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Darlene I must agree with all on this post...you need to go see your doctor...I don't believe it is your nerves at all. Please call him/her today!!!

ecgreen that does sound like "wind" we say "gas pains" like Martha said get up and move arouund more, just around the house/flat a little more and sip your liquids...I know I didn't have much problems with that...but warm tea helped me alot on that!!! best wishes to you from across the sea!!!

This was absolutely fun!!!!

I sure hope when I get my 3rd fill on the 8th I get at least 1 cc again...not feeling any restriction and I so want to start losing weight again, so tired of feeling I'm on a stall...or like they call bandster hell!!! so am hanging in there but want so much to start losing again. thinking of you kassy07...keep on sending out your posts!!!

I was told that I needed more protein, was told to eat one of those Pure Protein Bars...until I could get my hunger under control. but I also get up and move around a lot more now that I feel a little better...try just walking around your house a few times!!! outside if weather permit's okay? best wishes kassy07, you'll do fine!!! My 1st fill was 2 cc's and 2nd fill was another 1 cc, so I am at 3 cc's as well...I go for my next one May 8th!!! So hang in there just don't give up...learn to eat slowly, small bites and chew chew chew...that is what is helping me.

Totally Awesome!!! Both of U!!!

mca98 I was feeling the same way...however, I really listen to the folks on here...they know there stuff and they have been there done that!!! you are just going from one phase to the next, I agree with Bandista start taking your measurements and listen to 2muchfun...this is the time to learn to slow down on how fast we eat, take smaller bites and chew, chew, chew...even if it is only mushy foods...LOLRH!!! You are doing great!!! no worries okay!!!

Suddenly I See; by K.T. Tunstall.

I will be thinking of you in the morning Ms. Rere okay..you got this covered...and we have your back!!! let us know if you need anything!!! God bless.

Absolutely Lovely!!!

Lili14 congrats on your surgery and becoming one of us banders...and congrats on letting your honey know what was happening...outside of the folks on here not too many know that I have had lap band surgery either...so understand!!! keep us informed on how things are progressing and let us know if you need anything okay? best wishes that you have a smooth transition!!!

Martha that was surely very sweet of your friend Mike to help you out...see prayers do work!!! Jamilyne and thanks you also for your suggestions for Martha as well!!!

YOU WILL DO FINE MARTHA...JUST DO WHAT YOUR PROVIDER TELLS YOU, ITS ONLY THE FIRST FEW DAYS THAT ARE ROUGH, THEN IT GETS TO BE HABIT!!! I'M PRAYING FOR YA!!!

He indeed has given me a mission!!!

Congrats to you rigonj, that is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!

thinking about you this morning Nicey2U...hoping you are doing okay!!!

praying for you too ad1203...hang in there it will be over before you know it and then your new journey begins!!! best wishes on your gastric sleeve!!!

each provider differs in what they want their patients to adhere too...mine had us on the Sugar Busters diet, which really was easy, could eat pretty good on it, just modified our portions. I am praying that you do good bobomarge...hang in there sweetie!!!

Martha I will be praying for your specific's dearheart, sorry there is so many issues you are having to face right now. God bless.

well Lili14 how did he take it? haven't heard back from you? I am praying it was a good productive conversation with a lot of compassion and an agreement for being there for you!!! take care and let me know will ya? thinking of you!!!

I am wishing the best to all the May banders...we will be waiting for you on the otherside...as for your pre-op diets and how long they are...you all will do just fine...I was happy that my surgeon put me on the Sugar Busters diet...I am praying for all of you that have to do the liquid diets prior to surgery!!!

Talkalot1981, I just found this in Tri-care Provider News TRICARE covers the following bariatric surgical procedures: • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass • Vertical banded gastroplasty • Gastroplasty (stomach stapling) • Adjustable gastric banding (i.e., adjustable LAP-BAND®) TRICARE does not cover: • Nonsurgical treatment of obesity or morbid obesity (commercial diet programs, weight-loss supplements) • Redundant skin surgery when performed solely for the purpose of improving appearance • Biliopancreatic bypass, gastric bubble or balloon, gastric wrapping/open banding or sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of morbid obesity • Devices used for bariatric surgery not approved by the U.S. food and Drug Administration Note: TRICARE only covers one bariatric surgery per lifetime. In certain medically necessary circumstances, TRICARE will also cover bariatric-revision surgery. For more information, visit www.tricare.mil/coveredservices. n

I know Tricare Prime covers the lap band and also the gastric bypass...don't think they cover the sleeve...best wishes talkalot1981

747Heavy...CONGRATS...keep up the good work...and let us know if you need anything. CONGRATS Lorena

Hooray Healthymama2...you rest tonight and let us know if you need us...we will be watching for your posts. You are doing great!!!