juliek1968

My doc doesn't fill that much either. Thank goodness I don't have to pay other then my copayment of 25.00 I had my surgery in August and I have had two fills. I have a total of 1 1/2 cc's in my 10 cc band. Thats it!! The doc said he takes it really slow on fills and he said he will not see me again until the summer or until I loose 30 lbs which ever comes first!! I have lost a total of 25 lbs since surgery but 45 lbs since I have started this process. I exercise everyday for an hour to hour and a half. I really thought the weight would just fall off of me, but its not (

Everyone is doing so good!!! I had surgery on Aug 23rd and I am down 15 lbs since surgery.

I slept on the couch for a couple of days with two pillows!! I had my surgery on the 23rd of Aug and last night was the best nights sleep I had :biggrin: It does get better :thumbup:

I was banded on Aug 23rd!!! Got home from the hospital yesterday!! I am feeling great. Just a little sore around the port, but like carcar said once your up and moving you don't feel it anymore!! I am so excited for my new healthy life ) Hope everyone is doing good, and everyone that is being banded this week good luck!! if you have a long ride home from the hospital bring a pillow to hold on your lap for any bumps in the road. Makes the ride a little more comfortable.

Thank you Diane )

I will be leaving in thirty minutes to go to Boston for my 3:00 surgery!! I have cleaned my house, did food shopping, and now just relaxing for a few before I leave for the hospital. I am nervous, but excited!! Looking forward to loosing weight and becoming healthy!! Good Luck to everyone who is being banded this week!! Julie

I got my insurance approval and am all set for Monday August 23rd!! I am starting to get a little nervous, but I know I will be fine Hope everyone is doing good :mad: Julie

Jen, I am so happy that it went good for you, and your feeling good ) My diet after surgery is a little different from yours it sounds like. I am on a stage three diet when I come home, which means protien shakes, yogurt, whipped cottage cheese, apple sauce, pudding...things like that. Funny to say but I am actually looking forward to stage four when I can eat scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes!! LOL the things ya crave when ya on a liquid diet LOL Keep us posted and I am glad your doing good )

Good Luck to everyone having surgery this week!!!

Jen good luck with your surgery today!!!

Hi Jen, I didn't realize Norwood Hospital did bands. Thats where we always go for er visits...I have two kids!! It is a very good hospital!! My parents go their too for all their medical needs. My doctor is out of the BI so I have to stay in his network for my insurance. I did have to do the 6 months I can change program and then the insurance changed, but it was good I started loosing weight and learned alot about the surgery. Don't worry about the surgery...It sounds like everyone on here is doing really good ) and the meds will take care of the pain! I am a little nervous, but really can't wait!! Keep in touch )

Hi Jennay, I am from Ma. I am having my surgery at the Beth Isreal. Where are you having yours? I am Just waiting for my new insurance company to approve...I was already approved by Tufts but my hubby's insurance changed to Blue Cross so now I am waiting again...My surgery is scheduled for August 23rd.

Hi Amanda, Have you tried the sample pack of the syntrax nectar? It comes with strawberry kiwi, strawberry mouse, roadside lemonade, iced tea, vanilla bean, chocolate truffle just to name a few. I have tried the chocolate truffle, vanillabean, strawberry kiwi and the roadside lemonade so far, and they were all pretty good even in just water!! I also do the chocolate slimfast which isn't bad. I have tried the unflavored whey protien from GNC and I couldn't even drink it. My sister inlaw who also is going through this bought a big thing of Strawberry protien mix from GNC she likes it....I tried it and couldn't drink it, but like the nectar strawberry one. It could be in how I mix it too. I do half a serving in 8 oz of Water drink that then do another half serving in another 8 oz of water, and I mix it in a blender. It just seems to go down better that way for me. The chocolate and vanilla bean I mixed in 1 percent milk. Good Luck to you. I hope you find something that works ) Julie

Good Luck Amber!!!