JRT Mom

I was really scared to tell my husband when I was considering getting a band because he's really hospital/doctor/pain phobic (which is nuts, because he's an RN!) and he always transfers those fears to me--for example he doesn't like it when I donate blood. Well, I brought it up over dinner one night. He wasn't happy about it, but he knew my weight was making my knees hurt all the time so while he hasn't been approving, he has been accepting, which is good enough for me!

See your doctor--I read in Lap band companion that severe and sudden onset of heartburn can be a sign of band slippage. I hope it's not the case.... Your history with the heartburn and hernia sounds like mine. But since I've been banded I haven't had a lick of trouble with it! (knock wood) Good luck to you--I hope you get relief!

Yes, it's a serious, valid question, but when I read the title of your thread all I could think was, "Wow, that would be a GREAT idea for a zany game show!":lol:

12 inches!?!? Wow!!!

I have Anthem BC/BC and it only took two days!

Hi guys-- Ya know how the docs want us to exercise after our bands? But all I wanna do is sit in front of my puter on lapbandtalk.com? How about putting a generator on an exercise bike attached to the computer so the computer will only work when I'm riding the bike? Hmmmm...maybe I should patent that...any investors out there?:biggrin:

The book I have "Lap band companion" suggests sipping hot tea--might be worth a shot...

What is y'all's recommended portion size for your post-op liquid and mushies diet? Mine is only 2oz! Seems sorta small.....:biggrin:

I got my ticker without problems but now I can't get the slider to move. I can't find any instructions on their website--do I have to cut and paste the info each time I make a weight change? Thanks!

Freudian slip?:cursing:

I had my lap band surgery on June 13 and it went amazingly well. When I woke up in the PACU I thought for some reason they hadn't been able to place the band because nothing hurt! Anywhere! I started feeling around for bandages and the nurse saw me and asked what was wrong and laughed when I told her, and she confirmed that I had gotten a band. An hour later after I got to my room I asked to get up and pee, so the nurse unhooked me, and since I was up already I went ahead and started walking laps. Then I went back to bed and slept some. I had to go to Xray to get the swallowing test, and I wanted to walk back to my room. The assistant that was with me tried to say, "no, you have to ride in the wheelchair", but I told her I was supposed to be walking, so couldn't I walk now? So she agreed, and walked back with me. So until three in the morning I had the same routine--pee, walk and sleep about two hours. Here's the warning part--at three am I thought I had to fart so I cut loose--and it wasn't just gas!!:cursing: Omigod what a mess! In ALL the reading I've done about my surgery NO ONE has mentioned this!!! I don't remember sharting as being a possibility!! So forgive me for being crude, but I feel it's my civic duty to warn y'all!!!!

Hi Melody- My insurance is BC/BS but it is an HMO rather than a PPO. Approval was quick and easy--but you need to be sure your provider has the obesity rider--it is an optional part of the insurance that not everyone provides. My company just added the obesity rider about 3 years ago.

I was banded Friday 13th and have that same spot. It doesn't hurt unless I sit up or lie down, and it only hurts badly for about 5 seconds. When it hurts I start singing "Happy Band day to you" and by the time I get to the end of the song the pain is gone! Or maybe my horrible singing drove it away?:biggrin2:

I like to drink isopure water--it has 40 grams of protein in 20oz, and is sugar free. Kinda expensive, but an easy way to get your protein.

Hi Jazzy Junes-- I just got home at 11am from an overnight at the hospital. When I woke up in the recovery room I though they hadn't been able to band me because nothing hurt! Got up to my room and was walking laps within an hour. They brought me a tray of clear liquid diet and I couldn't hardly eat any of it. Slept and walked all night. This morning the incisions were a tad sore, but the nurse squirted something in my IV and it didn't hurt anymore. I have seven incisions! I wonder why.... So those of you worried about the pain--it was a lot less than thought it would be.

I'm glad the rep points were gone--it was too much pressure to try to get them!And I got enough pressure by being fat....:biggrin2:

Katie- Welcome! You've found the best place on Earth with the best people to help you every step of the way. Sounds like you have your head on tight and want to lose weight for the right reasons--getting approval should be very easy for you!

Gail- I'm being banded on Friday and I have wondered countlessly about whether or not I'd miss food too much. But then I go to bed and have to hook myself up to the dad-blamed Bipap machine, and then the next morning have to mince down the stairs because my knees and feet hurt so much. What I suggest is try making a list of the good things about your enjoyment of food, and then make a list of the good things what will happen after you get a band and lose weight. I'll bet the band list will be LOTS longer! And you don't have to give up food totally, but eating large amounts of it. And there's nothing wrong with worrying about anaesthesia and complications, it's your self-preservation instincts kicking in, but remember this is "old-hat" for the professionals, and they certainly will minimize all risks for you. Good luck with your consult and post how it went!

I have the same problem. I got down to 113 lbs once and saw a fat girl looking back at me in the mirror, until I saw pictures of myself and I saw I was too thin. Have someone take pictures of you--hopefully when you see them you'll see how much thinner you are!

A whole week??? I'm gonna go crazy...well, I'm supposed to walk anyway--feet don't fail me now!

Purping....I like that!

I'm getting banded this Friday and I was wondering if I would be able to drive myself home on Saturday? (My doc makes you stay overnight) Thanks!

Don't believe a word he says--he is a Pod Person!!!:smile: Just kidding, DustyDog you sound like a wonderful man and I must admit I'm a teensy bit jealous....:tongue2: I have to stay overnight also which his freaking me out because I've never spent the night in the hospital as a patient before. I'm sure my husband of 32 years will be supportive also, but he's not very intuitive when it comes to knowing what I'll need. So I've actually asked him NOT to hang around all day...I suggested he come in the evening when I'll be walking so he can help me get outta bed!

My BMI is only 40 and I have to do a week of liquids only. The coordinator told me it is an age thing also--older people naturally have fattier livers.

Are you old enough to be in perimenopause?