Band Aid mom

I felt the same way- never quite knowing if I was in the green zone or not but once I hit it for sure, I knew! I don't think you are quite there yet, but you sound like you're getting close. Once I hit it, I absolutely had to follow the eating rules or I would get stuck for sure. Now that I am there and am following the rules (small bites, eat slower, chew, chew, chew) it takes me 20 to 30 minutes to eat and I am full most meals on 1/2 cup. Also, I don't get hungry very often so I have to remind myself to eat. I have lost most of my cravings and am now eating for nutritional purposes instead of pleasure. On the rare occasion that I do have a craving I make sure I get my Protein in first and sometimes I still want it, but most times I don't. What a great feeling!! Good luck and just remember your rules!

I had my surgery on a Thursday and felt like I could have gone back to work by Monday. Just a little sore at that point.

Cinnamon, dinner, yeast, egg- actually all rolls abandoned!! Seriously though, I have abandoned the "I can't do that because I'm too big" role! I feel so free and there really isn't much that I won't at least try! If it doesn't work out right now, then maybe in another 20 pounds I'll try it again.

Just a thought, but I think the Healthcare Marketplace plans in NY cover WLS. You might check into one of those?

Isn't that an awesome feeling!! Congratulations My first NSV is being able to trim my toenails without having discomfort and feeling like a contortionist!! I can actually get to them easily now!

Depends on what your doc/nut recommends. My doc/nut said I could start mushies 7 days after surgery and stay on them for 2 weeks. Mushies, they said, is basically anything you can cut with a fork.

Me too!!

My daughter was self pay and yes, she received a bill for almost $2500. When she asked if there would be any additional charges at the time she paid True Results, she was told no that would cover it. Guess she will need to call and speak with them about it.

Does anyone know if the self pay rate with True Results includes the anesthesiologist?

I made Soups and ran them through the blender until there was no visible chunks- veggie beef, potato leek, broccoli cheese, and veggie chicken. At least it was a little more savory instead of the constant sweet taste and helped a lot!! I'm not sure what your doctor's recommendation was but my doctor said anything that would go through a straw was ok- just don't use a straw. Had hubby do the straw test and when they passed inspection, I indulged

My best friend and I were just having this conversation last night. She was talking/asking my opinion about her decision to have breast reconstruction after double mastectomy. She was saying that she wasn't sure she wanted to go through that on top of everything else she has been through so far. I can understand!! She also asked me if I was going to have PS after I lose all the weight and I told her I really didn't think so. It is much different now (in my 50's) than it was say if I was in my 20's. My husband loves and supports me fat, thin, saggy skin, etc. He came up to me last night and said he feels my skin on my lower belly feels much more "squishy". Didn't mean it in a bad way, just was making an observation. I gave him a "look" and he immediately gave me a hug and said he loves it- sweet man!! Maybe it would be different if I wasn't in a relationship?? Not sure.

I think my point of view on surgery for my children changed when my youngest started having health issues this past year due to obesity. She has had a rough road in her twenties. At 21 she was a pedestrian hit by a car going 25 mph. The doctor told us the only thing that saved her life was being overweight when it happened. She was laid up for about 6 months and the weight just packed on more due to depression and not moving much for that long. Both girls are much heavier than me and years of dieting/exercise has never had a lasting effect. I want them to get a handle on this now so they are not plagued with health issues that can cause them permanent damage down the road. Ultimately they are adults and made their own decisions, but I felt at this time, I could support their decisions wholeheartedly.

I considered having it 10 years ago but decided to try it on my own- and lost 60 pounds. Slowly that has crept back and then some. I decided to give it another try and no luck at all, so here I am one week post op. So I guess now was my time. My youngest daughter wanted to have lapband 3 years ago (she was 22) but I discouraged her because she was not ready to make the commitment that was needed and I was very worried for her health and safety with that mindset. Now she is in a place that she is fully aware of what it will take and has the desire to make it work. Both her and her sister (26 yrs old) had surgery on the same day as me. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and doors of opportunity open when they are supposed to, so I guess my answer is, I would not have changed a thing. I think this was perfect timing for all of us so we could support and encourage each other through this. Well, maybe there is one thing I would change and that would be these darned genetics that gave us such crummy metabolism!

Hang in there Mare81- it does get better! Everyone heals and responds differently and I can only give you my experience, but I am more than happy to help any way I can. I am only one week in and am certainly no expert, but it is fresh on my mind. I really do feel like walking and keeping fairly active was the key to my success. I was up walking morning and evening from the moment we reached home Thursday afternoon. I used ice packs religiously for the first 24 hours, then switched to a heating pad for the next couple of days. Both of my daughter had lapband on the same day I did and they were about a day behind my schedule, but by Sunday, everyone was feeling sore but good.

Yes, mine was that way right after surgery as well. As a matter of fact, that was the first thing I complained of coming out of surgery. Gas X, the karate chops on back and walking helped tremendously and for me it was gone by the end of the second day. Be sure and breath deep occassionally as well- that seemed to help too, even though it was uncomfortable to do at the time. I had my surgery at 10 am on Thursday 2/12 and by end of day Friday I was just sore in tummy area. Good luck!