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Glad to hear that you were able to recover your ring. I need to have mine resized as well.

Same as above, it will be all god in 4-7 days, everybody is differs

Congrats and good luck

It's usually gas build up from the surgery. Walking helps get rid of it. Hope this helps

KINDA OF A STUPID QUESTION - I'm seeing my surgeon for the first time on Friday and how does he know if I need a fill. I have lost 58 lbs since my 10 day pre surgery diet that started on 12/19/11. I definitely have restriction by the very small portions that I eat. I'm not hungry between meals. I've had a few close calls on "getting stuck" but it hasn't been a problem as long as I slow down and chew properly. Any advice or experiences will be greatly appreciated. Thx

Thank you guys, but I'm sure the weight loss is going to slow down a bit. I get to start going to the gym again, so maybe that will help.

Went to the Doctor today, no fill. He wants to wait another 3 weeks and see how my weight loss is progressing. Time will tell, I guess.

Thanks for the help.

As a former football player and former power lifter, I have always been a large man. It never affected my health until age 35 when I developed high blood pressure. Everything else health wise was always good. Then about 2 months ago, my pcp had to put me on another pill for blood pressure and told me that I was very lucky so far, but the weight was starting to take over. He told me that "I WAS GOING TO DIE A YOUNG MAN" if I didn't change something very soon. He had suggested lap band in the past, but he was pushing it as save your life kind of thing at that point. I had lost 80 lbs a couple of years ago on Atkins, but I couldn't do Atkins forever and had gained it all back plus 15lbs. I scheduled my surgery, insurance denied it (GHP doesn't cover weight loss), and made the choice to go ahead with it. My doctor was trying to scare me and it worked. I'm on my way.

I don't know for sure, but I think you can place all the negative bandsters into this old wise saying. The definition to insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome each time. Just my 2 cents

Posted 7 minutes ago I was banded on 12/29. It's been fairly easy other than the gas, that took about 4 days to get rid of. A little discomfort at the port site at times. I'm down 41 lbs including the 10 day liquid stage prior to surgery. I started the mushy stage today, I am soooooo tired of liquids. Good luck! Correction 44 lbs.

I was banded on 12/29. It's been fairly easy other than the gas, that took about 4 days to get rid of. A little discomfort at the port site at times. I'm down 41 lbs including the 10 day liquid stage prior to surgery. I started the mushy stage today, I am soooooo tired of liquids. Good luck!

I had the same thing for about 5 days post op. It finally went away.

it can happen. typo

If your a self pay in can happen start to finish in 3-4 weeks

Congrats and good luck to you. I wasn't so lucky. The GHP plan that I have doesn't cover any bariatric procedures period. It's nice to know that some insurance companies are still worried about their members.

I was banded on 12/29 and I took vitamins all the way up to 2 days prior to surgery. No problem, but every surgeon is different. Good luck to you

I know the feeling. I was banded 12/29 and I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooo sick of the liquids. Sugar free Popsicle and gatorade has helped me through it, but i want some real food. Just a little longer for both of us.....WE CAN DO IT!!

Awesome job keep it up

Welcome and good luck. I'm a newbie as well and I have learned so much in the short time I have been a member here.

I was banded 12/29. I started my 10 day liquid on on the 19th. It wasn't that bad, until the 3 different Christmas dinners I had to attend. All I can say, is that you have to be mentally prepared for it. I got through it (without cheating) but it was tough at times. I'm on liquid for 3 more days, then onto the mushy stage. Good luck to you, if you have anymore questions let me know.

Congrats, keep up the good work. I was banded on 12/29.....I'm still on the liquid diet (15 days worth). Keep up the great work.

Congrat... I was banded the 12/29 and lost 35 on the 10 day liquid leading up to it. I worked out everyday and it obviously helped a bunch. Keep up the great work.

It seems every surgeon has different rules before and after surgery. I'm stuck with Clear Liquids for the next 5 days, then I get to add cottage cheese, oatmeal, and pudding............it's not much but I can't wait. I started the pre surgery liquid diet on 12/19, that sucked pretty bad through 3 family Christmas dinners. However I made it through it. It hopefully is down hill from here. Good luck to all of us!!!!!!

I was also banded 12/29. Its been good until this morning, then the chest pain that your referring to appeared out of nowhere. I have taken my dogs for several walks and chewed 1 gas x ....... a lot better now. Good luck