BigMomma1981
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Getting banded tomorrow!
BigMomma1981 replied to Rubes's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good luck tomorrow! Make sure you walk, walk, walk. This helps the gas move that they pump in your belly. Also will help prevent blood clots in your legs. It really wasn't to painful just annoying nag. Make sure that you have something to moisten your lips with after surgery as they will be very very dry. Let us know how your doing and I wish you well. -
stomach sleepers
BigMomma1981 replied to chayamom's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I sleep on my stomach 95% of the time. I was able to start sleeping on my stomach about 5-6 weeks after surgery and have no problems. sometimes I can feel my port if I lye directly on it but no pain and no problems with it flipping or anything. Good luck I know that I couldnt wait to get back on my belly!!! -
Good luck. I have only been banded for 12 weeks but I would not change anything. Keep your eye on the prize.
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Good Luck!!! You can do it!
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Congrat:thumbup: that is great. I know things will go great from you and you will soon be happy and healthy. Good luck and make sure to keep us posted.
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What makes/keeps you full?
BigMomma1981 replied to nikki914's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too was told protein first. Also, my Dr. told me no slider foods and no liquid cals. Good luck I'm just getting over Bandster Hell and its starting to sink in that this will work for me. The tool is starting to help I just have to stay on top of things and not fail. -
I agree that the band is not what would be the helper but the weightloss is as that is what helped me. I had another laperoscopy to cauterize the endometriosis and was going to have my tubes cleaned out but found out I was pregnant. The Dr. told me that the weightloss and surgery are both of the things that helped
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I too have Endometriosis and when I lost weight before, the pain was gone and I became pregnant. I was also told that I could not have any children so this was great. I believe the weightloss is whats helped. Good luck!
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Hey girl you are doing great. We had surgery at the same surgery center and we go to the same support group meeting but I missed this Month. Im glad to see that you are doing so well. Im still very hungry but fighting the temptation as much as I can. Hope to see you next month at support group.
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How often are you allowed to have a fill?
BigMomma1981 replied to LSF's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My Dr does fills every 2 weeks if you need them. I had my first one on 01/06/09 and I will have my second one on 01/29/09. -
My insurance was BCBS IL also and I was told by the nurse through the insurance company that the 6 month PCP visits had to be in a row. My surgery was approved within a few days. GOOD LUCK
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Things are going good. I had one fill so far but dont feel any change. I have another fill on January 29. I hit a plateau but I think as of this morning I broke it by busting my butt exercizing. How are you doing? When did you have your surgery?
Angie
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Call your surgeon. You should not be chewing gum for this reason and the fact that it adds air to your new pouch. Good luck.
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It was around 1 week. Good Luck:thumbup:
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Tomorrow morning is my first fill. Im nervous because I was able to find my port just by touching my tummy but now I cant find it. How long does it normally take for the Dr. to find your port? I know that Im probably just freaking out over nothing but just needing a bit of support. Thank you all in advance.
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do you get a numbing agent before a fill?
BigMomma1981 replied to Cleo's Mom's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Today was my first fill and NO I didn't have numbing agent. Dr. had some trouble at first and only for a few minutes of poking and proding but it wasn't to bad. No pain just weird feeling and a bit of pressure because he kept hitting the side of the port. -
Things went ok. He did have trouble for a few minutes. He found the port but could not get the needle in. Felt kinda weird but not painful just sore now from the poking and proding but all went well in my eyes. I dont know any other November bandsters but I hope that you all do great and hope to hear from you soon. Good luck!!!
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Am I ever going to be able to take a compliment?
BigMomma1981 replied to lipara's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have the same feeling. I was given a compliment today on how well Im looking and I said "no, not yet". I know that Im changing but until I hit a point where I can look normal in clothing then I will still feel the same. It will take alot mentally to get past this but I know we'll get there!! Good luck and great job on the loss!!!:wink_smile: -
A holiday song wish.... "LapBand Wonderland"
BigMomma1981 replied to SunnyRachel's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Very very cute. Merry Christmas to all. -
Everyone is different but my Dr. said it is one that CAN cause problems but unless you try you wont know if it will bother you or not. Good luck
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You probably do need a slight fill from what Im hearing around hear and from my Dr. When you have lost most of your weight you have lost fat around the stomach also which means that the band wont be as tight. Its never to late to get a fill. My Dr. said I could have a fill or unfill when ever as long as they are 2 weeks apart. Great job with the wieght loss and I hope I can use my tool as well as you have. :laugh:
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Me.....in white pants, holy crap I can't believe I look good in white pants!! I love my band!!
BigMomma1981 commented on fletcher97701's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You look great!! I imagine you feel great also. I hope that I do as well as you but Im still new at this as Wednesday is 4 weeks post op. What an inspiration. Thank you -
My Doc said nothing with an anti-inflammatory in it. Im not sure why but only tylenol and no asprin unless taking the baby asprin one a day. Good luck
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Dietician---6MONTHS???
BigMomma1981 replied to blondie13654's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was required to do a 6 month piece and also see my Primary Care Physician every month. I did 6 months of WeightWatchers with the Dr visits and I was approved. I lost 20 some pounds. I think it is to see if you can follow a diet regimin and follow what your Dr tells you to do. Just make sure that when you go to your Dr it is for the weight issues. Good luck!! -
My 6-Month Bandiversary, ONEderland, My Victories . . .
BigMomma1981 replied to SanDiegoPhotog's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congrats, you are doing great. Hope you get to your goal by your 1 year.