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  1. How long are we on liquids after a fill? My first fill is in April and just curious.
  2. I was banded on 3/8 and I was told that I could resume walking or stationary bike after 3 weeks, but nothing heavier than that for 6 months - he specifically mentioned anything abdominal, like crunches.
  3. You are right, there is nothing in the band. I guess what threw me off was the fact that there was a lady in the waiting room that had lost all her weight without a fill! She had started to gain a little and was there to get her first fill. I guess I had in the back of my mind that maybe I wouldn't necessarily need one at 6 weeks. I doubt very seriously that I can lose any weight without a fill. Thank you for your help!
  4. I have a question for you band pros out there. I was lucky enough to be a member of the March 8th patient group. My question is this: Did you go ahead and automatically schedule your first fill for 6-8 weeks, or did you wait to see if you "needed" the fill and then schedule? I am a week away from solids, and think maybe I should see what kind, if any, restriction I have before I schedule. Any input appreciated.
  5. I am a week and two days out of surgery, and my gas pain only went away in the last couple of days. It was much milder than the first couple of days (didn't know if I would be able to get on the plane because of the discomfort), but it hung around...just remember that it will go away! Hang in there!
  6. No. He does not cover the cost of removal, from what I understand. I think I heard that the removal is around $6,000.00...
  7. Has anyone here tried the Unjury protein powder, and is it any good before I order it? My trip to band land is coming up next week! WHOOO HOOO....but pre-op is killing me...man alive am I grouchy!!! I have lost 9 lbs. in 7 days though... =D>
  8. my trip to band - land is coming up two weeks from today! WHOOOO HOOOOO! anyone know if dr. ortiz sends you home with a copy of your medical records? thought that it would be easier to get treatment here in case of emergency...
  9. i am confused...i am doing the pre-op diet, and i was told to drink slim fast for breakfast and lunch and a lean cuisine for supper. the paperwork didn't say anything about protein drinks... am i doing something wrong?
  10. YEA!!! someone is going to be there the same time as me! look forward to meeting you!
  11. okay...i am scheduled for surgery on 3/8 and have just started to get a tiny bit nervous...nothing major, but just little thoughts like "am i going to be okay...what if my body rejects it..." and all that. i have never had any type surgery, so i am sure that is part of it. here is my question for today...am i supposed to already have a local dr. on stand-by in case of an emergency? because i don't. i have just sort of pushed that to the back of my mind until today for some reason. does dr. ortiz give the names of dr.'s in your local area that will treat you? i know some doctors will refuse to treat you if you had your work done by another surgeon. i read a post here earlier where someone had to call dr. ortiz on his cell, and his reply was "you need to get to a dr. for an unfill..." and i am not sure i would know where to go or what to do?...HELP.
  12. hey - i have bc/bs of alabama, and our policy does not cover lap band. a few of us at work called, and they said that they used to cover it, but it has been removed, and is now on some list for review, but with no foreseeable approval. they do cover the gastric bypass though, but you have to jump through some hoops to get approved.
  13. i am from birmingham, alabama. i was beginning to think i was the only one scheduled for march!!! i wish the surgery was happening tomorrow! i am sooo tired of wishing i were smaller and wondering what it will be like again...i am so excited... i am scheduled to arrive on 3/7. i am sure we will all cross paths...look forward to seeing you.
  14. first of all, thanks to all of you for the help with foods to stock up on. You guys are so helpful. Now, I have another question...the pre-op diet. Did anyone here do the slim-fast for breakfast and lunch and lean cuisine for dinner? I already feel like I will starve to death. I've read so much about the different things people eat, that I get confused...it is just slim fast for the pre-op right? not the protein shakes i hear about...those come after surgery right? I am just getting a little anxious as my date is nearing...and I am one of those that wants to do everything right...thanks again!
  15. I am getting my band on March 8th and would like to ask what are some things to stock up on now for right before and after the surgery? I think I will do better if I just have almost everything I need here at home. Any ideas?
  16. :-hi am scheduled for surgery on march 8th!!! anyone else scheduled that day or close?
  17. I am wondering how my ob/gyn is going to react to my doing this in Mexico. I hope she is supportive, and doesn't chew me a new one. I still plan to have another child and would hate for her to shoot me down! I would love to hear how everyone told ther doc and what the reaction was...
  18. YOU GUYS ARE SO HELPFUL AND KIND TO POST YOUR PICTURES. I CONTINUE TO BE AMAZED BY EVERYONE'S POSITIVE EXPERIENCE! I FEEL SO GOOD ABOUT MY DECISION - SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH.
  19. I am scheduled in March, and I amazed at how many positive things I've read from people post surgery and how few negative things they've written. I am excited and "hopeful" for a positive outcome. Has anyone out there read or heard of any horror stories? So far, I haven't come across enough to convince me this isn't a great tool worth the risk. Any comments are appreciated.
  20. I think that is wonderful! Congratulations on your success - it makes me wish i could have surgery in January instead of March!
  21. Oh, I see. Well, that makes sense. What factor determines whether or not you get the VG band, or the regular one?
  22. I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Ortiz March 8th!!! I am so excited to get this show on the road! I know of someone who had the lap band procedure done about two weeks ago here in Alabama. They had him on soft foods in a week, and he has since had to have the saline removed from his band because of swelling. I wonder if this is from eating too soon. I thought they didn't put any saline in until later, but apparently they do it here. Dr. Ortiz's plan sounds much better to me...any thoughts from anyone?
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