TerMur

I had my surgery about one year ago and have lost only 8 pounds. It has been a struggle to lose that.

Hi Teri. I am Terry also and had my surgery done by Dr. Heneghan in cooperstown about a year ago.

Hi Teri. I am Terry too and had my surgery done by Dr. Heneghan in Cooperstown.

this is what my experience is also. I have only lost 15 pounds in the last 5 months since I was banded

I have a BMI of 32. I havehad 7 fills and have only a little restriction. I can still eat quite a bit. I was banded Feb.26th and have only lost 15 pounds. I was hoping for more than this. I have not lost a pound in the last 3 months

I was banded in Feb. I have had 6 fills and can still eat quite a bit. I have 6.25cc's at this point and only feel a little restriction. I have not lost any weight since thefirst 15 pounds the first month out. I am wondering if this is going to work for me

I just went in for my 4th fill today. I still feel very little restriction. I have 5cc now in a 10cc band. My doctor put 3cc in the day of surgery and 1cc in the first fill and after that he only does .5cc after that. From what I see most people feel that sweet spot around 7 cc or so but it is different for everyone.

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I had the same thing. I actually got so weak I fainted twice. I was eatting to few calories. When I was able to get in more calories I felt better

when I was going to the hospital for all the info on the surgery they told me to use GasX strips. I did and they worked fast. I suggest you buy them.

I was not able to lift my grandson for 3 weeks, everytime I did I felt a pulling on the band. It made my recovery longer. I am 4 weeks out now and it is fine.

I live in Central NY and I had a BMI of 36, by the time I had the surgery I was a 33. I have fibromylgia but I didn't have any of the other things they like to see wrong with people. My insurance covered it 100%. I don't think you have to worry about the insrance coving it with all the things you have wrong.

My doctor did not require a pre-op diet. I am 20 days out and I'm eattng normal. It all depends on what your doctor wants you to do. Every doctors rules are different.

I had a BMI of 35 and by the time my surgery came I was a 33 and my insurance paid 100%. The only ailment I have is fibromylgia. I was a little surprised they paid but they did.

I use Spir-tein. You can get that at the health food store. They come in alot of flavors. You can also get Protein power that is unflavored. I normally do a Protein Shake for Breakfast and Spir-tein is by far alot better than any I have had. I havenever tried the medically supplied ones. Go to the health food store and talk with someone there they are a wealth of info

It is good to see that I must be normal for once. Today is the first day I have felt good. I also have been only comfortable in a recliner. I took the pain meds alot and Gas X strips they work miracles quickly. I heard how everyone was doing good the next day and thought I would be too but as you see we might be the rule rather than the exception. As far as food it got real hard until I called the doctors office and found out that 6 days after surgery I should be on regular food only blenderized. No more liquids thank GOD.

Today is my 8th day banded and also got the flu. My whole family has it now because we brought it home from the hospital with us. One of my nurses had it. The gas was real bad for me too but it stopped yesterday completely. I have alot of restriction. I can only eat about 4 ounces of food at a time. It is hard to get it in actuall I am not getting it all in. It is impossible at this point. I wish you well

I was banded 25 hours ago. The doctor usually requires you to stay over night but I was banded at 7:30am and by 4:00 I was on my way home. I am not sure about returning to work because I do not have a job. The only thing I am experiencing is gas so I have to walk alot and that helps.

I am sorry you have had to go through so much. Glad to hear you finally have it straightened out. It seems like something should have been done sooner to help you

The whole process starts with the weight you are when you go to the first visit with the WLS team. MY BMI was 36. They required me to lose 10 pounds before the surgery, now my BMI is 33. I am due to have the surgery Tuesday. They do not take into consideration all you have lost. They will require you to lose at least 10 pounds from the weight you went to the first visit weighing. You do not want to lose anymore until you get your first weigh in.

i AM DUE TO BE BANDED IN 3 DAYS. I WEIGHTED 206 POUNDS AT THE START ALSO AND NOW i AM DOWN TO 194. IALSO HAVE NOT MUCH SUPPORT FROM HUSBAND, FAMILY OR FRIENDS. i HAVE BEEN USING THIS SITE TO KEEP ME GOING

From what I understand with my doctor this is the procedure now as there is alot less slippage now. It is a good thing

I have posted before but I wanted to let everyone know what was going on. I am due to be banded on Tuesday. Yesterday(Friday) The insurance said they denied me because of my weight. I weighed 206 when I went in for my first visit and was required to lose 10 pounds. When I did that I feel below the 35 BMI so I didn't qualify anymore. I was so mad that I had gone through 6 months of testing and did everything they wanted and then I didn't qualify because I had followed their requirements. Well anywyas the doctor had a talk with my insurance MVP and they changed their minds and aproved it again. The insurance company is required to go by your starting weight.

Now I am a little nervous again. Can anyone tell me what they had on hand to eat when they came home from the hospital. I want to be prepared

Thanks everyone

Terry

Thanks for all of your replies. They were conforting. James thanks for your words. I have put it in the Lord's hands too.

I am being banded next Tuesday and I am nervous. Can anyone give me any advise on what I can be doing before I go and what to expect in and after the hospital stay. I go back and forth on if I am going to go through with it because of the nervousness. Thanks for any help you can give