MrsShannonDennis

Even on liquids I was on 1200 cals. It was sooooo difficult to get that through liquids. I got some organic juice that was sugar free but high in cals. That helped. I prob. stuck more to 600-800 cals. My nutitionists was not happy

WOW! Ive been working out HARDCORE since week 2 when I got the go! I was just told not to lift for than 10 lbs then at 4 weeks I could lift whatever. I work out 5 days a week pretty intensely! I will tell you though, I get BAD pains in my port area from working out. It feels like a stretches muscle and hurts to take big breathes. My surgeon said its normal cause of the amount of exersize I am doing. She said I cant really do damage if I followed her instructions and I did. So the pain goes away afte ra few days once the muscles have relaxed. Working out has melted the inches away like crazy!

Its completely normal!! I had the same issues. I didnt leave the house for a week. It only took a week for most of it to stop. Im almost 4 weeks post op and rarely get gas pains anymore. Dont worry give it a week or so! Hang in there...just the perks of surgery :frown:

Thanks guys! I called my surgeon about it and he thinks it is just scar tissue. I have a fairly flat tummy and cant feel everything very well so I just worry! He said its prob nothing and he will check it when I come for a fill. I get so confused cause many people on here say they cant feel their port at all and oh man I ccan sure feel mine. Guess each person varies!

I hear ya girl! I was on liquids for a total of 4 weeks (pre and post op) and the day I got the go to go on mushies, OH MAN I WAS IN HEAVEN! I havent had a fill yet so I have been able to eat pretty much anything. I just chew really well! Gotta love being off liquids!

Marmar- I hear ya! I am self pay and it freaks me out to think of having to have another surgery to fix something or whatever. I cant afford it! Im already freaking out about the 300$ fills. My surgery has been SOOOOOOO stinkin smooth! No complications and not too many side affects besides gas and that didnt last long. Im 3.5 weeks post op and feel like nothing even happened! Jus make sure you have a great surgeon with a great repuation! You will be fine!

Thanks! Ya I heard about those...ill have to try one. I get a LOT of protein from scrambled eggs with fat free cheese (30g) every morning and I eat a lot of chicken and other high protein foods...hope this is ok!

Your losing inches not weight...prob gaining muscle from working out. Ive gained three pounds but clothes are looser and I can tell Ive lost inches. Its common! Thats a good thing!!!

Thats what I figured, guess its worth a try. I do get 3 free ones and I have hoping those do the trick!!

You sound like me!! I was banded on June 16th and have not had a fill yet, though I know I need one cause there is like no restriction. I am able to eat most anything, but slow. I was 253 when I started my 2 weeks pre-op liquid diet. I only lost 8 lbs pre-op and lost 12 lbs within the first week and a half post op on liquids. When I started soft foods a week ago, I gained 3 back. I was told this is normal due to your body actually getting food. Most people dont lose after surgery much. I was told this "bandsters Hell " period is for healing not weight loss. After a fill or two, when we get restriction, the weight loss will be more consistant. Looks like youre doing good though! They say this is the worst period of time! Hang in there!

Hey! I have Blue Cross Blue Shield (Illinois) and they did not cover my surgery due to the fact that my company excluded it from their policy. I paid cash for surgery and I found out fills are going to be $300 afte the first 3 free ones. Does anyone know if insurance would cover just the fills since they are not surgery? Has anyone done this or heard of it? I was just curious cause I have amazing medical coverage and was bummed when they didnt cover surgery. I cant afford $300 a pop!

