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I thought Canada had national health insurance.. so it doesn't cover bariatric surgery? I don't know about their income tax system.. ours allows deductions for medical costs but it has to exceed a % of your income before it counts..

normal when you are just 2 days post op.. sip liquids, get lots of rest, pain can be handled with liquid tylenol or pain meds as prescribed by Dr. you are probably dehydrated which makes you feel hungry.. try getting more fluids..Contact your Dr. if symptoms persist...

at 5'0 on a good day I know about it.. I was 198 lbs and even the nurse who checked me in on the day of my surgery made a comment that I didn't look overweight.. but, I had health issues, diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure and after losing 50 lbs I have gotten off of my diabetes meds, cut my cholesterol med in half and blood pressure is normal.. it will help you .. Good luck.

Since your starting weight is lower than most (165) your dr. is probably not worried about your liver being too large.. that's probably why you only have 1 week ...

My dr. said NO carbonation.. There are plenty of things to drink that are not carbonated.. fortunately I was never a big soda drinker. I love Wyler's peach tea.. there is also something about water with lemon that I love... I usually exceed my liquid intake every day... which is a good thing except it requires many trips to the bathroom..

yes you can puree anything.. if you want chicken noodle soup, just puree it.. I ate cream of tomatoe and potatoe soup when I was on the creamy stage. just strained the potatoes out...

I would say yes a very good loss... I know you meant 2012.. less than a year and that much loss is excellent... keep up the good work.

The hiccups are my signal to stop eating.. It doesn't happen that often but now and again if I eat too fast they happen.. try slowing down.. You should still be on liquids at 1 week post op so perhaps try drinking slower and perhaps hot beverages...

Hey Maggie.. I am coming to Colorado in 2 weeks.. My BFF and I are going to Loveland for a week .. We will be staying @ the Dude Ranch and I am happy to say I have lost 50# since Jan with my band.. I thank God also for letting me find a way to regain my health. I will be able to enjoy my vacation and hopefully won't gain any weight while I am gone.. Have a wonderful time.

My Dr. uses a numbing agent but it's so quick and easy.. I only have 2 cc's there wasn't anything in my band until 6 weeks after surgery... he also will not give me a fill as long as I am losing and not complaining of hunger before 3-4 hours after eating...

way to go...

You are in my prayers.. Good Luck and think of the positive step you are taking towards a healthier life..

I would ask my Dr...

Good job on doing your own research and asking your Dr. questions.. No matter what anyone else says or experiences you have to worry about you. The dramatic posts are a cry for attention and perhaps they feel some kind of pleasure in scaring people.. but everything in life has risks, but I figured my health was worth a risk.. Take care and keep us posted.

I love it...

Great job Arlene... I love Ice Cream too but don't dare even go there.. that is what made me fat in the first place.. I would sit at night by myself and eat a gallon without stopping,, so its like a drug.. you have done great.. I wish you great success in the next year...

welcome.. There are so many wonderful people here who will help guide you on your journey... no judging just help..If you have a question don't be afraid to ask.. If we don't know we will tell you.. And always advice is based on our experiences not medical knowledge...

yep lifted a case of water at Walmart the other day and felt a little tug.. My Dr. said take 6 weeks to heal before doing anything strenuous.. I walked and started swimming but no eliptical.. I hate that machine anyway... so I have stuck to the treadmill and swimming since my 6 week checkup..

Myfitnesspal... it has not only food journeling but exercise as well.

I donated some of my too big clothes to Hospice Attic.. We have one here and I had such wonderful support from them when our daughter had cancer.. wonderful charity.. They have clothes for sale in their store to help support costs for services...

Hi Donna I am 66, yes I wish I had done it when I was younger but my insurance probably would not have covered it.. I was diabetic, hypertensive and had high cholestrol.. arthritis in knees and back.. or at least my knees and back hurt all the time.. @ 5'0 and almost 200bs I was almost immobile..Since being banded in Jan. I no longer have to take diabetic meds , high cholesterol med has been cut in half and my blood pressure is normal..I have not felt this good in many years.. I believe the band has saved my life.. I am about 20 lbs or so from my goal and I have not had any problems.. good luck and I wish you success..

@Heather I was banded Jan 15,2013..

I think you did okay.. Happy Birthday..

yeah the various opinions of dr's are what boggles my mind.. but I trust my surgeon so I will ask him... I am perplexed by statement that it would irritate my band.. my band is not inside my stomach it's on the outside.. ??? and I asked about coffee at my first consultation appt... I told my Surgeon it would be a deal breaker if he took my coffee away.. Actually what I told him was that at my age there ain't alot left to enjoy.. lol I don't drink anymore, don't smoke anymore, sex is well it's okay..(getting old ) so not much left but my coffee.. he laughed and said it was okay...

Thanks CG I will call them.. I have Tylenol on hand (Liquid).. I have been working out in the pool and doing laps I think it has irritated the bursitis..since I don't have to worry about TOM I'm happy...