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Banded 12/02/10

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I was banded on 12/2/10. Unfortunately my insurance wouldn't cover the surgery, but since I had a Hiatal Hernia, they covered half of my surgery. First time in my life where I had ever wished for something to be wrong so that I could get another procedure partially paid for! :)

As of yesterday, I have felt pretty good. Just a little tired. I had a gas bubble in my should for a couple of days that I thought was going to kill me!! If I knew getting a long needle and poking it in there to pop it would have worked I would have done that! :) Luckily now that pain is gone and I only have a little soreness in the incision where they inserted the lap band and port. I was doing really good on the liquid diet and yogurt until Wednesday night. I was so hungry for something different. So, I cooked me a sweet potato and mashed up half of it really good. I wasn't able to finish that whole half, but I did it it really slow and everything went really well. I wasn't uncomfortable at all. Matter of fact, I heated up the second half last night. So, this morning it is back to my Protein shake and my yogurt.

I have lost 9 pounds now and am so excited! I am so glad that I had this surgery!

So glad I found this site. I have really enjoyed reading all the stories!

Have a good day everyone!

Kathleen

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Congratulations on the weight loss! I was also banded on 12/2/10. It sounds like you are doing great! I feel pretty good, just trouble sleeping at night. It is uncomfortable for me to lay down. I am on the full liquid diet until Dec. 20th and I will be so excited to start eating pureed foods! The Protein shakes do keep me full but I am SOO ready to chew something.

Best of luck to you! Keep in touch.

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Congratulations on the weight loss! I was also banded on 12/2/10. It sounds like you are doing great! I feel pretty good, just trouble sleeping at night. It is uncomfortable for me to lay down. I am on the full liquid diet until Dec. 20th and I will be so excited to start eating pureed foods! The Protein shakes do keep me full but I am SOO ready to chew something.

Best of luck to you! Keep in touch.

Congratulations. I was also banded on 12/2/10. You sound like me. Really hungry starting Wednesday. I think its good It might mean my stomach is less swollen and my diet will be advanced Monday, I hope! I hope!

keep up the good work.

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Hi there,

I was banded on Dec 6, so you are a little ahead of me. Lucky for me my surgeon provided me with a cookbook for different and flavorful additions to the Protein. I just posted one today. All liquid until the 22 of Dec for me so I will be creative. I found sipping on chicken boullion or beef bouillion really helps when the rest of the family is eating chicken of beef, I don't feel SO left out.lol

Happy banding to you!

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I was banded 12/6/2010. I also had a hiatal hernia which was found during my surgery. It would be wonderful if the insurance would pay half, my surgery was $16,750.00 out of pocket. I was told to consume Clear Liquids only the first week, with sugar.Italian ices, popsicles, clear fruit juice. The second week adds yogurt and Protein Shakes but non caloric drinks only. I have not lost any weight and am ravenous. my pre-op weight was 194.5. My goal is 125 at 5'5" but they have written in 147. My next appointment is 12/16 with the Dr. My first fill is not until 1/5/2011. Does this sound in keeping with your schedule? Thank you.

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I was banded on 12/2/10. Unfortunately my insurance wouldn't cover the surgery, but since I had a Hiatal Hernia, they covered half of my surgery. First time in my life where I had ever wished for something to be wrong so that I could get another procedure partially paid for! :)

As of yesterday, I have felt pretty good. Just a little tired. I had a gas bubble in my should for a couple of days that I thought was going to kill me!! If I knew getting a long needle and poking it in there to pop it would have worked I would have done that! :) Luckily now that pain is gone and I only have a little soreness in the incision where they inserted the lap band and port. I was doing really good on the liquid diet and yogurt until Wednesday night. I was so hungry for something different. So, I cooked me a sweet potato and mashed up half of it really good. I wasn't able to finish that whole half, but I did it it really slow and everything went really well. I wasn't uncomfortable at all. Matter of fact, I heated up the second half last night. So, this morning it is back to my Protein shake and my yogurt.

I have lost 9 pounds now and am so excited! I am so glad that I had this surgery!

So glad I found this site. I have really enjoyed reading all the stories!

Have a good day everyone!

Kathleen

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I too was banded on 12/2 Have not had any issues with food as yet, and am eating yogurt, Jello, cottage cheese, applesauce, mashed potatoes since I got home. My incisions have not bothered me alot, until today, so can't wait until the inner stitches dissolve. I plan on going back to work Monday, and may have them come get me, as we are expecting a snowstorm. (Indiana) My scales tell me I am down about 11 lbs and am so looking forward to the rest of this journey.

Audrey

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