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I had some of the same feelings at first too about being banded. I believe this was the tool for me. I even prayed for insurance approval and I feel God gave me the desire of my heart. To be healthy so I can be of more service to him.

I had my first fill today under flouro. It wasn't too bad. I hard prick at the port, then swallow, swallow. I sat around for 30 min. drinking water per NP. I'm ready for restriction, been eating more. NOw back to liquids for 24 hrs and mushies for 3 days. I think have a 4cc band and they put in 2cc. Hope it wont be too tight. So far I haven't vomitted or PB, so hope to keep that up with restriction. My friend who had a fill a month ago said she lost 10 lbs the week of fill. Anyone else have those results. I'd love to drop another 10.

HI Pat, Congrats on your insurance approval! I know I had pre op jitters too. I kept reminding myself that all my other surgeries were successful and this one would be too. I knew I was making the right decision for long term health and this was what I needed to do. Also it helped that my family was there praying me through. You'll be fine and in my prayers. Keep us updated after surgery.

Pam_banded Thanks for the reply. Prebanded I used to love to drink Crystal Lite. Now, when I mix it I drink about half, then am tired of the flavor and it tastes gross to me. I few times I've wanted to gag on water and that has always been my beverage of choice. I have another silly question. My bra hurts. It feels so tight even after loosing 18lbs and especially after eating. Is this still swelling or am I retaining water? Thanks!

Hello! I'm feeling rather well, but still very tired. I'm waiting for this surge of energy I should have since surgery. I haven't exercised once yet since banded and am finding it really hard to get off the computer to use my eliptical. I also didnt' loose any last week, but it was my first week of solids, so maybe that's why. Dr. said I can get a fill, but not sure I really need one yet. I am eating more than last week, but only about 2 oz of meat and 2 tsb..veggies. I started using fit day to see how much I'm really getting cause it's hard to tell. How do you drink 64oz a day? I've always been a gulper and that's the only way I can get my water, becuase I knew if it was the end of the day and didn't drink it I'd chug it down. Sipping I'm barely getting 25-30oz a day. Overall still very excited about the band and the sucess i've had so far.

Congrats Stacey! It will be so worth it. Soon you'll be in your swimsuit.

Hi Helen, I think you are doing great. I had surgery 2 days after you and am down 18. Last week was my 1st week on solids and I didn't loose any, so may be time for my 1st fill. I had so much restriction after surgery that I'm a little scared. I'm traveling next week with work, so I'll have to schedule the week after, just hope I don't gain. I'm not real hungry but can tell I'm eating more like a full cup now versus 1/2 to 3/4. Still having problems drinking enough Water. Always been a gulper. Congrats on your successes!

My Dr. said no drinking 15min before and 30-45min after. I've done well following the rules, but find it hard to get enough to drink all day.

Want2get BAnded, I have Aetna POS. I called them and found out what my insurance covered. AIGB knows the insurances pretty well and will help u get qualified. I had to have 3 visits there exactly 1 month apart (the first consult doesn't count as the first visit). Then I had an EEG test. I was already on a CPAP machine, so didn't go thru the sleep study there. I also needed 3 visits with a nutritionist. I used Leah McDaniel (on the list AIGB gives you, plus she accepted my ins. so was only out copays) She was great and helped me visualize how much I would be eating after surgery. Then before my last visit, I had all my preop bloodwork completed. It was right around the time I would have had my bloodwork done with PCP, so ins. covered it also. I have recommended serveral friends to AIGB. They just made everything so easy. When I read over all the paperwork my Dr. wanted, I felt overwhelmed. Flora, Maria and Amy were all so pleasant. And after surgery you can go there for the aftercare program every 3 months, to talk with a nutritionist and let them know how everything is going.

I live in Arlington too. I started going to AIGB in Hurst and they helped me with all my paperwork for insurance. THe staff was great. It really seemed effortless on my part, except for all the food/exercise journals. My insurance required 3months interdisciplinary diet (medically supervised). I didn't even tell my PCP, I used my weight history from my ob-gyn. In all it took me 4 1/2 months to get approval. I am not a low BMI like yours but with you family history hopefully it will all work out. Best of luck! :welldoneclap:

Same with me. 2 weeks post I lost 13lbs and my clothes were tighter too. 21 days post and I put on a pair of jeans and yeah swelling down, they were loose.

Hi staceylynn76, No regrets. 21 days now and have lost 16lbs. Had my followup visit today and all is going well. For me the first 12 days were rough. THe support on this site really helped. PM me anytime you want to talk.

Hi staceylynn76, No regrets. 21 days now and have lost 16lbs. Had my followup visit today and all is going well. For me the first 12 days were rough. THe support on this site really helped. PM me anytime you want to talk.

There's a post on how to add your ticker. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/get-ticker-your-t16218.html?t=16218&highlight=instructions+for+ticker Or search instructions for ticker. if the link doesn't work. Congrats to you both!

Dr. Marsden (FW SPeciality Surgery Center) self pay is $16k (includes yr. fills with xray-I think). He is my Dr. and I like him. His site www.metroplexlapband.com

Thanks for all the replies, I'm sipping Water and it takes me about 1 hr to get down 4 oz. I have managed to get only 4 oz of Protein down a day. I'm taking pain meds every 4-6 hour. They did an esophogram before relieving me from the surgery center. Called the dr. waiting for them to call me back. The pain does seem to worsen in the afternoon. I'll try the heating pad. I've been eating sf popsicles to help with swelling. When I eat applesauce it's with a baby spoon and very little. I'm following the dr diet, just not able to drink enough. I can't wait for the hour that I feel good. Nice to know I'm not alone and others have similar problems.

Hello -I'm Tiffany, I was banded 2/16/07, in Hurst TX. By Dr. Marsden I am having a lot of difficulty with pains in the middle of my chest. I can only drink about 3 oz. without the pain coming on. I'm in liquid stage having some applesauce and pudding (2oz). I'm only getting about 12 oz of liquids each day. Doesn't seem right. Sometimes, it hurts just to breathe. I've wondered if I made the right decision. I really thought I would feel better by now and back at work. The incisions are not hurting just the middle of chest. I have lost 10 lbs, but just feel like crying today. :think I try to keep telling myself it will pass, this is the worst stage, but just feel helpless today. Any suggestions? Word of encouragement.