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NINASCUSTOMER

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  2. NINASCUSTOMER
    The sandwiche I tried to eat gave me a "fill". I guess drinking fluids for a couple of days would have been the answer. I'm much better now, and I will be getting my first adjustment Sat., November 7th. That' will be exactly 3 months after I was banded. It has been 3 weeks since I have lost weight, so I am excited.
    That was my first glitch in this otherwise wonderful experience.
  3. NINASCUSTOMER

    sour stomach

    By NINASCUSTOMER,

    I have not even had my first fill, so I know that I don't need an unfill. I threw up a week or so ago for the first time, and ever since then I have sour stomach with some reflux. Should I be concerned?
  4. NINASCUSTOMER

    Sliming

    By NINASCUSTOMER,

    I had heard of sliming, but got to experience it first-hand today. Visiting my home town of Chicago I decided to share a hot Italian beef sandwich with my sister. I had been dreaming about one for quite a while. Well... one bite and I was miserable. I actually ended up throwing up about 5 or 6 times. The only thing coming up was "slime". That is not something I want to experience any time soon. It took over an hour or so to feel okay, and I haven't really felt that great the rest of the day.:wink2:
  8. NINASCUSTOMER
    May 12, 2009 - met with Dr Davtyan
    June 10, 2009 - met with psychiatrist
    June 12, 2009 - met with nutritionist
    June 30, 2009 - denied by insurance because BMI was too low. 34.6. Needed to be 35 with co-morbidities
    July 18, 2009 - met with Dr. Davtyan and decided to proceed with surgery w/o insurance. Yikes! $14,500. I think it’s money well spent and I am very excited.
    July 21, 2009 - Complete physical – EKG – discover heart murmur
    July 22, 2009 - ECHO test, chest x-ray (heart murmur benign)
    July 23, 2009 - blood work drawn, upper GI
    July 24, 2009 – Sleep study at Casa Colina—found out I have severe sleep apnea--came home with the CPAP machine.
    August 3, 2009 – Met with Dr. Cohen - test results all normal—except what I already knew. high BP, high cholesterol and triglycerides. Had ultra sound of legs and carotid
    August 4, 2009 – Dr. Cohen-- treadmill stress test – normal, results of yesterday’s leg and carotid ultrasounds were normal
    August 5, 2009—gallbladder ultrasound (normal)
    August 6, 2009 - pre-op with Dr. Davytan
    August 7, 2009 – Surgery- 11:30 am J
    Pre surgery weight - 203
    Measurements – neck – 15
    Chest-47.5
    Waist- 44
    Hips 45.5
    Thigh-28.75
    Calf- 15
  12. NINASCUSTOMER

    Week 5

    By NINASCUSTOMER,

    Today is week 5, and I am feeling great. I have lost 22 pounds, but I have also come off my blood pressure medicine already.
    What are most of you eating at this point?
  16. NINASCUSTOMER

    Banded 8/7/09

    By NINASCUSTOMER,

    My surgery went well, but I was in a lot of pain the first 24 hours. There was a lot of pressure behind my breastbone, and it hurt to breath. My surgeon said the second day would be the worst, but for me it was better. Today is sooooo much better. First two days I was counting the minutes until I could take more vicodin. Today, I have gone 6 hours without any severe pain. Hopefully, tomorrow I won't need it.
    Today, I have felt well enough to really absorb what I have done and get excited about the future. I can't believe I actually did it.
  17. NINASCUSTOMER
    The pain under my upper left rib has been frustrating. I was feeling so great until it started. It really takes my breath away when it happens. If I wrap my upper stomach with an ace bandage, it helps a lot.
    My hunger is still under control. I went out for dinner with friends last night, and I was fine not eating. That's a miracle.
     
    203>185> 137 goal
    How do I get one of the graphics that tracks the weight loss?
  18. NINASCUSTOMER

    2 weeks post-op

    By NINASCUSTOMER,

    I have been feeling great and have lost 17 pounds in 2 weeks. Wednesday night when I sat on the sofa I had severe pain in my upper left stomach at the top of the ribs. It has hurt on and off since--sometimes severely. I saw the doctor yesterday and he thought the band may be rubbing on a muscle. Last night I started getting a fever. My doctors don't seem very concerned.
  19. NINASCUSTOMER

    First week

    By NINASCUSTOMER,

    Only 3 days post banding, and I can't believe how much better I feel. The only pain is at the port incision when I bend over or twist somehow. Last night and this morning I felt dizzy, so I focused on drinking more fluids, and I feel so much better. I'm feeling hopeful!

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