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I have to have gallbladder surgery - probably tomorrow (if the referral goes through) -fun, fun, fun.
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Well the world spins fast and changes even faster. I went in today to have my lapband un-filled-Dr. Spiegel did NOT want another Dr. working on me. He pretty much insisted on me cxlng the surgery & scheduling with him. (I had NO idea he did other surgeries, but apparently all bariatric surgeons are/were general surgeons.) He said I will NOT need an un-fill before surgery, that if anesthisa decides I need a tube in my tummy - he will unfill it during surgery and fill it back up partially. :-) So, I called and cxled my surgery on Monday - we are planning on Tuesday morning at University General - the lovely, posh, swanky place downtown where I had my LB done. I have to have a referral put in and my bloodwork transferred, but if all goes as planned, I will have surgery on Tuesday. I am so excited Dr. S is going to be doing it. I totally LOVE him and I feel so much better knowing he will be doing it. Also, he can look at my LB and port and make any adjustments that I might need.
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Well the world spins fast and changes even faster. I went in today to have my lapband un-filled-Dr. Spiegel did NOT want another Dr. working on me. He pretty much insisted on me cxlng the surgery & scheduling with him. (I had NO idea he did other surgeries, but apparently all bariatric surgeons are/were general surgeons.) He said I will NOT need an un-fill before surgery, that if anesthisa decides I need a tube in my tummy - he will unfill it during surgery and fill it back up partially. :-) So, I called and cxled my surgery on Monday - we are planning on Tuesday morning at University General - the lovely, posh, swanky place downtown where I had my LB done. I have to have a referral put in and my bloodwork transferred, but if all goes as planned, I will have surgery on Tuesday. I am so excited Dr. S is going to be doing it. I totally LOVE him and I feel so much better knowing he will be doing it. Also, he can look at my LB and port and make any adjustments that I might need.
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You aren't going to believe what is going on with me. I did go in for a fill - and he put me back to 3.2 (which is where I was when I was too tight) He looked at the Barium Swallow and said that I must have had esophogeal spasams which caused me to swell cuz - I need 3.2 to have restriction.
He was right - it didn't make me too tight this time.
But, they found out I have gallstones. I have to meet with a surgeon on Friday - I can't believe all this. I am going to have to be un-filled for probably 4 weeks.
Ugh, during the holidays to boot!
So how are you doing? I am down 46lbs and feeling great (other than the gallbladder crap)
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WOW! You are doing awesome!!! You need to post some pics. I have been doing okay - I am having gallbladder issues. I am seeing a surgeon next week. They will have to un-fill me for about a month if I have surgery. Can you imagine being unfilled during the Holidays? I can't. Yikes.
Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
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Im so sad, I can't believe Coleen is gone.
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Thank you for the comment on my pictures. You will do awesome with the lapband. No one can prepare you for the changes - it is scary and exciting all at the same time. I wish you well! Keep me updated!
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I was so excited Amy voted the way she did! I am already feeling sorry for her - Vicki is evil. I hope the Black team embraces her and helps her fight back. They would never let me on TBL, I would have to beat the crap out of Vickie and Heba. Physically - I totally wouldn't be able to put up with the drama and trash talk. I am kinda liking this season - its different then the others - but I have never liked/disliked teams like this.
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I sent you a prvt msg
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Okay, so I went to the 2008 National Lapband Conference in Dallas at the beginning of the month. They had all sorts of Dr.s and speakers. The coolest thing - was a Dr. who was talking about Juice Plus. It is dried fruits and veggies in a capsule, chewable, gummie, etc. He did all sorts of illustrations and said we especially need Juice Plus since we can't eat as many fruits and veggies after being banded. I was interested, but not sold yet. EVERY Dr. that got up to speak after him, said that they too personally take Juice Plus and LOVE it, okay, so I orderd some. I and my hubby have been on in for a month. I feel better - have more energy - not a huge difference, but they said it usually takes 3 months before you start to see a huge difference. My hubby, on the other hand, has done a complete turnaround. He has MS, and one of the things he deals with so much is feeling down, sick and fatigued. A lot of days he doesn't get out of bed, or if he does, he never leaves his recliner. (he is 33). He rarely woke up before 11 AM. If he does something (exerts energy, like work on something outside), he is down for weeks afterwards. Let me tell you, after a month, he wakes up at 8AM every morning (no alarm), he has been working around the house, (putting up rain gutters all week). I have not seen him like this in 5 years! I can't believe it. It is like a miracle. So, I think I am going to become a distributor. I have seen first hand what this stuff can do. Who know fruits and veggies were so important! Wish me luck!
