I had my surgery on 8-15-07 and am trying to start my mechanical soft diet. I can hardly eat anything. I eat small bites, chew very good and can't keep it...
Hey Kimberly, I started with mashed potatoes and soft foods, then jumped in with regular food. Just eat real slowly, chew each bite 30 times and DO NOT over do...
terribarringer@...
Sep 4, 2007 12:46 pm
1161
Hey Girl, First thing; stop eating flour, rice and sugar. Sorry that means no bread including pizza. Mostly veggies and fruit with Protein. If you wanna get it...
terribarringer@...
Sep 4, 2007 12:46 pm
1162
Hi, Just wanted to share. I went to the Dr. today so now I am on my way to the lapband surgery. I am on Medicare and they have alot of silly rules. The Dr....
I was banded on the same day, 7/17, and I really can't tell any difference since my first fill. I hate that I have to wait another month until my next one as...
I don't remember reading anything about not using a straw. In fact, when you get a fill you have to drink some water before they're finished, and since you're...
I was banded on 7/17 also - am feeling HUNGRY as well, even after my first fill. I realize I'm not eating NEARLY as much as I was, but thought that I would...
Hello Wayne, I just had my surgery on Friday and it went well. I went to Monterrey to have it done because I am self-pay and the cost was great to go down...
I too was just recently banded, Aug 27th. I felt the same way as you about the WHAT HAVE I DONE? I didn't like the feeling after surgery and I am still on...
Valerie, I am so happy to hear that everything went well for you. I'm sure I wasn't the only one of the group that was concerned about you going to Mexico for...
... My suggestion is to go back to full liquids for awhile - your stomach may still be swollen. Have you had a follow-up visit with your surgeon yet? I'd...
Perhaps the difference in what everyone is being told regarding some of the "dos and don'ts" stem from different philosophies coming from different surgical...
Hello everyone, I have been following the group for about 2 months but wanted to wait until I had my surgery date to write. I am due to have surgery Oct 23rd....
I had my surgery in March 2007 and thought once I was able to eat normal foods it would be a piece of cake. I had to work real hard to only eat the ounces and...
... Hi, I too have recently had my intial visit with the bariatric surgery group. I live in West Tennessee and am going to use Dr. George Woodman. I'm going...
tntwindad
tntwindad@...
Sep 5, 2007 12:47 pm
1178
Hello everyone, As you probably know I had my surgery on Friday and I am really excited about it. I was so sure that I would not experience any nausea and now...
Hi Valerie, Yep I know what you mean about not being able to sleep. Are you taking liquid pain meds? As for the pill "crusher" throw it out and get a pill...
Erin, Have you spoken to your doctor? If you're not keeping anything down there must be something going on. I would talk to the doctor. ... liquidy,...
I have Cigna insurance, I weight about 290lbs I am 5 10, I have sleep apna with cpap I also have an atrail fibulation (bad heart beat)which today I had today...
I do not know if your plan covers bariatric surgery. You will have to call them to find that out or wait until your consultation visit to have our Insurance...
... Ks) did not pay for it. I guess you can put in a request and appeal if denied. There's also lawyers that specialize in getting people approved for WLS ...
... last ... called my ... process ... have to ... diet pre ... of weeks ... Hi, be prepared it might take a little bit of time with the insurance. I was told...
I was banded 12-26-2006 and have lost 60lb's still have about 100 more to go but on my way. I have been fine with eating just about any food, except rice.....
Erin I was banded on June 25th and after 5 days I was able to eat mashed potatoes, some soups, cottage cheese, and cream of wheat. If you are struggling with...
Hello group! I just did the online seminar for lapband tonight. I am 4"11 weighing about 209 which is far over what they want for someone of my height , I...
butterfliekissestoyou
butterfliekissestoyou...
Sep 10, 2007 12:38 pm
1188
Wayne, this is the best thing I've ever done for myself. I was banded on 6/25 this year so I'm still very new, but I've lost 50 pounds, and my whole attitude...
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