Hello everyone! After many years of yo-yo dieting I decided to get the lap-band. My insurance denied me, therefore I was a private pay. I figure I can spend that much on a car then I can spend that much on me! I just had my surgery on Tuesday (September 19) and am up moving around. Muscle soreness still around the port site, but otherwise feeling great! Maybe too great! I am hungry...and tired (so tired of liquids.) But I am dedicated and will follow doctor's orders.

I look forward to talking with all of you for support, motivation, and maybe some day venting!

Eve

Welcome Eve,

I was banded on the 15th, so am in basically in the same 'soreness' boat as you. I'm Canadian so no insurance will cover this. I told my husband I'd take it out of our retirement plan because if I don't lose the weight I won't be around for retirement anyway. I ended up taking out a loan. How much did your surgery cost? I paid $15,000.

My car better have alot of years left in it!!!:confused: Bank will never give me more $.

I can tell my swelling has gone down now, because I can consume more. Can't wait until first fill. I talked to my Dr. on Friday and I'm allowed a bit of purred foods....told them there was no way I could choke down anymore protein shakes. And vegtable stock basically has no calories when thats all you have all day.

Cream of chicken soup has never tasted so good.

Welcome to bandland and to LBT! It really does get better with each day, hang in there!:confused:

Hi Eve - welcome!! What part of Wisconsin are you from? Milwaukee here.......

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Carmen I am from the Janesville area...I had my surgery in Fort Atkinson by Dr. Marc Erickson.

To answer the question about the self pay...it was $17,500 but included everything including the first years adjustments. I am getting around better and off the pain meds. I go for my 1 week post op visit tomorrow! I am still sore at the port site and it hurts like the dickens when I bend over or sit for a period of time. But it's definately getting better! :clap2: