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For me, I had to have some blood taken, and that was it. I don't know what tests they ran on it though. They wanted the results 2 weeks before surgery. My parents knew, as did my boyfriend, and 1 friend (only cause I had to) My mom has since blabbed, and told WAY more people than I'm comfortable with. If I had my way, no one would know. But I do think, now that people do, and I don't even know WHO knows, once I make it to goal, and all is good, I'll be ok telling people, if they ask. So, yeah, totally normal... lots of people don't tell either.
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Maggie....TLBC required me to have blood tests, ECG (or is it EKG? LOL) and a chest X-ray. All of this takes no time at all. There are a lot of threads (here on the Canuck section and also in the "general" & "support" sections) dealing with the "to tell or not to tell issue".....I recommend searching them out and you will get a wealth of responses/posts on it. I, too, chose VERY selectively who to tell. I told Mr Yoda (obviously) and my folks (who live in a land far far away....also known at BC). A friend of mine who also had it done (a month prior to me) also knows as well as two or three other friends who knew because they knew about hers and it just sort of "came up". I would probably still like it better if even all these people didn't know but the choice was basically taken out of my hands. Otherwise, I still keep it very private.....everyone has there own reasons for not saying much (if that is what they decide to do). I know others who don't care and tell anyone and everyone and they are ok with it.....to each his/her own (only you can know about your life and about your "circle" and the support (overt or covert) that you will get so only you can make the decision that is right for you). Just know that this is a common issue and there are many sides to it!
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Yes Mandi, you are always right on the mark. The optifast shakes were about 160.00, you have to pay for the shipping and handling if you're having it sent to you. (2 week supply).
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I would make an appointment for as soon as you can and say you a fill. My doc does a standard six weeks out but also says that if I need a fill before to schedule another appointment for a sooner time and date. I have a fill scheduled in two weeks but noticed my restriction is less since my last, so I scheduled a sooner one and kept my original schedule so I now have two in case the early fill isn't enough.
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My doctor will not do a fill earlier than 6 weeks after the previous fill. And in my case, waiting until 3.5 months for the first fill, with the next one on July 17, it is quite possible that in 6 months I will have had only 2 fills. Not what I anticipated, but what I had to do. Still waiting for test results to determine if I will need to have my gallbladder removed...which if so, may delay the fill schedule longer...
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I'm ten weeks out and it's the same for me. Sometimes it comes on for no reason! Doc says that's normal and it will get better. For now, it's worth the 40 lbs I've lost.
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I am so excited. My husbands insurance is going to start paying for the sleeve Jan. 1st. Now i am trying to decide on a doctor. I have been to Dr Nick's semiar and support groups for a couple of months now. Now a friend of the family told be about Dr Barker also. How did anyone decided on which doctor to go to? Both seem to be on the our insurance plan(UHC). I have been reading all these forums for weeks now, i really want to do this right away. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :001_unsure:
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Hi, had my lap band done a week ago. Still very sore where the wound sites are, otherwise all seems to be going ok. Have lost half a stone already, but that maybe because I felt quite poorly for a few days. Anyone else out there had their's done recently? would like to hear how other's are doing.
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I have waited maybe 5 minutes (if that) at Dr. Nick's office for every appointment I have had. The office seems to run smoothly and on time. Dr. Nick's pre-op diet was 2 weeks long. It was basically 4-5 slim-fast shakes or meal bars a day and ONE meal of 4 ounces lean meat and 1 cup cooked veggies or 2 cups raw veggies. The day before surgery was liquid only and clear liquids only for evening meal before surgery. Pre-op diet was not fun but was very thankful for the one "real" meal each day. I also used some of the protein shakes/bars that the dietician had, they were about the same cost (maybe slightly more) but IMO, the shakes tasted better. As for scheduling, I attended his seminar in mid/late June, saw him for my consult the following week, and scheduled surgery for August 4th. I could have scheduled earlier but between his summer vacation plans, my summer vacation plans and a business trip I had schedule in July, August 4th was the first day we were BOTH available.
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Surgeons Dallas area
barbannn replied to shylady318's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having my procedure with Dr. Nicholson Tues, so I will share my experience with you over the next few weeks. So far I have been really pleased with his expertise and his staff. -
I did not have to do a pre op diet, I ate about 400 last meals. After surgery I was ill so I stayed on Clear liquids for a full three weeks so I lost quite a bit but I'm not sure it is fair since I was on clears. Had I been on full liquids I wouldn't have lost as much.
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Hi Gwen, I usually take 100mgs of Thyroxine daily. I had a routine blood test last week and for the first time in years found that I am now taking too much. My Dr has prescribed alternate nights taking 1, 100mg and on the next night 50mg. I'm not really sure how long I have to do this for though as I didn't speak to her directly. I don't think my metabolism has sped up though. I am going for a fill next week as I am very hungry. It may have something to do with it. Wouldn't it be great to have a really fast metabolism? Saleel22
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if you're not feeling satisfied and hungry between meals, it sounds very much like you need a fill, even if only a small one, especially since you haven't had one yet since surgery. i'm trying to remember when i had my first fill (going back 2.5 years and it's hard to remember heh) and i believe it was about eight weeks after surgery
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New here, in need of Pre-Op diet HELP!!
