Who's out there? We don't have too long to wait!!!:clap2:

Hello I am new to this site, but I am getting banded on May 23rd also. And I have to pay out of pocket too. I go in tomorrow for my Pre Op. And I guess it will be all down hill from there...I cannot wait. Well just wanted to wish every one luck !! :eek:

I went to a ballgame, and I missed you all! I look forward to coming back to see what everyone is up to. I am addicted to this thread!

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Shell850- I was self-pay and my fills are included in that for 18 months.

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Welcome Smileygirl!

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Kacee- glad to hear you got things worked out!

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JennyC and losinit- good luck tomorrow! From here on out, you will be leaving pounds BEHIND!!

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Vscherer- Thanks for the reminder. I still have some pains on my left side too. It is weird, but it hurts to drive! My side just aches when I am in the car. I am still using the heating pad on my shoulder and back.

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Legster- WOW, sounds like you did great. I am glad you are home and feeling good.

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Welcome LilMonkey!

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Congrats to all who have done well this month. My surgery is in one week, I went and paid today, everything is set but I am FREAKED OUT. I've never had surgery and am really really nervous

mcgreen- I felt the same way. It will all be worth it in a few months. I think having my gall bladder out first did make it easier for me. It won't be bad at all!

I NEVER HAD SURGERY EITHER AND I AM NERVOUS AS WELL, BUT I FIGURE IT WILL BE WORTH IT IN THE LONG RUN. JUST THINK POSITIVE...THAT IS WHAT I AM TRYING TO DO.

BAND DATE 5/23/07

my banding date is one week from today!! And I can't wait!! i have lost 14pounds so far on my pre op diet and I want more of the feeling better and energry. I have a really good support group of family and co-workers and friends. I coulndn't ask for anything better.

I have my pre-admission testing tomorrow. Now it all seems real to me!

I don't have to do any pre-op diet, just the usual limits on intake the

night before surgery.

I'm still not nervous, but am getting more excited each day.

I'm trying to keep very busy to keep my mind off it all.

Gardening, work from the office, cleaning the house...

and lots of walks. Also, going to review my healthcare

directive and will in the next few days. I'm not being

morbid, but it is major surgery and I will feel better

knowing that everything is in order.

Good luck to our Tuesday bandsters. And welcome to our new

May friends.

Cheers,

Margaret

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Hello to all my fellow a-MAY-zing bandsters! I hope all of you are doing well after your sugeries! To all those waiting still, I can't wait to hear your stories as well.

Well...I was banded Mon 5/14. I got to the hospital and check-in around 7:30, got my IV (was stuck 3 times to get it as I am a hard stick), pre-surgery meds, and was taken to the OR around 10:30. I was in recovery and then back to my room at 12:30 or so (I can't remember exact times). My pain is bearable...they gave me Morphine in recovery and apparently it makes me funny b/c everyone was laughing at me. My husband said I giggled a lot when I first got to my room. They gave me Propel water and New Whey protein (grape flavored) to drink in recovery. I couldn't leave until I pee'd so we were there a little longer than I expected b/c I couldn't go the first time the nurse got me up.

Since being home, I have only taken pain meds once. The doctor prescribed some liquid Lortab (which tastes extremely yucky). I took it at arould 7:00 pm yester day and wen't off to bed...now I can't sleep.

Question for those who have been banded, when I drink water or the protein drinks, I feel like I have a ball in my throat. Not painful, but like I need to burp. Is this gas? I have been trying not to swallow air when I drink, but it still happens. I definetly didn't get in my req amt of water/protein when I got home yesterday b/c I am so freaked out about damaging my band. Any of you experience this?

Question for those who have been banded, when I drink water or the protein drinks, I feel like I have a ball in my throat. Not painful, but like I need to burp. Is this gas? I have been trying not to swallow air when I drink, but it still happens. I definetly didn't get in my req amt of water/protein when I got home yesterday b/c I am so freaked out about damaging my band. Any of you experience this?

I was also banded yesterday. Glad to hear you are doing so well! As for your question, I was told to just sip, sip, sip for the first day or 2, no more than 3 oz. an hour. If that isn't how you are approaching it, it might be worth a try.

shell850-I have been wondering this same thing this is a response I got on another board. I was going to get the cpt code and call to ask my insurance. I have a real hard time believing they wont make me pay one penny for this surgery but wont cover fills but stranger things have happened!

"90772 is not the correct code, it has been used incorrectly for awhile because there was not a code for band adjustments. The correct code is S2083, which is a temporary code. The reason 90772 is not correct is that it specifies subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and the saline is not injected into either it's injected into the port.

