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I am getting close to being banded and I am getting concerned about what I can and cannot eat after banding. I am a very picky eater and I am concerned that I will not have a lot of foods to choose from. Can someone tell me a list of the absolute NO NO'S of food after banding??? Thank you!!!!!!!!:help:

Hi all, I was approved for the surgery yesterday but I have to have a sleep study because I snore every night. Did anyone have to do this??? What the heck do they do to you there???/ Help! :help:

Hi . I am just starting my process and going for consult soon. I was wondering, can you actually feel the band and/or the port?? Does your stoamch actually feel tight or anything??? Or do you not feel anything at all?? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks a lot :help:

Hi! I was just approved for surgery yesterday, waiting for a date. I am so nervous about when I start eating solids after surgery. They say that they want you to fill up on protein at every meal. I am such a picky eater and I think it is going to be hard for me. I think the only protein that I like is chicken,beef, and pork. DOes anyone have any ideas or suggestions for breakfast protein, I do not eat eggs or cottage cheese. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Help !!!!:help:

you have lost 24 pounds in one month?? it has only been one month since you were banded??? you go girl!!!!! that is awesome! iam going for my consult in a few weeks. iam so worried about food (post op) are you on solid food yet?? i have heard horror stories about food tolerations.

Hi There, Hang in there !! I havent gotten to where you are yet, I still have a few weeks before my consult but I can relate to the co-workers, mine tell me the same thing. They say "cant you try something else??" I have tried every weight loss plan out there and nothing is permanent. Don;t listen to other people, do what is right for YOU! Hang in there with the liquids, you know it will b worth it in the end! Good luck

Hi There, first congrats on your 20 pounds, thats awesome!!! I am still waiting for my consult next month so I am still learning about everything. What are the protein drinks like?? Are they flavored?? I am just curious, I am so afraid of the liquid diet. I know, like you, I will feel good about freedom from overeating but the liquid diet scares the heck out of me. I am so afraid of being starving all the time. Are you hungry a lot??? Are you on any soldi food yet or still all liquids?? Sorry for all the questions!! Iam trying to take in as much info as possible! Thanks and congrats to you again!!

I haven't gone through this yet, I am just now finding out about the pre-op diet (or lack there of). I just wanted to say "you can do it!" iam gonna need words of encouragement when it is my turn so I figured I would give you a few ! good luck

Hi There, I went to the info seminar today and I have a few questions about the Lap Band. For those of you who have had it done, can you feel the actual lap band in your stomach??? i have heard it feels tight at sometimes, is this true??? does the port bother you? can you feel it??? also, have you had trouble with any specific foods post op?? i have so many questions before i make my decision. waiting to call my ins co tomrrow to see if they cover. any input would really help me. thanks so much !!!!!:help:

hi there! iam having the same burning questions as you right now. iam going for a consult on 9/25 and ihave soooooo many questions just like yours! iam so scared that i will not be able to eat anything. they say that many types of food cause upset and the scares the heck out of me!!!! just wanted you to know that you are not alone :girl_hug: good luck in your journey !

do you mind if i ask which hospital you are going to??? good luck at your consult !!

hi there! i am in Mass too . I just went to my seminar to day at Lahey Clinic. I have BCBS as well and I am afraid that they will deny me. I have a gym membership as well, I have 3 years of weight watchers books to prove i went there and i think i can get a note from my primary care doctor. i think it depends on the plan you have as to if they cover it. have they been giving you a hard time already or are still waiting for your intital approval? i wish you the very best of luck ! i will keep my fingers crossed for you getting approved

the port is uncomfortable??? can you feel it inside like when you sit down or lay down??? or just always feel it?? thank you so much for your reply !! i appreciate it !

i was wondering if anyone out there has blue cross in massachusetts and if so, how are they at handling the lap band?? do they cover?? do they take a long time to give an answer??? thanks for any info !!:help:

hi there, this is what iam afraid of too. i am putting a call in tomorrow to see if my ins covers it but judging by their website, it is excluded. iam so afraid to take on the debt myself but i am really leaning toward being banded. i will cross my fingers for you , i hope they reconsider and cover you. good luck to you