KelzDown

I got 3.5 cc's on my first fill in a 10 cc band. I'm scared to get any more after the time I have had the last two weeks.

I had my surgery on June 4 and flew to New Mexico on June 20. My surgeon put me on aspirin every day while I returned. The aspirin helped keep good circulation since my trip was so soon after my surgery. I didn't have any problems while I was gone. Check with your surgeon for suggestions. Congratulations on being banded!

I was also banded 6/4 and everyday I feel better. The heating pad was a life saver. I'm hoping to take a trip to New Mexico on the 20th. I hope I'm feeling whole again by then.

My pre-op diet was 2 weeks of low calorie low carb. Not a liquid diet. My husband and I went away for the weekend to Celebrate our anniversary. It was very difficult to stick to my diet. I did good for the most part but I did get to eat some things that are not allowed in the liquid diet like chicken and other lean meats which kept me satisfied. Even on this diet it was hard to resist. My advice would be to stay home and avoid any possible places that could sabotage your efforts. I lost 14 pounds pre-op but it was a challenge being away from home. I was banded 6/4 and feeling good so it will be worth your sacrifice. Good Luck!!

I had surgery yesterday and the heating pad has been a life saver. It is really helping my port pain and gas pain.

I realize there is a lot of work that comes with having the band but stories like this makes it all worth it. I am looking forward to an experience just like this one. My kids love the amusement park but they dont realize how hard it is for me to go. That's all about to change! Thanks for the encouragement.

I have BCBS il and got my approval in 5 days. I called just to check on the approval and they told me over the phone that it was approved. I was shocked it was already done. I immediately called my Dr. and they got the ball rolling for my surgery date. We had already discussed it possibly being June 4 but that approval confirmed it. I didn't get the actual approval letter in the mail until a week later. I can't wait!!!

Hi Jennifer, Of course we can travel this lapband road together. I figure the more support the better. Have you met Dr. Shayani yet? He is very funny and I feel very comfortable with him and Nathan (whom you will met as well). He lives and works out of the Chicago area but comes here to Rockford and has an office here too. For this to be a large city I am surprised no other surgeon has set up a WLS practice here before now. I am really glad to live right here where a Dr. is located. I don't know if I would want to travel for each visit. But I guess lots of people do. Anyways, welcome aboard the lapband train! I already have a ton of questions for you (like why Mexico) but we can get into all that later. Talk to you real soon! Kelly

Hello everyone, I am new to this site. I just started my journey 4/2 and I will be having my surgery 6/4. I am so excited, scared, and optimistic all at the same time. I'm working and going to school online right now and can hardly focus on my studies. I am looking forward to this new journey and hope to get some support from here. Talk to you again soon! Be Blessed Everyone