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dfav3412

curiousthought

Hi everyone. I was banded 22 months ago. I've never had any problems, well except once when the surgeon got pretty agressive with a fill and I had to have some taken out (which was my fault as I asked him to do it). I've lost 105 lbs and going for another 20. One thing that I know, it is important to have your coordinator's support. I meet with mine one to one every week. I have not been on this site before but I can tell that it is a useful tool in itself.

July 12, 2009

Toot

ivy76

Hey Ivy! Congrats on taking the first step: seminar. A couple of questions off the top of my head that I really wanted to know were. 1. How long has the Dr. been placing bands? 2. How many do they place in a month? 3. What's their personal stats, as far as slips and erosions? 4. What band do they use? 5. How much are fills? I'll hit u up later if I think of any more.

July 12, 2009

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lacasst

aww thanks so much..you look great by the way!! I am getting so nervious...it kinda set in today that my surgery is in 2 weeks...oh im excited

July 2, 2009

Shrinking Shadow

Shmoopy

I hope you get this too - I'm new at this too and have no idea what I'm doing just yet! :0)

I know what you mean about starving. I am sooooo hungry! I get to start on "regular" food today! YAY!!! No more mooshy food! I found that the mooshy stage was the hardest. I am so sick of tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad, etc. Plus, I haven't lost weight like I would like to have. I had my surgery on June 10th and I've lost 20 lbs - only 3 lbs on the mooshy diet. I'm hoping it gets better once I can incorporate veggies in my diet. I can't wait to have some grilled chicken and brocolli! 6 months ago I would have said I couldn't wait to have a big fat pizza with some german chocolate cake afterwards! haha

July 1, 2009

horizontravel

Tyme2GetRite

could u please tell me # of days needed from work? After 3 day how were u feeling

July 1, 2009

preciosahope

blksexythunder

My surgery went great. Everybody is different but once my surgery was over, I wanted to walk around. I think I was in my room not even 5 minutes, and I asked the nurses if I could walk. I had dry mouth and felt like there was phlem in my throat but that was because of the breathing tube that they put in my mouth during surgery. They did give me some lemon swabs to take the dryness away. I didn't even have to ask for the pain meds, the nurses just came in and gave them to me whenever it was time. The heprin shots they give to prevent blood clots bruised me up. I stayed in the hospital overnight. Dr. Lutfi is very nice. I lost 37 pounds so far. 20 pounds I lost on the 2 week preop diet drinking slim fast low carb. The other 17 pounds I lost after the band was placed, but it seems it has slowed a bit because I am back on solid foods now. I have my first fill on July 14th. It is worth it though. So have you went to any classes yet?

July 1, 2009

bobbiezhere

PSJ71

Hi! Glad to hear its going ok! Im doing pretty good...i've found as long as i have "stuff" i can handle it. meaning, i have lots of sugar free jello - and lite cool whip (they said no milk products but this is non dairy, so..... ) and s/f popsicles, tropical flavor are pretty good. I'm still going out and buying some things when i cant think of what to eat. Such as a bacon/egg burrito, no cheese. I get to work, toss out the tortilla and eat the inside. The weekend was a challenge, only one more to get through (urgh - a long day holiday one at that! lol). I just bought some comfy pants for the week at home (short length but comfy) and well, i just hope the next week goes by quickly!

June 30, 2009

Shmoopy

Shrinking Shadow

I'm new at all of this so I hope you get my response! Well... I was in a lot of pain afterwards. On my left side. The doctor told me it was because they cut through the muscle right there. Ugh! The first time getting up and walking was a nightmare. But the surgery itself wasn't bad. In fact it was over in 35 minutes (well my surgeon's part). When she went in to see my mother, my mom thought something went wrong because like I said...it was only like 40 minutes in.

I was pretty sleepy for a couple of days and it was hard to sit up or walk. I'm back at work now. My body looks like Frankenstein. But I'm recovering. 11 pounds down since last week. Not bad. But I feel like I'm starving. I do cry a lot. I'm a baby. I'm not sure if I can live with this forever but I owe it to myself (and to the insurance company) to live with this for a while!

June 30, 2009

ShelleyB

Cocobutta

Hi Dionne!

27.5 lbs.!!! That is awesome!

I got my third fill about a week ago and I am definitely restricted now too! I lost 4 lbs. in the first week following the fill! I think this will get things rolling again for me, as my weight loss had all but stopped too! I have lost 28 lbs. to date! We seem to be neck in neck with our progress!! It's been interesting adjusting to the new restriciton, but I am doing pretty good. I have a much harder time eating breads, muffins and buns now. I mostly avoid them. I have to stick wtih protein shakes for breakfast, because it is just too tight in the mornings for foods. But by lunch time, I can eat regular food. Thank goodness, because I am not real big on those shakes! I just found out a few days ago that I am going to my a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding in April! So, now I have even more incentive to lose this weight! Take care and let me know how you are doing with your new fill as well!

Shelley : )

June 30, 2009

IsabellaP84

Band_Groupie

Thanks BG! Yes solid proteins are staying down nicely now. I am on Day 3 of LOW CARBS and I feel pretty good, I have more control again. I have tried to low carb pre-band and I lost 40lbs but gained most of it back soon after. I hoping now with the band that it wont come back. So far so good 3 days in. I happy to be back on the band wagon.

June 30, 2009

Dsnodgrass

doodleallday

lol.... No date yet, I just finished getting all the testing done. I have myCardiac clearance on Friday and then it goes to the Doc to sign off. They said that should take a week or so.

How are things going?

June 24, 2009

RaceGirl88

anewstartforme

Good....Im HUNGRY! LOL Have week 1 of the preop liquids down...one more week to go! Woooot woooooot!! I've lost 9 lbs so far...and its been years since ive seen that kind of thing...but gurrrrrl - i am hungry. It's really hard when you have no physical restrictions or anything. Energy levels have been off too....

But how are YOU!?!? Doing well? "Fill" me in! LMAO

June 24, 2009

Beza

Amy Elizabeth

Hi Amy,

Haven't been on for a while. My surgery was okay--hurt alot more than I expected and I ended up being out of work a 3rd week cause I was so exhausted. But things are going great now. I have really started to lose-have had 2 fills and now feel a restriction. How bout you? Beza

June 24, 2009

JessiAP

vikki1012

Oh and I also got a bit of sugar free Jellow and Pudding.. I was banded June 3. LOL I am finishing my message to your post on what you should get.. Hope all goes well

June 24, 2009

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dirttrackdiva

No i didn't get any book but a sample food items for 6 weeks .i m planning to add one food item at a time.how much walking r u doing. my nurse gave me a pedo meter and i walk 3000 steps.i knoe i have to increase but taking small steps.