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planning on it. My daughters play is that night so I'll have to see how the timing works out. would love to meet you all

This week has been the first week into my new life. I had my band placed on week ago today. I have lost 9 lbs. since the day of surgery. I started Really trying in mid jan and as of today I have lost 20lbs. I'm feeling pretty good not sore too much only over my port site. last night I had a feeling of fullness in my throat all night. Still on liquids so I know it's not anything "stuck" Hoping this is working and will be my answer to many years of praying. :biggrin2:

This week has been the first week into my new life. I had my band placed on week ago today. I have lost 9 lbs. since the day of surgery. I started Really trying in mid jan and as of today I have lost 20lbs. I'm feeling pretty good not sore too much only over my port site. last night I had a feeling of fullness in my throat all night. Still on liquids so I know it's not anything "stuck" Hoping this is working and will be my answer to many years of praying. :biggrin2:

I found Aetna to be a little more strict than my previous insurance. I had everyhting sunmitted to my old insurance in Dec. but they wouldn't even look at because i was switching to Aetna in Jan. Other had a really easy time with my previous insurance NGS. After everything was submitted to Aetna In Jan 3 weeks later they said they didn't have enough documentation which was not true. My GP 15 pages of weight history and a letter begging for me . After he sent another letter I was approved very quickly(FEB. 4) Got scheduled for 2/20 and voila I'm done.(Except losing the weight that is) Good luck and be patiently persistent

Hi all I was banded a week ago today and still on full liquids. The soups don't last long for me but the protein shakes do. Last night though Ifelt like I had a pill stuck in my throat all night and there were some strnage effervescent bubbling noises and feelings. I hadn't taken anything since before 6pm. It still feelis like I've got something "stuck in my crawl" anyone heard of this? It couldn't still be the Tylenol could it? Not liking this feeling. Have been doing great until last night. Help!!!

Hi my name is Sarah and some of your names look familiar from the LBT chat. I was banded on 2/20/08 @ Mt. Carmel with Dr. Choban so just getting familiar with everything. What do guys do at the get togethers? I saw the next one was march 8. Can any anyone show up? Polaris isn't very far from me I live between Delaware and marysville. Just wanted to get to know some people "in my boat" . Thanks:w00t:

I arrrived 2 hrs before surgery,registered and was taken to a room to change. From there I went to pre-op holding so the nurses could get me ready for surgery. In there I got my IV, a shot of Heparin to prevent blood clots and little boots on my feet that they hook up in surgery to a machine that applies pressure to the bottom of your feet to prevent clots in your legs. Dr. choban came in to say hi. The anesthiologist cam in to speak to me and then I waited for surgery time with my husband. As they took me to the operating room anesthesia gave me " a little something" to relax me. By the time I was in the OR and on the table they were giving me something else to make me sleepy and that's all Iremember until I woke up in the recovery room. I woke up and was drowsy but not in pain. I had a urinary catheter during surgery but it was out by the time I got into recovery. Before I went up to my room( i had to spend one night) I asked for pain medication (not because it was really that bad but i was afraid in transfer and getting settled into the new room it would be awhile before I would get pain meds) I was in my room by 2:30(surgery was at noon). Was pretty sleepy after they gave me some medicine for slight nausea, Thank God I never threw up. I slept the rest of the day and they got me up to the bathroom(burned a little from the catheter but not bad. Got clear liquids that night.That evening I got up to walk the hallway got pain meds and went to sleep. by morning i felt 100% better although it hurt to get in and out of bed like muscle soreness. I also had quite a bit of gas pains from the surgery up in my shoulders and back and it felt like there was an air bubble in my stomach. That morning Dr. Choban came in and told the the surgery had gone well and gave me instructions. After keeping down a liquid breakfast i could go home. Breakfast was apple juice, cottage cheese(yuck) creamof wheat(yuck) milk. I did the best I could walked around for awhile and went home. If I had to say what I didn't expect or wished i had known is how much gas discomfort there would be(relieves with walking) and that i would be this hungry 5 days out. I keep trucking with the full liquids though. Let me Know if i can help further!! It will be sooo worth i. All in all really better than I expected if that helps....Whew.... I'm done typing I swear!!!

I too was banded on 2/20. I'm sooooo hungry and ready to call the fast food places and tell them to QUIT advertising at least for a couple weeks. I know I'm not getting in all the protein but the drinks aren't all that great I think I've been able to get in 40-50gms a day think that's good enough for the first week? I'll tell ya I made a yummy one yesterday with Atkins choc prtein drink 2 tsp peanutbutter and ice in the magic bullet mixer and I added a little splenda!! Yum it tasted like a choc peanut butter milkshake .I swear I'm very picky(although you wouldn't know it by looking at me). kept me full for a few hours. Well good luck and hope to hear from u all soon.

Hi all! I was banded on Feb.20 with Dr. choban and she was great. So five dys out I'm doing well only pain now is right at the port site(I think) Liquid postop diet is a drag but I've Lost 8lbs since the day before surgery. would love to hear more on events in the area. Keep me posted and good luck I know how excited u all are!! haven't figured out how to updatee my weight loss ticker but I'll give it ANOTHER TRY

I'm all done can't believe it happened so fast. Just a little sore and trying to get used to the protein shakes. Yeah on my way!!!

Surgery is TOMORROW!!!!! I am so excited to get going. Saw the surgeon today for all the scary risks but I have to have faith that it will all go fine. I'll keep you posted. Clear liquids started today had my last solids for awhile. BY BYE FAT

I had all my pre-op teahing today and met a group of ladies having surgery the sam day as me. I got a lot of good tips but really won't get it till it's done. What do you know about protein powder waht is the best to get? Sounds like I'll be using a lot of it while on full liquids for the next 2 weeks. ready to get this done!!!

So happy for you. I am just getting on the BAND-wagon. I will be banded Feb 20 and hope to be as successful as you. Any tips are more than welcome

Congrats on the band!! Got my surgey date today for 2/20 they didn't even ask if that date was ok just sent all the aperwork have to see if I can get off work now. of course my boss is on vacation and I have to have a few weeks off because of lifting. excited but nrevous I wont get to do it because of work...We'll see

How often can you get "a fill"

Hi all I was finally approved by ny insurance for a band but don't have a date yet. I am sooo ready. Please tell me it's worth it!!!

Don't give up my GP was in total support and submitted everything bu my infant footprints and my insurance said his letter wasn't"substantial documentation". submit all his notes and write your own letter in support of yourself

Not scheduled yet waitng for my call

Just approved last week can't wait to get started. Now I'm afraid!! Hope that what I've been wishing for is going to work!!:eek: