DisneyMama

I went to the doctors today to get a fill and was unable to get it. My doctor said he could get Fluid in, but he couldn't get any out. He had me do the barium swallow and it looks to him as if part of my port has broken and possible a kink in the tubing. He was to go in and look around and do a port revision. We just have to wait to see if insurance will accept it. He said this is not normal and not sure that has caused this. I've only been banded since May 1st of this year. :-( I'm so worried.

I've noticed that I'm losing more and more hair in the shower after surgery. My hair is getting thinner and I feel like i'm going to be bald before its all over. Anyone else lose hair? I'm 3 months post op. If you did lose hair when did it finally stop falling out or has it? Have you been taking anything for it that works? I just want my thick hair back

had mine yesterday! You will do great. Its really not that bad, more uncomfortable and irritating feeling than actual soreness. I havent had to use any pain meds yet, and the only reason why i am getting ready to is so that i can take a nap soon. One think I would suggest is wearing PJ's that button up with a sports bra rather than regular clothes. Its much easier putting on a button up shirt rather that one over your head. If you have any other questions feel free to send me a message or add me as a friend.

Ok friends, my day is tomorrow.I'm really nervous about the surgery.(never had surgery before)Please keep me in your thoughts

Well my surgery went great. I had it about 130 pm yesterday and got home a little after 9. They gave me liquid loritab fir pain but I don't like the way it makes me feel so I haven't been taking it. I'm not in a lot of pain pain just the gas pains also the pain from b being tense cause I'm cold. Mire than likely I'm going to get something in my stomach then try to take the med and hope it doesn't make me nauseated.

Tomorrow is the big day for me!!! I can't wait!

I get vanilla Protein powder and use skim milk. I use 1 tbl spoon of sugar free fat free choc. pudding mix and shake it. It tastes just like choc milk. That's what I have been living on for 2 weeks. Also you can get PB2 if you like Peanut Butter and mix it in, and it tastes like a reeces Peanut Butter cup.

May 13. I start my pre op diet Monday. I have already waned my husband and coworkers I will probably be terrible to be around for that time.

I don't go to my dr until the 7th and ill try some of his shakes but since ill have a week on my own can anyone recommend any good shakes I could get at the store? Thanks good luck to all!

So far so good, I will be glad to have actual food again even if its just a small portion. The closer it approaches the more anxiety I'm getting about it. I hope they give me something to calm my nerves the day of.

Please let us know how you are doing. Good luck to you!

I'm getting banded on May 1st. Anyone else need a band buddy in the KC area?

Why are you wanting to have it removed? How were your results?

I see Dr. Hamilton, trying to get the band removed by May 31st. Good luck on your surgery. I am assuming you are being banded?

I'm 26 years old a lot of people are saying that I'm young enough and my skin will tone up just fine, however my lower stomach is what bothers me the most right now, I'm guessing I need to lose about 70-100 lbs but i'm not sure that this lower tummy is going to go away without the TT. What do you guys think?

May 1st for me! I'm excited and nervous too.

I'm going to Dr. Kowalski at KC Bariatric. So far everyone is great at the office. I'm having my surgery on May 1st.

My surgery is scheduled for May 1st and I'm excited and anxious!! I'm nervous about the 2 week liquid diet more than anything.