jenlyn122

That's amazing!

Hmm..my insurance also paid for hernia but not lapband. I assumed that the were two procedures and that they charged the insurance for anesthesia and other stuff and piggy backed the lap band and that's why it is less. If it is all one procedure than that does suck!

At True Results in Hurst, my fills are included for first year (I was self pay also). I was told that they are $125/per fill or $200 for unlimited 6 months after the year.

My vision also changed after surgery. I had to go get a new prescription. My eye dr said it is fairly common in lap band patients, but it usually happens down the road but for some reason it happened to me right away. Who would have thought improved vision would be a side effect of lap-band?

Steph, this is exactly what I needed! THANK YOU! As Dianne stated, I am not sure how FitBit monitors on your bra or pocket. Any thoughts?

Thanks. I was just banded on Dec 9th and my first fill is on Jan 6th. I have not done great either. I started back on track today! I decided not to even wait until the New Year. Every day counts!

I also decided to post about my surgery. I even said that if you had anything negative to say, then keep it to yourself because I had to do what I thought was right for my health. I have had great support and I wanted to have even more people to be accountable too! Congrats on your surgery. Keep us posted!

Thank you soooo much. I will try these tips. I know I am not supposed to drink Water but it was hurting so bad I didnt know what to do. Thanks again. this has been the hardest habit to break!

So, I am new to this (banded 12/9). A few times, I have had food fill like it is stuck and I get a pain in the middle of my back. Usually if I drink something, I can get it to go down, but it hurts! Is this what it feels like to get "stuck"?

Do you have any preferences? If so, which one? I am trying to figure out my next purchase. Thanks!

I have not had my fill yet, but I ate some tilapia (sp) the other day. It was soft and I chewed it up with no problem. I am also curious about shrimp. I don't think crab or lobster would be a big deal (except the calories). They are easy to chew up.

You can do this! Are you still on liquids? I am about 3 weeks post op and I am struggling with all the food too, but I have to remember that I had surgery because I needed help and so I have to take the consequences that come with the help. Hope you feel better!

I had the lap band with pilation (sp?). My dr said its the same effect as the sleeve but with no permanent damage. I just started this journey (banded Dec 9) so I will keep you informed.