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Dr. Giselle Hamad - Getting Banded March 18, 2011
Heather_8.1.14 replied to Rachael's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am SO glad to hear it went well! Make sure when you go for your fills ask for Gina, she is AMAZING! Good luck to you -
Sometimes wishes this pregnancy was over so I could start losing weight. Starting to really feel like a fat cow.
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Dr. Giselle Hamad - Getting Banded March 18, 2011
Heather_8.1.14 replied to Rachael's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Congrats, Dr Hamad was an amazing surgon and her team is amazing!! She has such a great bedside manor and will really put your mind at ease! She banded me on 2.22.10. How far into your process are you? GOOD LUCK!! -
just found out and am terrified!
Heather_8.1.14 replied to dopeypeanut's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Dont be nervous!! Be excited I got pregnant 8 months post band and was about 65lbs down. I am currently 19wks and so far my pregnancy has been going well. The first trimester was a little rough because I had some pretty bad morning sickness, and my band decided to get a death grip on my stomach which made the vomiting that much worse, so at 11wks I had 1.6cc's of Fluid removed and I have been doing muuuch better. I had lost almost 10lbs due to being sick and have gained 6lbs back so far, so Ive pretty much "broke even" so far. As for my port area, my son is transverse right now and his head is right there, so he likes to headbutt it from time to time, it doesnt hurt, but feels a little weird. I will say because of my port being flipped and angled, mine sticks out like a turkey timer LOL. However everyone is different so its going to vary from one person to another. Good luck to you and I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy! -
Should I wait or not?
Heather_8.1.14 replied to sawyer77's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I wish I could be of some help, but I am planning to be done having kids by the time I'm 30 (I have an 8yr old, a 2yr old, and Im currently pregnant again) I agree with one of the the other posters, is your home a place you wouldnt feel safe raising a child or would you ideally just like more room and or other luxeries that would suit a child more (backyard, own room, etc). As for the age thing, modern medicine has come such a long way and I would be certain you could have a very happy and healthy pregnancy at 34,35,36, etc... Good luck to you!!! -
TTC # 2, unmotivated, been a bad bandster
Heather_8.1.14 replied to eejaydiva's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Honestly, maybe you should try to get the baby weight off first before TTC. I know its not the advice Im sure you want to hear, but you were banded for a reason, for weight loss and to be healthy. Getting a fill while TTC isnt going to be the answer, since you are already experiencing problems you'll more then likely have to get that Fluid removed again. I know the struggle of wanting to lose weight but wanting another baby at the same time. I was banded and within 2 months I wanted to be pregnant so badly, but I told myself I had a ways to go, and that the end result was going to be soooo much more worth it. I lost 75lbs and thats when my husband and I TTC and because I did so well with my WL, I got pregnant within the first try Good luck, and I hope you make the decision you feel is best for you -
Figured I should put a few of these up :)
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I have Keystone and I got my approval after everything was sent to them in 24 hours. It was the surgery date that took a little longer, because of having to go by the doctors schedule. Your best bet is to call on Monday. Call the surgon, call the insurance company. The harder you push the faster this will go through. GOOD LUCK!!
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Due April 11'..freakin out!
Heather_8.1.14 replied to linzylou2304's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
For those who have been pregnant with the band did you have Fluid taken out? I've been having problems eating the past few weeks and my husband has demanded I get my fluid taken out. I have an appt on 2/1 to get 1cc taken out but my dr hasnt had experience with pregnant women and the band so Im a little worried Im due 7/27/11 -
Hi all. I'm 6 days post op and I'm tired of wearing yoga pants or pj bottoms, and I'd like to wear jeans. Do you think its ok to wear them now? When did you start wearing them again? Thanks!
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Hey February 2010 Bandsters!
Heather_8.1.14 replied to Northern Mist's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
#1. Surgery date? Feb 22, 2010 #2. State you live in? PA #3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr Hamad/Magee Womens Hospital #4. Insurance or self pay? Insurance #5. Age and height 25 5'6 #6. Current weight and goal weight? My stats are 281/266/170 #7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? I have been overweight since having kids and I've had the worst time trying to get it off. I'm too young to be this heavy. My husband and I would also like another child but I am not in any shape to get pregnant right now #8. Do you have the support of family and friends? I do. And I have found so many wonderful guys and gals on here who are just so amazing #9. Concerns and questions? Nope, just glad to have people to walk this road with :biggrin: -
Ah, I've finally put two and two together and realized this was your LPT profile LOL.
How are you feeling? I'm finally not feeling as down today
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My doc said clear liquids 2 days before surgery, thats all. What kind of pre-op are you doing? I'd like to start liquids Friday to give me 10 days, but I have been doing so badly this weekend I may have to slow back into the groove.
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I'm going to follow you I am getting ready to be banded on the 22nd. Here is a link to my blog as well :thumbup: Happy Banding and good luck!! The Road to Normalsville
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And I finally update this again! Well its now February 2010 and I have gone through my 6 month diet, all pre-op testings, and got the approval from my insurance last week. I am scheduled for surgery on the 22nd. I am soooo excited. Its so funny to look back on the past 6 months, it went so fast but at the same rate went really slow. I can say these next few weeks are going to feel like they are going to take forever too. I'm just ready. I am sooo ready.:bored:
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Hi there. I joined the Feb 2010 band group and I saw you are being banded on the 22nd, I am also being banded that day! Maybe we could be band buddies
Good luck to you!
