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I found out about the Pre-op liquid diet about 9 days before my surgery, diet was for 7 days. It's a liquid diet so there is not any solids in your stomach so it will be smaller when they do the surgery. I've heard of people losing about 5 pounds or so during this week, which will help your surgery and recovery go smoother. Good luck with your surgery! Keep us posted and let us know if you have any other questions!

Congratulations! I can't give you a specific time frame, but it shouldn't take too long! It really just depends on how fast your doctor's office gets the paperwork submitted and reviewed. I think it took me a week, it didn't take that long for my mom, but a little longer for my friend. I'd check back with your doctor's office in a few days "just to see if they needed anything else for the insurance company." Good luck!

4.5 months out. I take Bariatric Advantage Vitaband, Bariatric Advantage Calcium lozenges (3x daily), Biotin lozenges from Natures Way, liquid fish oil. I also add Macro Greens or Miracle Reds (Superfoods) to my morning Protein Shake. You might should ask your nutritionist if you're taking enough/too many Vitamins. Many insurances allow you to go to a nutritionist several times a year for no charge.

Great job! I've lost 42 pounds in 4.5 months. I've hit a plateau several times. I track everything I eat on myfitnesspal.com, workout 5-6 days a week, and make sure I take my multi and Calcium. It'll pick back up soon! Good luck!

I'm hoping to get into a bikini! I haven't wore one in about 17 years! Heels would be good too!

Sounds like you're doing great so far! This has been the best thing I've ever done! Just make sure you have enough stuff to get you through your liquid phase and a good heating pad in case you have any shoulder pain. Good Luck!!

I don't (think I) have thinning hair, but have always seemed to lose a lot, especially at my 3 month mark (I'm at 4.5 months). I spoke to my nutritionist about taking Biotin and she said that would be okay. Ask your surgeon or nutritionist if that would be good as well. Also, make sure you're taking your Multi-Vitamin and anything else they may have recommended you take. Good luck!

I used the heating pad, gas-x, and walked as well. Seemed to have been gone by the 8th day for me. Hope yours ends sooner! It will get better!

I was banded on 4/12/12 and I've lost 33 pounds. So at 72 days, sounds like you're doing pretty good! Congrats!

Wow, that sounds really good! Will definitely try that! Thanks for posting!

Hi! I had my surgery 4/12/12. I've poked around Lapbandtalk for a while, but I just joined the group. I had my first fill last week and would love to hear how everyone is doing now that we are 2-4 months out.

Everything has been going pretty good here. Found a local support group, started tracking my meals on myfitnesspal.com, and joined a local gym where I love doing group exercise! I've lost 33 pounds so far and the road hasn't been perfect, but I am so glad I did this!

I started using myfitnesspal.com. I really didn't want to track what I ate, but when the nutritionist suggested it, I thought I would give it a try. I'm glad I did because I had been on a plateau when I went for my first fill and I was able to tell the nurse what I had been eating. She told me I was eating way too many carbs. So, between having my first fill and trying to lower my carbs, I have finally been able to get off that plateau. Yay!

Congratulations on your surgery! Just wanted to drop a note also to say my doctor recommended using Gas-X strips for the gas pain as well as the walking. And the heating pad worked well too. The gas pains were gone by the 8th day for me, but hopefully sooner for you!

I did a search within this site and saw there were people here from OK, but not sure where. You could try calling your local hospital and see if they offer one there or close by. I am about 45 minutes north of my surgeon and was able to find a group about 10 minutes from home, at my gym, which is part of our local hospital. Good luck! If you can't find one, we're always here for ya!

I used a heating pad on my shoulder to help with some of the gas. You'll be feeling better in no time! I was back to work about 10-12 days after my surgery and I was feeling much better then. It'll be worth it in the long run! Good luck! We're here if you need us!

I had that too, I took Children's Benedryl and used hydrocortizone cream (prescribed by surgeon and NOT on incisions!) and that seemed to help. Hope it helps you too!

I had my surgery on May 2nd and I have the exact same problem. It is definitely worse if I have tighter and/or stiffer clothes on' date=' like jeans. I had my first fill this morning and I asked about it and was told it's normal.

Since you said you had your first fill on the 29th, how did that go?? I am having some mild discomfort in the port area since having my fill this morning. Not sure if anyone else has experienced that.[/quote']

My doctor was happy with my progress, so I ended up not getting a fill this time. However, I went to group that was all lapbanders and they said they had the discomfort until about eight weeks. Well this is my eighth week and I can now lay on my left side and 99% of the discomfort is gone! Yay! The girls in the group also said the discomfort was normal and not to be too easy with it, that the little stretches you feel are actually good. That made me feel so much better.

Doing great here! Your surgery will be here before you know it! Don't forget to stock up on plenty of clear broths, clear fluids like Crystal Light and Powerade, Jello, and popsicles! I didn't have any problems in the liquid phases, I loved having the Protein shakes! They are SOOO good! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! So excited for you!!

I was the same weight for four weeks and I am only six weeks out from surgery. Just keep going and it's gonna start up again soon! I just lost 6 pounds! Yay! Make sure you're getting enough good calories, Fiber and fluids. Maybe you can switch around your exercise? Maybe try an elliptical instead of a treadmill? Are you doing strength training? So excited for my first fill on Tuesday!

I second Daisychains' post... I would also add to ask lots of questions, research as much as you can, and check out a support group. Once your scheduled, find someone who's scheduled around the same day as you are and buddy up! I met a girl, same surgeon, who ended up being scheduled and hour and a half before me and we texted about all our aches and pains and questions and it was great. My Hubbie is super supportive and helpful, but someone going through it the same time as you makes all the difference in the world! Good luck to you!!

No question is stupid! Knowledge is power!

I think it's because the liquid will push the food through and you want it to stay there for a while for it to digest slowly and so your brain can better tell that you're full and will stay fuller longer.

Great post, really hit home! My Mom and the rest of my family are a big reason I'm doing this too. My mom is a few inches shorter than I am and was up to over 350. Diet shakes and sodas have always flowed freely through our house. I always keep saying I didn't want to follow in her footsteps, but looking back, I was tripping all over them! Morbidly obese, yo-yo dieting, high blood pressure (almost needing meds!), high cholesterol, sleep apnea and the list goes on (and on!) But this, this is where it stops! Time to break the cycle! I am 5 weeks out from my lapband surgery and and have already lost 25 pounds since I started the process mid-February. It has been a LONG time since I have felt this good about myself! And you can do this too! Let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns that we can help you with!

Yay!! How exciting!!!

Yay! How exciting!! It'll be here before you know it! Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great!