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Sue Magoo

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  2. Posted

    Hi:

    I recommend that you call your band surgeon and tell him/her what happenned so that they can see you sooner if they think it's necessary. I'm pretty sure my surgeon would want to see me within a couple of days if I had a major stuck episode.

    Hope all goes well.

    Sue

  4. Posted

    Like most things in life, different people, different experiences. Personally, I had abdominoplasty back in May 2009 and I was not feeling up to much of anything for the first week. AFter that, gradually added activities. I wasn't working then, but could have probably returned to a desk job after two weeks. However, the surgery zapped my energy big time.

    It's definitely worth it. I didn't feel like I'd lost the weight until that pannus was gone.

    Best wishes to you.

    Sue

  5. Posted

    Hello:

    Without insurance funding having a Tummy Tuck is an expensive thing. However, it will be so worth it!

    The cost varies tremendously by location. In MA a full tummy tuck costs about $20 - $24k. I've seen others say it costs only $8k in other areas of the country.

    Start saving, and go on a couple of consults with plastic surgeons. It will at least know where you stand and then you can plan accordingly. I think that most plastic surgeons will charge for a consult, but it should be less than $100.00.

    Good luck and congratulations on your weight loss.

    Sue

  7. Posted

    Hello:

    I get awful leg cramps sometimes too. Sometimes my legs hurt for three days after having a bad one. I'm having a physical next month and have this on my list to discuss with my primary care doctor. I look forward to hearing from others and can defintely relate with you.

    Hope it gets better soon for both of us.

    Sue

  12. Posted

    Hi:

    It's normal to be at your sweet spot for a while and then need some fill. As you lose weight you lose weight where your band is too. There are so many variables that come into play with your band.

    Sounds to me like you need a fill.

    Good luck!

    Sue

  13. Posted

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  15. Posted

    Thanks for your responses. Saw my LapBand doctor yesterday. He thinks it could be that I'm too tight. He took 1.5 out and said to let him know if that does or doesn't help in a few days. So far it actually feels worse. Hope it's one of those "it'll get worse before it gets better" things. I'll post again just so that someone else can learn from my experience.

    Thanks again fellow bandsters.

    Sue

  17. Posted

    Hi:

    I have had a feeling like a lump in my throat for the past five days. I cannot feel a lump. It's not like a sore throat. It hurts when I swallow and when I burp. It hurts down at the bottom of my neck near my collar bone on one side of my neck/throat. I've been exhausted lately too although my sleeping habits are good. I've had my band since 2007 and it doesn't feel like a band issue to me. Any suggestions? If it still hurts on Friday I'll call my primary care doctor because then it will be more than a week.

    Have you had this happen? What was it?

    Sue

  18. Posted

    The woman that owned that store was in my support group at my surgeon's office. I think I heard that she was ill and had to close it shortly after it opened.

    There are two thrift shops near Avon that have some plus sizes. The Salvation Army store in Norwood and Savers in West Roxbury have some plus sizes.

    Good luck finding some nice things!

    Sue

  20. Posted

    Hi:

    You have to drink so that you don't become dehydrated. It's been a long time since I was banded, but I recall that it takes just a few days for the pain to go away. I think I was just taking liquid tylenol by the second day post-op.

    If the pain seems extreme you should call your surgeon to make sure there's nothing going on that shouldn't be - infection, etc.

    Best wishes to you. Now, go get a drink. :)

    Sue

  22. Posted

    Sue, I can't thank you enough for your recommendation. I had my initial consult with Dr. Glasgow yesterday and things are moving along. I love the fact that his clinic's specialty is solely the Lapband. Next will be my appt with the nutritionist and psychologist. If you don't mind, would you mind sharing your experience (i.e. how long the whole process took from initial consult to surgery, challenges, post-op, etc.) working with Dr. Glasgow and his staff? We can do it offline if you prefer.

    Hello:

    My band was placed almost five years ago. Because my BMI was so high I didn't have any waiting requirements. I saw Dr. Glasgow the first time in April 2007. I was banded in July. There were several appointments between the initial consult and the surgery. In addition to seeing the nutritionist and psychiatrist I also had a sleep study. Dr. Glasgow and his staff are fabulous! They seem to genuinely care for their patients and they make you part of their team. Dr. Glasgow will give you his cell phone number and email address so that you can reach him during off hours in an emergency. They're all very down to earth folks. They treat you like family.

    Let me know if you have any other questions.

    Take care and best wishes!

    Sue

  24. Posted

    Hi:

    So you had a visit from the infamous "spit snake"! Yikkes! Yes, there are problems with people getting tight if they have allergies because your passages become narrower. Also, the mucus that your body makes to fight the allergies coats your passages.

    You may want to get a slight unfill to keep you more comfortable during allergy season. Cold liquids can bring my spit snake out. Warm liquids and the spit snake stays away.

    Best wishes.

    Sue

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