Gigi_Girl

I'm having the weirdest cravings. Anything liquid that is salty. I just drank a little Pickle Juice Are any of my other post op bandsters feeling the same way? I just recieved my Unjury products today. So far I have had the vanilla and I loved it!!! I bought the sample pack so I'm anxious to see how the others taste! Good luck to all you pre op's going in this week!!! Happy banding

Roxygirl, when I crave sodium, I make a cup of bullion or strained chicken Soup. I don't see anything wrong with a little pickle juice, it has no calories and is high in sodium.

Thank you all for your well wishes! I am staying up a little while longer so I can take my pain meds before going to bed. I am walking like a little old lady, but hey... I made me a walking path thru the house (10 mini laps) to use every hour. In the morning, I plan on walking to the end of the cul de sac and back (5 houses down and back).

Hour and half ride home didn't bother me and my pillow. Band removal and replacement only took a little over an hour. No complications! Yeh!!! They confirmed the leak, which suprisingly was in the band itself and not the tubing or port. I guess you could say I had a flat tire. I am feeling pretty good now. I am sure thanks to the pain meds. Sipping Water for my sore throat.

Hope all the others banded today are as fortunate.

Good luck to you! I am right there with you today. It is the power of positive thinking. We will do great!

Good luck to you! I am right there with you. Surgery in 3 and 1/2 hours!

Sounds like your first two weeks have be rather uneventful. Glad you are doing well!

I am excited that the day is almost here! My surgery is scheduled for 10 on Monday. The pre-op liquid diet passed much quicker than I expected. Today I am drinking coffee, Vitamin Water, suger free gatorade, and strained chicken noodle Soup and preparing food for my family. Funny, I am enjoying the smells of food, but it is not bothering me.

How are you feeling today?

Just got home from the hospital. I had some complications and had to stay a night. :-(. My heart rate elevated just as I was waking up and then my blood pressure bottomed out and they had to keep waking me up to tell me to breath. I've never had a problem with anesthesia before. The Dr. said it was probably a fluke but if I ever notice my heart fluttering then u would need to see a cardiologists. I'm swollen and sore but feel fine otherwise. My Dr. said the surgery itself went great. I only had clear liquids today. I'm pretty sure I got more than 64 oz. in and I walked up and down the hallways at the hospital.

I am so glad you are home! Keep sipping and walking!

The hospital staff will ask you to confirm that all piercings are removed before you are prepped.

I was right where you were and although it seems far out it truly goes by fast!!

congrats!!!! I am excited for you too! My surgery is August 20.

kpizzle, I am August 20 also and on day 4 of my liquid pre-op diet.

You go girl! Let us know how you do.

I am 12 days behind you.

Dean7115, I am getting my second band on August 20. (Mine won't hold Fluid anymore. Hopefully, we'll find out why when they remove it.) I got my first band on December 15, 2008. What's your story?

You could start in one of a few places.

Ask your primary care physician's office contact your insurance company for prequalifiers and recommendation of a weight loss surgery physician.

Contact your insurance company to see if weight loss surgery is covered and what the prequalifiers are.

Identify a surgeon and go to their seminar. This is a good way to learn about the surgery and the process. While insurance policies are different, there are more similarities than differences.

There is a lot of information online. Google the procedure and/or go to You Tube for testimonials and/or actual surgeries.

This forum is great for questions and comforting one another.

Let us know if can help you.

I am enjoying the weekend and I am excited about starting my two-week liquid diet on Monday. Insurance finally approved replacing my current band that quit holding Fluid over the last year (this was a 4 month process). I have gained 30 pounds in that year without the restriction. On August 20, I will have the old band removed, scar tissue cleaned up and a new band put in. As of Monday, it will be six weeks before I can eat anything that needs to be chewed (two weeks pre- and post- surgery liquids, plus two weeks of mushies). I know what is ahead is not easy, but I am so ready to get back on track. I can do this!!!

I like Greek yogurt for Breakfast or for an afternoon snack. It has lots of Protein and is fillings. Nothing to do with tightness.

I agree, dehydration can cause dizzyness. Have you been getting in all your liquids?

I am from Jacksonville, AL.

Rachel, at three weeks out, are you still on mushies? When can you have real food?

Thanks!

_{Sorry to be so quizzicle. Did the doctor plan to keep you overnight or decide after surgery? Can you tell I am a little anxious?}

puppypaw, did you have to stay overnight?

I was banded initially December 2008. Lost 80 pounds over first couple of years. Have succeeded in gaining 30 of that back in the last year. First band stopped holding Fluid over the last year. NP suspected a leak, so started aspirating fluid to measure. Each visit, got out less and less. The last time was just one month past a 7cc fill, only could remove 2cc. Don't know why the leak, but insurance approved replacement due to defect after several back and forth requests.

I am getting my second band on August 20.

Thanks puppypaws and icunurse for your comments. I want to have my eyes open when I do this. I have a pre-op discussion with my surgeon on August 10. Plan to ask his experiences with putting in a second band. My only choices are to 1) do nothing, 2) have band removed, 3) have it removed and replaced, or 4) pay the full tab and revise to a sleeve. Before I opt for #4, I would like to see what king of results I have with a second band.

puppypaws and icunurse, how are you doing with weight loss since the second band?

If there is anyone else out there with a second band experience, please chime in.