tiggerfan0464

I would recommend to call your doctor. also the alcohol could have irritated the stoma. I didnt have a drink until 3 or 4 months out. kathy

I have UHC as well and my drs office went out of network in July. I have what is call Gap Exception and now my fills are covered. First call your drs office and get the codes they bill to the insurance company. then call UHC and ask for a Care Coordinator and ask about Gap Exception. You will need the code for morbid obesity and the coded for the fills. Good luck, Kathy

How long do you stay satisfied? for me its 4 to 5 hours. Also how many calories are you getting in for the day? I stay satisfy for a good 4 hours plus on about 1 cup of food with about 1000 to 1200 calories a day. Hope that answers your questions.

Hi, My doctors office recently went out of network with my insurance. I was able to get Gap Exception where the doctors office provided me codes for treatment including fills. You may call your insurance and doctors office to see if they have anything like that. Good luck, Kathy

Hello Band Twin, I was also banded on Jan 28th. I have been able to eat salads. My last fill has given me great restriction that I havent tried salads yet. I will try it when I am at home to make sure it goes down well. Kathy

You may need a slight fill. Just make sure to drink a cup of water at the doctors office to make sure your not too tight. My last fill a couple of weeks ago was a .30....it was just enough. I just have to remember to take tiny bites and chew chew and chew. Kathy

Wow....this thread came at the right time. I have been fighting the head hunger and Im bored syndrome...Today is a new day and I am starting out fresh and with a clear mind. Thank you everyone for your wonderful tips to put me back on track...I so needed this thread. Kathy

Banded, Don't worry....You are in the healing phase. Some people even gain weight at this time. Once you start getting your fills and watching your calories...the pounds will start coming off. Good luck, Kathy

oops...typo....50 pounds

Usually the doctor decides when he goes in and finds out the size of your stomach. My doctor thought because of my weight he would use a 14 cc band, however once he got in the 10 cc band was a better fit. Kathy

From my understanding if you can eat more than a cup to a cup and a half and are hungry before 3 or 4 hours...time for a fill. Also make sure to eat Protein first ...i do 3 to 4 onces, then veggies then fruit or starches. Hope this helps. Kathy

I forgot...I have a 10 cc band. :thumbup: Kathy

I just had a fill on Wednesday. I am now at 6.8 and feel i have good restriction...definetaly better than the last fill. I am hoping this fill will stay for awhile. this morning I am down 49.6 pounds so I know something is working. Kathy Jan 28, 2008

Have no fear...I wasnt up and full of energy at the beginning. I am the person that didnt like to exercise. I find now when I start it feels so good. Just take baby steps. For me personally I didnt really start working out until about 2 months ago. Make small goals and achieve those. Kathy

How much Protein are you getting in? I average 60 to 80 a day. I also take 2000 mg of Biotin...try that. Kathy :tt2:

Sounds like you are doing good. Are you able to eat more then a cup of food? If you are.....time for a fill. :tt2: Kathy

With Wendy's chili also pick up a side salad and make a taco salad...YUMMO There will be enough for 2 meals. Kathy

Yes...I love Wendy's chili....If you are on mushy stage...great idea to put into blender. Also try refried Beans with salsa/chicken stock blended....another keeper is Sloppy joe in the blender....YUM! Kathy

I have also heard that restriction can happen up to 2 to 3 weeks after your fill.....so please dont get them too close. Over-fill is not fun....I have a friend that got on overfill and she was not a happy camper.

Hi Lisa, I would enjoy being your online buddy. I am 44 and live in Everett Washington. I was banded on Jan 28th and so far have lost 45 pounds. My email address is Tiggerfan0464@yahoo.com. Looking forward from hearing from you. :thumbs_up:

I agree with the previou poster. Make sure you are eating TINY bites...about the size of a pea and chew at least 20 times....thats should go down better. Good luck, Kathy

What did you mean about the heating pad? Are you talking about after surgery? How long? After surgery to help with the little pain you may have.