Who's Getting Banded in August???

mimi 22 · 09-04-2008, 07:51 PM

Hello to a fellow TEXAN!!! I too had to work with BC/BS. It was more like "warting the horns off them"to get an approval. Everytime I called, they wanted more proof that I needed this procedure. Well, after numerous calls, I was told that the procedure was covered,but it was not guaranteed they would pay. What's that all about? My hospital called them and was told the same thing,but they agreed to do the procedure and I am now 1 week after banding. I feel great and so far, no problems. I hope you were able to have your banding. Mine was 8/27/08. I look forward to hearing from you.

Surgery4me · 09-05-2008, 01:48 AM

Well...I did it! I had my first fill. It was a very quick and painless process. I got a numbing shot that I could barely feel and then I felt ZERO from then on. It was like she was just rubbing around on my belly. They added 1 cc and put me to 4 cc's total in a 10 cc band. I had NO idea that I already had 3 cc's in there! So...I can't really say if it's giving me any restriction, as I'm on liquids and can't tell. I can say that I'm not too hungry. I've been getting a bit down since my loss has slowed so much the past few weeks. I have started the thinking that TODAY is the beginning of this journey. I would say that we are all putting a lot of pressure on ourselves to lose. We all know it will happen...I guess we just have to get used to the fact that it's going to take some time! I have another appointmetn in 2 weeks, so if this fill doesn't do the trick...I'll be ready for more at that point. This is going to work for all of us...I KNOW it!! Keep up the hard work ladies!

inspired · 09-05-2008, 03:38 AM

Very informative, inspirational thread.

thx

okiechick · 09-06-2008, 08:00 PM

Hi Girls:
I am one week and one day banded which was on the 29th. I believe I am doing well. I was on clear liquids for the first week and now I am on full liquids for a week. Then it is on to the mushies. I feel good and then some days not so good, but never bad. I have my first fill on the 15th of October and I can't wait. I am ready to start losing weight. I have lost 7 lbs, but I know that is extra. I consider everything before the first fill extra lost, because after the fill is when it really starts.

I am one of those what went to Mexico and really was impressed with their facility. The hospital, doctors, and nurses were really great and warm. The hospital was so clean and that was really noticeable. They really took good care of me and my husband. They even brought my husband something to eat on the first two days, because he stayed with me.

I love reading the forum, because you are all inspiring. I may not post much, but I do read a lot. It seems like we are all going through the same thing and my heart goes out to all. Keep in their and keep posting, because you are helping someone and you may not even know it.

elisa · 09-06-2008, 09:34 PM

Hi I was banded on 8/28 and so far so good. The first 2 days clear soup then the next5 days diffrent soups. (veg, chicken noodle ect) When I realized I could chew the chicken in the soup w/no problom I moved myself to ceral, tuna, and dinner tonight was 1/2 bowl egg drop soup, 2 pieces of crab stick, 3 scallops and 3 crunchy noodles. I was so stuffed 8 days out eating ok down 17 pds. Yea-Elisa

elisa · 09-06-2008, 09:39 PM

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cutiew/booty · 09-06-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by okiechick

Hi Girls:
I am one week and one day banded which was on the 29th. I believe I am doing well. I was on clear liquids for the first week and now I am on full liquids for a week. Then it is on to the mushies. I feel good and then some days not so good, but never bad. I have my first fill on the 15th of October and I can't wait. I am ready to start losing weight. I have lost 7 lbs, but I know that is extra. I consider everything before the first fill extra lost, because after the fill is when it really starts.

I am one of those what went to Mexico and really was impressed with their facility. The hospital, doctors, and nurses were really great and warm. The hospital was so clean and that was really noticeable. They really took good care of me and my husband. They even brought my husband something to eat on the first two days, because he stayed with me.

I love reading the forum, because you are all inspiring. I may not post much, but I do read a lot. It seems like we are all going through the same thing and my heart goes out to all. Keep in their and keep posting, because you are helping someone and you may not even know it.

