Neeley

I was banded 4/2 the day before you and was sleeping on my stomach by the 4th day, but yesterday I was painting all day and last night I felt like my port was just stinging really bad, kept me up all night so yes although you are sore and I am really stinging I am beginning to think its normal

this is a great place to learn and the chat rooms are bettet. there is a wealth of information to be found in both venue's. I will suggest staying away from the complications board, remember the the bandsters that don't have problems usually are not posting on the boards. Get the info first them read the complications otherwise your brain will start playing tricks on you! Good luck in your journey

I had to do a barium swallow first to make sure everything was going through the band and then I was allowed to drink. There was no cath for me at all

Hi My surgery was 4/2 and since I have been sleeping on my tummy since 4/5 I can tell you exactly where your port is. Where ever your longest incision is is the port. Mine is lower but I have a small incision right below my bust line. Try a cotton sports bra that should help at least until you are healed. Good luck

i just started conversing with Kat as I just love her the way she thinks I am being banded 4/2 and what do you know I am from NJ South Jersey to be exact. Being banded in Willingboro by Dr Ing anyone use Mr Personality ???? Look forward to learning from you all!

I know the feeling funny because my doc never gave me a weight expectation however when I got to the nutritionist and she looked at my muscle mass measurements she seemed surprised and puzzled looking at the doctors faxed documentation. When I asked what the problem was she said he had me at 117.5 at 5 ft 4. However my lean muscle mass according to her calculations was 122.5. With this being said she told me that although my lean muscle is high she does not think it needs to be reduced, she advised me my lean muscle at 122.5 + 30 lbs of fat should put me at 152.5lbs, big difference don't you think?

I have Aetna is NJ and yes it is a 3-6 month doc supervised diet, depends on the doctor which diet plan you are put on, it can be a 3 month diet depending on how the surgeon interacts with the insurance company. I will say I am glad I had the waiting period it does give you time to really get your head wrapped around it!

congrats lets hope my coodinator and aetna speak the same langague although she does seem pretty knowledgable. I am done all my precerts waiting on submisson

Been There And Doing It Now But Stopping Because I Am Starting To Feel Terrible And Am Gaining