Gigi_Girl

I had lost 80 then gained 30 back. Old habits returned, but the bigger reason was that my doc over the last year was able to document that I had a leak. I just had my band removed and replaced. See your doc, but in the interim consider giving yourself a jump start by going on a liquid diet. I was on liquids two weeks pre- and post-op which resulted in 20# of weight loss. That in itself has really motivated me plus it detoxed by body of the sugar and carbs and made me lose the cravings. I have gone to soft foods this week, but staying away from sugar and most carbs. I do feel better.

It might be worth a call to your counselor and ask about a reduced dose temporarily. As for eating, try to eat on a schedule and still take small bites and take time to eat. Stress has always made my band tighter and caused issues.

I'll keep you in my thoughts. Let us know what the doc says.

I am sure that you will take a nap this afternoon. thank goodness for a split schedule! Have a great day!

Way to go! slow and steady is the best way to maintain once you hit goal. Your body grows accustomed to your new size better.

Hi Alex, let your doc and staff take care of you. Hopefully, you will get home today. I see you are another Alabama girl. I am from Jacksonville. Where are you from? gigi

Thanks for the update. Take it easy!

Monie, I think a hill side climb certainly qualifies for two miles!

Welcome home and get your rest and fluids. You are doing great!

Going back on liquids is a good idea. Let us know when the nurse calls you.

Thanks, it has been a beautiful day! I just got in from renewing my driver's license. I changed the weight to my goal weight of 165. Only 41 pounds to go! That is closer to the real weight than the weight that was on the license. I had not changed it since high school.

This is Day 10 and I just walked two miles!!! It feels so good to be building back my endurance! I am off work for the rest of the week and will continue my exercise and napping routine. sleep and exercise (and protein) heal a body good!

lmn, I like the bariatric advantage wild cherry calcium and the bariatric advantage orange or tropical multi vitamin. I also need to take iron supplements which are not included in the BA multi vitamins, so I take the BA chewable iron lemon lime flavor. They actually taste pretty good and I don't have that yucky feeling from taking iron that I got from so many others. Some people don't like the chewable vitamins because they taste chalky to them, but everyone's tastes are different. I have heard of others that stick to the OTC chewables like Flinstones Complete or Centrum Chewables. They just may have to take a higher dose to get the ingredients needed.

Joann, good luck to you too! I'll be thinking about you!

10 pounds in six days is fabulous! I too am older, just turned 56 and I am 8 days out. I have lost 4 pounds since surgery. You usually don't lose a lot in the first couple of weeks because your body is adjusting and healing. did you doc prescribe something for nausea? If not, give them a call. sounds like you haven't found a Protein that you like. I like Extreme smoothie pre-mixed drinks, and Matrix Protein powder. When I feel cravings for salt, I drink a cup of bullion. Hang in there, it does get better!

Alex, good luck tomorrow! It is so worth it! I'll be thinking about you and the other bandsters up for surgery tomorrow!

Ty, the quick way to find it is to look at our profile for those that list the August 2012 Bandsters. click on that link and you should see the join button. gigi

If I were starting over, I think I would choose the gastric sleeve. It has a quicker weight loss than the band, but without the malabsortive issues of bypass and it has less followup requirements than the band. But let me tell you my history and you decide what is best for you. I just got my second band put in 7 days ago (the first had a leak and my insurance, after much discussion, would only pay to replace what I had - a band) If I wanted to switch to a sleeve as recommended by my MD, I would have to self pay. That said, I understand that some insurance companies are beginning to pay for revision surgery on bands to sleeves or bypass, so check and see what your insurance company will cover down the road. I feel great just a week after surgery and I feel restriction for the first time and I am determined to make this work. I had been successful with my first band by losing 80# before regaining 30# over the last year. I am determined to get a net weight loss of 100#. Check back in in six months and see if I have made it yet. Attitude goes a long way!

Be sure to join the August 2012 lap band support group too. You'll find others that had surgery the same day as you.

I appreciate everyone's concern. We are here to support each other and to kick each other's butt when needed. I have had a good day and NO FEVER has returned. My port pain is greater than some, but remember I was a band removal and replacement, so the muscles where the port is attached did double duty getting the first port removed, then the new one clamped in. My story in brief if you haven't read: banded December 2008. Lost 80 pounds in first two years. Started gaining weight in last two years - gained 30 pounds. Never felt much restriction. Determined thru testng over the last year that I definitely had a leak. Took 4 months back and forth with BCBS of AL (PEEHIP) to FINALLY get them to agree to replace and not just remove the first band. Removal and rebanded on August 20, 2012. The leak was obvious in surgery - the band was leaking, not the tubing or port - so i had a flat tire. I know I am swollen from surgery, but I actually feel restriction now. Don't ever remember this level of restriction! yeh!!! Good luck to those being banded this last week of August. All of the August bandsters that have gone ahead of you are here to support you! Let us know how you do.

Thank you all for your concern. The fever broke before I went to bed last night and I feel good this morning. I promise I will call the doc if it comes back.

My doc's orders on the temp was 101 or above to seek assistance. I am staying below that with tylenol. Curious if anyone else running a low grade fever.

Every insurance contract is different. My BCBS contract still requires the wait.

Please note that my suggestion on mixing Matrix protein with yogurt is for full liquid phase and not clear liquid, so depending on your doc's schedule, you may have to wait a few days.