Garth5555

Is anyone from Oregon? If so, where are you from. I'm in Grants Pass. G

I'm a bit confused here, why would there be a difference concerning a pre-surgery diet for a self-pay versus insurance paid???:hurray::confused::laugh: That makes no sense to me. Where I had my surgery, it did not matter if you were self-pay or not. There was a specific program to follow for pre-op diet and post-op eating instructions. I would appreciate it if you explain a bit.:smile: Thanks, G

Wanda I'm sorry that you had such a bad experience with the lap-band.:eek: The one thing they strongly emphasized numerous times was the lap-band was not a magic wand, just a tool for weight loss. Everyone has to make their informed choice and do what they feel is best for them. Good luck,:thumbup: G

Yes, you now have 4.5cc's. I had 3cc placed when my doctor did the surgery and had a 1cc fill. So that puts me at 4cc. G

I sure can sympathize with you...I had the same experience the othber day after getting my first fill...Live and learn, that is what I tryto tell myself...lol Hang in there, G

I had a problem with my happy pill, so I switched it to the liquid form and that is much better. G

If you live in Oregon, why would would you go that far to get banded??? :sad_smile::confused: I live in Oregon also, and had my surgery done in Southern Oregon by a great doctor. I, personally, would look into the state that you live in for surgery, it will be alot easier on you for post-op appointments. G

Army insurance should be Tricare and yes they do approve for LAP-BAND. G

Good luck on your new life adventure into bandland..:biggrin::thumbup: It's well worth it and hope you have a speedy recovery.. G

Use a heating pad , it works wonders. :thumbup: G

Not a good idea to be picking them off this early after you had surgery.:cursing: G

A heating pad works great also. G

Great...I appreciate the responses. G

Hey fellow Bandsters....I have a quick question for you fine folks. In my discharge paperwork it states that my steri strips need to be on for 2 weeks and when the two weeks arrive I can remove them. So now here is my question, how many people just let them fall off naturally versus who took them off at the two week point. I'll be two weeks post-op tomorrow and I have no plan to remove them unless there is a chance of the incisions getting infected. I fiddle with the ends and trim them as they release, but other than that, I don't mess with them. You thoughts? G

This past weekend I made a 4 bean salad with kidney Beans, garbonza beans, green beans, and yellow wax beans. I used olive oil and balsalmic vinegar with some garlic salt and powder. I let it marinate overnight and boy was it good and filling . Of course, I wish I had made this before banding, but better late than never... G