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this topic is hilarous. I drink pineapple juice so it's supposed to improve the flavor - also You'll get a full servings of fruit that way. lol :tongue:

i'm post-op and feel amazing. I made a topic on here for a full report. :tongue: :biggrin: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/i-banded-yesterday-woohoo-107250/

Hey all My surgery went great. Surgery at 7:30am in recovery by 8am. Awake drinking sitting up and walking around 10am or so. And released around noon. Pain hasn't been bad at all. My gas pains weren't bad either. They stayed around center chest and i had a huge release of the gas via a gag/cough. Since then the pressure has been gone. I've been getting up and walking and sleeping alot. No problems getting in and out of bed or my recliner. Get dressed easy. So all I'm all it's been perfect. No Complaints. only my abs feel like they had a workout and i'm just very thirsty all the time. I'd do this again in a heartbeat. Such a breeze for me. I hope all others are doing well also. I can't wait for some mashed potatos. lol

Sounds like you have Humana employee insurance. Thats what I have and it sucks - I'm doing the band anyways. I making them pay the $5000. anyways - their coverage I think is made to keep you from doing it. My surgery is tomorrow. - best of luck to you.

mine is tomorrow - best of luck to you. I'm excited also.

hey thanks, My surgery is tomorrow morning at 7:30am - woohoo I'm so ready to get the band. Good news I've lost 20 pounds on the liquid diet so far.

Well less than 24 hours to go before I'm banded. This time tomorrow I'll be in recovery. I've been told that if I can drink water with no issues and my x-rays of the band placement come out ok, I'll be released around noonish tomorrow. I'm so excited. Ps. Best news - I've lost 20 pounds already

My Surgeon is $17,000 without insurance or out of network. I'm basically self pay my insurance is only paying $5000.

welcome - make sure you look around and read alot. People are very nice here. Most are were you are currently or already banded. I've got just a few days left before I get my band. Woohoo

i'm on day 4 of the liquid diet and I've already lost 10 pounds woohoo.

has anyone else gotten so hungry on the liquid diet that they aren't hungry? lol I'm just not wanting to eat my sugar free jello right now

Good luck to all today. Well it's day four of the liquid diet and I've already lost 10 pounds. - I'm hoping to hit 20 by my surgery date at this rate i should hit 20 pounds lost pre surgery. I've been good and not cheated a bit. I figure i'm paying for this and that i want it bad enough I can struggle for a few weeks. i didn't get fat overnight so it takes work. I'm so ready to be banded I can't wait.

Just click on the pic of your ticker select copy and then paste it in the signature - that'll work. Also - I heard there was just a huge slim fast recall - be careful.

fyi ladies - as a guy i prefer those short summer dresses - those are hot.

wow I don't think i could do it that long a week is enough for me lol

Hi All I'm on Day 3 of the liquid diet - I'm freaking hungry. I'd kill for a cheeseburger right now. Good News is I've lost 8 pounds already. Woohoo.

Hey BAMA - fyi looks like your on the surgery schedule for the 22nd and the 28th. - you getting double banded? lol

I'm on day 2 of the liquid diet - omg i woke up with the worst freaking headache. I think I'm having Mt. Dew withdrawls. lol I'm hungry but not starving. and omg Sugar free vanilla jello pudding is yummy. I'm so glad I found something that tastes good. lol

I'm drinking Atkins Milk Chocolate Delight - It's premixed and isn't that bad - I just chug it. LOL I got it at walmart in the pharmacy area

Congrats - hope you rest well tonight and have a safe trip home. Best wishes with your band. I can't wait to join the banded group

hey December bandsters we are half way through the month. Congrats to all who have been banded or are being banded today. The rest of us can't wait to join you. I'm officially underway on the liquid diet - I downed my first Protein shake this morning. it's going to be a long journey but getting there will be worth the ride. Wishing all great results.

I think 33 is a great age to get banded :thumbup:

LOL my liquid diet starts tomorrow - I'm drinking Mt. Dew all day until bed time. lol oh Mt. Dew my sweet nectar how I'm going to miss you.

liquid diet starts tomorrow - getting nervous about nothing but liquids for the rest of the year. lol

Hey All. I had my pre-op testing on Friday. There's nothing like a barium shake for Breakfast. lol I had to take these pop rock like crystals first they poured them into a little Water and i had to chug it. they inflate your stomach and stretch the lining so they can check for problems. You aren't allowed to burp because it'll let the air out - very odd feeling. next I had a thick barium shake so they could do xrays then I had a thin Barium shake - thank god they said i was done - because if I had to take any more I would have barfed on them. lol Then I got to break and go to the cafeteria for some real breakfast. next i had blood drawn and an ekg, followed with pre-op exam and questioning by the hospital. next i had a diet class for before and after surgery then met with a fitness advisor and got weighed and measured etc. My liquid diet starts tomorrow - went shopping and stocked up on lots of ummm not so yummy stuff. lol I'm getting closer each day I can't wait for the band.