Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

hey all after your lap band how soon did u all start useing vit e for scars?what is cheap and works?andwhat did every use?and how soon can u start?is there less scars with lap band or realize band?thanks all

I was banded yesterday morning. I am getiing around good and no vomiting. I did have problems urinated after surgery, but they said thats common. Came home about 5 hours after surgery. My insurance doesn't cover the pain meds so I am in pain, but its tolerable. My mouth is staying real dry. All of this will be worth it in a few weeks I know. All in all, not too bad. Good luck to everyone else.

Karen

what insurance wouldnt cover the meds?

:wink2: After all the testing and waiting and testing and questions it finally is going to happen. I am a bit nervous but at the same time very happy.

I have bcbs, but hospital warned me that a lot of insurances doesn't pay for celebrex. The pain is a lot better than last night. Not too bad now. I am glad to have it over and can't wait to start reaping the rewards of all my hard work. Good luck everyone.

Karen

Insurances are all so very different; I was self-pay and 4 hrs from home - yet, my insurance paid for pain meds., percoset ($10. co-pay). So far, I've only taken one before my 4 hr ride home today. Really helped. I think I might take another before bed tonight. However, the pain is really tolerable and liquid tylenol works well.

Hi everybody,

Had my surgery Tues and came home yesterday. Things went well. I did have a large hiatal hernia that was repaired. I just came in from walking outside for a bit. No vomiting thank goodness. Had a little nausea this morning after I tried a little protien and skim milk combo. That will be my hardest thing to deal with. I just hate the taste of the protein powder. I go back to work on the 20th.

I hope all of my fellow banders that have had their surgery are doing well. I think about you all the time.

Take care for now.

Hi Short n' Sassy... We are so very similar. I too was banded Tues., d/c from hospital yesterday & will return to work on 10/20!!

Good Luck to you - the walking is really good, isn't it?

Take care

BTW: Have you tried to mix your protein powder drink with ice and a blender? Sometimes that helps. Even drop a sf popsicle in with it while it blends.

Thus far, I've been drinking ready made, but I've drank powders in the past. Good Luck.

Hi! Tomorrow is my pre-op testing!!! :biggrin:

Prayers and best wishes going out tonight and tomorrow for: morkiecoco; MomDukes58; BikiniBeachy. Hope everyone who was banded today is doing well!

~~anne

After two years I finally have a surgery date! October 29. My birthday is Nov 3 so I say it's my birthday present to myself!:biggrin:

I'm scheduled for surgery on October 22. Reality is setting in.

Oddly, I'm not as worried about the after stuff as I am about getting through the pre-op diet. I'm counting on not wanting to eat as much during the first few weeks post-op.

I love hearing from all of you on this!

Sandielaw -- I feel the same way. I'm on day 4 of my 7-day pre-op diet, and I'm actually looking forward to broth! Anything else seems like it has got to be better than being limited to only Slim Fast for 7 days.

Are you kidding? I'm already sick of broth. More than anything, I want solid food.

LOL! Well, ask me again in a week when I've actually been on a few days of broth. I'm sure I'll be sick of it too!