Russian_BANDit_inNY
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Had my first check up today. All good. They told me I am on track with my weight loss... Really??? I see people loosing so so much more...
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Approved with no comorbidities?
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to rowekins's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't have your insurance. Not sure if what I did help. I asked my insurance for the document that lists all requirements I have to meet in order to be approved. It was a 25page doc - they gave me link to. Long article on what and why and how to live so I don't to not have to have the surgery and and half a page of what I have to have in order to be approved. That half a page had all you can exspect - BMI over 40 if no comorbities; psych eval; facility meeting some defined standards with the link to approved facilities, etc.... It also had a link to the form that doctor had to fill out. My insurance wanted THAT form in THAT format and no other format. Got approval in 30 min after rthey had all docs. -
Pool, Jacuzzi, Hot Tub.....
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to ChevyBlazenQT's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told no baths , showers only, for 4 weeks post ops. -
Rib cage and weight loaa
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to lauragshsu's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had a similar question. A lot of people who lost a LOT of weight look 'square' in the torso area. The younger you are the less effect extra weight should of had on 'spreading' your skeleton to support all the extra ponds and fat around the organs. Corset/girdle/shape ware can help I guess.... I only hope I will loos enough to worry about looking 'square' :-) Found pic on the web.... -
Day 12 post opp. I am not hungry. I can eat big bites and gulp water. OK-ok I should not test myself :-) I promise - I would not. I know my nose runs when it is time to stop. And I gained one wonderful skill - I can control myself about the amount of food I eat ... most times. That is new and existing. I gained Will Power I guess. I am naming my Band "WILPOW"
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Weight Gain from Lap Band
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to smilinggirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Had surgery 3/2/11, I came home 3/3//11 9 lb heavier. It is all the fluids, from what I was told. I was back to my pre-surgery weight in a few days. -
OMG...1st fill a couple hours ago!
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to meluvnme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am just one week after banding... So relay don't know how I will react to the fills :-) But I remember from my meeting with doc before the surgery that I will have to be on liquids after each fill, then mooshies. Guess post fill diet directions vary as much as pre-opp/post-opp... -
I was very very regular before the band. 2-3 times a day regular ... I did eat a lot :-) Now with the pre-op/post-op diets - it is all liquids for weeks now. I KNOW I don’t eat solids and it would make #2 a rear event or vanishing in my case. Just wondering when will #2 come back? Is it only after I switch to mushy foods?
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What is/was your pre-op diet?
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to momnear40's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All docs have different pre and post diets. Mine pre - op was 2 weeks of 50+protein; under 35 fat and carbs; under 1000cal. Liquids, sugar free Jello, pudding, and if very very hungry 1 cup of veggies. I was loving my veggies cup every day :-) -
Stomach hunger
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to Russian_BANDit_inNY's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Zeniada -- LOL -
"FINALLY 100 lbs lost forever"
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to mandyMO's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congratulations!!! I love reading positive posts like that - CONGRATULATIONS!!! And easy loss of the next 90 :-) -
Was going over my weight notes. I went to the surgery 257lb, came out 266LB. When someone asked why, I said " Band material was matched to my golden personality” HEHE
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How soon till #2?
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to Russian_BANDit_inNY's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for all replies!!! Looking forward to the old good regular days… just with less input and output :-) -
Stomach hunger
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to Russian_BANDit_inNY's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Please take this poll -
Day 3 after surgery. Was hopping for no complications and easy recovery.. But S%$# happens. Due to my old surgeries, banding took over 2h and got 8 halls in my tummy. I am so-so glad I did my research and found the RIGHT doctor - Dr Fielding. I am sure if it was any other doc I would of had an open surgery. So now I am home and recovering. I can drink, and I am forcing the required Protein drinks in me. Forcing is the key word. I am obviously not hungry - only 3 days post opp. But I am also afraid I will fail in weight loss or even worth will require revision or band removal if I eat. So my question is: Is it normal to be scared of food even liquids after the surgery?
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Rachel, If anyone will tell you that they were never worried or afraid prior to the surgery - they are either lying or should not pass the psych exam. Having or not having surgery is your decision – I would not tell you to cancel or not :-) But being worried and afraid is absolutely normal.
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Day 3 after surgery.
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to Russian_BANDit_inNY's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for replying - I am glad I am not the only one. -
Sugery scheduled for March - anyone else?
Russian_BANDit_inNY posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Anyone having surgery in March? -
Just finished 4mi walk... Took a while - 2h. But I am on my way to full recovery YEY me!!!!!
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Thx all!. I am doing OK, had complication(related to an old surgery) so had to stay overnight. Dr Fielding is a Rock Star of laparoscopic banding. I am sure if it was any other doc I would need an open surgery.
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From the album: Day of Banding
Ready for lift off to the BandLand -
We are having the same Surgery Day :-)
Good luck to us YEYE