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Try some gas-X, might help a bit. It will only help with the gas that you have absorbed back up already.

I had surgery yesterday (10/29) and have every intention of returning to work Monday (11/4) and if I can only work part day, so be it. I'm not going to push myself too hard. I have 4 weeks of comp time built up so if I need some extra time off, it's available; however, if I don't use it by year's end, I can cash it in.

Mel, I love your comment about 1,000 crunches... I feel exactly the same as you do lol. Gas pain hasn't been horrible, started using Gas-X and a heating pad on my back as soon as I got home yesterday and I think that has helped. Took a few hours before I could take a deep breath and I think that was because of the gas. This morning, it sounds like the civil war is going on in my stomach

Well let me say this.... Beginning 1/1/14, I will have better coverage, at half the premium (with NO SUBSIDY) and similar deductibles as I have now. The coverage on my daughter will be even better because hers includes dental and eye care. I completely agree that this will be a wait and see, but what it looks like now, for me at least, this will be a huge benefit. I'm sure it's different in different area's and how many carriers are offering coverage, obviously, the more carriers, the more competitive the pricing will be.

Melanndoll - I like outside of Topeka and was back home around 1:00ish No halloween band here either, I even asked for one lol I'm pretty sore at the port site and on my left side, think it's just gas pains on my side. Goodl luck!

melanndoll and I are both banded tomorrow... in the same city even goodluck melan, maybe they'll give us special halloween themed bands lol

I was just about to say this exact thing, this happens to me when I'm on pain meds... except I have a really hard time peeing as well.

I would gladly accept pics and give you my 'professional' opinion Sorry! Couldn't help myself lol

Thank you for asking this ccjil, I was in fact, about to post this exact question. I will have limited help at home after surgery and wanted to make sure I have everything in order before I go in, Oct 29th is my magic day. Thanks everyone for your reply's!! I would love to hear from others as well, just like ccjil, I'm a planner :-) One thing I wondered about is, sitting after surgery. I have a big comfy recliner that I sit in, and am planning on sleeping in the first couple of nights. I'm a side sleeper and many have said this will be uncomfortable for the first couple days due to the port. So, to keep my sleep apnea at bay while sleeping on my back, the recliner will work quite nicely. BUT.... is that going to be an issue getting up and out of, with the stitches (staples in my case)?

Lisa, I read your post, and the above quote clearly states "breathing and relaxing burns off more calories then you burn killing yourself in the gym for hours on end." THIS IS NOT TRUE. So maybe you meant different, but that is not the way it reads.

Lisacarson, not everyone is the same, and caloric intake will vary greatly from person to person. I, personally, can tell you at 2k per day I will easily lose the 1-2lbs per week. Also, walking/running for 30 minutes will burn an EXTRA 200-300 calories (as you say) over what your body will already use for 'life support'. I have triple checked the following numbers off various websites: Walking for 1 Hour - Burn 250 calories Everyday life for 1 Hour - Burn 85 calories. PLEASE, PLEASE check your information before you post information that is completely inaccurate. Yes, you burn most of your calories throughout the day resting, but that is because you spend 95% of the day resting (assuming 1 hour of exercise). If we lost weight simply by sitting on our arses, then none of us would be here in the first place

So, there I am, scheduled for Mr. Band on Nov 14th, thinking I had a couple weeks before pre-op diet to have a couple nice steaks. Yesterday morning I get a call.... SURPRISE, we've rescheduled your surgery for Oct 29th, you need to start your pre-op diet tomorrow (which is today now). Holy horsesnot Batman, I'm totally unprepared. Well, am I as unprepared as I thought.... I quit drinking pop Aug 17th, unsweetened tea since then, tapering off the caffeine each day by watering down the tea more and more. Started trying different Protein shakes in early September to find one I liked, been having them for Breakfast and lunch for about a month now. Found out that Syntha-6 Isolate, chocolate Milkshake, is the f'ing bomb and is my shake of choice. So... today, had 3 Protein Shakes thus far, and am allowed 4 per day, and zero caffeine - Water only. That only totals 660 calories, can this be right? Holy hippo turds Batman, that's not very many calories Maybe I'm not as unprepared as I thought, but I need your help.... I'm allowed beef/chicken broth, sugar free candy/gum and sugar free popsicles. Can you tell me some good brands of these items? Thanks to all who participate in this site and make it such a valuable tool!!!!

Day 1 here too.... 3x Syntha-6 Isolate shakes today, going to have 1x more before bed. A total of 660 calories

Ok, I realize this is an old topic, but..... If this guy is 'one of the most respected bariatric surgeons' then we should all be afraid, be very afraid. His website says he is 1 mile from the Texas border, conveniently, that's 1 mile INSIDE MEXICO! I'm fairly certain my 7 y/o daughter could have given a better presentation!! Also, is it just me, or have we as a society become so dumb that we can't spell (or even use a spell checker) or produce a legible sentence?... I'm just sayin'

Billie... I too was concerned about this, we have to go through so much just to get our cases submitted to the insurance, and then it's completely out of your control while they decide. My case was submitted on Monday of this past week, and I just got the call late Friday afternoon that I was approved. It's hard to let go and have your fate in someone elses hands, someone you've never met, and may have never even talked with. Just stay positive, and don't give up!!

Thanks to everyone for their responses!! I love this community, it truly has been a HUGE help

Ok, you will literally be saying, "Did he really just ask that?" after you read my question, but I am completely serious. Can you experience slippage from pushing too hard when pooping? Or for that matter, from straining too hard while weight lifting? Completed all insurance requirements, surgeon's office is submitting for approval next week. I love this site, tons of good information. I'm learning some of the downsides to being banded, which is great to know up front... like lots of gas, but then again, that wouldn't me much of a change from now Anyone else who has experienced some of those odd side-effects of being banded, feel free to chime in with your experiences! Thanks again everyone for this fantastic community you've built

Been seeing my PCP every month since March to review my diet, and get a phentermine rx. Going back and forth with the insurance company over where I can have my surgery and finally got a straight answer. Had my first appointment with the surgeon today, went great. Meet with the insurance coordinator after the appointment and she wants to get me scheduled for an October surgery. So turns out my 6 month waiting is nearly over and didn't even realize it. The only things I have left to complete are the pre-surgery nutrition/physical therapy class, and a psych eval. Needless to say, I'm super happy!!! Good luck everyone and remember, keep your eye on the goal... a healthier, happier, longer life :-)