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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Ready to give up!
I bet that was a relief to get that Dr. visit over with. I feel the same way about mine. I've been regaining and not working the band also. going to start attending weight watchers to get that weekly support. Good luck in your endevors, you sound really busy, can't imagine doing your schedule.
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Dr. Stuart Verseman - Introdductions
45 yo female, lapband fall 2007.
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2008 National Lap-Band Conference
notice it says " Buffet included" , is that a test?
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my first fill- 6.5 CC'S
I have he AP small which holds 10-14 cc. Mine was not done under flouroscopy, I wish it was, my doctor is more conservative. Next time if there is still an issue we'll check it out by flouro.
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my first fill- 6.5 CC'S
I had my 1st fill yesterday and they kept asking me what I feel, I don't know ! what am I suppose to feel! I felt the cold in my throat but no pain in my chest like when something is stuck. He put in 4cc. He went to withdrawl some and could not draw back any. Said there may be a kink in the tubing, Great. He said not to worry just yet, we'll see how the fill next month goes, maybe it will straightenout by then. Anyone else have this problem?
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When is your 1st fill?
My 1st fill is Nov 28. I can't wait. I know they say don't expect much the 1st fill but if I didn't see the scars I'd swear I didn't have the surgery. I have no restriction now, it's less and less each week. I usually have some when I wake up but not even that now.
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Banded Nurses?
I kinda wish I didn't say anything to my co-workers cause now their all bugging me.."how you feeling, how much have you lost" balh blah blah.My surgery was Oct 15. I know that their just trying to be supportive but I don't have my 1st fill til next week and I can eat anything and have no restriction so I keep losing and gaining the same 2 pounds. I feel like renting a billboard and putting my stats up there for all to see. maybe the novilty will wear off soon.
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Lost my PB virginity
So I just get off work, very busy 12hrs in the ER, went to the store to get a few groceries for lunches tomorrow and I'm driving home. I reach over and grab a small piece of lunch meat , swallow...then Oh My Gosh! Panic..I never want to experience that again! I didn't know if was coming back up or not! I kept swallowing and could feel it rise up in my throat, then go back down again, mouth started watering...just breath, just breath! Grab a grocery bag just incase! Do I pull over or drive..uug. finally able to burp a couple small burps without puking...and it's over. Only lasted a couple minutes, thankfully! I just kept thinking about what someone on the board said. They get this look on their face and people know! I can laugh about it now, but holy cow, that was awful, I can't imagine that going on much longer thqt a couple minutes. Live and learn, little bites and chew chew chew.
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finally realized!!!
I noticed that too. Even though the liquid protein diet was a struggle I felt food , No aches and pains more alert. But now that I've added real food to my eating I feel bad again. The good food is fine . I think it's the processed carbs.
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Can't tolerate it...
I can pretty much eat everything also, which is bad! Can't wait till my 1st fill Nov 28th.I find I'm eating too fast, I feel ok then about 20 min later, oh my gosh ,I feel too full, then feel miserable for a few hours. I guess I really need to slow done and stick to measured portions, eat then wait a while to see how I feel. It's a learning curve that's for sure.
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Sizes Have Changed
I don't recall there ever being a size 0 or 1 when i was younger,seems like size 5 was the smallest. I think they have adjusted the sizes over the years.
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Banded Nurses?
Good luck mun on your upcoming surgery. I got some concerned questions from the docs I work with also but the nursing staff has been the most supportive, they seem more excited to see the process than I am. Hopefully it will be successful. I'm 2 weeks out and feel no restriction now so the head hunger is challanging.
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Halloween Candy
Wish i was as strong! That chocolate goes dowm too easy. Oh well, tomorow is another day. All the kids loot is hidden, hopefully they'll eat it quickly
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question for you nurses
Phenergan can be very irritating to the tissue. If it looks infected ie.. red, swollen ,red streaks goin gaway from the sore spot, hot to touch, I'd get it checked by your doc.
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I tried chicken yesterday....
I'm on full liquids for another week then go to mushie, i was banded the same as you the 15th. yikes i'd try more pureed things
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