Lisa1967

I get my protein in and I work out 5 days a week for an hour a day. I keep see sawing and I'm not sure why. My job isn't too active. I'm a phlebotomist in my own draw station so its a semi desk/semi on my feet job, but I don't have to do a whole lot of walking. I thought about buyine one of those small stationary steppers to use in my down time here.

What is it that you do that aids in your weight loss? You are doing very well. I was banded in August and have been see sawing for the last few months. I am just trying to get advice.

I was banded at the end of August and I still don't have a regular BM. Just be careful, during the first couple weeks after I was banded, I got severely constipated and ended up in the ER. Very embarrassing. Make sure you push your fluids and miralax could be your best friend. I started taking a fiber supplement and I still do.

Mine does too but not too bad now. I was banded at the end of August. From what I understand the more weight you lose, the less you will notice the port site.

I hate gym hours during the holidays. I just joined an Anytime Fitness so now I won't have to deal with that!!!! I can go whenever I wan't. If I want to go at 1 am then so be it. I hate being restricted to a time!!

I got lucky (maybe). I had a fill on the 22nd so I had to be on a liquid diet for 3 days post fill. I was able to enjoy Christmas dinner, but could only have a little. But it did help with the holiday weight gain.

My physician required 2 weeks. I work in healthcare and the hospital I work at gave me 6 weeks, so I took it =) I have decent short term disability, but if I didn't, I could have went back in a week if that.

Like very one else, I would have to say ask your surgeon. I was on full liquids for 2 weeks post op, mushies until just a couple weeks ago. I was banded at the end of August.

At my 2 week post op appointment I was released to do as I please. Have had no complications from that. I was banded at the end of August.

I believe your stomach is still healing. Don't panic too much. Is this your surgeon that is checking you out? I was banded at the end of August and I get a little pain every now and then. But I know shortly after surgery if I moved wrong there would be some pain. Just remember you are just a little over two weeks out from your surgery. I was told my first week to take it easy and get a lot of rest. Are you very active? If so try relaxing for a few days and see what happens.

I do. It's been a pain. My problem area is on one side above my ear along my hairline. I hate it. I use an apricot scrub in the evening and every morning (when I'm not rushing and don't forget) I use an astringent. It's kinda working. But if I forget for a day or so, I get a breakout. It sucks....I thought maybe it was something to do with hormones and me getting older lol. I am 44.

Rule of thumb is they will primary first and then what they don't pay, they then bill secondary. You would have to ask your secondary insurance if you can bill them as primary and if so, when you register for your surgery have them just bill the secondary.

water, vitamins, not eating sweets

FYI I don't have to go to the dr every month for an adjustment and the stomach can stretch back out if you are not careful. That info came directly from a bariatric surgeon!!! And you only have to go for adjustments till you are in the green zone.

OMG Go!!!! It will be one of the best vacations you will go on. I went a couple years ago way before I was banded. You will have the greatest time. Stay away from Waikiki Beach. Too touristy. I loved the big Island and Maui. The best vacation I've ever had. Don't let your current weight get you down. It is 3 months down the road and you will have plenty of time to get some more weight loss.