery was NOT covered at all only complications that may arise during surgery. I ended up self pay - well worth it~~~ But if my insurance would have said yes they will pay Although I was very anxious to get the band I would have waited .. If you take the money from yoru 401K you will be actually paying yourself back including any interest they charge..better than a bank loan Good luck

Are you journaling all your food ..........try www.sparkspeople.com or www.myfitnesspal.com both of these sights can assit with tracking calories, protein carb and fat intake ..... sometimes you can surprise yourself with what and how much you are eating .......are you drinking liquids several times a day?

I too sweat on my face and neck ALL THE TIME~ Unfortunately or fortunately (whatever way you look at it ) I m also pre- menapausal YIKES! I have noticed the rest of my body does not sweat s much even with just a mere 25lb loss ............now to get thru more weight loss and menapause :Banane10:

It's been awhile since I posted - although I check the posts all the time. Everyone is so helpful and I have learned a ton of do's and don'ts Well I am 3 weeks post op and have lost 25lbs :bananajump: :lost2.5lbs: I am amazed at how easy this whole process has been so far - I hope it continues. I am really watching my portion control - take 25 minutes to eat and CHEW CHEW CHEW - I am trying to stay away from slider type food and focus on protein. I am a little concerned I am only eating between 500 and 600 calories a day :confused_smile: is this enough? I feel satisfied and stick to the 1/2 cup of food only - sometimes I leave food on the plate because I am satisfied or my 25 minutes is up.... I also excercise every day (every other day add strength excercises to cardio) I am loving my BAND :thumbup: But have concerns that I am not eating enough .. I do take multivitamin and calcium with D daily .....Any helpful information or advice would be appreciated :thankyou:

I have not been drinking protein shakes but will definitly add them Thanks -- maybe add the powder to yogurt ........good idea~ :thankyou: - I am currently tracking excercise and food intake at sparkspeople,com I will check out myfitnesspal.com ( based on what you said I think they are about the same

Great job on the shake diet and I am right there with you - the three things I am looking foward to the MOST- Crossing my legs, Sittign in a booth with extra room and shopping off the rack~ :bananalama: Good luck on your journey and keep us posted

Good for you~ I can;t wait to have to buy new things - awesome job :thumbup:

Check with your insurance company..I was self pay however "if complications arise during or from from the surgery " my insurance company will pay Good luck

Only feel the port occasionaly - I like it -my reminder of why and what I am suppose to do