Lanakila replied to jadeesmjk's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Holy Mackerel...30 Days!!!!???? And then the post-op for several more weeks? I would be UNBEARABLE to everyone around me by that point. :cursing: -
New here, in need of Pre-Op diet HELP!!
nazzy replied to jadeesmjk's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
im going on my 3rd week here from being banded i added a banna to my choc unjury i hope thats ok to do -
Yep! Me too on my first fill! It stinks!!!! I asked the nurse practitioner and x-ray tech and they agreed they get that complaint ALL the time! Bandster Hell I suppose....but man my 2nd fill did the trick and I just had my third one this week! I swear it gets better!
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I'm sticking with whole foods. It's not easy I tell ya. I can have a few cheat meals a week. Anyways I don't really have to count calories or carbs. Mostly what I eat is protein, veggies and fruit anyways. You can really eat as many fruits and veggies you want and your not going to gain weight (that's without salad dressing or dip mind u..lol) Anyways, good luck. If your really interested in tracking yourself I heard the bodybugg is great. Also there's some online sites for free I think one is FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal. I did that a long time ago. Seemed pretty easy.
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So i'm holding my breath and waiting to be able to "relax" because I am so nervous to make this deadline I have set. I need to get this surgury done by the week before Christmas because of school... If I can't get it done then, I will have to wait till summer. (I have completed all the requirments and I am now waiting for the surgeons office to do their part and also waiting for the insurence co. to authorize it...) I know this sounds foolish and that others have to wait so much longer, but I just really want this surgury. I am starting to really feel the affects of my weight. Until lately I have been able to live a pretty normal life even with my excess weight. But lately I have been feeling the strain it is having on my body. This scares the shit out of me!!! I don't want to be this way any longer! I know it needs to come from me and only I can change things and that the band is not the complete solution. But I also know that it will be a helpful tool for me to control myself and what I eat along with how I already try to do that now. Anyways, if you are reading this I ask that you please pray for me and others in this frustrating pradicament. Thanks and Thank God for this website!
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Looking for support - Long Post...more of a "vent"
Dr. B.NOLA replied to Cutie Kate's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
this sounds like your band is too tight. have you had a recent swallow study??? I would deflat your band for one to two weeks to alow the swelling to resolve then refill. are u mainly taking liquids??? -
Hi ~ This is my first time to post. I was banded on Nov 29, 07. My only complaint is my mouth has been broken out for about 2 1/2 weeks. My lips are swollen and red also inside my mouth are a few small blisters. I thought maybe an allergic reaction to the fruit juices, so I stopped that. Maybe the vitamins.... stopped them. No change... maybe yeast? I'm trying the over the counter capsules for that now. I crush a zoloft and celebrex and mix with yogurt. These aren't fever blisters either. Any more ideas what could be happening??? Of course, "It's the holidays", is my only excuse for not going to the Dr yet.. Any suggestions or advice? I don't want to be seen :think ~~ Thank you !
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Lost my mojo. Can you help me find it?
JOANNE M HOLL replied to kristallynn13's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I understand where you are at. . . . I had my band placed in 2006 and sucessfully lost 70 pounds. In years following my husband died & then I had breast cancer which with resulted in surgery. Now I've returned to the bariatric center and my surgeon just smiled & told me I'd stretched my pouch above the band he would see me in one year. I've gained back some of the weight and am trying to mentally get on track. Next week I have an appointment with a therapist to guide me and hopefully get me on path. I like your word "mojo" because I need a push & a good shove to find my way back to the good life. I do love my band and it's placement resulted in correcting diabetes, high Blood Pressure & other health problems. I can't see where a sleeve would do anything for me. . . . . . I believe my problem is me. -
Hey All - Well, some of you know that I've been sick since I started the pre-op diet (think that's probably coincidental). Anyway, ended up with bronchitis and a double ear infection this week. Called my surgeon today and they said I need to finish my antibiotics before they can do surgery, so surgery moved from Monday August 3rd to Friday August 7th. Funny thing is that my surgeon is doing a workshop for other doctors that day, so my surgery will be recorded and shown via satellite to other bariatric surgeons. I was fine with that for two reasons 1) they don't show my face and 2) I figure he's gotta be on his "a" game right?? So, bummed that I have to live on liquids for yet another week, but feel better that at least I'll be healthy for surgery. Jen
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3mths and finally I have a Fill!!
claire 72 replied to armywife4life's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
hi x i'm 8 weeks post-op on friday and i'm having my 1st fill on that day too !! i'm hoping she'll put a decent amout in and i'll be able to tell the difference - although i do realise it will probably take a few goes to get it right :cry_smile: -
From low to HIGH to low......
HiMow replied to outside*looking*in's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It took me over a year to finally get my surgery from when I started my 6 month pre op. It seems like forever, but a couple extra weeks will seem laughable in 1 year. -
I was banded Nov 23rd and in the first week I lost 10 lbs, but that it and worse I've regained it all and haven't lost anything. I'm so frustrated, I read all these post about not being hungry and wish I felt the same. I have had a fill every month since Dec, sometimes twice in the same month, and it feels like I can feel restriction sometimes and other times nothing. I have no problem eating anything I want and as much as I want. I am going again to get a fill on Monday but just feel it's still not going to work. I have also started weight watchers and working out 5-6 days a week. I just needed to vent and see if anyone else is having the same problem I thought for sure I would be down 30 lbs by now and feel like such a failure. Thanks for reading/listening
