PhatKat1127

I am on Day3 post op. I'm still in pain back, shoulder and abdomen area. Doing clear liquids and broth. I went in at 217 and today weighed in at 212. I'm focusing on healing walking and sipping water. I had hiatle hernia as well so sipping is difficult. No major hunger but the scent of foods around me makes me miss the ease chewing and swallowing foods. Getting a lil tired of broth but its all for the greater good

I too am on my 2nd day post op. I had a hiatle hernia repaired as well. I feel like I fell.off a building. Pain in shoulders and back and sipping water as much as possible. I am doing broth and jello. But I must confess tonight I am hungry. Thinking of what other soups I can move to...any thoughts?

Had surgery yesterday! Trying to walk and keep hydrated. Lots of pain in my shoulders and upper back. I am feeling a lil hungry but am having difficulty even drinking water. Walking seems to help

I'm down 5 lbs after gallbladder surger and meeting my surgeon tomorrow for my 2 week post op visit..Then Dec 7th is my lap band surgery...how much are we expected to lose in the pre op diet? Any thoughts?

So I am scheduled Dec 7 and I am super excited! My pre op diet was to begin 11/23/12...but I'm a lil tapped out on funds lately with all my medical visits. My surgeon wants me on the shakes he sells in office but is there an alternative Shake I can buy over the counter? Any thoughts?

For me, I have never had a surgery and I really am concerned about scars and the incisions. But I am glad I have this portal.

They did prescribe nausea meds...however I vomited repeatedly as I awoke from surgery...like while I was laying in recovery...See this scares me,I really hope I can ask the anesthesiologist of they can give me somethin else..I think maybe I had a bad reaction..thanks Doll!

Approved! First visit Oct 4th approved Nov 13th! Scheduled Dec 7th:)

My date got moved to Dec 7th since I had to have gallbladder Surgery 1st.. I am soo excited!

5 so far from my gallbladder surgery. I'm now scheduled for lapband and hernia repair. Did anyone vomit violently after surgery? I really feel like the vomiting affected my quick healing from the gallbladder removal..but I'm thinking I just had a reaction to the anesthesia..I'm wondering if I can ask the anesthesiologist to use something else...not sure its even a request I can make.. Any thoughts?

I know the feeling...I am always the life of the party but lately I have been playing the self pitty Card. I found an amazing boyfriend who is extremely hot and I find myself pushing him away.. Gurl don't miss out because of your self image issues you won't get back the time that is lost.. I tell you cause I'm telling myself..chin up doll!

Got Approval call yesterday! Shooting for Nov 30th! Having gallbladder removed tomorrow!

My fee wasn't waived...just the bcbs requirement for the 3. Month pre op weightloss was waived. My Advocate said my records from a weightloss clinic I went to a year ago where I was prescribed phentermine was acceptable. So now its just the psych eval and nutrition visit. I've already done the blood work and ekg in office.

Plan it quick! The end of year is coming and your insurance and deductible start over cone Jan 1 2013. I really hope I get scheduled for nov or dec. My out of pocket is gonna be $200. If I get it done next yr with will be $3000.00. I was told being on phentermine through previous weightloss attempts was good enough and my 3 month weightloss requirement was waived. I wish you the best!

So I am meeting with nutritionist and psych on same day this week. I am nervous since I am 1 yr out of an abusive marriage and I was honest about stress and the feeling of depression on the questionnaire. I have never felt any self pitty and I have always tried to remain strong for my 10 yr old daughter. I firmly believe my faith has driven me and the leaving him was the BEST choice for my little one and I. But now I am afraid the psych might say, the lap band is no good for me...someone please advise what the psych eval may consist of...

I will attempt to start a new thread.I have come this far and showed proof of 6+ months of weight loss and my advocate said she could have me scheduled as soon as Nov. But I have never spoken with a psychologist and I know leaving him was the best. I have no regrets and I am in a healthy relationship now. I would just Hate to have the doc say no...

So I am meeting with nutritionist and psych on same day this week. I am nervous since I am 1 yr out of an abusive marriage and I was honest about stress and the feeling of depression on the questionnaire. I have never felt any self pitty and I have always tried to remain strong for my 10 yr old daughter. I firmly believe my faith has driven me and the leaving him was the choice for my lil one and I. But now I am.afraid the psych might say lap band is no good for me...someone please advise what the psych eval may consist of...

So I am meeting with nutritionist and psych on same day this week. I am nervous since I am 1 yr out of an abusive marriage and I was honest about stress and the feeling of depression on the questionnaire. I have never felt any self pitty and I have always tried to remain strong for my 10 yr old daughter. I firmly believe my faith has driven me and the leaving him was the choice for my lil one and I. But now I am.afraid the psych might say lap band is no good for me...someone please advise what the psych eval may consist of...

I did all that in office ekg & labs ..I hope that means it looks promising..I am soo worried about the psych eval. I'm not being treated for anything but I was honest on my worksheet about being in an abusive relationship with my x husband. But that's all over now. I'm in a much better place and he is 200 miles away. Any thoughts or advise on the eval?

I have Anthem BCBS, at first visit I completed labs,ekg and met with advocat She said she rarely has a problem with bcbs. I am a 40 BMI with Pcos,reflux,high bp. But she said I met the 40 so I need a 3 month Diet. I then spoke up and said I was on medically supervised weightloss program Off and on for 2 yrs. She said she could get the records and would only need the psych eval. This was Oct 4 2012. She said if all goes well I could be scheduled Next month. Fingers crossed!