AlaskaGirl77

My starting BMI was 60 and I had zero cormorbidities. My surgeon let me know that i would have faster results with the GB,but supported me in what I wanted. I don't want fast...i just want it gone! lol

I had my surgery last week (through Tricare) and they didn't need any of that. Just my diet history (nothing official)....good luck!

Wow! A lot of us May 26th gals! lol...My dr. had me 1-2 days clears,1-2 days full liquids and now 2-3 weeks purees...He wasn't specific on serving sizes (not that great with post op info) so I now see I've been eating a lil' to much mushie wise (instead of 1/4 cup,probably 1/2 cup) going to get on track to morrow and hope i haven't screwed anyhthing up. 60 grams of protein a day...I'm feeling great though~I was down 10 lbs pre op and 14.7 since surgery on the 26th....everyone seems to be doing great~! Congratulations everyone!:redface:

I'm 8 days post op. Had my check up today. Shoulder pain since day 5. My dr. said it has to do with swelling on the diaphram that hits a nerve in the left shoulder. He told ME that it should ony last 2 days and if it continues to watch for signs of infection for a possible infection behind the diaphram...so it's worth asking your dr. about...

I've seen many succuess stories on people over 400lbs. I am 370ish and going to be banded next week. My dr. said that in Australia,they wouldn't do a lap band on me,but he's confident that this is THE tool i need to succeed. (P.S. I have no idea what Australia has to do with it...lol,other than they've been banding longer)..

I had seen my nutrt. at a different base and I just called her,she wrote a letter and sent it to me...was good enough for my surgeon. Ask your WL surgeon what he wants/needs. Mine gave me a checklist.

We have our own clinic down here on Eielson. I was referred by my PCM from Eielson to the WLS. Yes,Tricare is currently paying for Lap band and Gastric Bypass. Some MTF's cover the gastric sleve,but that is only if there is a dr. at Ft.WW that does them. (Which there is not currently). But they pay for you to go down there,lodging,rental cars...not that big of a deal....let me know if you have any questions...oh,some of the pre op stuff is done at Bassett.

So,here's my take on things...I am NOT banded yet...just a few more days (May 26) and I have been going through every emotion. Bottom line,it's human nature to express bad things over good. So here on the message board,there is a safe place to complain,work through fears,let out aggrivation in an enviorment that it's encouraged to do so. ANd that's great. Because it helps us feel that we are not alone. When somehthing is working (the band) we aren't going to post everyday "well,another great day on the band,felt great and no issues"...we post when something is wrong...I don['t think I'm doing a good job explaining it. Bottom line,if I stay fat I'm going to die sooner than if I were smaller...the lab band is a tool that will help me achieve that. Best of luck with your decision.

We have to fly from Fairbanks to Anchorage to have our surgery anyhow...he keeps us down there for about a week after to make sure all is well...

Well,first off,we have the same surgery date! Yea!:laugh: so as much as I would like to tell you how simple it is...lol,I can't:wink:! I look forward to keeping in touch and walking this road with you though!:smile: And just let you know that you won't be alone!:wub:

Make sure you get your shrink/nutritionist documented because your actual surgeon is going to need that paperwork for Tricare approval. Your PCM is just trying to see if you can do this w/o going through w/ WLS,Just make sure you are clear with the both of them that you are doing this for WLS,if not they will send you on a diet on your way....

So I'm pretty sure this board won't get much traffic being that our population is pretty small compared to everyone elce...but,I just wanted to say hello!. My name is Pam and Im up at EIelson AFB. I have a surgery date of May 26 and heading down to Anchorage next week! Looking forward to hearing from anyone! lol

Just curious if you wake up with the tube in your throat (you know,on TV,they say take a deep breath out...lol)??? I'm slightly closterphobic and it takes my breath away just to think about not being in control of my breathing...TIA!

Good luck hon! We share the same surgery date!

I quit smoking to prep not only for my surgery,but my HEALTHY new life. What helped me the most? Do a search with quick smoking before surgery and take a look at pix of how your skin won't heal and whatnot due to the nicotine...as well as you want your lungs in tip top shape before you go under! best of luck to you!!

That rocks! What a kick butt job you've done!

Great question about the V8 soups! I'll be sure to ask my doc as well!

Welcome! I'm Pam. 31,currently residing in ALaska (hubby is military). We share a surgery date and I'm in the same boat as you..not many of us in my area! lol...Best of luck to you!

How awesome! Congratulations on your autherization!!

I'm still preop but just wanted to thank you for your post...gives me a little more control the more I'm aware of what *can* happen...thank you and I wish you a speedy recovery!

Coffee is a touchy subject for me...lol..I live in Alaska and we drink coffee like a southerner drinks iced tea. I had a pot a day habbit I broke last week to prepare for my preop diet I started today. It hasn't been that bad at all. For me,it is an appatite suppresant,but as much as I love my coffee,I love my creamer that comes with it...so it's best I just stay away all together! lol

We have tricare Prime

My five year weight history wasn't anything "official". Just me stating I did weight watchers in 2001 for 9 months,lost 60 lbs. Then regained in approx.5 months. Then 2002 I tried atkins lost A amount of lbs. regaind B amount...ect...tricare was fine with that in my case.

I start my preop diet tomorrow (05/11/09) too! I have to do the induction phase of Atkins. I'm not dreading it to much being that I am looking forward to being able to eat these last two weeks. I'm going to take this time to concentrate on bite size and chewing..My surgery date is May 26 and I look forward to begining this journey with you all!

That is awesome! Congratulations on your widdled middle!