bigred77
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I leave the house to head to the hospital in 30 minutes to start this step of my life. Am nervously excited. Praying everything goes perfect. I know there were quite a few of us this first part of august getting banded, excited for us all. Janet
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Everything has gone pretty well for me , so glad i did it. Good luck to you
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August 2011 Bandsters????
bigred77 replied to killerhighlights's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was liquid 10 days ahead and I know it helped me be prepared for the 5 day liquid after and then the mush days. You will do just fine though I am sure. Take it slow getting up and down cause it pull alittle at the port area. Walk all you can to help with the gas you will have. The was the best advise i got and it does work at getting the gas out quicker. Take you pains meds faithful for the first day or so and let you self heal in those days. And I think you will do great. Just know that like many of us you have probably tried many many other ways and this is the one that will give us the skill to finally getit done. Will be praying alll goes well and it is a great success for you. -
I ask the dr and he said it would be a small filll?? but that it would bother me that much. I don't know though , maybe I will call rhonda the diatitian that has been helping out about thing. She works directly with him oh this. HUMMMMM
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August 2011 Bandsters????
bigred77 replied to killerhighlights's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The ONLY thing that helped me was to walk walk walk. It helped in every direction. Gas, Nausea , and gave me someenergy so I could rest better. Now I didn't walk a mile then but just is marks of 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day and at least one of those the steps and that helped with the gas alot. It came out in all directions( not to be crude. And I didn't worry about the oz I took in because it kept me stressed so the nurse said just to keep something to sip on around at all times and that finally worked for me and I got in almost all I need every day. -
I have my first fill on sept . 15 and to be honest i am a little afraid. Have heard both bad and ok results on here at different times and this is happening the day before we leave on vacation. Yuck .
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Wow you have gone through alot. I personally have thin hair so was worried but haven't had any problem. I am so glad I had this done and to me it is worth it all.
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having trouble with this site. I am two week yesterday after surgery. I am still a little tender because had lots of scar tissue from other surgeries and they found good size hernia they fixed . Not being hungery at all and get my first fill sept. 15. Have lost 17 pounds already YAYYYYYY . How is everyelse here doing.???
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August 2011 Bandsters????
bigred77 replied to killerhighlights's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good for you so are you on your liquids now? -
August 2011 Bandsters????
bigred77 replied to killerhighlights's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will do just fine. I didn't tell anyone but imediate family and don't plan to right now. Figure it is my business. And I did have a hernia fix while doing Lapband, didn't know I had it but it became my answer to the questions why I wasn't here or there or what was wrong. Worked for me and I didn't have to tell a lie which I wouldn't anyways , just wouldn't answer or change subject. Good days ahead for you I am sure. I am two weeks after surgery and doing pretty good now. Not ever hungry, which amazes me. -
5 plus years banded anyone???? Just wondering.
bigred77 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am wondering if there are any veteran of the banding on here, say 4or5 years or more with the band. Would like to know how things have progressed over the years and if any problems occured? How was keeping off the weight........ -
August 2011 Bandsters????
bigred77 replied to killerhighlights's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
glad you got new date already.So keep loooking up it will be here before you know it. -
Banded Today!!!
bigred77 replied to Shrinking Justine's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I have no news to help you with but sorry you had so much going on this time. Why did you have to be fitted again? What is honking breath? I only drink the broth off the soup right now and started mush the other day. Hope you are doing well. -
Banded Today!!!
bigred77 replied to Shrinking Justine's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats on doing to good thus far, was banded 8/11 and through i had a few other issues at surgery (not expected0 I am doing well. On mushy food also, Found out mushed chicken is pretty darn good at this point. Made chicken and dumpling for everyone else and kept back some for me. It didn't even bother me not to have the dumplings. I am excited with each step I have taken. The only question I have and may call dr. is that where my port is located is very firm and sore. . Are you having anything like that in the area or is it just me? Keep up the good work. Thursday is my two week mark. -
5 plus years banded anyone???? Just wondering.
bigred77 replied to bigred77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone , wish more would get on and let us know how things are going but reallly appreciate you all getting on for my encouragemnent. -
Banded Today!!!
bigred77 replied to Shrinking Justine's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
so how are you doing now. throat was bad for me too. Had a couple of other things they had to do while i was in surgery ,.... scar tissue from other surgeries had to be removed before placing band and found hernia they fixed while in there so thurs will be two weeks for me and am finally feeling better. Looking forward to getting on with loosing weight. -
Hi how are you doing this far, I am almost two weeks after surgery and just starting to feel human. Had a little trouble , they found a hiadle (spell) hernia in the process and took care of that and had lot of scar tissue from other surgeries they had to clean up before placing lapband but have lost 15 pound and started walking today. Hope all is going good with you.
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DAY ONE OF PRE BAND DIET
bigred77 replied to jodie51878's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is the same diet I am on and I too feel so tired , not sure if that is normal but after hearing you I guess it is. Sugar free jello and my homemade broths are my main stay, but I also love the Special K drinks because the fill me for a little longer. Hope all goes well. When is your banding, mine is 8/11 -
August 15th LP DATE!!
bigred77 replied to tennisloverxox's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have started my liquids on the 2nd and surgery the 11th. Not to bad this far until I smell something really like but I will do it. I am determined. Have 100 lbs to lose . My insurance is paying but I had to do the 6 month waiting and glad that is over with. -
I PROLAPSED!... Beware!!! Vomiting and PB Beware!
bigred77 replied to NYdad's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
wow I hope you don't lose your band. How long had you had the vomiting etc. I don't get mine until 8/11 but want to know anything I can do to help me?