Dana

put me down for 180 min please

I think the pre-op diet has something to do with how overweight you are to begin, and also whether or not your are insurance or self pay.

Musical Momma - I hear ya! I gained two and 1/2 pounds in one day. The only thing I did was eat 1/2 baked potato and small cup of lemonade! Go figure. I think I will have my DH hide the scales, then weigh myself only once a week.

I am newly banded and just figuring this stuff out also. I never eat and drink at the same time. I think it is okay to drink more than an ounce every 15 min. 4 weeks post op. I am two weeks post op and sip slowly through out the day with no problems. If you are still concerned, it never hurts to call the doc! Good Luck

I will exercise at least 4x a week for 30 minutes.

Hi Heather, Please add my name to the calendar. My surgery date was June 20. Thanks

Hi Shawn and Irma Linda. I am a new bandster living in Corpus Christi. I am just getting started, but everything is going well. I am looking forward to this new adventure. Are you interested in a Corpus lapband support group? My surgeon required me to see a counsellor here in town prior to having the surgery. He has counseled several lapband patients before and mentioned to me that he would like to start a lap band support group. Let me know if you are interested. Good luck to you both and keep in touch. I will add you to my buddy list.

Of course all the docs' rules vary a little, but one of my doctor's hard fast rules is absolutely no drinking with meals. He says drink (sip) up until you start eating, none while eating and none for one hour afterward. I am new at this and I think this will be a bit difficult for me. Drinking with meals can either flush the food through the band or cause it to get stuck which they tell me is painful! I am still on liquids so I have not experienced this yet. Best of luck to you....

I can definitely relate.. Oh man! I am in more pain than I thought. Had surgery on Wed, June20. Hurting like all get out! Coughing hurts, getting up and lying down hurts..all on the left side where my biggest incision is. Nothing looks infected, just swollen. Thank goodness for Lortab Elixir!

I have had my first appointment. My second is next week. Then I will set my surgery date. My doctor has told me the first six weeks will be a liquid diet. Even with the lap band, I think I will starve to death! Does the hunger go away, or what? That just sounds like a long time to go without eating food.

I have choosen a doctor and had my first (5 hour) appointment. I am very excited and wish I had the surgery yesterday. I really love my doctor. I am wondering if anyone has used him in the past. Any information, good or bad, will be appreciated.

Stephanee- I can really identify with you. Like most of us, it sounds like you have some emotional issues with your weight. I have not been banded yet. I had my first appointment this week. My next appointment is next week. One of the people that I will see is the psychologist. I am sure he will have a lot to say to me! I cried on and off through the whole appointment the other day. My doctor, his physician assistant and my patient advocate all wanted to go over my medical history and questionaire. Just talking about my weight and self-esteem and how it affects my life is very painful to me. Growing up I was always very beautiful and beauty was highly prized in my family. As I have gained and gained weight my entire self worth has been lowered to nil. What made me read your thread was you tag line, "not just a pretty face." I know how that feels. I have heard that so many times from well meaning friends and family...."You have such a pretty face." It is meant as a compliment, but it is definitely not! I hear "the rest of you is ugly." I am working on myself and will have to have some counselling before and after my surgery. The doctor said this will help my weight loss results and my overall well-being. This website is also very helpful because I see so many people struggling with the same feelings of hurt and sadness. Please add me to your buddy list. I would like to keep up with you. Dana not banded yet Weight 228 Age 35 three little ones - age 9, 6 & 9 months long-term goal 140 and healing soul

I am still learning about lap band surgery.... What does the port look like on the outside of the body? Is it covered by skin? Or, is there a plastic thing outside of the body? Thanks in advance.... Dana

I have Humana PPO. I can't find anything about LPS in my benefit booklet or on the website. I will call tomorrow, but I really don't want to tip them off until I am better prepared. Has anyone ever dealt with Humana? I appreciate any advice.

I am so glad that I found this website. You all are great. I am looking for a doctor in San Antonio or Corpus Christi. Has anyone heard of Dr. Patel? Any advice will be appreciated.