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The Confused Lap Bander

A blog by Watermelon in General

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The Confused Lap Bander, a weight loss surgery blog by Watermelon on BariatricPal. 4 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Had My First Fill

Well, Tuesday I had my first fill. It was uneventful, just a small pinch and a little sting and then it was over. I'm impressed with my doctor's office though. It involved 3 people doing the fill. The Nurse Practioner handled the needle, another handled the piece of equipment that showed my stomach and band on the computer monitor, and the other gave me the chalky solution to drink. Very professional and quick.   I know the Nurse Practioner and one of the assistants have had the procedure

Oh What to Wear...

Every morning I'm forced with the decision of what to wear. I wear the same few pairs of pants and skirts and try to mix it up with the few shirts I have. I attend school in the morning and many of my classmates are young teenagers who dress as if they're going to the club, while I look like frumpy queen.   It's so annoying because when I look in my dresser I see the few fat clothes I have right along with the thin clothes I was able to wear only a year ago. When I lost the weight the last

Didn't Gain Any Weight

Well, went to the Dr. for my post op follow up and I actually lost 4 pounds. I was certain that I had gained weight because I've been eating everything under the sun. Sure, at some point I just stop because I can't continue eating, but I was sure that I was going to gain weight. So, I'm 248 and will be getting my first fill in 3 weeks.   Talked with a co-worker yesterday and she is having hesitations about getting the lap band because she won't be able to eat the foods that she used to.

I'm admitting to the internet world.....

Well, I'm admitting to the internet world that I was banded on 7/10/6 by Dr. Jay Nirmal S. Jayaseelan, who I will refer to as Dr. Jay from now on. This took place in Dallas, TX.   Only 3 family members and 2 friends know that I have had the surgery. Took off a week from work and didn't tell anyone. Just didn't want to invite any criticisms. I been at my job for almost 3 years and my coworkers have seen my struggles with my weight. I've lost up to 70 lbs since I've been at my job and have gain

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