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Everyone's restriction on the day of surgery is different. I understand that as women, we tend to have less restriction right after surgery. I can't remember why, but you are probably ok. If you are really concerned, call you doctor's office and ask. I hope you feel better soon!

I am scheduled to have my surgery through BCBSIL this week. It really depends on your policy. Even though they cover it, it depends on your employer. Some employers have specific exclusions for WLS. The easiest way to find out is to call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask for a paper copy of what is covered for WLS. You also want to find out what the requirements are for them to cover it if they do. If you are just applying for the policy, ask them if there is an exclusion for that in the policy. I hope this helps!

Obviously September has been a very busy month! Congrats and continued blessings to everyone having their surgery this month!

First, Happy Birthday! I didn't really have any real questions that I wished I had asked. I think it is because my doctor's office was really thorough with the information. I have at least 2 books worth of information that they gave me. I think that most of the doctor's staff is so used to this now that they answer your question before you even knew you wanted to ask. I know each office is different, but I left feeling like I was in really knowledgeable hands. One thing I can say, if you find yourself in need of info, the people here know quite a bit! Good luck at your consult.

I will you keep you and all others having surgery today in my thoughts. I wish you all a speedy recovery.

I bought a lot of the protein bullets, too. They taste ok going down, but the aftertaste is awful. It tastes the way that cardboard smells, if that makes any sense. Now I have 4 cases of that stuff just sitting around. I finally made some protein jello with one bottle. I guess I will see if it still has the same aftertaste. I wish that I had purchased a small amount of several in order to find the ones I like, instead of buying in bulk first. NOT a smart move (not that I have EVER been accused of being smart).

I am not banded yet, so I can't specifically answer your question. Make sure that you don't have anything oozing out of the wound. Also, make sure that it isn't hot to the touch. Not to scare you, this is just to make sure that you are not getting an infection. When in doubt, call or go see your surgeon. Everyone heals differently, so it could just be too soon for you. I hope that you feel better soon.

No problem. I am glad to know that I wasn't the only one that had trouble. :rolleyes2:

There is nothing wrong with being different. How I finally got my signature was to just copy the picture of the signature from someone's post then pasted it to my signature. It worked. I don't know if it was supposed to work that way, but it was the only way I could get it to work.

I am so excited that I am losing my mind (not that I had much to lose to begin with). I have been driving myself and my family crazy. I am ready for surgery to come!

That's the kind of response that I wish would come to me during the situation. Instead, I think of all kinds of great come backs when I get home! grrrrr! Some people can be so stupid!:girl_hug: You should have made up a recipe and gave it to her. It would serve her right for assuming you could cook because of either your size or your color.

Wow. I can't believe some of the things strangers will say! :biggrin: I'm sure that she wasn't trying to be ugly, but people kill me assuming things about larger people. :girl_hug: I wish you could have come up with some type of snappy come back to let her know just how inappropriate that type of assumption was.

I haven't had surgery yet, but I plan to take at least a week off (more if my job will let me). I would rather have 2 weeks to heal and also to get used to this new part of me. I don't want to be at work learning how to eat. That could turn into an ugly situation, especially if I get sick. They took away all of our garbage cans where I work, and the closest bathroom is on the other side of the building. :girl_hug:

:lol:ROFLMAO

I have BCBS PPO and I had to have a 6 month diet done within the last 2 years. That part depends on your employer also. Another thing is, some surgeon's office actually require it whether your insurance company does or not. I would either call or email my provider (that's what I did) and get something in writing concerning what they cover and under what circumstances. Once you have it in writing, you won't have to guess or be disappointed later to find that you missed something. Good luck to you.

Ok, my first thought was pregnant too. I remember the smell of anything fried or frying would send me for the bathroom.

There is no real delicate way to ask, but if it is your TOM, some people say that their band is tighter during that time. That would make a little sense if you are since you haven't had a fill. I would call the doctor though if you are concerned. I hope you feel better soon.

We are going to make it! Hugs right back at you! :sneaky:

I don't even come close! :girl_hug: I had begun to wonder if you ever even sleep!:biggrin:

Actually, there is a singles forum on here under the special interest support groups. Since I'm not single, I haven't been in it, but check it out. Here is the link: Single Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

I might actually have to tell my son to bite me anyway. I think the people in the white coats have been on to me for a while, but the figured there was just no hope.:smile2: Don't jump out of yor skin. You are going to do so well that you won't even remember being nervous at all. I hope. Well, maybe not. hahahaha

You aren't alone. I really want a few weeks off. I get sick time up to 7 calendar days, but after that it is considered short term disability. I have to put in paperwork to see IF they will pay me for being off more than 7 days. I can't afford to be off without pay. Thankfully, I have a great supervisor. Even though she can't get away with letting me stay at home, she did say that if my benefits aren't approved, she will let me just come to work and not really make me do any of my regular duties until I feel up to par. I am hoping that my surgeon's office will go ahead and send in the paperwork ahead of time so I will know how much time I am allowed. They are really weird about disability. When I had my gallbladder taken out, they gave me three weeks to recoup, but when I had my tubal, they said the 7 days should have been enough. I actually hurt worse after the tubal (my wound got infected) than I did after the gallbladder. Ok, sorry for the dissertation. I tend to talk a lot. :girl_hug:

I know I'm not Kiz, but I couldn't help but answer. Ususally, if your doctor hasn't said anything about a pre-op diet, you aren't supposed to do one. Some doctors make every patient have one, and some don't. The point of it is to shrink the fat around the liver before surgery. I know that my doctor's office actually gave me a form with my diet information on it. If you are really concerned, call your doctor tomorrow to see if you were to be on one. Good luck on Wednesday!

I am having surgery this week also. I am for sure taking 7 days (5 + weekend) because my company allows me to take that much and get paid for sure. After that, it really depends on my short term disability company (the company I work for HIRES another company to handle short term disability claims). I don't have a desk job, so I am hoping that they allow me more time off for my port to heal before I get back into the swing of things with my job (I do a lot of climbing, bending, lifting, etc). Everyone is different, but most people on here have said that after a few days, they felt pretty much back to normal. Just be sure to follow your surgeon's instructions about your activity level and you should be fine.

I think that works for me! ROFL Thankfully, I don't spend that much time with the food police (except my 11 year old son).