grumpys-wife

Nice Job! Good for you!

I have had 3 fills, and each time I feel sick for about 2 days. Nothing bad just "off". I just take it easy and stick to liquids.

Salad is my easy food! I have one just about everyday but since my band I skip the dressing.

Congratulations and YAY for you!

For me, I bought baby forks and spoons. Sounds funny but such a help to control how much I put into my mouth. When I use regular size I tend to eat to fast. And of course the kitchen scale. Good luck!

I too wish I had done it sooner! I am so happy with my band.

Great NSVs! Last week I went to a spa and the girl handed me the standard robe NOT the Super Size one and it fit! No spa treatment could be better then the feeling I got from that.

YES! I noticed the clarity and a few days later people started to tell me that my eyes were clear and I look brighter. I am 2 months out and staying away from carbs. I feel great, no more junk food for me!

Keep looking. I had surgery with BMI of 34. I am self pay. When I met with my Dr. he did point out that insurance would deny me. I must tell you this is the BEST thing I have ever done for myself!! So happy with my band.

I like that story :thumbup:

I am in for my first Challenge. 10 pounds for Mother's Day is a perfect gift!

Sorry to say but I did not cheat on pre-op or at all since my band. It was so hard at first but now I don't even think about it, I feel to good!

Here in So. California I paid $12,200 on my AMEX. This includes overnight stay in hospital, all pre-op testing, psych and 2 years of follow ups and fills. Fills are all done by my surgeon as well.

Great for YOU!

mine is in the same place

Happy Day to you!! All the best!:cursing:

When I was pre-op it was brought up to me UNTIL it was pointed out that I am self pay and "oops, never mind that is only for insurance patients".

I weigh myself every day, that way there are no surprises.

Gingerjane - for me those pro-op headaches were the worst. I wanted to pound my head against a wall. In the past I would get headaches all the time but since my surgery (1 month today) I have not had 1! It is amazing. Good luck next Monday!!:wub:

Mine was 3 days of clear liquid with a BMI like yours. No problem with surgery. That was the hardest part of this so far. Best of luck!

I have noticed I burp and yawn.

That is GREAT! Well Done!

It seems that I am always cold now. A couple of days after I started the pro-op diet I felt cold. I am hoping it will continue during the hot summer!

Good Luck! The few days I did were hard but it will be so worth it!

I was so scared before surgery. I had never had surgery and was terrified. As I was about to go into surgery I explained to EVERYONE that I had decided I could NOT do this. The very nice Dr, said to "breathe the oxygen, then we can discuss this" and next thing I was waking up! Yes, it is the best thing I have ever done for myself and my future. Being scared is normal, so don't let that stop you. Banded 2/16/10 :blushing: