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Originally Posted by Lori W  I am just at the VERY beginning of all of this and still not certain - maybe because I am overwhelmed with it all. The first thing I check on was insurance and it's covered with the 'normal' requirements. So now I am searching the internet to get more information and going back to my PC doctor tomorrow to get the ball rolling. Please tell me this is a nerve racking ordeal and I am not making a mountain out of a mole hill? A big question is post-surgery when they say you can only have small amounts of water at a time - what is a 'small amount of water' and how often can I drink? I sweat like a pig (even did when I was in shape and played sports in college) and I also talk most of the day on my job and easily drink 2 liters of water a day. I can't imagine not being able to drink once I go back to work. Maybe it's getting the cart before the horse, but one of the reasons I am motivated to lose weight is because I love my job and want to be able to do it for as long as possible. Don't want to lose my job because I am LOSING weight....kind of defeats the purpose!  |
Hi there. Mary here from Jacksonville. You are worrying needlessly over the water situation. Drinkers are the good losers. Water drinkers that is. I am not a fan of it myself. I had the band Jan 16, 2009. I have lost 52 pounds, and it is going to take me to my goal. I am naming it and CLAIMING IT!!! I do hope you live close enough to little rock to use Dr. WEllborn. The education before and after is worth any travel you might have to do. I have used Dr. Wellborn on two occassions and there isnt any better out there.
At the beginning of your band journey you might not notice much difference in the ability to drink quickly. In the mornings things move a little slower due to the fact that your band is somewhat tighter in the mornings. I have no problem drinking, but that is only between meals. The rule is 60-90 minutes after a meal is when you can start to drink liquids. That is so you dont wash out what you have just eaten and then you might get hungry before time for your next meal. That ideally is around 4 hours. I have had 4 Fills and I can tell with each one that I am on my way to being tighter. My goal is to lose:about 55 more pounds,,,,,,or maybe even just 50. I will see.
I would love to visit with you...if i can be of any help or encouragement,,,,,,please get in touch...I have been right where you are today. It was about an 8 mo. process for me. Just because I went through the process of changing insurances so that I could get financial help w/weightloss surgery.
melody_mary_42f@yahoo.com will bring you right here to me.
Blessings to you.
Mary
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