Bamagal
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I will be the first to say,I really am thankful for Dr.Wizeman.He did not do my surgery but has taken good care of me since I was banded.He has done all my fills and after care and I would not hesitate to recommend him as a surgeon.His staff has been very kind to me even though I had my surgery in TJ,Mexico he took me right from the start and I have been with him a year so if you are looking for a surgeon or after care in South Florida he is the best.
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I can tell you this man is amazing,he is a little arrogant at times but trust him he is a brilliant surgeon,recently I had my appendix burst and was infected,my system had shut down and I was in real trouble.Long story short he saved my life .I would trust him for any surgery I ever need
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I did take Celebrex ,for awhile I just suffered and then as i lost weight the pain got better but if I need something I take children s liquid Ibuprofen.My thoughts are its not a pill so it don't sit in my stomach.But my doctor did not say it was OK as I didn't ask him. I know he said no Ibuprofen just Tylenol but it don't work for me.
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Personally there is not alot I can not eat except for most breads unless it is toasted.I can eat apples,all berries and most any fruit I chose.Veggies too not found a one I could not eat if I want it.Now meat is hit or miss depending on the time of day,I can even eat steak much to my docs amazement.I really doubt I get in enough of any of them but I supplement what I can.For the most part what I do eat now is better for me than the sweets and fats I was eating before banding.I am not over tight either and I do not want to be so tight my eyes bulge.
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Steve I wish many times I had said something like this to people with all their foolishness.Please keep it coming.This will do so much good even though the ones who will gain the most will also hate you the most.
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I have done well I think,even though far from the biggest loser I am happy with my progress.I have lost 90 pds in a year and in hopes of losing another 40 my second year.I feel I am at my perfect restriction level thanks to Dr.Wizeman and Diane his nurse who is the one who will do your nutrition and be your first contact if you have problems.The monthly support meetings are great and informative.I feel very blessed to have been able to make this journey.If I never lose another pound I am happy with how far I have come.
I hope your journey will be just as rewarding and remember not to fret over the short set backs you may experience at times, just keep the goal in your sites and move on.I have had ups and downs,gains and loses and it is all just a part of the journey.I wish you luck and the strength of mind and body to make this journey.You can do it, never lose site of the prize.
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I will do even better,here is his website Treating severe morbid obesity through gastric bypass surgery Paul Wizman, MD, P.A. as to brand I am not sure but he uses Lap Band brand .Fees I pay $175.00 for a fill and $75.00 for an office visit he did insist I do my first fill under that x-ray thing.But now I have heard he does charge a program fee for new patients but I am not sure as I did not pay one just $235.00 for my first fill.Tell him Delores Powell referred you maybe that will help.Let me know how it goes.He also takes patients out of the county for banding so ask him about self pay I think it is $12,000 but not sure.
Best of luck stay in touch
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Last Supper Syndrome-Anyone?
Bamagal replied to melliecat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are always welcome.Some will say exercise 5 days a week ,eat your Protein,no bread no carbs and if I had done that I may have lost a few more pounds in this years time,but I am sure I would not have been as happy and satisfied with my life.Nor do I feel it is a lifestyle I could maintain after weight loss.I am not on a diet,I am trying to find a way to survive and have a health and happy life. This year I hope to lose the last 40 pounds but if I don't and I am just able to maintain I will still be happy with myself and all the progress I have made. -
Well being suspicious is just my nature so keep that in mind,but sounds to me like he just wants you to pay him for a new band,and I could be wrong.I have had the VG band for a year I have lost most of my weight,took me a few fills to find my just right adjustment level and I have had no issues thus far.My fill doctor uses the new AP bands as well and the only thing he hates about the VG Band is it has a low profile port making it harder to hit when you are very heavy.Now that I have lost 90lbs I am happy to have it as my port don't stick out like some I have seen and I want have to have the port changed out later.So basically I say they all three have pros and cons with the AP small having the best results as it takes less fills to find restriction but those of us with bigger stomachs didn't get that one as it wouldn't fit us.I am sure your surgeon chose what he thought was best for you so I wouldn't stress over it unless it became an issue.
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Last Supper Syndrome-Anyone?
