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susansoul

LAP-BAND Patients
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Everything posted by susansoul

  1. i did all appts in a month and had my surgery date .it is the start of a new life best of luck to you.
  2. I had people say that to me as well but they are not living a day in shoes. You have to do what is right for you and block out the noise. Ihave lost 80lbs 3 times what is different with the band i know this will be the last time best of luck
  3. IT IS A BLIND POKE AND THE LIDOCAINE POKE IS ALL YOU FEEL NOT THEM POKING AROUND LOOKING FOR THE PORT HE GOT RIGHT IN IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE COMPARED TO THE LAST TIME. IM A NURSE AND START IV ALL THE TIME ONLY START THEM WITH LIDOCAINE . EVERY PERSON HAS A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE WITH THERE BAND FILL.
  4. I had my second fill yesterday and asked for lidocaine to numb before fill what a diffence i didnot feel it just the small pick for lidocaine . I was nervous cause the first fill hurt .
  5. you are taking the best steps for a healthy life for you congrats and best of luck
  6. THEY TOOK MY OFF AT 2 WEEK APT
  7. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT TOO AND YOU KNOW WHAT MY FACE MY HANDS MY FAT ARMS AND LEGS ARE PRETTY TOO I AM SO GLAD TO FIND A TOOL TO HELP ME GET ALL MY PRETTY BACK IM 2 MONTHS OUT HAPPY HAPPY GOOD LUCK
  8. THAT IS NORMAL FROM FLUIDS AND SWELLING DONOT WATCH THE SCALE MY PA SAID FOR 6 WEEKS AFTER GOOD LUCK
  9. GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING
  10. MY BLOODPRESSUE WOULD NOT COME DOWN ON 4 DIFFERENT MEDS I AM 2 MONTHS OUT AND AM ON ONE MED KNOW . SO GLAD I DECIDED TO LIVE.
  11. low carbs before and after ive had mine since may8 2012 im six weeks out got my first fill monday chew chew chew a small bite of food i have lost 16 lbs since surgery and 22 before get an exercise plan i walk 6 1/2 miles 5 x a week eggs are your protien friend if u can eat them yogurt and cottage cheese best of luck
  12. i had 4 bp meds prior to my lap band and could not get good control im now off all meds but vitamin.

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