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I am was feeling sooooo nervous before my surgery...cried the night before and almost backed out 430 am!! This was far easier than my tosil removal, knee repair and child birth (as of I need to state that!) Wishing you the best! Know that your feelings are super normal!

I was having gas pains and bloating as well...i got the extra strength Gas X, took 2 chewables... and the pain went away...this worked for me...Hang in there!!

Praying for a speedy recovery~!!

i feel ya! nothing wierd about that! Nice part of the body! I want to wear short sleeves in public for the first time past the age 10! My dream outfit..a fitted fresh white t-shirt and some nice jeans...thats it..no bikini ..no mini shirt..but short sleeves!! lol. I love working out and I lift wieghts regulary (for tone not bulk)..can'ts wait till I can see the results of my tone arms!..

Thanks Loneil.! I read it. Did you also have swelling at the port site along with itching?

OMG..ME TOO!!! NOW I HAVE HIVES TOO! DR SAID TAKE LIQUID CLEAR BENADRYL AND PUT CORTIZON CREAM ON BODAY..HE ALSO SAID IT MIGHT BE THE DERMABOND..

Anyone who is banded having issues getting in protien? My dr has me on 60 grams a day. I am full after my 2 protien shakes and water during the day. i am hoping since I start mushies tommorrow, the tuna will help! got 30 grams a pop..which is halfway there.

thanks soo much Kmom2! i start soft items tommorrow..been hard getting in 60 grams of protien..i am close, but feel full quickly.. trying to go for the highest protein items! best of luck!

This forum is awesome! i have learned so much and gotten so much support! for those Marchies that have been banded..congrats on your step towards a new you! For those waiting..best of luck! i am a week banded tommorrow and thought the worst before going in...i am soo happy i took this step! Quick ? for new bandsters..is your port site swollen? my nurse said its normal as long as it is not red or looks infected...she said to use ice pad 3 times a day..anyone else feel swollen on the port side?

omg! i am 3 days post op and felt the same way before i had surgery! i have had 2 other surgeries but was soo stressed becuase this was elective...i almost backed out the morning of. I cried the night before like crazy! I am a mom of a toddler and was thinking the worst...however...its normal! I am recovering at home, and can say this was much easier than my other surgeries..Lots of Gas, but nothing unbearable. I was too very stressed and uneasy..reach out whenever you have questions~ This site is great for support~

ditto ! bloating like crazy! 3 days post op and feeling prego! i am sure it will past!

I feel the same ...but hear after swelling goes away. It will get better! ..

I am two days post open..lot's of pain near port ..although only two total incisions...I had hernia repair. Cannot take more than one protein shake ...working my way up...but overall not too bad

Fourth day on pre open diet .....I am not doing well... over ate today on Cheerios ...is anyone doing well that is typically a binge addition eater?

I am about to get the LB in 2 weeks. I only told a few close folks, however, for everyone who got it at my very large establishment, there were always rumors, and people always will talk. Heck, even if you loose it without surgery, they will assume the lader. I am 33 as well, but will say that at this point in my life, I live for me and my family. Eating unhealthy junkfood, smoking cigs, alcohol abuse, whatever the addiction...any healthy tool that helps me change for the better is nothing to be embarressed about. In Fact, I praise anyone who wants to be healthy and take control of thier addiction. For the most part, ignorance fuels people thoughts and actions at time. Hold your head up, love yourself and be proud. Having the support of your family may or maynot have helped, just having a loving and supportive ear is important in times of despair.

omg...totally against the HIPPA laws (i think i spelled that right) your medical info is private and dr notes are soo a thing of the past. Not her business!

We can do this guys! I am March 7th and pre op on the 20th this month. Anyone started liver skrinking yet? I am nervouse too..

For sure!!! Just let me know what I need to do to get started!!

I have aetna and just finished my 3 month program on friday. My dr submitting paper work next week. I did the 3 months as I did not want to wait 6. However, I had to see my dr every 2 weeks, nutritionist every 2 weeks, Pysch dr about 4 times, and trainer 6-10 times during the 3 months..it was hard with the holidays and took a lot of co pays. Dr advised that the Aetna would make me start program over if I missed any appts (with the exception of a serious reason). In short, they will cover with 3 month program, just be sure Dr knows thier stuff. My dr works close with the Surgeon and has never had a insruace case rejected...her staffs makes sure everything is in order before submitting...hope this helps and good luck!

Hello! I am super interested in talking with folks who have been or are athletic. I am due to have surgery in a few weeks and want to, at some point, go back to training. I love working out, from wieght lifting, to martial arts and areobics and would love to hear about personal experiences of sucess and complications. Concerned that I will not be able to go back to my lifestyle after banding....

I am at the end of my 3 month program, and am a bit nervous now that I know my date is on the way......but so was I with child birth and a couple of other surgeries...it's normal. My sis was able to calm my nerves...she works in the operating room daily and said it's pretty minor- Low risk, although risk exist..So, normal to be nervous for sure..! I like the above posts..about the risks of staying overwieght..for those who say "why would you put something foriegn in your body..I say, think about the chimicals,bi products and plain junk I've been consuming today!

Hi gang! I was suppose to start a pre diet 1 week ago, but am buying items tonight. Have not met with my surgeon and I do not have a date. I am done with pre program but my doctor thought I could start early on pre diet. I meet with surgeon next week to set a date. I did not make it today with liquids!! anyone at 300 pounds plus?What kind of protein drinks do you recommend?