AmyD102

I also have two small dogs. When I was banded 2 months ago one is was 8 months and 4 lbs, the other was 4 months and 6 lbs. They were very rambunctious (still are!) and required a lot of taking out side (we live on the second floor and we were still potty training!) The first few days were a bit difficult, I did have one instance where I was jumped on, but it only happened once, and while it hurt it wasn't unbearable! The hardest part was bending down to pick them up and put them down, the pillow idea is awesome, and just taking it slow and putting pressure on my port incision is how I did it! I loved being home with them everyday, they kept me company and gave me an excuse to get outside, I think it really helped speed up my healing Good Luck in whatever you decide and on your new journey!

I had my surgery march 6th, my surgeon used staples to keep my incisions closed and let me tell you boy do they itch!! I was told by him that this is normal and actually a good thing because it means I'm healing. I can put bacitration on them as well to alleviate some of the itching, but only in the morning and at night!

My dr told me I can have anything that can go in a blender/food processor when I hit my puree stage which starts Monday! Woohoo!

Congrats! That's awesome, can't wait to be there myself!!

What it really came down to for me was not having my whole insides rearranged. I have friends and family who have had both procedures(and been very successful with both) but.... for me the Lap Band is so much less invasive, less healing time and fully reversible. Also I found it be a more slow/gradual process of losing the weight (which in my mind is healthier...lol) But really all in all I was just very uncomfortable with the idea of stapling and rerouting my stomach and intestines...it kinda freaked me out..lol!! Hope this helps and I'm sure no matter what you decide it will be the best for you!!

I am going back to work after a week(being banded 3/6) because I sit behind a desk in an office and do not have to anything very labor intensive. My husband is getting banded 3/29 and he was told he needs to take at least 2 weeks because he is on the road all day delivering and lifting medical equipment (hosp beds, oxygen concentrations, wheelchairs, etc). So it kinda all depends on what ur job is like, if you spend a lot of time on your feet or lifting things you might want to take some extra time off.

Thats horrible! My sureons office made me call my insurance company (BCBS of MA) to ask them 3 specific questions before i even met with the surgeon. 1) is weight loss surgery covered under my plan 2) are there any employer exclusions for this type of surgery and 3) If there are going to be any additonal amounts/payments due for a hospital stay (one night stay). It turns out that the doctors office had a few situations were people insurances denied because there employer had a weight loss exclusion on there plan (would never cover it for any reason) and other people had additional $1000 costs for the hospital stay (that they were very upset about) so now they make every patient call and ask those questions before you can schedule anything! Smart on there part! It would be nice if they all did this so these type of situations would be avoided , I hope everything works out for you

My surgery is a week from today and I have been waking up with a stuffy nose as well, I think mine is allergies (its that time of year) i'm going to be safe and drink some emergen-c (vitamin c supplement) and take some allergy medicine and hopefully that will clear it right up!!

Your my band buddy! I'm getting banded 3/6 as well! My Dr. has me starting my 10 day pre-op liquid diet on sunday. I have to have 60 grams of protein per day(I am going to be using Unjury), and can have an unlimited amount of water, crystal light, broth and sugar free popsicles. I can also have one each of sugar free jello, pudding and low fat yogurt a day. But my main nutrition is going to be my 3 Unjury's per day, 1-2 milk based shakes and/or 1-2 of the chicken soup. I am sooo nervous about starting this liquid diet, I have a feeling its going to be hardest part of the whole surgery! Good luck and keep me posted on your progress!!

I ordered my Unjury last Sat 2/18 because I start my Pre-Op liquid diet this sunday 2/26 - And it arrived today(4 days - not bad)!! My nutritionist gave me a free sample of the chicken soup flavor and it was so delicious I ordered 2 of them and the starter pack (to try out the other flavors)

Oh my! My surgery is March 6th and I start my 10 day pre-op liquid diet sunday! I have a feeling this will be the hardest part of the whiole experience! I have already started to stock up on all my supplies; yogurt, sugar free pudding and popsicles, and of course my chicken soup flavored Unjury (which is actually really delicious!) Any tips for a newbie??