Congrats on getting banded and your first 7 lbs lost!

cutiew/booty · 09-06-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by elisa

Hi I was banded on 8/28 and so far so good. The first 2 days clear soup then the next5 days diffrent soups. (veg, chicken noodle ect) When I realized I could chew the chicken in the soup w/no problom I moved myself to ceral, tuna, and dinner tonight was 1/2 bowl egg drop soup, 2 pieces of crab stick, 3 scallops and 3 crunchy noodles. I was so stuffed 8 days out eating ok down 17 pds. Yea-Elisa

Wow are you down 17lbs since the 28th or is that with pre-op as well?

okiechick · 09-06-2008, 09:54 PM

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lenore25 · 09-07-2008, 08:00 AM

I AM RIGHT THERE with all of you. I was banded August 5th and my first fill is the 12th of September. I just feel like AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH someday. I lost that first 20 pounds and now it seems that no matter what I that scale won’t budge. I just want to bash it with a sledge hammer....I walk my dogs, I walk with my kids, I eat more salads than I have ever in my life...I even bought Denise Austin's house party work out video. ( she is good for beginners) Now the first time I played it, I mostly stood in place and walked because I could not keep up. But my endurance has improved and some days I even play the video twice...BUT I’ll be dammed it that scale moves???????????????????????????????????????? PLEASE TELL ME THAT FILL is going to shed a light of hope, because I got to tell yea that is the best long term that I have taken care of my self and I still do not understand what I am doing wrong. I mean I still have days that I choose to just drink the protein shakes instead of eating because I don’t feel like eating? YET, NOTHING??? I am
considering joining a gym. I have been doing my research around my area ya know with the monthly fee, joining fees, and contract length…maybe that is what I need?

BandedLikaGecko · 09-07-2008, 12:23 PM

i was wondering if the weight loss post surgery would plateau. i figured it would, so i suppose for now i should really enjoy that every day at least a pound is slipping away.

congrats to everyone...even if you havent lost weight yet, you will. i promise!!

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cutiew/booty · 09-07-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lenore25

I AM RIGHT THERE with all of you. I was banded August 5th and my first fill is the 12th of September. I just feel like AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH someday. I lost that first 20 pounds and now it seems that no matter what I that scale won’t budge. I just want to bash it with a sledge hammer....I walk my dogs, I walk with my kids, I eat more salads than I have ever in my life...I even bought Denise Austin's house party work out video. ( she is good for beginners) Now the first time I played it, I mostly stood in place and walked because I could not keep up. But my endurance has improved and some days I even play the video twice...BUT I’ll be dammed it that scale moves???????????????????????????????????????? PLEASE TELL ME THAT FILL is going to shed a light of hope, because I got to tell yea that is the best long term that I have taken care of my self and I still do not understand what I am doing wrong. I mean I still have days that I choose to just drink the protein shakes instead of eating because I don’t feel like eating? YET, NOTHING??? I am
considering joining a gym. I have been doing my research around my area ya know with the monthly fee, joining fees, and contract length…maybe that is what I need?

How many calories are you getting in a day....it maybe to little.

suchatimeasthis · 09-07-2008, 05:17 PM

Hi! I was banded on Aug. 12. I go in for my first fill on Tuesday. Have you had your first fill? What was it like. For the first 2 weeks after surgery, I could barely eat anything and I lost 10 lbs. But the last 2 weeks, I havent lost any weight and feel barely any restriction. I'm looking forward to my fill!

lynnlynn · 09-07-2008, 05:27 PM

Hi I had my band July 21th that's close to aug. But i can use all the surport i can get . Good Luck Dottie

lenore25 · 09-07-2008, 08:42 PM

Cutiew/Booty: Ya know...I did not think of that....huh...Ya know I don't know...I have two little boys that I am always running after and I have not stopped to pay attention. I do know that as one of the girls mentioned earlier...inches are impotant too. I can tell in my legs that I have lost inches...And maybe shaking up the work out might be another key point. Maybe I am getting impatient too...That is why I love this web site so much, it really helps put things in perspective....