Laurinda

I have Humana and it took a total of a year. 6 month diet then 6 months of jumping hoops! I have a co-worker that after her 6 month diet she was banded BOOM! Mine was set up to go like Jen's....but <shrug> either way I am very glad I stuck it out! The band has been a blessing Good-Luck!

betrthnever this would upset me so much!!!! Bless your heart! I hope something comes open sooner for you! I would be really yanked, how can your doc offer the surgery and then lack so badly at the follow up?!?

My first fill hurt like heck! I told my husband it was like sticking a fork into a raw steak and wiggling it around. The second fill was MUCH better! As for restriction...careful there. I do understand and have had the same feelings of gee it was good the first DAY <lol> but getting over comfortable could cause you to have a stuck. Just when you think you have no restriction....lol ya feel it <wink> over the last few days I have been feeling it more and my last fill was 3/21. Then I get to hear hubby ask "ya stuck?" "Did ya chew?" God love him!

I was never been told no Motrin and I have no problems as of yet taking it. I just cut it up small or crush it.

I have found I can no longer eat oranges, even if I take the time to peel them completely. I am able to eat some bread but only full grain types, they seem to go down better. I eat very little meat but I eat some. I enjoy tofu and it works well for me. I have read many different things for many different people. Eat slow and chew well, you will learn what works for you!

I agree you have the right to be ticked! I also agree that talking to him and telling him how you feel and your needs is the best thing to do (to start)

I was banded on 1/16 and have had two fills. I have some restriction but nothing like I have read here on the board. I have never slimmed nor pb'd. I have been stuck once but for the most part I call it pressurized lol. I feel the pressure in my chest and I am uncomfortable but it passes quickly . I have found deep breathing helps sometimes and pineapple juice helps EVERY time (wonderful tip I picked up here)

I was banded on 1/16 and I have had to fills. I have some restriction now. I'm about 42 down right now.

I LOVE my coffee and drink it daily. I too drink the strong stuff. I have had no problems drinking it and I asked my doc about it and he said it was ok. When it comes to Starbucks I have gone to the skinny latte so I can have my flavored drinks without all the extra fat of specialty drinks. :cursing:

I was just curious about ya'lls experience with weight lose between your surgery and your first fill. Did you lose? Gain? Stay the same? My surgeon said I would probably gain during this time. I have actually lost a few pounds and go in for my first fill next week. I was just wondering how this time went for everyone else ? :biggrin2:

Good-Luck with that! I told family memebers I am trying to eat right and healthy. My mom stops by bringing dougnuts one day, pizza the next. Thanks mom?

Hey there! Do yourself a favor and STOP reading the complication part of this board! Please don't get me wrong it's a great place to ask questions and what not if you are having problems but well you are waitng to be band this stuff sure can scare you! (Ok I read it all too before being band) When getting second thoughts about surgery I had to remind myself that ALL surgeries have risk. BUT what if in the future I needed emergency surgery,open heart surgery, ANY surgery and I did not get this weight off? I think THAT would be more of a risk. I would rather have a surgeon and anesthesiologist who dealt with "heavy" people <now> then remain heavy and have an emergency. This was my "pep" talk I gave myself when I was getting cold feet! I am so very glad I got my band! Good-Luck to you!

I agree, go on liquids for your next few days. I re-gained 20 pounds in the 6 months I waited around for the insurance to go through. I wish I hadn't but I did, I have since re-lost the weight and am moving forward! Good-Luck to you!!!

MINOR? Dear God I was ready for 911! Ok maybe not 911 but it scared the stew outta me. So it's normal to feel it in your chest when your stuck? Some how I thought it would be more in your stomach. Thanks for the info!

Hey there :tt1: I would think getting in and out of the truck after about a week should be fine!

I had to go through all that too! It goes faster then you think!

I'm a dork I admit. I have read many times about people getting "stuck" and I thought I got the concept of the meaning. Let me share what happened yesterday and maybe I can get ya'll input as to what may have happened. Since my surgery my doctor said I could pretty much eat what I want (no stages) If I got stuck drink something. Well I have tried to pretty much eat the softer foods etc because of everything I have read here... I have noticed that I have not had ANY problems and I was told pretty much I would have no restriction until my first fill next month. YESTERDAY pizza was brought into the house and I peeled the topping off a piece and ate it. No problem. Maybe feeling a little over confident or whatever I then took a bite, ONE bite of pizza and I swallowed and OMG I thought I was gonna die. I felt this right away and I had a pressure in my chest that scared the heck outta me. If this was "stuck" it was dead center in my chest and happened the minute I swallowed. Is this what "Getting stuck" is? I have had a tight/pressure feeling in my chest two more times since yesterday and it has ALWAYS happened after I took a bite???

I was banded on Jan 16th. At first things were tight but BOOM not so much now and I am HUNGRY. Doc said I would most likely gain weight waitng on my first fill. This makes me sad. I get my first fill Feb 21!

You my dear will be fine! Yes it's hard but as each day passes it really does seem to get better!

A little sweet yes but if you add a little more water like you said I think it is nice. :biggrin:

Morning Cerrin!!! If you can trade on this board I think it is an awesome idea!!!!!!! The homeless was just a suggestion for anyone that ended up with clothes they could not do anything with :biggrin:

You are gonna do awesome!!! :biggrin: It feels good to move forward!

If your still looking for something to do with your old clothes and for whatever reason things don't work on the board, here's an idea. I work with a local church gathering clothes for the homeless. WOMEN'S PLUS SIZE clothing are ALWAYS NEEDED!!! Find a church or a shelter to donate to. :biggrin:

They told me to use whey at the hospital. Lord knows there is so many kinds out there.

One day a a time guys, One day at a time! We are doing great! Ya knowI never had bandages or anything. I had stitches inside and glue on the outside! <glue creeped me out too> But I have been able to shower since day one so cool beans! :tongue: