RandiCartmill

I was banded August 28 by Dr Michelson and I'm finally feeling normal again. Down 17lbs since surgery 37 all together! I have my first fill September 26. Does anyone still come on this thread? Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

I think it depends on your plan coverage. I have Aetna and either had to do stuff months with my Dr or three months with a nutrionist than had to have physch eval, two charted weights for past two years and that's it approval only took five days once submitted and they paid 90% Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

Who did your Surgery? I had Dr Michelson. I'm not a fan of the PA there :/ Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

R there any banders who go to nwwl? I'm wondering about there fill process? My first fill is sept 26 and I keep reading about Drs being Conservative with fills. I live three hours away and doMt want to keep driving over all the time for fills because they r conservative and than I'm hungry all the time and have to.keep taking time off work ! Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

I'm 12 days post op and the Gas pains are finally gone except when I have the hicups. I'm finally feeling normal again except for no appetite and I can only eat a few tiny bites and I'm full! I've been drinking Water like a crazy Woman though Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

chocolate Premier Protein from costco there amazing.. U get 24 for $24 they have 30 grams of protein low calorie fat sugar and carBS! They taste exactly like chocolate milk! Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

They always say u have more pain when they take something out compared to.having something put in! Took my mom six weeks to.recover.from her.gall bladder.removal and it was.very painful! feel better Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

Ohhh I feel ya . I take a deep breath plug my nose and swallow as many times as I can it gets rid of them Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

I was cleared to go to the gym the day after surgery for light cardio and weights. I'm now 11 days post op and I'm increasing my work outs everyday as my body allows. I would def. Ask you're surgeon they are each very different. Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

What's your email and I'll send u photos! One pair are the blinged out and the others are a high end pair! Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

I have two pairs of pretty.much new miss me Jeans size 36 so a size 16 $75 a piece if your interested let me knOw and I'll take photos! Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

Am I just crazy our do.others do this.. I want to feel.the texture and just TaSte.a certain food so.I chew chew and taste it but sit.here with a cup and spit every bite out and dont swallow any of it.just to cure the craving... Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

Tell me about it! 9 days post op and the constant shoulder pains gone! I only get it when I feel a burp coming and the burps r nothing to write home about there tiny inside bubbles just.coming up mostly! Mornings r my hardest I'm naucious and horrible diarrhea :-( hoping its only temporary.. Good news I'm down 17lbs.from surgery day.. Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

Premier chocolate shakes are the best.. There at costco and taste exactly like chocolate milk! I've been drinking them for a year now.. I'm a week post op and my premier shake s have been my life savers... Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 262<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

I was banded at north west weight loss by Dr Michelson. Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 262<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

My journey started July 2012 to get banded. I'm 5 10 and started at 293.. I was banded August 28 with a surgery weight of 273. I'm currently six days post op and down to 262 my goal is 160 by July of 2013.. I prepared myself by getting in the gym in may 2012 and going completely vegetarian.. I'm soooo exited for this new life I have given myself .. Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 262<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

I'm having trouble trying to even get 500 calories in a day three small sips of my Protein shake I'm the morning and I'm full til dinner. I drink a ton of Water all day though to keep hydrated I just can't seem to eat anything.. Any advice! I'm six days post op.. Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 262<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

I've been walking a ton since surgery and going to.the gym every day since 3 days post op thinking it Would help some but its def. Not... Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 262<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10

Banded the 28th and the shoulder pains not getting any better.. Along with the horrible gas bubbles when will it go away? Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 262