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I had my band removed one year ago. My surgeon would not do the revision at the same time, which I’m glad as I had complications. I am now 8 days post op with VSG! I really wish I would have went with this originally! Good luck to you.

I try to take at least 20 minutes but I have to really slow down my eating to get there. I think it will take a little time to get restriction. Until then we are in our own.

My surgeon says liquids for only 24 hurs after a full then back to my normal diet

I have stopped Sodas and Caffeine as well since July 30...I went through the horrible headache and all.

My question is...I love iced tea...what are you thoughts on caffeine? I know they wanted us to stop for presurgery' date=' but do you all have caffeine?

I was banded on Aug 14th

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I too was banded August 14th. I make tea with Splenda. I personally don't think a glass or two a day is a problem. Some surgeons say no caffeine (mine did), but I could not deal with the withdraw headaches so I limit it to one glass a day sweetened with Splenda. Previously I was a diet coke fanatic but haven't missed it since I went cold turkey!

It may be where they stitched your port into the muscle. I have a weird pulling sensation sometimes which is no where near any of my incisions. I asked the PA about it and that is what she told me.

Thank you all so much for your replies. I think I will get one.

Ok... But please excuse my laymans knowledge of medical terms' date='.... What's an NG tube?[/quote']

I believe it stands for Naso-Gastric tube but don't quote me on that.

I have the card... But I wonder what purpose would it serve to have the Bracelet? I mean obviously it would alert medical personnel that you are banded but why? I really am curious... I mean I always put it on a medical form and have alerted any drs I have seen for whatever reason...including the dentist.. But I would love to know why you think it would be important info for someone to know in an emergency situation.

I think it is because you should not get an NG tube put in blindly, it could puncture your stomach.

Thank you for the replies. I'm just unsure if it would benefit me or not.

I have read a couple of things that suggests bariatric surgery patients should get a medical alert Bracelet. What do you guys think? Should it only be for those that have had gastric bypass or should us banders get one too?

My surgery was actually on my birthday, August 14th!

Congrats! I was banded today also. I am staying overnight in the hospital, just my surgeons protocol! I'm feeling pretty good but I do have gas pains in my chest and shoulders. Drinking Water just fine and just some hello. Will keep on with updates because I love reading how other bandsters have handled things. Prayers going out for those having surgery tomorrow!

Just got called back to the day surgery! Will update when I'm on the other side! Prayers requested!

I read somewhere that flying did effect the band and it was best to stay on liquids only the day of flying and the day after. I'll flying next month.

My psych appointment was $150. She wasn't in my network so I had to pay out of pocket.

I screwed up! My surgery is on Tuesday and I ate some fish and broccoli tonight! I feel so awful and don't know what to do! I am supposed to be on liquid only and have done good for the last 2

Weeks but some thing happened tonight and I couldn't help myself. Do you think it will affect my liver to the point I won't be able to get banded?

Memorial Bariatrics is in Savannah. They have payment plans available.

Day 2 for me today! Good luck!

I'm on day 2 and not feeling so well either. I feel bloated and have a headache. I think it's just our

Bodies adjusting. My surgery is August 14th, when is yours?

Thank you DeAna For keeping up with all of this!

First day of liquid diet and I have a headache and hungry Does it get any easier?

I also have BCBS Federal and it took them exactly one week to approve. I called numerous times and one rep told me they go by the surgery date that is submitted , so those with dates sooner rather than later will be reviewed first.

I wont miss...

Not being able to cross my legs!!!

Got my date today-- August 14th!! Which is also my birthday! What a wonderful gift. Start my liquid diet tomorrow!! Yay for everyone!!

Good luck and best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery!

I think mine will be in August. Scheduler said she would call tomorrow to schedule!