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BigMomma

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    Well, crap. I thought I was doing very well, having lost 20 lbs. But I have read some of the posts on this thread and feel like I am behind the curve! I just had my first fill a few days ago. Before that, I didn't have much restriction.

    You're not behind. I'm down 24 - 25 pounds and I still haven't had my first fill. I'm scheduled to go on 02/16 for my fill.

    - Val

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    I was banded on 12/3 and went in for my 2nd visit today and I have 52.1 pounds and 25 1/2 inches in 2 months. I lost 25 on the pre-op and the rest in 6 weeks. My head has been so high in the clouds it hasn't come down yet. I also haven't had any insulin in 4 weeks or my diabetic pill or B/P pill. Guess watching what I am eating and knitting has worked. Just wanted to toot my own horn for a minute, thanks for listening.

    That's great!!!!!:)

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    I went to my LAP-BAND® Seminar last night. I am really psyched about getting the Band. I want to go with this Particular Center, too. I have checked out all their Surgeons License, no complaints filed against them, no malpractice suits. They work out of a Top Hospital in the nation.

    The only thing holding me back is the $600.00 program fee that has to be paid before the first Nutrition Class. I can meet with the Surgeon before that, and get approved for the Surgery but before they will proceed I have to pay the Program Fee.

    I have already looked into the Centers in the Area, they either didn't take my insurance or the Surgeons that did had Malpractice Suits against them.

    So what do you think Banders? Is $600 too high for a Program Fee? :w00t:

    My program fee was $1000. I was able to file it on my insurance and the payment went towards my coinsurance. I will be reimbursed a small portion of the fee.

    - Val

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    I was banded 12/22/09

    So I'm not even 2 weeks post op but when I move or bend or something like that I can feel the band! I feel it pull a little so I stop that movement right away. I'm not doing yoga or nothing, but I notice at times I can actually feel it. It feels a little like something is scratching in the inside. Is this normal? I don't feel the port from the inside out but I do the band.:unsure:

    I'm glad you asked this question. I was banded on 12/15/09. I feel like something is "rolling" (for lack of a better description) when I bend over I was wondering if what I am feeling is normal.

    - Val

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    Hi Marie, I am "thinking mode" It has taken me 1 1/2 years to convince hubbie dear to let me even go to a seminar. . he thinks yes I need to lose weight, but not that way, he thinks I'm going to die. . i did phentermine for over 1 year (I was buying it over the net) but after so long, your body goes funky, stopped and regained all the weight (very heartbreaking) so right now, I have my financing approved for the whole amount, have the seminar set up, am talking to ya'll, and I'm thinking if hubbie says no after the seminar, I'm going to have to tell him "sorry bud, this is for me" and go ahead with it. he has told me many times he will never support me if I do this, but I think if he is coming to seminar, maybe he is reconsidering things. . . wish me luck, seminar is on the 23rd at 6pm. . . I've prayed about it, but sometime God is too busy with more important things then listening to my little requests. . . :biggrin:

    Erykah -

    I started the process a few years ago. My husband was totally against it. He felt that if I would just walk or exercise I could do it. I knew that it would take more than that. I decided not to do it at that time. We had a health fair at my job and a there was a weight loss center there. I just passed up the table. One day one of the ladies I work with mentioned that she had gotten information from them and had attended the seminar. I decided to give it try again. I attended the seminar (with my DH after I tricked him into going.) I prayed about it and after I kept receiving green lights I knew it was meant to be. I was banded on 12/15/09. I'm still having a few issues but so far I haven't regretted the decision.

    - Val

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    Hi, I did a search on my question but can't seem to find anything on point.

    On hospital discharge from a successful LAP-BAND® procedure, do most hospitals require that you be met by another adult (to drive you home, etc.) or is it possible to be released on one's own?

    I hate to say it, but I am having trouble coming up with anyone I know who would be as discreet about my personal issues as I would prefer. Even my best meaning neighbors and friends do a lot of talking in our small town, and I guess I'm just one of those people who likes to keep my business private. When I went through my year of trying personal training (twice a week, I lost 1 pound in a year), I didn't tell anyone about that, either.

