kimk1999

I started by finding a surgeon and attending one of their free mandatory seminars on the procedures they offer. This got me to think if I really wanted to go down this path. My surgeons officer did most/all of the footwork. Per your insurance do you have to see your primary first or even have an official referral of some sort.

Many people have. Many of my doctors suggested/encouraged this surgery for me after struggling with infertility for 1.5 years and all typical tests were normal. There's a pregnancy specific forum somewhere on this site too.

I am only 3 weeks post op too. I can feel it but I can't see it. This was one of my concerns too and I addressed it with my surgeon. She said that the newer ports are much smaller than the old ports. Be careful if you do google images you'll probably find a lot of older ports.

Do you 'have' to get it tomorrow? I'm not advocating waiting on something that is urgent, but is there another facility that you could get an x-ray? I have crappy insurance - high deductible - etc. I've learned to shop around for the x-ray. My doctor's office (normal primary - not surgeon) has the capability and it's only $25 for a chest x-ray (two views or something like that). That includes a radiologist reviewing it too. If I'd go to the hospital, I think it would come out about what you're being asked to pay. Sorry to hear of the issues you're having. Where in Florida are you located? Do you have the option of finding a new surgeon doctor to monitor your fills? I'm in Clearwater and love my surgeon, but then again I have not gone through any fills yet.

I am just 3 weeks post op but I made it clear to my surgeon that part of my primary goal was for pregnancy. She said that when I get pregnant to let her know and she can reduce the fill if necessary. Vomiting is really bad on the band. If you can't keep anything down, you need to let your surgeon know so they can compensate now before things get bad. Congratulations!

I'm 3 weeks post-op. Today was my first day back too. Unfortunately it was the first day in jeans, sitting upright and against a desk. My port was making itself known as well. Ice does sound good except that I'm already cold, lol. My fiancé suggested a binder or spanx or whatever tomorrow. My surgeon had stated it could take a couple of months for the muscles to get used to the port. I hope you feel better soon Misty.

My problem is that I love my soda stream for just carbonated water. Flat water is hard for me to drink.

When were you banded? Like Lisa mentioned, you could have a low profile port put in. That was one of my biggest concerns getting this band. My surgeon said that the newer low profile ports help minimize that. I've also heard of some getting it moved to be below the muscle. It makes it harder for fills, but if you're at your goal it shouldn't matter as much. Congrats on getting there!!

What kind of scale do you have? Some of the 'newer' smarter ones can measure your percent body fat and a host of other stuff. I remember I used to track some of the other numbers in addition to the scale weight. If the scale was stuck but I saw my fat decreasing that was a motivator to keep pushing. Also, maybe you should take measurements of your waist and thighs etc. That should decrease even though the scale is staying the same. If everything is stuck then that's when you should start to worry.

I'm the same way. Only 2 coworkers know (not even my boss). One was because we go out to lunch everyday and I was about to start my pre-op diet and I knew she'd know something was up when I would be eating a lot less post op. The other person was one that works at a different facility and we've just been there for email support for each other through the years. Family - I only told my fiancé and my mom. He told his dad and I got upset with him. Then my mom told my sister and my granny. Who knows who all my granny told (she's a preachers wife). I was wanting to keep this private. I'm 3 weeks post op.

Congratulations and good luck. You've probably read this by now from other people - but I survived the first week after surgery with a lot of walking, gas-x (chewables for me but a lot of people prefer the strips), heating pad on the shoulder and ice pack on the incision / port area. Let us know how you're doing.

Select the email option. In there it states email or username. I've successfully added people using my phones app that way. I'm kimk1999

Yeah I don't see all the profile pics just a handful of them. But that's the only image that I'm able to see. Even though I have attachments turned on in the settings I don't see any. Also, when I was adjusting my settings, I noticed to portrait lock option doesn't work either.

On my iPhone with the app I don't really see any pics except for the profile pic. I thought that was just a time saving (little/no download data) type feature.

Thanks. I went and double checked my binder. They didn't mention that. I remember something postop being said but I thought that was due to the other pain killers. This is going on my list of questions for the doc. I'm not sure I could get through my tom without NSAIDs.

Nice!! How'd you score the free 1 month pass? New Years promotion deal thingy or from your doctor?

Sorry to hear of the jerk doc! I'm only 3 weeks post op with the band. I have not heard of the no NSAIDs rule, is that more for the sleeve or did I miss that in my big binder of paperwork they have me?

Sorry for the multiple posts... My phone kept freezing and timing out with this app and nothing was showing up. Now I'm not sure how to delete the posts that went through.

I was banded Dec 16th (3 weeks out on this new journey). I'm kimk1999.

I was banded on dec 16th. I'm kimk1999 and looking for mfp buddies

I was just banded Dec 16th. I'm - Kimk1999

That was part of my main goal for the lap band. I've been trying for about a year and a half with no success. After lots of tests and blood work my obgyn basically said that I needed to lose weight. I'm only 3 weeks out from surgery. My period would range from 28 days till 39 or more days. That's almost impossible to get pregnant with cycles like that. I actually started mine already and was only at 31 days. A very rare occurrence. This is a difficult road. I feel that all my friends and cousins are pregnant or have kids and that I'm the only one that doesn't have any. I'm already 33 so we are actually starting to look into fostering. I wish you the best of luck.

Yes I found it difficult too. I even poked fun at the nurse - after my 3 month of pre-op diet per insurance with appetite suppressants they change me to this low cal pre op diet with no appetite suppressants was just cruel!! Knowing that this pre-op diet helped with a smoother surgery helped to keep me on track. Sometimes I would add extra Water (maybe 2oz) to my Protein shakes to help me feel fuller. I drank a TON of water too to try to feel full. Good luck!!

First of all - right now in Florida - it's still 100% illegal, not even medical use. I've never touched it or hung out with people that did it. Yes I was a up tight nerd in high school and then again in college but that's a different story. I think that people will smoke it regardless of legal status. People drank when it was illegal - between under age drinking and prohibition era drinking. Unfortunately prohibition lead to moonshine and if that isn't done right there are really bad consequences. I say make pot legal. Let the government regulate it, tax it, etc. I think it's less toxic to the body than cigarettes. Make similar laws regarding drinking apply to pot - DUI, workmans comp, etc. Also, I think this should free up a lot of our jails for marijuana related crimes. If police don't have to worry about pot, they can focus on bigger issues and save the taxpayer some money.

Heating pad on the left shoulder and ice pack on the incisions/port area. Definitely take the pain meds. I liked the gas-x chewables cherry flavor. The strips didn't help me. Also, read the instructions. I kept trying to take one but it said 1-2. When I started taking 2 at a time (not exceeding the recommended dosage), it helped more. Walking, walking and more walking helped as well. Hope you're starting to feel better. I think it took me about a week to finally get the shoulder pain to go away and a few more days before the port site to not scream at me if I moved wrong.