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Smiley - I get banded the same day as you. I cant believe it is 8 more days. Part of me is just super excited but part of me is starting to kind of feel panic?? I guess you can read everyone elses experiences on here but it is still "unknown territory" to you until it happens. Prayers that all goes well for all of us left to be banded.

Good Luck to everyone being banded today! And easy recovery vibes to everyone that has already had surgery! I was banded last Monday 5/7 and it's getting better every day. Yesterday I went to our grocery store and got a huge bowl of Italian wedding Soup and strained it and ate it for dinner--omg, it was heaven. SOOOO much better than plain chicken or beef broth. I'll probably have to stop today, too! :youcandothis:

NurseLaureli--yes, whenever I first started drinking it felt like it would get stuck and i would be 'burpy' for a minute before it went down. It still feels that way sometimes. I get bad hiccups every once in awhile, too.

I think I might try to Walk away the Pounds today without any balls/bands--maybe a 1 mile walk won't be too bad. ??? am I overdoing it?

Have a great day everyone!!!!

Amy

JennyC74 and Losin'it...

We're thinking of you guys! I know right now you are padding around some medical center in anticipation. You'll be on the BANDwagon in NO TIME! Happy thoughts!!!

Hello to all my fellow a-MAY-zing bandsters! I hope all of you are doing well after your sugeries! To all those waiting still, I can't wait to hear your stories as well.

Well...I was banded Mon 5/14. I got to the hospital and check-in around 7:30, got my IV (was stuck 3 times to get it as I am a hard stick), pre-surgery meds, and was taken to the OR around 10:30. I was in recovery and then back to my room at 12:30 or so (I can't remember exact times). My pain is bearable...they gave me Morphine in recovery and apparently it makes me funny b/c everyone was laughing at me. My husband said I giggled a lot when I first got to my room. They gave me Propel Water and New Whey Protein (grape flavored) to drink in recovery. I couldn't leave until I pee'd so we were there a little longer than I expected b/c I couldn't go the first time the nurse got me up.

Since being home, I have only taken pain meds once. The doctor prescribed some liquid Lortab (which tastes extremely yucky). I took it at arould 7:00 pm yester day and wen't off to bed...now I can't sleep.

Question for those who have been banded, when I drink water or the Protein Drinks, I feel like I have a ball in my throat. Not painful, but like I need to burp. Is this gas? I have been trying not to swallow air when I drink, but it still happens. I definetly didn't get in my req amt of water/protein when I got home yesterday b/c I am so freaked out about damaging my band. Any of you experience this?

Sounds like you are doing great. My Doc. said not to worry the about your protein intake the first two days. Just drink water and rest. Then you can focus on getting your protein after that. I had the same feeling when I swallowed that you are having. The nurse told me it was air. Just try to take small sips. It helped me to use a coffee straw. You know those little ones. Made me slow down, and didnt get much air when I used them. Good luck and take care of yourself, it gets better everyday.

Hey everyone---

I just wanted to let everyone know that I was banded yesterday and I am feeling okay. But real quick, I hope that all my May 14th banding buddies did good yesterday:

SoulfulGrandma

rubylyn

amandawv

melissa o

NurseLaureli

legster

Dutchgrl59

phuber40

And if your name is not on the list and you were banded yesterday, congrats!!! Also, to all the one's who were banded before us and going to be banded today (JENNYC724 & Losin'it) and later on, Good Luck to you. :youcandothis:

Okay, My day went like this---

Woke up at 3:15 am, took shower because I wanted to feel fresh for the surgery. DH and I left the house at 4 am, arrived in San Antonio 5:45 am. Registered at 6 am, was taken to changing room about 6:20 am, stayed there until about 8 am. The nurses then took me to the holding room where everyone waits until they are taken to their operating room. I stayed in the holding room until about 9:35. At that time, I was rolled to operating room. I was in surgery until 11:50 am. Don't ask me why the surgery took so long, not sure. Then I was taken to recovery until about 12:30pm at which point after that I was rolled back to my room to start waking up good and was told to relax. They also told me to get up in walk and try and urinate. Which I did both not a problem. Finally left San Antonio around 2:45 pm and was home by 4 pm. That was my day in a nutshell. All of the hospital staff was great and you can tell they cared a lot. I would recomment them to anyone. Well, here it is day two post-op and I feel like I have been hit by a truck. or did about 2000 sit-ups. The gas has been minimal so far. Please keep me in your prayers as I will do the same. I don't know if me feeling like I got hit by a truck is normal, can someone please let me know. Thanks for reading my story. Take care!