Minnesotalady

Hi everyone, I'm five days post op, I think I'm going to make it, the gas pains are not so bad today, but as soon as I eat I get all gased up so I just stop. You all said your itchy, well I started to get itchy a couple of nights ago and when I woke up the next day I had these raises red rash look like blissters, by all my steri strips, I think I may be allergic to the steri strips, Tuesday I go back to the doc. so maybe he will have to take them off, It feels like one big mosquito bite.............yikes!! I'm not hungry at all I have to make myself eat, I have went from 223.4 LBS. to 208.6 LBS. since Feb. 3rd. Take care everyone Minnesotalady:tired

Hi all, Had my surgery Tues. Feb. 13, all went well, lots of gas bubbles and don't even feel hungry, today sipping on protein shake, feel alittle better, getting up and getting around helps releive the gas. I pray each day it gets a little better, right now It feels like someone ran me over, and backed up!! I'm not sure what I have lost because I told myself I was not going to be obsessed with weighing myself, I'm going to wait till Tues. when I see my Dr. I will post then. Have a great day Minnesotalady:tired

Well wish me luck everyone......... The big day has finally come, I'm really getting nervous, I will keep you posted. Minnesotalady:eek:

Hi Dooneyjc, I can definately relate with you, I'm on day 8 of 10 and just today my tummy feels so empty, but I have lost 7 LBS. So I guess that's worth it. My date is Feb. 13th I'm getting quit excited, nervous.....etc. I can't wait till it's over. Good luck to you! Minnesotalady:eek:

Hi could someone please tell me why when I go to the chat room icon and click on it to open it I get this box that says ~ adobe player 9 is reading a movie script and If you continue to have your computer to run this it will become very slow or unresponsive. I don't get what the problem is, I don't have a file on my computer that is called a adobe player 9?? Thanks for helping, I really miss the chat room Minnesotalady:angry

My prebanded picture, day Two of liquid diet. I woukld appreciate it if someone could send me directions on how to put the picture right on the page, so it does not have to be opened, thanks. PREBAND~1.pdf

Hi ericsmom, I'm having my surgery in Morris Mn. with dr Fortier. I am on day two of the liquid diet, so far so good. I'm leaving for a superbowl party that should be challenging, I can handle it though. Congrats on the 90 LBS, that is awesome! keep in touch, it's nice to find someone from Minnesota. Minnesotalady;)

Wow that's awesome! I'm glad it went well for you, Wishing you well! Keep us posted on you progress. Minnesotalady:clap2:

Hi all, fist day on 10 day liquid diet, I already feel skinny! It's amazing how much better you feel by not gorging yourself with food. I know it won't be easy as the days go, but I have determination that this will work. I will take one day at a time. I had a feeling of fear last night, If I can describe it as that, I'm not sure how else to describe it, that I can never eat like I once did, I even felt kind of like I was hyperventalating, I had to talk to myself to calm myself, has anyone experienced this?I hope it's normal! take care, Minnesotalady

Hi, My surgery date is Febuary 13th, I can't wait but yet I'm real nervous at the same time. I'm sure it's a normal thing. I start my pre-op diet on 02/03/07 and I have my pre-op physical on 02/06/07. It's coming fast:eek: wishing everyone awaiting the lapband success in their journey's. See you lighter................real soon!:think

Hi, Looking for any comments on what I should be looking forward to, or anyone have good advise to follow from your own experiences. I would love to hear. I think I will need lots of support for these 10 days, and beyond And also any positive things anyone can tell me would be great, I'm getting a little nervous about the whole pursedure, I think anything positive that you have to share about your own lapband journey would help out a great deal. Thanks and god bless! Minnesotalady

Hi, from what I have read is that Beans are suppose to be good for you. They have lots of Protein and I'm sure they are good for the lapband because they are mushy. I've read that alot of people when they go to a taco joint ,that is what they order is refried beans. I hope this helps. Have fun tonight. Wishing you continued success, you go girl!! Minnesotalady:clap2:

Hi everyone~ I have great news! I have been approved by my insurance they will pay 100%. I'm so excited but yet nervous, is this normal? I am scheduled for surgery Feb. 13 I pray that this works, it's my last hope. But as I have read all of your success srories on this website I am positive that this will work for me, as it has for so many of you. Be positive, I guess is all I can do at this point. Wish me luck, as I wish continued success to you all! Minnesotalady:nervous

Thanks for your posts........I found out today that papers have been sent to insurance, will take a couple of weeks by the 17 of Jan. I should now will keep you posted. Minnesotalady

Hi all, Been lurking around the site for a while now so I thought I would introduce myself. I have been going through the process since about Nov. not very long but things are moving quit fast, I'm waiting for the insurance to ok me for the surgery. (papers have been sent) It seems like it is taking forever, I want to get this done so bad. I have a very sore back, HBP, bad veins and a BMI of 41. I have lost weight lots of times on the adkins diet but it always seemed to find me. So after lots of thought, I have desided to do the lapband. I can't wait to be banded, It seems to have helped so many of you on this site. congrats to all you successfull lapbanders. It just seems to be the safest thing to do, I'm sure it's not easy, but what is in life...... So, wish me luck and I hope I'm back real soon to tell you all my banding date, wish me luck............... Minnesotalady

Way to go! keep up the great work............It must feel just awesome to feel beautiful again.........I can't wait Happy Holidays and enjoy the party, you deserve it!!!! Minnesotalady:clap2:

Hi everyone Well I'm getting closer to getting banded. Met with my doctor today, he will send in all paper work to insurance co. wait and see what happens I guess. wish me luck. My BMI was at 41.6 so that should'nt be a problem. I'm really getting excited about it all now. I just hope the insurance co.(BCBS of MN) does'nt dissapoint me now, I will keep you all posted. Have a great day and wishing everyone continued success in you weight loss journeys. Happy Holidays! :notagree Minnesotalady

Went to the doctor today the doctor that will do the lapband. He remeasured me and weighed me I now have a BMI of 41.6. I should qualify for sure now. He will send all paper work to my insurance company, now I wait some more , can't wait to find out If I can get it done. Keep my fingers crossed. My back has totally been out the past couple of days, I hope losing the weight helps, at this point it can't hurt! I'm getting real excited about the whole idea of it now, I just don't know what I will do if the insurance declines it, I will be devistated. I guess I can only wait and see waht happens. wish me luck Later Minnesotalady

Went to the doctor today the doctor that will do the lapband. He remeasured me and weighed me I now have a BMI of 41.6. I should qualify for sure now. He will send all paper work to my insurance company, now I wait some more , can't wait to find out If I can get it done. Keep my fingers crossed. My back has totally been out the past couple of days, I hope losing the weight helps, at this point it can't hurt! I'm getting real excited about the whole idea of it now, I just don't know what I will do if the insurance declines it, I will be devistated. I guess I can only wait and see waht happens. wish me luck Later Minnesotalady

Welcome to the site. Wishing you much success! Keep us updated. Minnesotalady:clap2:

I'm from MN. also I live in west central MN. I used to live in Burnsville, MN. Welcome and good luck to you on your weight loss journey. I started my journey in Oct, 2006, and I'm almost to the banding...hopefully, providing my insurance excepts me( so many hoops) but I am willing to do what I have to get healthy. I have chronic back pain, HBP, bad veins..... It sucks! But I'm patiently waiting for the Banding. I can't suggest any Dr. for you but I can tell you this you have come to the right place for support, they are so great here. Good Luck! let us know how it goes. Minnesotalady:D

Welcome to the site glad to have you! Good luck to ya. It seems to be a long process but It's not too bad. I just got done with my final visit now I am waiting to meet with the doctor that will be doing the surgery. If you have a BMI of 40 or greater they will ok the surgery. then it's up to the insurance company, if your not self pay. Best of luck in your WL journey. Please feel free to email with any questions and I would be happy to help in any way that I can. Happy Holidays! Minnesotalady:)

HI, I wish you luck on your weight loss journey. I to am going through the process after realizing I can't do it on my own. I think It's great that we can face that we do have a weight issue and we have to deal with it. that's the first and biggest step and we are on our way to a thinner more happy life. Good Luck!!

Hi, I am also going through the insurance paper work process, It seems like it is going to take forever! But we just have to hang in there and be patient. The way I look at it is we don't want to hurry them with the letters we want them to get everything down so they don't miss anything inportant that will hinder our getting the surgery done, so be patient, I guess. It's worth the wait! We will soon be on to skinny land! good luck Minnesotalady

Went to my doctor on Friday, I got weighed and measured (height) I have a BMI of 40.6 so I should qualify for the lap band surgery. WooHoo!!!! Waiting to go to my seminar in Willmar on the 28th of November looking forward to that. My husband will be going with me. He's getting used to the idea of me getting the WLS surgery done. Thank heavens. I can't wait!