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THanks for the advice...funny how my scenario is exactly how your is. I also had a hernia repair done and then had terrible diarrhea for 2 days but finally yesterday which was day #5 I felt quite a bit better and today #6 already seems even better. Just anxious to get these staples out. Wednesday is my dr day. How much weight have you lost or did you lose in the first 2 weeks? I am already at 12 pounds. I know a lot is fluids but thats fine with me. Thanks again for the advice!!

Wow!! OH Juli...you have lost 128 pounds...do you feel like a whole new person? What a success you are. What have you found to be the most helpful? Way to go!!!!!!!!

thanks everyone for their advice and positive input!! Today is post op day 4 and I managed to walk 4 10 minutes intervals. Really helps the gast thing. I have had terrible diaarrhea now for 24 hours but I think that is finally improving. I still have a lot of pain in my port area though. I just catch myself wanting something to eat not drink....even a cracker would taste good. Is this head hunger or what? :thumbup:

Well, I am on my 4th day post-op day and I still am moving soo slow and tired all the time. It does get better right? When did everyone else start to have new found energy? I could sleep all day. The left side where my port is hurts all the time which travels all the way up to my chest and neck. Anyone else have this issue? I think that I just wasn't prepared as to how hard this recovery was gonna be. I know each day should get better but I wish it would start soon. :thumbup:

I am having my surgery tomorrow as well!! Unbelievable.!!! I have to be there by 5:30am too. My nerves are all revved up!! I am ready though. It will be hard to sleep tonight though...gotta think positive and have faith!! Good luck to you as well!!

ANother question...what did everybody eat the first few days? I know they will give me suggestions as well. Do you even really have an appetite?

Thanks everybody for the advice!! Very encouraging. I am sooo ready to begin this journey!! I have 6 kids and I am finally taking the time to focus on me. It is long overdue!! I am soo happy for all of you as well and your successes!!

Well tomorrow am is the big day!! I can't believe its here. I have to be there by 5:30am. I am excited, nervous, you name it I am. Any suggestions for the first few days post-op? will I be up to doing anything? How about traveling 4 days later? I can't believe its here. :thumbup::crying:

How come so many people say you are back to your same old self within 4 days and back to work and many comments out there are saying they can't sleep etc for up to 2 weeks> I have my surgery in a week and am nervous but ready. We are supposed to travel over the holiday weekend after my surgery...(4 days later) WIll I not be ready to do so? Suggestions....THanks for such a great resource you all provide!! :ohmy:

So is it really hard to stick to liquids only? Do you just want food constantly? That is a fear of mine as well...:ohmy:

THanks for the advice!! Much appreciated. I am nervous but oh so ready for this new journey!!

Hi everyone!! I just got my approval this week!! I am still in awe that this is all falling into place. What can I expect for weight loss the first 2 weeks? Soo many questions...Surgery is 6/30!! Only 9 days away! :redface:

What a wonderful story!! I hope once I get insurance approval I can share in your same successes!! I can not wait to start my new journey and I am sooo READY for it. Thanks for the inspiration and I wish you the very best!!

So how do you know if they are going to bill the lapband seperate or not? What does the lapband cost...and what would be the 30% then? I think they told me the band itself was 2500.00????

Thanks for the info!! Yes..it is my drs office holding things up...then bcbs said at least 10 days once paperwork arrives til pre-approved...and oh how I hope that isn't the case!! I really want to get moving...my consult at the surgeon was 5/19 and I am just sooo ready to get this weight off. Patience right?

I have basic coverage...I know that all I pay is my 100copay and my 100 surgeon copay and everything else is 100%...I just want approval!! =)

Hi there!! ANyone from Minnesota? Anyone have blue cross federal insurance? Awaiting approval and am getting impatient!!

Great news! Hope you continue to feel good. What a blessing and a new journey you are beginning!! I can't wait til its my turn...awaiting insurance approval..

Is it hard though to change your eating habits...or does the lap band make you full and not want to eat as much?

Okay, so I tried this and the cut and paste thing worked but when I preview signature all that shows is all that code and not the actual ticker...

THanks for all your replies!! Much appreciated!:laugh:

How do you get your ticker on the bottom? HELP!

So once you get banded how much weight can you expect to lose in the first month? Is the diet difficult to follow and are you craving real food or are you okay with it? soo many questions....awaiting insurance approval...should be sometime next week.

Greetings everyone!! I have been reading on this site now for over 2 weeks and finally am ready to make my own contribution. I am 38 and the mother of 6 children and have finally decided to take a step in the right direction with my weight and get it off and invest in ME!! I am currently in the waiting period to see if insurance will cover this and should hear something by early next week I have done everything else that is needed just need the go ahead to schedule. I am hoping by end of June. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading everyones posts and look foward to sharing as I go along this new journey. How do you put your little tickers on the bottom of your posts? Some very cute stuff out there!! Anyways...GREETINGS!