katinafer

No, I only lost about 7lbs on the presurgical diet.

I was banded with the Realize band on Aug 18th 2008 and have lost about 18lbs. so far. I am working my a** off not to gain any of it back before I get my first fill on Oct 1st.

You're not alone. I was banded on Aug 18th and my stomach growled extremely loud too. It was mostly hunger pains even though I didn't really feel hungry. Now though it's not nearly as bad. It will subside with time and of course being able to eat more.

I had my surgery on the 18th too and the smell of food makes me ill. I haven't really eaten anything b/c I have no appetite. I have to force myself to drink water or crystal light and even then, just a little makes me full. Since surgery, i've a a little protein shake, half of a yogurt, water, crystal light and that's it. What is weird though is that my stomach is steadily grumbling and I get hunger pains but I just don't want anything. I also had absolutely terrible gas. It felt like it was and still is a little bit, right under my ribcage and in my chest. If it weren't for the gas, I would have been completely fine....no other pains whatsoever.

Well, I was successfully banded 8/18/08 at 7:30am and was home by 11:30am. The doctors said that they have never seen anybody come out of the anethesia grinning....lol. So far, I have had minimal pain and haven't even had to take any meds (they give me liquid hydrocodone). The only thing i seem to be having a problem with is keeping myself hydrated...i've had water, crystal light and propel and nothing is appealing to me for some reason. Anyways....let the shrinking begin! Thanks all and good luck to those Aug 19th bandsters.

Well, it's 4:50 am and i am about to leave for the hospital. Luckily i got the first surgery for the day so hopefully, i'll be back home by noonish. I am a bit nervous, but super excited! Thanks for all of the support!:wink2:

Hi all! I'm new to this thread (thanks for the invite Lana :thumbup:). Surgery day is tomorrow the 18th at 7:30am. I'm so excited, this seems like it has been a long time coming. There were days when I thought that it would never happen, but here I am....about to begin this great journey. Thanks to all for your support. If it weren't for this board, I would not be nearly as confident going into this as I am. Hopefully, i'll be able to jump on here tomorrow evening and let you all know how it went. Thanks again!

Thanks to all of you for your well wishes.....5:30am is not gonna get here soon enough!

Good Luck to you tomorrow. I too am getting banded tomorrow, Aug 18th. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am and my surgery is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. I've been a bundle of emotions today but mostly just excitedness. :thumbup:

Boy how i am kicking myself for reading this post.......it is reality though. All of the positive replys were great. I am prepared......anxious but prepared. My surgery is this monday, Aug 18th @ 7:30am, and i can't wait!

I chose the realize band. I just liked the fact that the port is lower profile, the injection area on the port is a bit wider and the band itself is not as rigid as the Allergen Lapband. My surgery is this Monday the 18th! and I can't wait!

Karina, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I was just like you. When the Drs office told me that they submitted my paperwork I checked the Humana website every 5 minutes....at a minimum until I saw the "A" in the status field. It took less than two days for approval and I was borderline for the co-morbidity requirements. I'm sure everything will work out just fine for you! Good Luck! Katina

I know this is really short notice but I have my pre-op appt. at 11am tomorrow(Aug 8) and have to let them know whether I want the Lapband, Lapband AP or the Realize band. Anyone else had to make this choice? If so, which did you choose and why? They seem to both have their own pros & cons and i'm kind of stuck as far as which one to choose. Thanks!!!

Got my approval this Thursday and surgery is scheduled for Aug 18th @ 7am.....I can't wait!!!!!

I'm approved! I'm approved! Documents submitted Aug 5th approval Aug 6th. August 18th can't get here soon enough!