Queen of Hearts
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How do you know your lap band slipped?
Queen of Hearts replied to June May's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hi there! I have had to have my band removed..not for slipping but I wanted to let you know how mine was found to have slipped. I was having reflux so bad I requested my esophagus be checked. That doctor saw my band had a concentric slip and called my lapband doc. My lapband doc ordered an upper GI where the slippage was confirmed. I was then watched for almost a year. I was getting ready to have a tummy tuck and wanted to have my band placed back before that tummy tuck so I wouldn't end up with more cutting after getting tightened up..that's when my doc found my liver had adhered to the band and the stoma. I am now waiting for another surgeon to do a VSG..I miss my band! I loved my band and it was good for me! My case is very rare..but what I would give to get my band back!! Continue on your journey and I wish the best of luck to you!! The band was a life saver for me!! -
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Queen of Hearts replied to ThinknHealthy's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
My name is Teri. Dr. E did my lapband in February 08. I have lost pretty consistently and have I believe 6.0 cc in my band. I am one of his research patients for the allergan band and I love it! My health is what drove me to get a lapband primarily. I had a liver that was full of fatty deposits and even though I had started a pretty good down hill slide on a diet it just wasn't going fast enough for my liver to regenerate..thus the decision to get the lap band. His associate Dr. Jackson had removed my gall bladder so I had already met Dr. Eldridge before lapband became a word in my vocabulary..he is a terrific doctor! -
Before and during the journey to a new me!
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Hey Cathy!
Sorry it took so long to write back..I'm down 80 pounds. I'm wearing a 12/14 now and have 28 left to go. As of late I've had reflux so bad and had the doc loosen me up a bit and it's better but it's still there. Taking nexium 2x a day and it helps a bit but nights are horrible! I have been on a plateau since Dec..went to get a fill and was so tight I lost 8 pounds in 11 days...so went in and asked if he could take half of what he put in..course that would have been 1/4 cc and he said he couldn't but would try. I go back in a couple of weeks but he's going to be disappointed since I'm just riding out the same weight!! HA! Oh well...I feel better and can't complain too much!! How are you..your weight loss is great!! I started changing my sizes about 3/4 months out..don't get disappointed if it doesn't show too soon..everyone is different!! It's coming off that's the main thing!! Catch you later!!
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Hey there , how are you doing? Have you survived Christmas? It sure was different without all the food this year. Each day I am learning. I had my 2nd fill last friday. My total weight loss is 75 lbs. The problem is I still don't see it. How long before you could see a big change?
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I'm down 77 pounds and have 23 to go but the lapband doc said to not get discouraged because since it's not as much it will take longer to shed...so you don't worry about gaining a bit..it will all come off in the end..and guess what..I (a 52 yr old woman) bought a WII fit!! That little baby can kick some serious booty if you really work it like you should..man I had muscles let me know they are alive and well and I get to laughing at myself sometimes because I'll catch myself cursing that dang little cartoon character I'm following when running and the freaky yoga lady that keeps telling me how great my posture is..but if she only knew I was holding on to a dresser to keep from falling on my back side!! HA! So life is good now and you keep up the good work..you look absolutely beautiful!!!
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Man..everytime I get on here and see your beautiful face I am inspired!! I have been on a L O N G plateau!! I had my band so tight I was pbing everything..even liquid..loosened it up and gained 1 pound after 6 weeks which really equates gaining about 7-13 pounds!!! He went in and put half as much back in me and I went to my regular doctor and she said I could stop now..HA! I am on nexium for the reflux I still get and since I suffer from that so bad I am also on ambienCR to help me sleep..but when I get that reflux...any bile or food that hasn't processed starts coming back up and I tell you honestly..you don't want to wake up puking all over yourself like I had been doing!! Now I am adjusting better but I'm still losing quite a bit of hair..I started taking protein supplements and biotin to help alleviate that but not much success there.
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Hey Becky! Right now as far as I know there is a group somewhere here but I'd have to check with one of the other ladies that came from Vinita to get her surgery. I think she had it done by Dr. Gorneke (sp??). Her insurance required her to attend a support group! Let me check with her and she where she went. I also have a friend that works at the base that had Dr. Eldridge as well. She was very disgrundled in the beginning but is doing better now...course I didn't think she needed a band because she wasn't that big but her diabetes was her real problem so it is working well for her. She and I kind of just email each other at work to keep our spirits up. We don't get to see each other too often but when we do we are always delighted to see how well we have done without even realizing it!! You are welcome to contact me..send me a private message and I'll send you my email address. Sounds like you are doing great and I wish you well on this journey!! Keep up the good work and let me know how you're doing! Who knows..maybe we can meet one day!!
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Hey stranger! Wow it has been a really long time since we've talked. I missed you!
I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles, but it still sounds like you have come a long way. Congratulations on your successes so far! Can you hardly believe its almost been a year since our surgeries?? Amazing...
I lost a lot but I fell off the wagon a few months ago and caused me to gain almost half I lost back. But with the new year I started back up with a new me. I've done great so far... Yeah okay its only been two days but I'll take it!!
Best wishes for the new year! I pray it sees both of our goals met!!
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Wow...you are doing great!!! I'm down just 77 and 33 left to go!! It's getting a bit harder now since I can't or rather refuse to be tightened up anymore..too many issues going on here to get any tighter!! You are amazing!! Good to hear from you..keep it up!!!
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Hi Melly!!
Sorry it took so long to get back with you!! Haven't been in this forum in way tooo long!! Yes I love Dr. Eldridge! He does tend to give a lot more in his fills than I have seen others get in these posts but that's ok.. I have lost 77 pounds since Feb..the last 33 are going to be the toughest because you don't have AS MUCH to lose and your body doesn't need as many calories to keep it going and unfortunately it seems the good stuff takes longer to get through the band than the bad stuff!! HA! But I'm determined!! I live in Midwest City..I go to Shawnee once in a while..visit CATOS!! HA! Would love to meet you sometime..let me know!!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Lady!! I've been off this site for so long I feel like a newbie!! HA! How are you doing?? You look great! I'm down 77 pounds and now I have reflux and such tight restriction that I eat by the clock..doc said I've gone way above his expectations and I'm in a 16 jean and xl shirt (some l depends on cut). I have had a few health issues from the band and it has depressed me enough to just FIA!! But I haven't given up!! Just wanted to touch base with you!! Have a good day my dear!! I'll get back in here again and start up once I finish going through my mail!!! Love ya kiddo!
