dawnie1856

The doctor took off about 5 lbs of excess skin. He pulled down the skin from above the belly button but didnt tighten any muscles like a Tummy Tuck would. I still have the same beautiful effects as if he did tighten the muscles as in a "tummy tuck" . My lap band scar from the port is now down next to my new belly button as before it was right under my rib cage... I had a breakdown of the skin or "rash" that just wouldnt stay away. I do alot of standing and sitting and the band around my pants would rub against my waist until it became sore and raw.. thas how my insurance covered the panni..

I had a panniluctomy tuesday and that did the trick for me.. my insurance covered it

kacee, how tall are you? I'm 5'9 and also am in a size 12. 3.1 ccs in a 4cc band.. thinking I might need a little "tweek" havent moved the scale in almost 3 months but the inches are comming off.

Thank you for your success story.. I will keep me focused!!!!! good luck with the new you!!!

Another work in progress!!!

Hi.. Im from Saginaw.. banded in March in Port Huron.. Boy I love those guys!!!

hi there, I too am from Michigan (Saginaw) and I was banded in March.. My advice to you is to walk, walk, walk. The more you walk the faster the better you'll feel.. Also stay positive and true.. You'll be just fine.. and Good luck!!!

I was banded 3-21-07. no problems what soever.. had 1st fill 5/18/2007.. 1 cc in a 4cc band.. not alot of restriction.. lost only 4 lbs. 6/19/2007 had another 1 cc for a total of 2 ccs. (ost 5 lbs since 2nd fill) pbed next am because the pill i took was to large. been keeping everything down ok until last night.. think i drank my milk to fast.. I pbed a lil. I do feel a slight tightness in my chest from time to time.. nothing major.. is this normal? do you think I am too tight? I am comfortable with the resriction though.dont want to get anymore fills at this point.. ..any suggestions/comments would greatly be appreciated... thanks everyone!!:help:

josette, great job to you too.. keep up the great work..

Judy thats awesome!!! I am so proud of you and hubby.. I'm down 25 lbs since march.. Just recieved my 2nd fill 6-19..(now 2cc in 4cc band) ..p.bed 2ce.. 1) pill was too big, 2)drank too fast..ugh!!!

Thanks wasabubblebutt.. I really need the incouragement

ok everybody.. I could use some help.. I was banded 4 weeks ago. I am walking, and doing my Water and everything else I am suppose to.. I went to the doctor yesterday for my 1st post op visit.. I about cried when I stepped on the scale..6 lbs.. I was devistated!!!! Do you think I should get some of that phentermine like Cascadian? I am devestated!!!!

I'm all for Dr Boutt and the staff in Port Huron... The tiniest question- they answered...... Anything I needed before / after surgery - they did it.... Support groups- they got em,......... experience- plenty, ...kindness, professionalism,... personality, ......- they have it ALL!!! Port Huron hospital... WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!:first: :clap2:

how was your first fill? did it hurt? were you nausaus?:nervous

Yikes, I'm getting my appetite back and that makes me nervous! I'm almost 3 weeks post-op and I could eat just about anything! I don't want to gain ALL the weight back I've already lost. I realize I may gain some back but I don't want to start from scratch again. Any thoughts??

I am in the same boat!!!! I'm going into my 3rd week post op and I can eat just about anything (but I'm not)

my stomache rumbles and growls at me all the time.. I'm drinking tea, and crytal lite during the day.. its like my body is telling me what time to drink, and what time to eat!!! Its weird.

I am 11 days post op and I had lite cream cheese on a few crackers.. I also had mashed potatoes w gravy. Is that going to do any harm to my band? I am walking 2 1/2 miles daily and drinking my Water and everything else I m suppose to be going. I just couldnt stand the broth or jellos anymore.. :faint: I hope I'm not doing anything wrong . I've lost 10 lbs already since 3-21 (surgery date) bmi was 36.

Has anyone ever used that stuff called Maderma for scars???

berry, I use Vitamin e stick. It looks like makeup conceler but bout it works awesome.. I use it 2-3 times a day. I was banded 3-21-07 Good luck!!

keep up the awesome work girlfriend!!

Good luck Rocko!!!I was banded last week,, lost 10 lbs already... the main thing is to get up and walk afterwards. Just dont over do it.. As far as the woopecker goes, .. hes giving you a sign that you are ready, willing and able to chip away at the old you.. Koodles!!!! lol

5 days post op.. is this normal to be hungry?

I was banded 3 days ago... I am so hungry. what can I do to make the hunger pains go away?

I was banded yesterday.. I'm feeling everything you mentioned.. I do feel like I have a pill stuck in my esophagus though.. any sugestions?

I am also in Michigan. I had my surgery done yesterday in Port Huron...My surgeon was Dr Boutt.. He came into my room this morning (730am) to check on me and woke me up... boy he can wake me up anyday!!!!! He is HOT!!!! Surgery went well.. No problems.. I actually walked a total of 1 mile between yesterday and today!!

I became a bandster yesterday in Port Huron Mi...Everything went very well:peace:

Any Port Huron Lap Banders on here??? We've started the process and have our meeting with Dr. Bhesania on the 15th of March. Both hubby and I are looking to have the surgery done..

good luck to you teachlady.... they are the best!!!!:biggrin1: