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Yes! I do - my port area is very sensitive and after I eat its even more sensitive. I'm only six weeks out. I hope it stops hurting soon!!

Yes - I agree with Restlessmonkey - It will be OK just wait and find out whats missing. than resubmit it again. I'm sure it will all work out.

Hello - I need some help and I cant get in to see the doc. I had surgery 6 weeks ago (no fill yet). I'm having problems with pain around my port area. I still cant sleep on my side or tummy yet and any pressure on my port area really hurts. After I eat my 1/2 cup of food It feels like my port is pushing up against my skin and ready to pop out of me at any minute and it really hurts. I tried eating slow or not eating as much at one time. But still the same problem with my port pushing up against my skin. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this normal in the beginning with some people? I know everyone's different but it hurts. OUCH! I had gas pains in the beginning but not for a long time now. Do you think I'm getting gas pain again immediately after I eat? Thank you all for any support.

Hello - I had my surgery 6 weeks ago and I'm still having problems lying on my side or on my stomach. Any pressure at all on my port area hurts me!

Yes - I too put my weight loss starting at the time I went to see my doctor for the first time. eight months later I had the lap band surgery. I had lost 20 pounds before surgery and now 20 pounds after surgery.

Hello - I have been taking Zoloft daily for years due to my anxiety issues. I also have a prescription for xanax if I ever am having a really really bad day! - I just got banded march09 and I'm doing great. I have not had any need of the Xanax but I always take my Zoloft daily and it keeps me even and very stable. I think being on the drug may have caused me to gain weight thru the years! So if your doctor thinks you don't need to be on it anymore that's great! best of luck with your band!

Hi - Hope you feel better today - and oh the PAIN the first few days for some can be really bad. I also was in a lot of pain but by day five was feeling much better. the first three day after surgery all I did was sleep and have ice chips and sugar free popsiciles. That really helped my dry mouth and throat. I also made sure to take my pain meds every four hours. If you have gas pain in your tummy or shoulders/back you need to walk around the house to release some of it. You will start to feel better each day. Congratulations on your surgery!! I'm so happy for you.

Oh!! You guys are making my mouth water. Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Thanks for all the great ideas - I'm going to try them all.

Hello for me BCBS wanted to see that I had a 5 year history of being overweight. They just wanted to see my weight history. Best of luck to you on your surgery!

YES - I did have both surgery at the same time - I was told by my doc that you really don't have any more pain and you don't need any extra healing time added to your lap band surgery. I'm doing great now. I'm on day 12

Hello - I was in a lot of pain - Gas was really bad in my tummy however it never made it up to my shoulders. I was in so much pain the first 5 days I was just a big mess!! On day 6 I felt a bit better and on day 9 I was over the gas pains and my port area hardly hurt at all. I'm now on day 12 and am well enough to go back to work and drive the car, walk the dog, clean the house.... So I'm feeling pretty good right now. Everybody is different just remember each day gets better!

Hello - for #1 Do what your doctor says! I know this is really hard because I'm in the same boat as you. I had my surgery on 3/23 I have to be on the clear liquid Diet for two weeks and It is by far the hardest part I have gone thru. My head hunger is out of control. TV food commercials are the worst right now. However I have been told it gets better each day. My Doc warned me that I need to heal and not stretch out my smaller stomach or the band can slip. That scared me straight!! So I will wait until I get my doc's ok to move on to the next diet. But Ohhhhhh I cant wait!!!

Congratulation on getting your date! I too am on for 3/23. I started my journey back in July08 with the six month dietician. It was a long wait but I will finally be banded this Monday. Best wishes to you for you surgery this Monday. Take care

I think you hit the nail on the head! I should have gone to the dentist and got my teeth worked on. (hard to chew anything) that would be great with a diet. I also have to stay overnight. Which I'm happy to do. Its much safer. They just bumped me back from 1pm surgery time to 8:30 am first surgery of the day. I guess I wont have a problem getting into a room if I'm the first one.

Hey XGRL Best Wishes for you on your surgery this 24th!! I'm going thru the hunger pains also on my pre-op diet. My date is the 23rd. I'm so excited!!! Yeah for us

Hello I just got the call today - I'm scheduled for March 23rd. OH! I cant believe it. I've waited nine long months and finally I got my surgery date. YAAAAAAH no more waiting! I'm so happy to be with the rest of you getting banded in March. Good Luck and Happy surgery day to everyone.

Hello I found a list for ya - here ya go LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes 01-21-2009, 11:12 PM #1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Age: 45 Posts: 24 State: Southern Colorado Pre op shopping list for post op! permalink Have seen this list before, but it's worth posting again it's so useful if you are getting ready for surgery! :thumbup: NON-food ITEMS: Heating pad (12inx24in) - for shoulder pain if you have any Flexible ice pack (hot/cold 12inx16in) - for shoulder pain if you have any A few books or movies Squishy pillow for car ride for seatbelt (shoulder pad) Make sure you have a good blender Pedometer(depending on the one you get – don’t forget to adjust to your stride) PHARMACEUTICALS: liquid Tylenol/Motrin (Check early in case pharmacy needs to order in advance) & check with your doc before using Chewable or liquid gas-x, or strips Wet Wipes Pill crusher Chewable Vitamins Hospital Medicine cups (I got 3oz/88ml cups – 100ct) Cough Drops Stool Softener - check with your doc first Moist and nice tasting Lip Balm FOOD ITEMS: Protein shakes Protein Water (K2O) Plenty of water broth or stuff to make broth sugar free popsicles Sugar free Jello Sugar free breath mints (chewable) Crystal Light "On the GO" assorted flavors Bouillon Cream of Wheat Creamy Soups Applesauce FAT FREE yogurt Soup-at-Hand - soups - for creamy stage pudding cups (SF/FF) - helps w/ taking meds(got instant, more flavors, price per box) Sugar free hot cocoa Decaf tea CLOTHES POST-OP: Loose fitting, easily removable Button down shirts Thong shoes/slip-on so no bending and tying Sports Bra! Sutures will be hurt by under wires LADIES – tip for surgery day, wear a button down shirt, and no bra..it’s much more comfortable!! __________________ Banded Dec 23rd 2008 - Dr Smith www.coloradolapband.com :cursing: see what we do for a living at : http://www.redhawkrovers.com Last edited by nicci63; 01-22-2009 at 08:54 AM. nicci63 Registered User

Congrats on starting the journey. I started in July08 I'm getting close but still don't quite have a surgery date yet. I have Blue Cross of California however they are all a little different in what they require from you. You can see my dated list below of all the requirements my insurance needed from me. Best wishes to you and good luck on your journey.

Thank you so much for your list! You really made it easy for me. My surgery date will be coming up very soon. I already bought two Leisure/sleep bras. :thumbup: thanks again!

Hello - That's great news! I too was just Approved today for Surgery. It feels great doesn't it? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

That is great news! I'm so happy for you. Wishing you the very best.

Hi Lacasst - Hope you feel better soon and thanks for the heads up on the Hunger thing with the Liquid diet. I'm trying to get myself ready for it all. Take care

Welcome :Dancing_sorry: and congrats on your lap band. I will be having my surgery also at Alta Bates in Oakland sometime in the next few months. How would you rate the doctors and staff/room...and everything else?

Wow - I think your doing great. and so organized with everything. I'm sure everything will work out just fine. keep up the great work.

Thanks ReeRee I'll go check out what they have at the YMCA in my neighborhood. should be lots of fun!