10 pounds before the surgery...

I am not sure I have it in me to lose 10 pounds.

Jorget, you are having the band and only needing to lose 10 lbs? Please tell me this is a typo???

Surely not! Please give us more information.....maybe 10 lbs before the surgery??

Yes, 10 pounds before the surgery.....

So what's your date????

Are you an April bandster or May?????

Good luck with the 10 before surgery>

Hi Deb,

My date is April 21st, I can't wait to be on the other side....:banana

Congratulations! How much weight would you like to lose after you get your band?

I am at 274.5 I would like to go down to 140 pounds.:banana

I really am curious if you can set a goal weight and stop there....

I have seen some people who got SKINNY.......I dont want that, I just want to walk, and be able to breathe, I am 5'2, and look like a rolly polly.

Anything, anyone can tell me is appreciated. thanks for replying.

I am at 274.5 I would like to go down to 140 pounds.:banana

I really am curious if you can set a goal weight and stop there....

I have seen some people who got SKINNY.......I dont want that, I just want to walk, and be able to breathe, I am 5'2, and look like a rolly polly.

Anything, anyone can tell me is appreciated. thanks for replying.

Jorjet Once you get to your goal or an idea body weight for your height,you would just go get your band unfilled and you could just maintain your weight. If you started to gain again you could get a fill. This is the beauty of the band!!!

Good luck on getting your band date. I hope all goes well for you! This site is full of info and you will learn alot here!!!

Hi Jorjet,

Our stats are pretty close I think. I am 5' and started at 263. Your band is going to change your life. The 10 pounds you need to lose is just the beginning. I know you can do it. We are all here for you.

Congrats on geting your date- Ask lots of ??s so your more than prepared before hand. Best Of Luck!

congrats on you date! Cool beans!

You can do it!!!!! Congrats on your date!

Thank you, I am trying, but I am soooo hungry, and the shakes are constpating me. :-(

Here are a few questions......any answers?

1) How long before you feel ok?

2) What do they give for pain?

3) Does insurance pay for the skin removel later?

4) How long before you can return to work?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

p.s. Does anyone chat in the chat room here?

Here are a few questions......any answers?

1) How long before you feel ok?

2) What do they give for pain?

3) Does insurance pay for the skin removel later?

4) How long before you can return to work?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

p.s. Does anyone chat in the chat room here?

My Answers would be:

#1 usually the first couple days after surgery is the worst.... each day gets better and better! I was really sore for several days but it really wasn't bad pain just really alot of sorness! Everyone is different and surgery effects them differently!

#2 My Dr. gave me liquid Lortab.

#3 I think that it depends on your Ins. Co. and there stipulations on Plastic surgery. Some Ins. co. will require it to be a medical necesity to get it paid for with Ins. ( rashes and other skin irritations under your stomach panel could be a good example of a medical condition that the extra skin is causing!) Showing this medical necessity might get a tummy tuck covered by ins.

#4 Everyone heals at a different pace. I feel most people are okay to go back to work in just a few days depending on what type of job you do it could take a week or two to feel fully recovered. ( the first 2 or 3 days after surgery are the worst and you get better really quick after that.)You don't need to push your self to soon. taking a few extra days off work will help you rest up and heal quickier. Also remember it will be very hard going back to work while on liquids because everyone will be eating around you and that will make this phase harder to get through .( I stand on my feet alot and I took of 1 week and that was a good recovery period for me)

Hope some of this helps answer your questions. Good luck with getting your band and remember we are always here to help. Jamie