JohnC
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Kimbi, Where were u banded? I was banded at DePaul hosp. & my wife was banded at Des Peres.
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My wife pays $6.05 at super wal-mart for 4 cans of slim fast low carb
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I had the same thing. It was from the glue from the bandages. My doc removed them & the staples after 7 days & I put cortisone cream on it & it cleared up in about 5 days.
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I own a home gym weight training set, an elipticle, an ab lounger, & a dumbell set and between the 4 I can get a good full body workout. I try to do 4-6 days a week.
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What is the difference ??
JohnC replied to Jamie05's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jamie, All I can tell you is I've had 7 fills & have very little restriction with my realize band & continuing to get fills. My wife had the lapband & has had restriction from day one & not even scheduled for a fill yet. If I had a choice I'd go for the lapband. -
How low can you go in 09 weightloss challenge#1
JohnC replied to china's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Banded on April 23rd 08 , down 58 lbs. Also PCP has takin me off my diabetis & hbp meds. -
My wife was released from hospital yesturday & she's been dry heiving all day today. I can't get her to eat anything for fear she'll throw up. I didn't have this problem with my surgery so I don't know what to do . Has anyone experieced this? Any advise will help.
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I knew dumping syndrom was cammon in gastric bypass patients but is it possible with band patients as well. I ate a lot of sweets over the holidays & the last 5 days I've had severe diarea & flu like symtoms. First I thought it was the flu but it's dragging out too long plus I had a flu shot. Has anyone experiencd this?
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Dear Pat,
I just got my 6th fill today. I told Dr. Scott I didn't have much restriction & he actually gave me .75cc this time totaling 4.75cc. Been on a plateau for a while but lost 9 lbs this month so maybe things are looking up. So how has your weight loss going ? Fine I hope. My wife is getting banded next Thursday so maybe it'll be easier with both of us working together. Been meaning to get to the band wagon but hasn't worked out, maybe next month. Well good luck & hope to see you soon.
John
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2nd fill w/Realize band 6cc total no restriction
JohnC replied to betrthnever's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Greetings, Does anyone know the average cc. content to reach full restriction of the 9cc Realize band? I've had 5 fills totaling 4cc & I don't feel hardly any restriction at all. My Doc.will only give me .5cc per fill at this point. -
Average age of a Bandster?
JohnC replied to Kellster's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was banded at age 57. -
51 lbs. For me since surgery date.
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Congrads Buck, 100 lbs is awsome. You must feel great also, keep up the good work & those last few lbs will go for sure.
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From the album: Progress Pics
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299 feels so much better on the way down!
JohnC replied to Danigirl521's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrads Danigirl, getting under 300lbs was a big step for me also, especially since this time we're never going to see that big "3" on the scale again. Good luck in your journey, John -
From the album: Progress Pics
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April 22nd 08 day before banding & Sept. 13 -50lbs
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First patients to have Realize...let's hear from you!
JohnC replied to 2BtinyinTN's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded on April 23rd, 08 & I've had 3 fills with a total of 3cc. Apparently my Doc. is pretty conservative but I've lost 50 lbs. so far so I guess I won't complain. Good luck to you all -
Before and After Lap Band Surgery - PICTURES ONLY
JohnC replied to DeLarla's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
These are my first progress pics. -50lbs. -
Hi Y'all, Just an update, I was banded on April 23rd & I'm now down 50 lbs. Good luck to you all. JohnC
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Pat ,you are doing great .I'm still at 45lbs lost but I have a fill next Thursday so I hope that'll give me some restriction. I didn't go to the support group this month either but I think I'll go to my wife's at DesPeres where she's getting banded. Good luck & keep in touch. John
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It's my understanding that the lapband Is starting to show better long term results over the GBP.
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Brandt, Couldn't make it to the support group this month, just wondering if you broke the 100 lbs loss mark.Hope so, that would be great. I got my 2nd fill today of 1cc for a total of 2.5cc. Hope this helps. Anyway hope to see you next month. John
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Pat, I couldn't make it to the support group either but should be there for Aug. I saw you canceled your fill ,that's great. I got my 2ndfill today & Dr. Scott gave me 1cc for a total of 2.5cc. Hope this helps. Anyway hope to see you next month. John
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Hi Lisa, Haven't seen you in a while. I couldn't make the last support group but should be there next month. How are you doing? I got my 2nd fill today at 1cc. Hope this makes a difference. Hope to see you soon. John