Katarina
LAP-BAND Patients
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Have lost 22 lbs. Have had one fill, just last week. Thank goodness my doctor is very aggressive. He put in 5.5cc in a 10cc band.
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I was 208 for first dr appt. 200/199 day of surgery on 7/24/2008. Yeah your weight loss will be less than most but steady. I've lost total of 24 (including pre-surgery diet). I'm happy and would do again without question.
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All I'm saying is I did it last night - I took 2 small sips of hot tea (AFTER) and I was fine within 5 minutes, no throw-ups, not worse, better! I know the pineapple or papaya is preferred but it sounded like she was a couple hours from that option.
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I know somebody said don't drink... but it happened to me last night.. a few sips of HOT tea helped. I've heard heat will slight open the band a little
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I'm with you. I have not had my first fill yet, not until 9/5 (6 weeks after surgery), however I've steadily lost 1-2 lbs per week. But it's pure will power.. I've been crying in my pillow at night I'm so hungry and I'm afraid that he will say.. no fill today - your losing okay.
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I'm glad I found this thread. I'm also from Dallas (actually northeast tarrant county). I got my band on 7/24 from Dr. David Kim. I'm still on liquids (until Saturday), then I can start mushys. So far have not really been hungry yet - it will come with a vengeance when it does come). Just getting beyond the too sore to move stage. Most of the incisions are healing nicely except the port one which I've heard takes a bit longer. Have had some gas pains and the Gas-X strips really don't help a bit. I've also find the heating pad doesn't help - best thing I have found is an cold pack. I bought one of those big ones that covers your whole tummy - and it's been my best friend for days. Take care for all those healing and good luck to those about to have the surgery. Katarina
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what was the cost compared to US?
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Going on Thursday. Have not been nervous for some reason. I guess I've been researching so long that I feel fairly prepared.:seeya:
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Hey all - I'm a day behind you. Getting mine on Thursday. Can't wait!!