    I guess in the end I will have someone, but just wondered if this is a procedure where you can walk out on your own if everything's gone well?

    You will have to have someone drive you home. My dr's instructions were that I needed someone to stay with me for 24 hours post op.

    - Val

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    I was banded on 12/21, so I am 5 days out. My incisions are fine and I haven't taken any pain meds since the day after, but no pain. Yet, I'm miserable most of the time so far. I'm freaking hungry (probably head hunger) and full liquids are not satisfying. I get "full" but the hunger doesn't go away. I think I want to CHEW something.... I'm not getting as much liquid or Protein as I'm supposed to, but it just seems like I can't get enough down..... I don't want to be a bummer to my family at Christmas, but sometimes I just want to cry. Probably doesn't help that I can't get my depression meds down. I dread taking any of my meds because they taste disgusting and half the time I throw them up (and get to taste them again)! ... Oh, and my breath is GROSS tasting and smelling. My mom asked me if I farted yesterday, but it was my breath. And I'm burping all the time..... I knew it was going to be hard, but I didn't know it was going to be this hard, this fast.... Okay, I'm sorry for this tirade, but I needed to complain to somebody who might be able to understand. Anybody else go through thiS? How long did it last? I'm supposed to be on full liquids for another 8 days, then purees and mushies for two more weeks. How am I going to make it through this?

    I can totally relate. I was banded on 12/15. Today I did cry. I just wanted a taste of turkey but my DH wouldn't let me. You're not alone.

    - Val

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    Hey everybody!

    I'm having some concerns about my LAP-BAND®.

    I was banded dec 18th and a few days after the surgery I had to force myself to eat, only because I was in so much pain that I didn't have an apetite.

    It's my 5th day today, and since yesterday I have been starving. I don't know what is going on. I drink my liquids, and it's like they aren't going anywhere because I stay hungry. It couldn't be head hunger because it's physical growling. Even while I'm eating and drinking my stomach growls. Actually, that's when it does it the most. What is going on??

    Also, if I eat something. I pass mass amounts of gas. If I drink Water, I pass mass amounts of gas and my stomach just gurgles. I don't know if any of this is normal or not.

    When I stand up it feels like my stomach is just hanging in there. I have to hold it. Is that normal as well?

    Also, the papers they gave me said that I need 32-64 ounces of liquid a day with 70 grams of Protein. Then is says at least 64 ounces or Water a day.

    How is that even possible? Wouldn't it stretch my pouch if I drank that much Fluid in a day....I'm so confused.....and starving.

    Please help me...I don't want to fail at this as well.

    LOL! I was walking around holding my stomach. I thought it was strange because I never read about anyone else doing the same thing. I'm relieved to know that I am not the only person who had this problem.

    - Val

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    ahhh thank you guys sooo soo much. i have aetna so ill have to do some extra research and phone calls and hope for the best. i need to keep you 2 around now lol very very helpful

    If your Aetna policy has coverage visit the Aetna website for Clinical Policy Bulletins. I think the obesity surgery is either 150 or 157. It will show you Aetna requirements.

    - Val

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    All my friends and family support me with what im doing.

    !!!!EXCEPT !!!!!!!!!

    for my boyfriend of 8 years he wants nothing to do with my weightloss (i have lost 80lbs pre op) he didn't go with me to ANY pre op classes and will not be here for me when I have my surgery on the 23rd (in 2 days), I can honestly say this has opened my eyes with him and after this is all over im going to leave.B)

    I'm sorry your boyfriend is giving you a hard time. I'm glad you do have the support that you need.

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    I just came home today, and have been pretty much been just on the verge of nausea all day today. My nose is dryer than the sahara desert. I have no desire to eat or drink anything, but am sipping on broth and Water. I feel like my guts are revolting on me.

    Did anyone feel like "ohmygosh what have I done?"

    Maybe I'm just emotional, I haven't really slept since surgery and came home to a sick husband to top it all off.

    Please tell me this gets better :smile2:

    Terri -

    I know exactly how you feel. It does get better. Just try to walk as much as possible.

    - Val

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