Post Date: 1/14/08 9:48 pm Gosh...having myself banded 12/12/07 and having a conversation with my dr at my last visit, he also blurted out a $2,000 figure for a fill. I had NO clue what was involved in a fill. He explained it is done through radiology and from what I remember, ultrasound was involved and I drink a barium? and it is monitored ...it has to be via ultrasound. Sound right? My daughter was with me and she is a medical student and she said it was very clear. I had NO idea and skimming over the posts, in my mind, I imagined lying back on the table in the examining room and having him filling a syringe and going for it. I realize it sounds ridiculous, but if you had any clue the amount of medical care I have had, I fault myself for not knowing everything about it. I asked him if insurance covered it and all he said is if it did not I'd be getting a bill. In NO way do I hold this physician at fault. I accept 100% blame if bills come at me unexpected. My physician is so respected all over the world for his knowledge of medicine, in no way do I expect him to worry about my insurance company and charges. He has staff that handles that and the individual staff member that is responsible for the connection between my insurance and the process I had, will be questioned. (clearing throat) I am having some rough times keeping myself motivated due to "life issues".....anyone from the SouthBay in Southern California? Would love a walking supportive buddy! [email protected] Lori in Torrance, CA Very Respected Surgeon, I am honored to call my physician. Namir Katkhouda, MD: USC Care Doctor Profile http://www.usc.edu/health/usccare/faculty/faculty1911.html

I have bought a couple of good books too that give you recipes according to your week post op that are really good, search amazon.com they will give you great ideas. Just put in cookbooks for bariatric eating and a whole bunch come up!

I'm surprised that you've been cleared to do so much already! I'm 4 weeks out and am not allowed to do anything other than walking. So that's what I do every day. Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk. walk, walk........ At two weeks I was not supposed to lift anything over 5 pounds........... When I go in for my 6 week check, I'm really hoping to be cleared for a lot of other things! Keep up the good work!

If you can't drink water in the mornings, maybe try a cup of herbal or decaf tea. It will also count towards your water intake. Peppermint Tea, Green Tea and White Tea are all great for nausea.

I walk between 2 and 4 miles every day. I am not allowed to lift any weights until i am 8 wks out period. i am allowed to walk outside/or treadmill, the eliptical as long as i don't use my arms, the recombant (sp) bike and the wave machine again as long as i don't use my abs much. the walking for me is great, one its exercise and two it gets my puppy out of the house and calmed down...lol.