sister-woman
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary sister-woman!
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hey, im a type 1 (juvenile onset diabetic) looking for others who also are. was banded on 6/23/09, and was a "guninea pig" case for my surgeon (1st type 1 ever)
if interested in a pen pal send me an email at amh6967@yahoo.com and let me know if your a type 1
thanks!
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I have the same problem! I had my first fill 3/9 (surgery was 1/14), and it's not so much that I'm hungry, but I feel absolutely NO restriction! I'm like, what the heck? I have lost maybe a pound since then (down 20 from surgery), and can't seem to get anywhere. I think if I tried eating as much as I wanted I'd be able to. I've been going to the gym 4 times a week, using treadmill and a bunch of other equipment, for about 1 hr. work-out. Another of my group-mates (her surgery was I think the week after mine) has also had the same result. Anyhow, I am disappointed, and my next fill isn't until April 20. I tried to get in earlier, but they said I had to wait that long before coming back. ] Rats.:tt1:
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Gah! NO BIKINIS!!
I don't think anyone looks good in them!
How many pounds did you lose with the tummy tuck? I've heard that lots of people loose quite a few!
Sorry I haven't been around. And wtf is up with the new chat format? Cripes.
When are you usually in chat? I go there, and ther's nobody there at ALL!
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Hallo Schwesterlein!
I'm doing well. Had my tummy tuck 2 Sept. the op went well, but got complications with the incisions healing. Another few weeks and I'll be good as new.
Glad to hear you got your date! You'll be looking hot just in time for bikini season! lol
See you in chat soon!
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I have a kidney transplant . . . .
sister-woman replied to sister-woman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
"center of excellence"--that's the term! so far no one has said anything to the effect that medicare wouldn't pay for me--they just won't pay for the 6-month pre-op medically supervised program, but that's onlt $415, I think, for me. my program ends in December, so I imagine I won't have surgery until January at the earliest. -
I have a kidney transplant . . . .
sister-woman replied to sister-woman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow! 32 years! That's amazing! I am going through the process with Medicare (still on it as well because of the transplant), and Medicare told me they'd pay as long as it's in one of their approved hospitals (I don't think that's the term they use). Medicare's theory is that, in the long run, it is more cost effective if you lose the weight--fewer expenses because it alleviates the co-morbid problems like type 2 diabetes and such. I think you can go to medicare.gov to find out which hospitals are approved. -
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I have a kidney transplant . . . .
sister-woman replied to sister-woman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At the lap band group medical visit last week, the nurse said that with the band the acid reflux goes away, since the upper part of the stomach has little acid. I am 53, and due to other circumstances can't use walking for my exerecise. I do have a stationary bike (which right now I don't use), so I guess I'll have to use that. There are no indoor pools anywhere near me, unfortunately! -
I have a kidney transplant . . . .
sister-woman replied to sister-woman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks! Glad you are doing so well! I saw the transplant nephrologist on Monday, and he was cool with it. Now I just have to see the band doc early SXept, and if he's willing to do it, then I'll proceed. Have to be in the weight loss program for 6 months first, which will be over in December. -
I have a kidney transplant . . . .
sister-woman replied to sister-woman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is all so encouraging! Now I can't wait for my appointment! I am SO excited! -
I have a kidney transplant . . . .
sister-woman replied to sister-woman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are so right, GenaO! I figure it won't be so bad! My brother's kidney donation surgery was laproscopic--he was out of the hospital in a couple days! Next Friday I have to take my daughter for her second Gardasil shot, and she's not happy. i don't feel sorry for her!
