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How dare anyone ridicule you for taking such a brave step in life. They really ought to be ashamed of themselves!!!!! I am sorry this is your closest family members who are doing this, it just shows their insecurities in life. Move forward, find a way to ignore the insults, surround yourself with positive people and you will succeed. This may sound cheesy but some of the most successful people in the world failed miserably numerous times until they got it right. You can do this!!!!!! I believe in you!!!! Dena
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don't get discouraged, this is a life long process. Get a fill, go back to liquids, and maybe find a support group in your area to help you work through this. Believe me, we all have our plateaus.
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Back Pain And Find A New Doctor In Los Angeles County
ddrag posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi All, I was banded July 7, 2010. I have lost 75. Been stuck at this weight loss for at least 6 mos. I just can't seem to hit the 80 pound loss mark. Last week I started getting sharp pains in the middle of my back when any liquid or food is digesting. I can barely eat anything solid without getting this pain. I am wondering what is going on.. ???? Before this pain, on a regular day I can have coffee, banana fir Breakfast, maybe turkey, Soup and crackers for lunch. Then for dinner maybe I'll nibble a bit from the reg dinner my sis cooks, or if I'm good, ill have peppers, hummus and some yogurt. Im a sucker for chips and salsa and chocolate with red wine... I have to start running again, that made a huge difference in my weight loss. But right now I'm just worried about this pain. My regular doctor no longer works for 1800GetSlim so I need to find a new one in the Los Angeles area. Suggestions?? Dena -
Don't worry. It's normal. Try not to O-D on gas ex. Dena
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Hi All, I was banded July 7, 2010. I have lost 75. Been stuck at this weight loss for at least 6 mos. I just can't seem to hit the 80 pound loss mark. Last week I started getting sharp pains in the middle of my back when liquid or food is digesting. I can barely eat anything solid without getting this pain. I am wondering what is going on.. Before this pain, on a regular day I can have coffee, banana, turkey, Soup and crackers for lunch. Then for dinner maybe I'll nibble a bit from the reg dinner my sis cooks, or if im good, ill have peppers, hummus, yogurt. Im a sucker for chips and salsa and chocolate with red wine... I have to start running again, that made a huge difference in my weight loss. But right now I'm just worried about this pain. My regular doctor no longer works for 1800GetSlim so I need to find a new one in the Los Angeles area. Suggestions?? Dena
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Hi Shawn,
Wow, you are going to the Valencia Office? what city do you live in? I thought you were somewhere in Riverside. So far I have had a total of 6 cc's and I cannot feel a difference at all. I go back October 2nd, so I am hoping for a change. I am still at 28 pounds lost but I really have to exercise to keep losing. How did everything go for you? Hope it went well!!!!
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Hi Shawn,
Well I got my first fill almost 2 weeks ago and I didn't feel any change at all. He put in 3 cc"s. So I am going in this Saturday to get another fill. Dr. Madan said he liked to start with 3 cc and then put more in if needed. So are you driving all the way into the Beverly office or into the Covina office? I go to the Covina office on Saturday mornings. So I have lost about 24 lbs. It is a slow process but I feel a million times better already. I hope you are doing well and feeling successful!!! Thanks for sending me a message! Dena
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Hello,
Sorry its been a while, I've just been running around enjoying my summer, back to work tomorrow. . Hope everything is going well for you. I just had my first fill and don"t really feel a difference either. I am suppose to go back in 2 weeks for another fill if I need it. So how have you been doing since your first fill? Did you get another fill?
Dena
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Pain on my leftside right below rib cage.
ddrag replied to aromer55's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey, I get that same exact pain off and on. Especially when I yawn or breath deeply. It often hurts to sleep on my left side too. My only guess is that it has something to do with my band/port??? Let me know if you figure it out. Dena -
I am experiencing the same thing. I went to a meeting and was talking to other women. I guess this is one of the hardest times because we have not had a fill yet. I am eating fish, steamed veggies with hummus, and lots of soft foods. I found that I have to go to the gym and walk about 40 min. to keep losing. I am holding steady at 14 pounds lost. Just starting my 4th week. When is your first fill? I am sure that will help. Thanks for the message!!
Dena
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Labor Day Weight Loss Challenge - Let's Lose Some Weight
ddrag replied to luvinke's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hope I did this right...... ddrag. Message from renewedhope: Ok guys, here is how you do this. You copy the most current list on the challenge and then paste it to your post adding your info in alphabetical order. then you paste the entire list in order to updaye your info. this will keep everyones current info on the list. I have updated everyones info so far into one list, so just add from here. Luvinke.... thanks for getting this started!! I so love challenges Here's the list so far! Name..............Current.....Goal......Lost..... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... ddrag.......................240 .............220............0......... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........172.........155.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......0....... Luu2008............219.........189.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......0....... Renewedhope........179.........155.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......0....... Ok, that should do it. If I put anyones info in wrong please correct it. Ok girls, LET'S LOSE SOME WEIGHT!!!! -
I am doing well. Sorry you had to stay 2 nights. I had the same upper mid chest pain. The doctor explained to me that the actual band is very high up so we most likely will feel the pain mid chest and in the center of our backs. Crazy.
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Everything went well. It was a very quick appt. He just checked the incisions and then asked me to come back in 4 weeks for my first fill. He said he always waits 6 weeks for a patients first fill. So I am feeling really good. Just making sure I get enough protein and take my vitamins. How are you?
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Hi Lorraine,
Just saying hello. Hope all is going well. Good luck on week 3.
Dena
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Just wanted to say hello and see how you were doing. I am starting week 3. So far so good.... Dena
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Hi Ellen,
My name is Dena and I live in Monrovia. Thanks for the response. I can already tell that I won't get much support from the Bev. Hills Surgery Center. When the nutritionist walked in and handed me a zerox print out of the weekly diet plans, I realized I need to utilize other resources. So I look forward to attending one of the meetings at St. Joe's. Thanks again for your time!!
Dena