btrieger

Honey, you aren't whining. You have legitimate concerns. Hopefully some of those that are whining will read your post and realize how lucky they actually are. I'm not a doctor but I do play one on Halloween. Any surgery is traumatic to your body. It has to pull together everything it has for the healing process. That sometimes means borrowing from other places. This can exaggerate or make visible pre-existing issues. Such as asthma. With time and bed rest, you will feel much better. Just take it one day at a time.

I'm not a carb counter but I have been told by nutritionists in the past to try and keep my carbs under 250g a day. 70g does not seem so bad. How many carbs have you been told to keep it to? I do watch sodium and 600mg is a little high but not a showstopper either.

I looked at my policy and gave Aetna a call. They said no cosmetic surgery. I didn't bother pushing any further. I am having a an umbilical hernia fixed at the same time and insurance pays 100% for that. So, my final quote for the panni is $4,870 out of pocket with a guarantee of no hidden costs. Crystl, no six pack with the panni. The muscles aren't touched. Just the hangover/apron.

It is the place to share feelings and I was sharing mine. :thumbup: I am not trying to intimidate anyone from posting their feelings. I am just trying to make people think a little more. I don't see anything constructive in post that say, "I started my liquid diet 8 minutes ago and I am starving" or "I only lost 30 pounds in the last 4 days" or "I had surgery 2 days ago and didn't loose[sic] any weight in the last 3 minutes." I would never ever criticize anyone for saying they were sick and I don't think anyone else is.

I open the container and dig in with a spoon :thumbup:

I consulted 3 different plastic surgeons and all 3 said no showering until the drains come out.

Good luck!! In about 3 hours you will be thinking, "is that it? I'm banded?"

Thanks. I have never been one to stress about not exercising. It is the not showering for 1 to 2 weeks that is going to kill me. I stink after a day :thumbup:

If you convince yourself that you are going to be hungry and require 10 buckets of slop a day to get by, you will be hungry. The entire process will be an uphill battle from there. If you know that this is for the best and are willing to take the Meal Replacement shakes in stride. You may be hungry or you may not but you'll probably be able to persevere. Prior to surgery, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the shakes just to see if they worked as prescribed and was excited to find out they did. I did those shakes for 4 weeks and can't remember being hungry. I even accidentally missed drinking a couple of shakes. Following surgery, when I was given the OK for "regular" food; I was not given a volume limit. I was told to cut food small; chew each bite 25 to 30 times and stop eating when I was satisfied. I did just that and was never hungry. I am no super man. I have nearly no will power. Therefore, I am convinced that if I can do it, anyone can. My biggest issues with the whiners are that they are poisoning the minds of people like you who are just now starting out. They are also hurting each other because they insist on justifying each others complaining instead of thinking.

I am not the only one. I was not "sore" at all. I was a bit uncomfortable with gas but I've had hangover that felt much worse. I am not alone and I don't think I am even in the minority. Many of us had no pain at all. People tend to post more when they are in pain and don't bother posting when surgery was as boring as can be.

Thanks!! It is very comforting. I was expecting a lot of pain from the Lapband surgery and had none. Hopefully it will be a similar experience.

I wasn't. Never took the stuff because I had no pain whatsoever.

I'm a guy too. Thanks to my band I can look down and know this immediately without having to find a mirror or ask a stranger what is between my legs. The best way to get unstuck is to try and not get stuck in the first place. It will happen but we all need to pay attention and keep the occurrences down.

I'd be surprised if it cost you more than $15K but it is always best to be prepared for more. Keeping it local is best. The after care is just as important as the surgery itself.

It may be completely independent of your fill. It is getting colder out and the weather may have something to do with it. Speak to your PCP or surgeon and see if they think it could be band related.

I do understand that this forum is a great place to vent. Especially with those that are in the same boat and as everyone know; misery loves company. This is a lifestyle change and changing your attitude is a very important part of the over all lifestyle change. Negative attitudes are like a cancer and spread quickly as do positive attitudes. Instead of posting about how hungry you are during the pre-op and/or post-op diet: take that time to ask yourself if you are really hungry remind yourself that it is only for a short time find something to do to take your mind off of the hunger reassure yourself that it will all be worth it in the long run smile! I am a bit on the opinionated side but I don't think Bandster Hell exists outside of your own head. Talk to your surgeon if you aren't satisfied on the prescribed diet. If you are gaining weight; keep track of what you are eating and drinking. If you don't see the cause, bring this log to a nutritionist. If you are plateauing less than 2 weeks, shut up! If the plateau lasts longer than a few weeks, once again, log your intake and bring it to a nutritionist if you don't see the cause. More importantly, post your positive feelings as well! Yes, I do recognize the irony in my posting negatively to tell people to be positive. Oh well.

Hi, I'm scheduled for my panniculectomy on December 3rd and a little anxious about the pain. How much does it actually hurt and for how long?

Congrats!! Please pay it forward. Share your experience and let some of these people whining about plateaus know that they don't last forever.

He's the best in Texas!!

But ugly cuts straight to the bone! Just checking in folks. December 3rd I am having my panniculectomy. I am not looking forward to the pain but it probably won't be half as bad as I imagine it to be. Not a whole lot more going on.

Congrats!! You must feel great. Can you even remember how horrible it felt lugging all of that excess weight around?

Dr David Kim in Colleyville. I researched Dr Marsden as well and he is great. Dr Kim's office just happened to be more convenient. It was halfway between my home and work.

This is going to sound stupid but I don't think you are eating enough. Think of your metabolism as a fire. You won't get much of a flame just tossing in kindling but if you throw too much wood on it, you'll smother it. You have to find the precise quantity. Make sure you are getting no less than 50 grams of Protein a day and drinking at least 64 ounces of water. Talk to a nutritionist if you have one handy. They can be a big help with these things.

At least you admit it I googled it and did find a maximum weight but I did find this. It is hilarious in a sick way: Chuck E. Cheese's sky tubes aren't worst place to die | Gazette, The (Colorado Springs) Newspaper | Find Articles at BNET

The one and only exercise that my surgeon is vehemently against is old fashioned sit ups. He says it is a good way to flip your port. Check with your surgeon.