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I am with you guys - I like the black team and the one girl on the Blue Team - her mom got sent home earlier - I am starting to like her too. She voted for Brady. :-) I too am sick of the drama.
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I feel for you girl - if you get any insight on emotional eating - please share, other than (Oh, just go for a walk, or read a book) -I want REAL insightful EMOTIONAL help - I will be watching for some great answers!
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Have I said this week that I can't stand Heba - what a jerk! She makes me not want to watch. I hope she gets voted off soon.
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Need help with SPANX...a little off topic, sorry
minpinmom replied to Losing_It_In_Texas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here is the Spanx - illustration (attached) - I am including the link for Plus Size Spanx- but I never know when it will go though. SPANX - Body Shapers: Plus Size: Higher Power -
Remember when talking about how many CCs you have or someone else has, make sure you know if your band holds 10CC or 4CC (I think those are the only two options - but I could be wrong). When I say I was at 3CC before I felt restriction, that is with a 4CC band. That would be equivelant to 7.5CC in a 10CC Band. Or 75% filled to max. Good Luck with your fills!!!
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Need help with SPANX...a little off topic, sorry
minpinmom replied to Losing_It_In_Texas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Spanx are crotchless and you don't wear panties - so when you sit to tinkle, you pull on the outside of your bottom thigh area and it keeps the "Opening" wide and out of the way. God, that is a visual, I really don't think anyone needed!!! -
I didn't get restriction till fill 6 or 7. (I forget which now). I have a 4CC Band and it is at 3CC when I hit restriction. It took like a week after the fill before I felt anything either - very strange. I need another fill now. I wish I was losing as fast as you! You are doing awesome!!!!
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Need help with SPANX...a little off topic, sorry
minpinmom replied to Losing_It_In_Texas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They told me not to wear undies - because - everytime you pull your spanx down - you reduce the life of it dramatically. So once you put it on - you aren't supposed to pull them down till you are ready to take them off. I have FINALLY mastered the Spanx Pee :-) It wasn't nearly as complicated as I thought it was going to be. :-) W -
Need help with SPANX...a little off topic, sorry
minpinmom replied to Losing_It_In_Texas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just wanted to add that I too love Spanx - I wear them all the time - word to the wise - don't buy the 70$ pair that hang - buy the 36$ pair that are in a box like pantyhose - they will last you 3-6 months and are much more elastic (hold everything in better) than the more expensive one. (both are spanx, just different options). I wear the kind that go above the knees and up to just below the bra. DONT lie when you are buying them. They only work if you are truthful on your weight and height. My first pair - I bought too small (thinking I will lose weight fast) I did, but the first couple times I wore them - it stretches them out. If they are too big - they won't hold everything in. I def suggest going to Lane Bryant and talking to the ladies there - I guarantee they will all be wearing them too!!! They even showed me how to pee with them on (you can't wear undies with them) Good luck and have fun! W -
That is about 10 minutes from me! Shenandoah is a little dot in between The Woodlands and Conroe. There is so much to do in The Woodlands - it is an entertainment mecca. We will have to go out - let me know which days you have available (if you have any).
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Fellow Biggest Loser Fan here - I love the girl on Yellow and can't stand Heba - she rubbed me wrong from the very beginning then last night she really just ruined it for me. I liked her hubby and I like the guy who did all the running last night. But my favorite is the girl in yellow. She doesn't seem big enough to win though. (but then again, look at aly from last year). I too am tired of learning about how yummy Jello with a 20 Calorie squirt of NEW Cool Whip in a can! Ugh. W
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Awesome! I would totally love to have him LEAD another support group!!!
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The Conference in Houston is for all weight loss patients, not just lapbanders. It is being put on by Obesity Help (just google Obesity Help) when it comes up, go to the EVENTS section and you will see the information for Houston. I am def going - if you decide to come, let me know we can sit together!
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These are the pants that I would wear to work about twice a week because that's all that fit (very tight at that)
minpinmom commented on mumof2boys's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You are such an inspiration!!! You should have your very own commercial -
My Dr. says the carbonation is bad as well. He said on RARE occasions - if I feel I HAVE to have a DIET soda, I have to pour it over ice, let it sit for at least 5 minutes - then stir it till all the bubbles are gone. It is so not worth it :-) I was worried about missing them at first - but after a while - the craving for them goes away.