mommyof5

I also forot to mention that i have to take thyroid medication because my metabolism dosn't work very well. Doc said was okay to start back on my pills again, so hopefully that'll help me lose too. (crossing fingers) lol!

WELL, RIGHT AFTER MY SURGERY, ONE WEEK AFTER (5LBS)....WHEN I GO BACK IT'LL BE 2 WEEKS LATER (NEXT WEEK) I'M NOT SURE IF I'VE LOST ANYTHING AT ALL SINCE THEN, I REALLY DONT HAVE MUCH RESTRICTION RIGHT NOW. WHEN I GOT MY 1ST FILL, DOC TRIED TO PUT 3cc's BUT WAS A NO GO. SO, HOPEFULLY I WILL HAVE MORE RESTRICTION ON THIS NEXT VISIT.

Hello, My surgery went great with Dr. Coon, no problems at all. I feel fine, not much pain after surgery, everything has been okay. Except my restriction isn't that great yet. I had my 1st fill already & am going back for another next week. Good luck on your visit, he is a very nice man.

My surgery is tomorrow! Good luck to everyone else that is in November too!

Thank you all for the help, I'm going in tomorrow & can't wait! I hope everyone is doing well & just want to say you are all such wonderful encouragement for me, especially when not everyone has been positive with me on my decision. Except my husband, who has been great! Thank you!!!!!! :thumbup:

Well, I'm getting my band as of next Tuesday (11/25) & would like any suggestions on what must have food items I should have when I'm at home for my liquid stage. Thank you sooooo much! :drool:

I had the upper GI done awhile ago, was nothing major. Simple! I'm getting banded on 11/25! Can't wait!:eek:

well, yes I know that...I just meant solids can come back in, will not have to live on pureed food 4ever.

I completely understand how you feel, my advice is to just research & read all you can on it. Then do what you feel is right for you. Surgery isn't for everyone. I am scheduled for lap band on Nov.25th, just went to my dietician appt., which was quite an awakening. No food in the beginning, pretty much liquids & baby style food....LOL! I started to ask myself do I really wanna do this? But, I know I will benefit in the long run from it all, & will be able to eat normal food eventually - just in proper portions. Good luck & God bless!

What do you have to do for pre-op? Does everyone have to do the same things?

I"m so excited for everyone!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! I forgot to mention my doc is Dr. Coon in Riverside. So, if anyone else has been approved for the same surgeon, let me know!

I'm scheduled for Nov. 25th & I can totally relate to everyone, emotions & all! Especially the last supper syndrome, that just cracked me up! LOL!! Good luck to everyone.

OK, I've had everything done: ALL pre op testing, just got my date for surgery which is 11/25. I made my dietary appt today & I called to make sure if I had to pay any fees, she said no, it's all included in the surgery which Tri Care Prime pays for. I haven't had to put out not even 1 cent for any thing. Just an FYI, I don't know if it varies by what state you live in or what. But, I wish everyone luck. God Bless.

You had to pay out of pocket?? I have Tri Care Prime but didn't relaize I would have to pay anything out of pocket for this surgery.

Wow, yes definitely keep me posted on your progress. I'm having my upper GI test on the 14th & all I'm waiting for now is my psych evaluation appt to be set.