Shayyt

Not to sound rude but when did a psychologist become qualified to say what is best for you? That seems a bit out of line in my opinion. I always thought the point of the psychologist was to recommend to the doctor that you were mentally stable enough for the surgery, not which he thinks you should do. Me personally, I would go with what the actual doctors thinks is best and what you feel is best for you. There is a lot to weigh when it comes to Bypass. I have a few girlfriends who have had the bypass and they have been through a lot and deal with a range of different issues. I say all of this to say, make sure you do your research, weigh the pro's and con's for both, and then ultimately do what you and your doctor feel is best for you and your situation.

I have had the same issue. The pain was really bad after surgery and now it has its good and bad days. The doctor told me this is from the mesh that was used to repair the muscle. That apparently is the side they did a lot of work. For me it was a liver biopsy, port site and band removal and stomach removal. It does get better with time and on the days it bothers me I take some liquid tylenol and I am good to go.

When I was considering the lapband I had a co worker tell me if I would just skip dessert I would be fine. I wanted to choke her skinny a**!! LOL Yes, that is the only problem I have..dessert! LOL

Depending on what I eat, probably around 5 to 700. Not really certain but I am 19 days out and on mushies and I have had some soups from commercial restuarants that I have pureed and I am sure are not the lowest calorie wise. Really hard to tell.

I was good to go by week two.

The more you lose the more you want it and the better it gets. I think the weight loss brings out the inner goddess/beast...LOL

So Sooo True!!! Love it!!

I had this too and it is slowly but surely getting better. I basically had been sleeping on myback since surgery two weeks ago until a few nights ago. I have found a pillow helps with it.

Depending on your doc, you will more than likely have to do a two week pre op diet that consists of shakes, broths, and certain calorie free drinks. Good luck and congrats on your surgery date!!

That is that Murphy Law...LOL Stay strong the prize is in sight!! You can do it.

I have been wondering the same thing about myself. Seems like I am drinking way more than I should be able too. I wonder what the max is so to speak.

Everything will go great!!! Prayers to you for a great procedure and a speedy recovery!!

Depending on thier requirements, it may be like qualifying all over again. I didn't think I was going to be approved cause my BMI wasn't real high as it was when I got the band initially but surprisingly I was approved. I was also worried cause I now have Aetna versus BCBS when I got the band and I haven't had the best of luck with Aetna. My doctors office had me do the nutrition classes and the doctors office had to show Aetna that in addition to the complications I was having with the band that when I was originally approved for the band I had at least two co morbidities (Aetna requirements apparently). Every insurance company is different and some companies have limitations on what they will cover. My last company had WLS as an exclusion so it wasn't till I changed companies could I even persue WLS. I would say to speak with the insurance specialist at the doctor you are going to and they will more than likely be able to tell you what will be required and if not they can definately find out. I know my doctors insurance specialist had a liason with Aetna she was able to reach out to. Good luck to you!!

I have the same issue and I am thinking of trying to put all drinks away before my meal and then not going to get anything for a while after. I think for me I usually have it there with my food so I drink it. I am hoping out of sight out of mind kinda thing.