Bamagal replied to melliecat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Guys I just want to say to the new bansters and the pre bansters,it is a lifestyle change after being banded but there really is not that many foods you just cant have really.We make better food choices and eat smaller portions 99% of the time,but that other 1% we have what we want and love to eat.Then of course we exercise a little more or cut down somewhere else to allow for a treat every now and then.So my point is there is no reason to say goodbye to food as if you will never eat again.You will be satisfied with less food and will not feel you gave up anything,it will just become normal to eat like thin people. -
"Shrinko De Mayo" Weight Loss Challenge
Bamagal replied to coloradobanding's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Down 14 pounds with 1 pound to go,I think I will make my 15 pound goal. -
50 pounds seems to be the spot most stall.I stalled at about 60 pounds.It took a change in diet,what I mean is change up what you eat and how much you eat,it seems to trick your body back into loosing.If you are doing low card then change to low fat for awhile if you are walking then try to add some weight lifting or dance,swimming just something to make some changes.Just as you get bored I think our body does too.
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I am soon having my one year bandiversary ,and I would do it again.I paid for my own and have never regretted it.But just know it is not for everybody,if you think you just get the band and it does all the work you best think again.If you are looking for something you don't have to work hard at maybe you should get the gastric or the sleeve.But if you are willing to do the work then you will not have any regrets.
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Something stuck, nothing will stay down now....HELP!
Bamagal replied to scardycat's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Some say pineapple juice or papaya enzymes if that don't work I would suggest calling your doc and getting an unfill so it will pass . -
"Shrinko De Mayo" Weight Loss Challenge
Bamagal replied to coloradobanding's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Put me in for 15 pounds too -
9 Months and only 40+ lost! What's wrong
Bamagal replied to KPA88's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You have done great now come on,the average is one to two pounds a week and by my calculations that 44 pounds in 8 months is 1.375 pounds a week.So it looks like you are doing great to me. -
My doc don't do liquids after fills just mushies for 24 hours then proceed with caution.
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I am in Safety and Loss Prevention for a very large company,as well as a mother,wife and Nana.
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Lap Band Slippage - Interesting Article
Bamagal replied to CuriousAboutLB's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes I have seen that already,he has alot of interesting things to say.Not sure how much most doctors agree with,but it is a theory.I am sure many will not agree as they did neither of the two.I know this one man has slipped twice and was back thinking it had slipped a third time. I have heard bending over to soon after surgery can cause a slip and also sit ups.My doc told me do not even tie my shoes myself for a month. -
I say high protein low carb.diet and leave it at that
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I smoked the day of my surgery,the night after and still smoke,the doc was mad when she smelled it on me the day after while she was checking my incisions for swelling.She first told me how great they looked then she smelled the smoke LOL.Then she said I am suppose to tell you smoking will keep you from healing but I already told you how well they look but you should quit anyway and least cut back.Well I did cut back from a pack and a half to a pack a day.
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Help don't want (boink)partner to know
Bamagal replied to slimmy120's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
When my PC doc saw it for the first time he thought it was a Gallbladder sugery -
If you are not having trouble keeping food down,no reflux and you do fine with liquids and soft food then I said give it a couple weeks and see where you are.Others will say take it out but only you know your body,just talk to your doc and see what he thinks.
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I have 8cc's in my 10cc band.It took that for me to fill restriction and boy was I restricted.Been two months now and it still feels good really it is better the first month was really tough as I was so tight but had no throwing up and could keep down fluids and soft food so doc would not take any out.Now I am glad he didn't I lost 17 pounds in 6 weeks and now it fills just right.
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I don't know about the Realize band,but it took me 8 months to find the sweetspot in VG 10cc Lap Band.I have 8cc's now and finally I am loosing like I want to.So I say just try to practice good eating habits,take small bites and chew chew chew because when you get there and you will get there trust me,her stomach may be smaller and it will take awhile like mine to find that spot but when you get there you must be careful how you eat,the band will make you remember the rules fast.I do believe that band as the Lap Band can be adusted past the 9cc if need be.I know people with Lap Band that is over the stated limit.Just be patient mom the next fill may well be the one she has waited for. Maybe this thread will be better for you to read. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f278/how-many-ccs-your-band-how-86086/