srowland2008

You might also want to take some liquid Advil or Motrin. It reduces inflamation. This has happened to me before and that is what my doctor suggested.

1) what is everyones experience regarding from the orig seminar to the actual surgery how long in between? I didn't go to a seminar (my husband has had a lap band for a while and I had read a LOT about it when he did it). I decided I wanted to do it at the beginning of March (my B-day). I had the surgery on May 7th. I did all of the testing, insurance approval, etc. in between but it was practically a full time job to get it all done that fast! :sad: 2) Is it true you dont meet surgeon till day of surgery? I met my surgeon and talked about the band in detail with him about a month before surgery- when I set the date. 3) Is it true u need adjustments post surgery and this is not done by surgeons office Yes- you will need fills to keep losing weight. My surgeon has two offices- one is the lap band/ surgical consult place and the other is the fill center. But different doctors might do things differently.

I just had my period- it lasted TEN days. :sad: My doc said that my cycle might be messed up for a while because of the surgery.

I would think very hard about getting a new surgeon. I share other posters' concerns that you may be treated this way post-op as well. I had complications after surgery that required really good post-op care. You need to feel confident that you will get that if you need it. Good luck and I am sorry you have had such a hard time!

I know it sounds stupid that I could cry for a pop. Thanks for listening. Angie. I hear ya' sister. I could go for an ice cold Diet Pepsi like nobody's business. But I am too scared...:sad:

I am so sorry for your loss. Try not to beat yourself up about the overeating. A lot of us are emotional eaters here- and I'm sure most (if not all) of us struggle with emotional eating once in a while.

Hi all- My husband and I both have a lap band. (I am a MUCH more recent bandit than he is). Anyway, I went with him to a fill to see what it was like and the doctor who did it said that I should not do any abdominal crunches, etc. for six months after surgery. I was really surprised- I haven't read that anywhere or heard that before. Anyone else been told that? Any thoughts?

My surgery was on May 7th. I had some complications. I had pleural Fluid around my lungs that made it hard to breathe (and VERY painful) for a few days. High fever, the whole shebang. Now I am feeling great and have already lost 15+ pounds. So glad I did it.

My doc said two weeks. We waited EXACTLY 2 weeks. No probs. :biggrin2:

Hi guys, I have heard differing opinions about drinking soda after surgery. One book I read said no- never. One book says yes- but 3 months after surgery. My surgeon's instructions says yes I can have it. Do any of you still drink soda? Any problems/ complications? Thanks.

Hey Francine- I was banded on Wednesday and my surgeon was Monte Schwartz too!! A bunch of us should start a club called the shrinking Saguaros!!:wink2:

I was very glad that I brought a headband and a pair of comfy, stretchy shorts to wear under my hospital gown so I could go for a "walk" without showing everyone my heinie.:wink2: Slippers or flip flops are good to have. Also don't forget your toothbrush- I had MAJOR cotton mouth and brushing a lot really helped. Maybe your favorite pillow too.

I REALLY love amusement parks! Anyway, I weigh 260 and I was still able to stuff myself into the rides. I had to ride in a special car once (not embarassing at all- end sarcasm). I would think once you get around 250-ish you should try it out and see what happens.

I have pain below my rib cage too- like a band around my lower tummy. It makes it hard to take deep breaths. I can't wait for this to go away!

Never thought I would chat about my bowels online, but here goes. I had not had a BM since the morning of my sugery (Wednesday 5/7) :Banane53: I wasn't feeling great (obviously). So my hubby ran out to buy me some milk of magnesia. The biggest dose you can take is 4 tablespoons. And I took all 4 tabelspoons. (apparently I am not all that bright :welldoneclap:) Now I am not constipated anymore- that's for sure!! My advice- if you are constipated, don't take the max dose like I did.