Debora Anne

I would go for a second opionion....I am new to this however have freinds that are 2-3 and 4years since banded and do go in for fills occasionaly to keep on track ..the fluid will evaporate over time

I am 6 weeks post op and have the burps and you know what still -i saw my doc yesturday and he said this is normal and will ease up over time ....boy I hope soon

I would do the same thing

Great BLOG great info and many of us i am sure see ourselves somewhere in your entry :Banane23:

Yeah for you good job~ :Banane21:

I agree 100% with you - I was self pay and would do it again in a heartbeat---

So sorry to hear about your husband issues- without going into detail (long story) I had the same issues with my first husband - never shared anything with me - where he went - who he was with- blah blah out all night but NEVER with a woman -- he went so far as to tell me I needed to see a psychiatrist because my mind was playing tricks on me etc etc.....Every once in a while he would make me feel important to him and then back to same okd self...After 15years I told him I was leaving -- till the day I moved out he did not beleive me ..........I went to counsleing myself to assure myself I was not psychotic~ After I left him he decided marriage counseling would work for him......When we went to marriage counseling I realized I no longer LIKED this man I married and I was worth more than he was making me feel..... My point being you love him but he is not being honest and that means something I would have to agree witht he above there is definitly someone else and it is more than walking a few nights a week ..... Take care of yourself right now and let hom know he cannot keep coming around and calling you UNLESS he is ready to work on your committment Glad you ahve an appointment with the counselor hope all works out for you

Yummy sounds good

I have had my band for 5 weeks - total loss so far 25lbs I was self pay and would do it again so far worth every dime

I woudl call - the worst they can say is ..still not covered and then you are exactly where you afre today....if they say YES then you just saved 10k...Good luck

Check with your insurance company about using WW as part of your diet log - some insurance companies allow Weight loss programs like WW- Nutrisystem as the 6 month program...Good luck it will all be worth the wat

Had my first fill today ...according to the NP I am doing great....I have to admit I was a tad disapointed that I had only lost 9 lbs since 7/15 -- She was so kind as to go thru the amount of weight I have lost since the day before surgery to current and I agree with her an average of 4 lbs per week is good. I suddenly realized it has only been 5 weeks since banded so 28 lbs lost is pretty darn good- In the past I would have given up aready. So till we actually reviewed and discussed I was feeling disapointed but now I feel good about my progress....just putting it all in perspective~ An interesting conversation about protein..I was concerned that I cannot get in 60g a day- She said we here at TR do not state any amount of protein per day. She said 60G is more for maintaining - we want you to lose -- so as long as you are eating the right foods, staying at 1/2 cup per meal focusing on eating your protein first no worries I will lose weight and be healthy...Yes beleive it or not I do not eat more than 1/2 cup or 2-3 oz meat or fish and about 1/4 cup of veggies or fruit and I am satisfied /full (this is 3xs per day)- for the last week or so I have been getting hungry after 2.5 to 3 hours so I am glad I had a fill today. My fill was totally painless I cannot believe how good she was it took about 3 minutes to withdraw and add~~~~!!! If i ever need any needles or IV's I will definitly ask if she is available~~~ Had a protein shake after fill and so far so good-- I think I will stay on protein shakes this week...although I do not have to I am traveling for work and going to a very remote part of NE and I do not beleive there will be any facilities around that could do an unfill if nessasary .....so liquids for sure JUST IN CASE of Stuck episodes Thank you all for listening hope your day is as great as mine has been!

DITTO

I was at the hosptal at 6:00am Home ny 10:00am

Great job

Yes it is common - liquid in - liquid out. Once you get to mushies and solids it will get back to normal

:Banane51: Yeah for you I cant wait to be there with you :party:

Had the same problem~~~ now that I am on foods it is not bad

I had surgery 1 month ago today - I was allowed ground beef at 3 weeks - I have not had any problems with it - I make sure and use Ketchup and small bites CHEW CHEW CHEW

I agree with Rozie I am also 1 month post op - I have heard some have shoulder discomfort for awhile - sorry your still hurting - My only suggestion is GAS X and walking - heating pad and Heating Pad

Because everyone has different band sizes and are different you can not compare your fill amounts to other's - if you are not feeling satisfied after a week or two with a fill then you need to ask for another most doctors will agree Good luck

Congrats :bananajump:

All my notes and papers from my Doc office said no coffee after surgery - HOWEVER GREAT NEWS FOR ME SINCE I LOVE MY COFFEE - I asked my doc at my 7 day surgery check and he said YES i can have coffee in moderation (the reason they request you saty away form caffeine and coffee is supposedly coffee is an appettie enhancer

Thanks for sharing they do indeed look good

Ditto