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BandedBrunette481 reacted to chasingadream in Post-Op Blood Thinner January 11, 2014

I stayed overnight and didn't get discharged until late in the afternoon and they gave them to me in the hospital but I did not have to have anything at home.
Let us know when you find out the answer.
Good luck to you!

BandedBrunette481 reacted to cheryl2586 in Post-Op Blood Thinner January 11, 2014

I had to stay three days in the hospital after my band and yes I got them all three days I was there. I didn't have to take them when I got home but it is a normal thing that a lot of post op patients have to do because everyone doesn't deal with pain well and would stay in bed instead of walking around.

BandedBrunette481 reacted to hockeymother in Un-freakin-believable ! January 11, 2014

I have begun to lose again. I was stalled for while but got my first fill and the scale is going down again. I hit the BIG 50! 50 lbs lost. I can't believe it. I never ever in my wildest dreams thought that I would mutter those words. Even as I'm typing this, it seems surreal. I can't believe that I only have 14 lbs to goal. I have never been close to my goal weight since I was 7 lbs 8 oz. lol
This forum has been my life line. Even tho I don't always post or comment, I am always reading others' stories for inspiration.
A big 50 lb THANK YOU to everyone on here.

BandedBrunette481 got a reaction from Suzilee in Your Biggest Critic(s) January 8, 2014

Man! My biggest critics have been skinny people and family!! I've been told I just need to "stop eating and try harder." Like, really? I know myself, my body, and what I'm capable of. I know what's best for me. I agree with what you said - don't let people talk you out of something you want for yourself. I think mu family members only do it out of fear something bad is going to happen rather than envy, but still! Lol

BandedBrunette481 got a reaction from BillieG in approved! January 8, 2014

I think waiting to get approval is like the worst part so congrats on getting over that hurdle! I have to finish all of my pre-op testing before they will even give me a surgery date. Sucks lol

BandedBrunette481 got a reaction from BillieG in approved! January 8, 2014

I think waiting to get approval is like the worst part so congrats on getting over that hurdle! I have to finish all of my pre-op testing before they will even give me a surgery date. Sucks lol

BandedBrunette481 got a reaction from Suzilee in Your Biggest Critic(s) January 8, 2014

Man! My biggest critics have been skinny people and family!! I've been told I just need to "stop eating and try harder." Like, really? I know myself, my body, and what I'm capable of. I know what's best for me. I agree with what you said - don't let people talk you out of something you want for yourself. I think mu family members only do it out of fear something bad is going to happen rather than envy, but still! Lol

BandedBrunette481 got a reaction from Suzilee in Your Biggest Critic(s) January 8, 2014

Man! My biggest critics have been skinny people and family!! I've been told I just need to "stop eating and try harder." Like, really? I know myself, my body, and what I'm capable of. I know what's best for me. I agree with what you said - don't let people talk you out of something you want for yourself. I think mu family members only do it out of fear something bad is going to happen rather than envy, but still! Lol

BandedBrunette481 reacted to PrettyThick1 in Your Biggest Critic(s) January 8, 2014

I've learned that my biggest critics, you know the type: overweight themselves, says you don't need it, WLS is the easy road, you look fine the way you are...I could go on and on. It has been my experience that these people secretly want WLS and the positive outcome it gives, but for any number of reasons they can't or don't get it (no insurance, unable to self-pay, other's opinions). The funny thing is, just two weeks ago, my niece who is by all accounts my biggest critic (talk about me like a DOG to our family) told me I looked better FAT (mind you she tips the scales at around 275). Oh...but what a difference two short weeks makes...now she's waiting for her insurance to kick in on her new job so she can also be banded. She's observed my journey and can't get it done fast enough!
Moral: Don't let someone talk you out of something you want for yourself.
Critic/Hater = Envy

BandedBrunette481 reacted to thickheartmom in 2014 - So many reasons to look forward.. January 8, 2014

Hello all!
My name is Marki, and I'm a 34 year old mom to four boys - 15, 9, 6 and 2. Currently we live in Houston, TX because our 9 year old, Zak, is on the heart transplant list at Texas Children's Hospital. We are originally from El Paso, TX.
I've battled weight all of my life - I can remember taking jars of baby food as my "healthy sides" to lunch in 8th grade to attempt to lose some of my chunk. I've been successful twice: 60 lbs in 2002 and 75 in 2009, but the weight has always come back and I'm forever starving. I chose to go the lapband route for 4 reasons: Quest, Zak, Sutton and MJ. My boys. I'm 265 pounds right now but I'm preaching to Zak about a healthy lifestyle - well now it is time to live it!
So my resolution this year is to run with Zak as soon as he gets a heart - something he hasn't been able to do since he was 4.
My EGD with True Results is scheduled on January 22nd, and my last weight loss appointment (had to do 6 months of them) is January 23rd. I'm assuming we schedule the surgery at that point... At any rate, I would love to meet some of you all - I'm scared of another surgery (including my csections, this makes #9!) but I'm more scared of not being here to help my kiddos, so away we go...!

BandedBrunette481 reacted to BillieG in approved! January 8, 2014

Yesss I finally got official approval!!! My surgery is Thursday the 9th, not much time to get nervous!!!

BandedBrunette481 reacted to MzEboni912 in approved! January 8, 2014

Good for you my date is January 27.