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I love my portabella mushrooms. I hope it won't be a problem for me.

Good luck to you waiting on approval. The wait time varies by insurance company. I got my approval in less than 24 hours.

I was told about the 1-2-3 rule in my support group meeting, which can be helpful. If you don't have a large amount of time to exercise, then you can: 1. Take 1 30 minute walks 2. Take 2 15 minute walks 3. Take 3 10 minute walks They say it counts to break up the exercise if you can't do it all at once.

Welcome to LBT and good luck on your journey.

Welcome to LBT and congratulations on being banded. I was banded about a week ago and have port site pain as well. Good luck on your journey.

I was told no full baths or swimming for a month after surgery.

I have 6 incisions

I was banded on July 8th and haven't lost any real weight. I've only lost the weight that was gained from the surgery itself

Although my capsules are small, I was told to open them up. I just mix it with applesauce

I'm 4 days post op and have been able to sleep on my stomach and sides the past few nights. I haven't slept well though

Congratulations and good luck on your journey

Tomorrow is the big day and I'm nervous as hell

I'm 28 as well. I will be banded tomorrow(July 8th). Congratulations on your decision to get banded, and good luck on your journey.

I to have insomnia and take ambien, but nothing was mentioned to me as far as it being a problem for surgery

I too am a preop diet of Optifast. I'm on day 3 and it's killing me, lol. I'm getting banded on Tuesday. Good luck to you.

Congrats on your weight loss and happy birthday

I like the GNC 100% whey protein, chocolate flavored powder mix

The nurse told me a week after. I will however, need to drive sooner.

Congratulations and good luck to all of you being banded tomorrow. I start my preop diet tomorrow.

I currently take 160mg of Geodon and do not take it with food (I know I am supposed to). It has helped me tremendously. I haven't been banded yet, but my psychiatrist doesn't think it will be a problem with the band.

I didn't have documented weight history either. My wonderful PCP wrote an outstanding letter to my insurance company, with all of the programs that I've been through, the diet pills, etc. I believe this was instrumental in getting my approval.

Congratulations and good luck on your journey.

Mine is Optifast for 1 week, starting July 1st

I was approved in 24 hours.

Congratualtiosn on your date. Here's a list: LAP BAND SURGERY SHOPPING LIST NON-food ITEMS: BBQ or Toilet tongs, for a good reach in the r.r. 4.98 Heating pad(12inx24in) 16.88 Flexible ice pack (hot/cold 12inx16in) 14.44 A few books or movies(your choice, I spent about 70.00us) xx.xx Squishy pillow for car ride for seatbelt (shoulder pad) 16.88 Make sure you have a good blender 19.97 Kitchen timer (first few days, sip every 15 mins)(analog) 2.88 Kitchen timer (digital – better for travelling) 3.47 Pedo-meter(depending on the one you get – don’t forget to adjust to your stride) 4.88 PHARMACEUTICALS: liquid Tylenol/Motrin (Check early in case pharmacy needs to order in advance) 4.98 Chewable or liquid gas-x(I got strips, you will pay more than shown here) 3.60 Gauze Pads 4x4 6.57 Paper/bandage tape 2.57 Wet Wipes 2.64 Pill crusher 3.89 Chewable Vitamins 8.97 Hospital Medicine cups (I got 3oz/88ml cups – 100ct) 1.48 Cough Drops(Halls big box) 6.88 Stool Softener (Dr. asked me not to get this, if needed talk to him) xx.xx Moist and nice tasting Lip Balm(got chapstick – cherry – 2for deal) 0.88 FOOD ITEMS: Protein shakes(these vary from 22 – 55 dollars depending on quality and quantity) xx.xx Plenty of water(bottled Water for me 3cases 16oz. bottles 10.00) 10.00 broth or stuff to make broth(several flavors but all about the same cost) 2.98 sugar free popsicles 2.66 Sugar free Jello 0.50 Sugar free breath mints (chewable) 1.33 Crystal Light "On the GO" assorted flavors(I don’t like CL so I got store brand/price per box) 2.50 Bouillon(several flavors but all about the same cost) 2.07 Cream of Wheat 2.92 Creamy Soups 0.66 Applesauce 1.82 FAT FREE yogurt 1.76 Soup-at-Hand - soups - for creamy stage(on sale) 1.25 pudding cups (SF/FF) - helps w/ taking meds(got instant, more flavors, price per box) 0.50 Sugar free hot cocoa 1.87 Decaf tea(got regular, decaf is a little more in cost) 2.12 CLOTHES POST-OP: Loose fitting, easily removable(one size larger than I wear, sweats, top and bottom) 15.88 Buttons downs or pullover(sale rack found $5.00 per, one size larger) 5.00 Thong shoes/slip-on so no bending and tying(make sure they are a good pair) 12.88 Sports Bra! Sutures will be hurt by under wires(I have a daughter and wife that helped here) 6.88