Donna0526

One of the insurance companies was New York Life, and I can not remember the name of the other ( will check when I get home tonight !!!). When I find out something about the refusal I will be sure to post it. I really believe having this surgery so soon before applying for this insurance had something to do with it. If so, maybe after losing a good amount of weight, the surgery will not have any affect on a decision to cover me. In 2007, I had to purchase health insurance on my own because of being laid off from my job. At that time I chose a plan with BCBS of NC that was advertised for $257.00/mo for single coverage; but due to my weight at that time (282 lbs), the premium was increased to just over $1,000.00/mo !!!! Unbelievable!!!!! Again, I will post again when I have more info. Happy weight loss everybody.

I had my surgery 9/12/08 with Dr. Chapman at the Brody School of Medicine in Greenville. So far I have lost 45 lbs.

Has anyone tried to buy life insurance after having lap band surgery? I have tried twice to buy additional life insurance but was turned down by both companies. I have asked why the decisions were made but have not yet received a response. Has anyone else experienced this?

I had my surgery on 9/12/08 and my first fill on 10/21/08. So far, that fill has been the easiest thing since the surgery!! Before the PA did my fill she said "most people think the first fill is the worst"; so naturally I braced myself for pain. She wiped the area with alcohol, nothing to numb it. The only thing I felt was some pressure and a tiny "sting". Honestly, for me, a blood test is more painful. Nothing to it !!!!!! You'll be okay.

I was banded on 9/12/08 and have lost 37 pounds. I got my first fill on 10/21/08 and have lost 7 pounds since then.

Hershey, I hope all went well with the gum. It happened to me, and I had no problem. I use Altoids or either Listerine Breath Strips. They both work really well. Good luck to you!!!!

Other than my immediate family, I only told two cousins. The reason I told no one else is that I didn't want to hear a lot of negativity.It seems that anytime weight loss surgery is mentioned, it's always "don't do that it's dangerous" or " oh let me tell you what I heard happened to woman that had that surgery". In the past I've had co-workers (slim co-workers) that would always attempt to sabotage any diet or weight loss effort by the heavier co-workers. I think they're afraid we will lose weight!!!!!

I got 2cc's on Tuesday. I do not believe any fluid was injected during surgery.

I got my first fill yesterday afternoon. About 6:30 last night I had a bowl of soup at Applebee's, and did not eat anything else until 12 noon today. I met my mother at Zaxby's for dinner at around 5 PM and was not able to eat anything!! I tried one french fry ( not good, I know) and felt like I had stuffed myself. I now know I should not anything unless I am really hungry. Is it normal to eat so little and feel stuffed?

I've had the same problem since surgery. My surgery was on 9/12 and I had my first bowel movement about a week later, and the second last week. This is very unusual for me; I have always been very regular -- everyday at approximately the same time!! I have used Miralax and have also starting eating Activia yogurt. Hopefully, the yogurt will work as advertised.

I am 3 weeks post surgery and am now eating soft foods. I noticed on the hand out the dr gave me, it had listed the quantity of protein I should be getting daily, but there was no mention of calories. Approximately how many calories are you consuming daily!!

I was banded on 9/12 and I had a lot of bruising for about 2 weeks. I was expecting the bruising, as I bruise very easily. As for pain, I really did not experience any pain, although I was extremely sore for a few days. I am a "side" sleeper, so the first few nights I was not able to sleep on my side. After about 4 or 5 days, I was able to lay on my side with a pillow up against my stomach. Just take it easy getting up - make sure you have something to hold onto when you get out of bed. Good luck to you!!!:thumbup:

Hang in there! I know how you feel. During the first week after surgery, I had feelings that I had made a big mistake. Looking back, I know it was because I was experiencing a lot of hunger, and I was just upset that I had two more weeks of liquids. I feel much better now, I'm in week 3, and I have just started on some soft food. I know now that the band was the best thing I could do for myself. So, just hang tough, and you will get thru this and things will be much better for you.

I'm so excited, I had my first dr visit since surgery on 9/12 and I've lost 17 lbs!! I got the go ahead to start on level 2 foods. I can have eggs, low fat cheese, yogurt and peanut butter and couscous. He said I could also start using the elliptical. I've been walking a lot; but I believe you get a better workout on the elliptical. The future is looking brighter already!!!!:crying:

I have cheated a few times. I had my surgery on 9/12 and go back for my appt on 9/25. I have been extremely hungry since about the 4th day out of surgery. The few times I have eaten, I had sugar f ree pudding or mashed potatoes; but I added fat free skim milk to make them very loose. It helped me a lot. I've only done this a few times and ate very little when I did; maybe 3 times since surgery, and no more than 2 oz. I'm just counting the days until the 25th. As of 9/12 I have lot 11.5 pounds.