I am 3 weeks post op. I am sick of my shakes. I am now eating HIGH protein foods such as eggs, chicken, peanut butter, ect. My surgeon mentioned how I dont need as much protein anymore. What is your experience? When did you stop drinking them if at all?Are the foods Im eating enough protein? I would appreciate the input

Easy to find this...just Google! Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 8 fl oz Amount per ServingCalories 190Calories from Fat 60% Daily Value *Total Fat 7g11% Saturated Fat 0.5g2%Cholesterol 10mg3%Sodium 250mg10%Potassium 400mg11%Total Carbohydrate 16g5% Dietary Fiber 3g12% Sugars 4gProtein 16g32% Vitamin A25%Vitamin C170%Calcium35%Iron25%Vitamin D40%Vitamin E200%Vitamin K40%Thiamin (B1)25%Riboflavin (B2)25%Niacin (B3)25%Vitamin B650%Folic Acid (Folate)50%Vitamin B1250%Biotin25%Magnesium10%Panthothenic Acid25%Zinc30%Copper25%Manganese35%Chromium50%Molybdenum25% Est. Percent of Calories from: Fat 33.2% Carbs 33.7% Protein 33.7%

Hey, I am also an Irani patient. I love him. As Dani said, he is very ladi back, easy going, and makes you feel at ease. I did lots of research and he was the one that kept coming up as the best. Im only 3 weeks post op. The woman in his office are jems!! I love them. So helpful and comforting. They treat me like I'm their only patient. Irani also has a new doctor/nurse working with him. She is sooo nice!! I love her. I am a cash patient so I havent had to deal with any insurance or anything. Good luck with everything! Wish my insurance would have approved it! Let me know if you need anything!

Haha oops I meant PORT not BAND...sorry! Ya I can feel my port BAD. I have a small stomach though so I dont know if thats why...Who knows...Thanks for your input

TinyTina- I am so sorry!! I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better. I am sorry people's words have discouraged you so much, thats not right. Whats done is done. I understand what a dificult choice it is when money is involved, I was a cash patient. I agree that you should use Maderma (scar cream). Its great! Ive been using it and have already seen a change in my scar appearance. Hang in there girl! I know its rough!

PS I mean PORT FLIPPING!! So Im 3 weeks post op and within the last day or so, I can REALLY feel my port. I was always able to feel it before, but now the "lump" feels bigger. Do you think this could be a flipped port or something else? I am sooooo worried about any isues occurign cause Im a cash patient and cant afford another surgery to fix anything. Can you share any of your port flipping stories and how you knew it was flipped? Did u have symptoms? Can you guys feel your port really bad?? Ive been excersizing pretty intensly at 2 weeks, but was told that was ok.

Haha good to know! I havent seen all the new ones cause I was always told to stay away so I guess I just havent even looked at all the new variety! My dieticion still wants me to stay away from them though

I have read a lot of you talk about drinking Slim Fast. Just be careful because they are FULL of sugar and carbs. My nutritionists HATES them and told us to stay far away from it. I remember when I was on Atkins being shocked by the nutrition facts on them! Just a heads up! Happy Banding!

I hear ya! I got sick and threw up all my protein shakes and it took a week before I was able to even stand the smell of them again. Now that I am on soft foods I get my protein elsewhere. But I was on PRO 5 and they were soooooo good! The chocolate was nice. Tasted just like chocolate milk. OR I put peanut butter in my vanilla ones. Or get "Any Whey" protein and its a powder you can put in pudding or anything really. Good luck!

Oh man Im so sorry. Ya looks like your BMI is prob only around 31 which is LOW for qualifying for this surgery. I think your only option would be paying cash and finding a doc who will do it at that low of a BMI. Doesnt seem like you're that over weight. Even a BMI of 35 requires medical issues. Usually a BMI of 40 will automatically qualify you. Good luck!

Cash patients get free fills for life?? Wow I wish that was the case with me. I paid cash for everything!

Jessi- I am 3 weeks out and the same thing goes for me. I am obviously eating less and healthier, but have had no restriction on ANY food! Ive been told in all after the fills! Enjoy while you can

Thanks guys for the info!! So helpful!

Im a cash patient (ins. didnt cover) and my first 3 fills are free, but Im worried about how much fills after those will be. Any cash patients out there who have paid cash for a fill? How much was each one? I know prices will vary obviously but I want to get an idea. Thanks