Colorado Weight Loss Forum

New Topic

Recent Posts

Pat Cook
on 6/10/08 7:25 am

Hi everyone: As you can see on my Twitter profile page, I've been TXTing about my first complication. Let me briefly summarize what I've been going through.

Back on Thursday, I had my last fill. By Friday Night-Saturday Morning, I noticed I was having problems holding food down. I was following the diet as I should, but yet I was still having problems. The problems were mainly a persistent regurgitation and barfing like every five minutes while attempting to eat.

Yesterday, I went back to get some saline removed but was told that even though the saline was removed, I'd have to REPEAT the dietary system.

My question is has anyone else here had that problem and, if so, what did you do to solve it?

BTW....Feel free to follow (That's "Twitterese" as it were for SUBSCRIBE) me on Twitter as I clone my blog and TXT my journey away over there. :)

Cheers :)

Blog
YouTube Gastric Bypass Group
YouTube WLS General Discussion
YouTube Lap Banders Group
YouTube RNY Group

Long2bThin2
on 6/9/08 5:07 am - Commerce City, CO

Lap Band on 06/05/08

Topic: RE: Recovery from lap band???

Thanks Alleyal2U. Actually since posting that question my surgery got move up earlier one week, I had it last Thurs. the 5th instead of the 12th. However, I didn't get any of the things you described, no pain pump and no oxygen. Though I did hear them sending the gal in the curtianed room next to me home with oxygen. I've had a little pain but took a few of the pain pills that Dr. Snyder prescribed at my pre op appt. I've not taken any of those since Saturday. Took liquid Tylenol yesterday and so far today nothing. I'm still very groggy, I don't work outside the home, but I couldn't imagine going back to work today. Just a walk around Super Walmart wore me out. LOL The port site feels uncomfortable today and that's about it. Never did have the shoulder pain from the gas. Right now I am trying to decide when to add the refried beans, eggs, pudding, or yogurt. They said at 5 to 7 days. I'd love some real food tomorrow but don't want to pu**** either. Since the whole office is going to be closed next week, I have my 2 week post op at one week, this Wed, so it's only 6 days actually. Thanks for your response.

Alleyal2U
on 6/9/08 4:29 am

Lap Band on 05/15/08

Topic: RE: Recovery from lap band???

Hi LongtbThin2, Good luck to you this week! Everything will be fine. My surgery went off without a hitch, and yours will too. Be prepared to be sent home with oxygen. From what I hear, he does that with all patients. They sent me home with oxygen and then had the medical equipment deliver a whole bunch of oxygen equipment....I thought to myself, "Am I really sick or something???" LOL. They will also send you home with a pain pump attached to your abdomen. It will last approximately three days, and then someone in your household can pull it out. (It's like pulling out a piece of spaghetti....it doesn't hurt). They also send you home with a pain prescription, although I didn't even need it. Be sure to have sugar-free jello on hand, and beef or chicken broth. Just get some rest afterward and take good care of yourself. I returned to work on Monday after having it on a Thursday, and I was just fine. Good luck,! We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers on Thursday. Alison

Long2bThin2
on 6/9/08 3:02 am - Commerce City, CO

Lap Band on 06/05/08

Topic: RE: Dolly at Dr Snyders office

I have UHC and had to do self pay. They had an exclusion for any bariatric procedure. Since I was self pay the process was quick. Seminar - 4/26, consult with Dr. S - 5/14, Pre op with Dr. S - 6/2, surgery - 6/5. He does have discounted rates for self pay but it still was a lot! But I am so glad I did it. I'm feeling better every day. Can't wait to add a few mushies to my liquid diet.

JeremyGentles
on 6/6/08 6:24 am - Johnson City, TN

Topic: Realize Band Forum

ObesityHelp and Dr. Trace Curry's team at the Center For Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery are excited to provide the community with some great information about one of the newest weight loss surgery procedures, the Realize Band.

The Realize Band Forum provides you with general information about the Realize Band procedure, as well as specific information about insurance approval, diet and nutrition, choosing a Realize Band surgeon, and answers to some of the most frequently asked Realize Band questions. You can also Ask Dr. Curry questions and interact with your peers on the Realize Band Messagboard!

Check out all of the following resources in the Realize Band Forum:

- Realize Band Messageboard

- About Realize Band

- Realize Band - What Every Patient Should Know About Insurance Approval

- Realize Band Diet and Nutrition

- Choosing a Realize Band Surgeon

- Realize Band FAQ

Jeremy Gentles, MA, CSCS
ObesityHelp Exercise Physiologist

stinam28
on 6/6/08 2:51 am - WESTMINSTER, CO

Topic: RE: Dolly at Dr Snyders office

I have UHC and they require a 5 years weight history. My bmi was 39 instead of 40 or above one of the years. So now its time to appeal. Has anyone had any similar experience with UHC and were you approved after appealing?

monymony
on 6/6/08 1:19 am

Lap Band on 01/22/02

Topic: Bariatric Summit

Hi Everyone, Regional West Medical Center will be hosting our 3rd annual Bariatric Summit. It will be held in the Scottsbluff room on June 26th in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. All patients, support persons, and those interested in learning about wls are welcome. The cost is 40.00 each. It will be from 8-4. You will receive education, motivation, freebies and support. Call 800-790-0006 for registration and further information. Hope to see you there. Mona Urwin, RN Bariatric Coordinator