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Hi Serenedeer I've been in recovery in AA for 5 year. Got the band not quiet 2 weeks ago myself. I'm worried about my ism's as well. What new and wonderful addictive and destructive behavour can I dream up to take the place of food... or even better.. will I dream up creative ways to beat and band and set myself up for failer. Oh yah,,the ism's are there. I went to an AA meeting tonight and although it was about alcohol, it applied to weight loss to me now. In an odd way, the band is my higher power right now. I have to accept it, use it as it should be used. I do have a real higher power but this twisted way of thinking kinda helped me make it work.
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Hello all!! My insurance requires 12 consecutive months of physician supervised diet and excercise. I completed my year in July of 2012. My insurance has denied my three times because they see no risk versus benefit. They denial letters continue to say, in so many words, that I am a healthy fat person. I am currently on appeal number four. Has anyone else had to jump through soo many hoops to get approved???
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I guess I have not technically started the 3 month diet. I haven’t really gotten any clear guidance I say my PCP the surgeon got my refferal 2 weeks later I can't see them till 10/28 but they won't answer anything till my appointment. My insurance requires a 6 month diet OR 3 month program seeing counselor, dietician....etc Scary I'm changing insurance on 1/1/09 and can't find their requirements......
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Binge Drinking = Bad. Really, really bad.
heidib replied to MaxDrmmr's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded 9-25-08. I was nervous when I drank for the first time a few weeks ago. It went ok. I did feel like it may have irritated my belly a bit but it passed. I was able to drink the same amount as before banded. The dr's told me the band doesn't change your tolerance (amount you can drink). Take it easy guys LOL! -
Anyone used Dr. "Jay" Jayaseelan in Dallas?
dixie replied to BeckyinTexas's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Anyone here ever used Dr. Fred Maese? I have consultation next week, would love to hear good or bad news on him. Preston Cardiology Wellness Center on Sherry Lane in Dallas -
So I am almost into my second week of the liver shirking diet. I have felt vary nausea today and last night. It's common with me and I normally have a some type of bread (pita or toast) with butter or peppermint candy to help settle my tummy down. But on the liver shrinking diet there is no bread allowed (or candy for that matter). What are some other things I can try.
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Last week: 163 This week: 160 Loss: -3 lbs I have been sicker than a dog! I got a horrible sinus infection and am just starting to feel better. I am sure that is why I had such a huge loss this week. I hope I don't gain any of this back! I am slated for my 3rd fill next month, but I may just move it out another month since I do feel pretty good restriction still.
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I'm down 1.5 lbs this week ... and that's EVEN with a trip to Hershey, PA. No wonder they call it the 'sweetest place on earth' !! I was like a kid on crack!
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This is my last Friday weigh in for a long, long while as I go in for my Body Lift surgery next Thursday! I also got completely unfilled on Tuesday so have been trying hard not to gain now, let alone lose. I can definitely eat much more, but am trying to control portions, and I seem to be constantly hungry. Obviously my stomache hasn't 'shrunk' much from having so little food in it the last 7 months! But by Dr's scales on Tues, I'm down from last week, so that's what I'm going by. My scales at home are all over the place so I haven't bothered weighing myself on them lately, and will buy a new set after my PS. So! Last week: 69.1kgs (152lbs) This week: 68.9kgs (151.6lbs) Loss of about 0.4lbs. Wish me luck for Thursday!
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I had another good weight loss week, thanks to getting my 4th fill 2 weeks ago. Last Friday: 217.5 Today: 213 Lost 4.5 lbs. The fill was actually too tight and I could only get liquids down for about a week. Eating is slow going now, but I'm just going to ride it out as it will loosen up as I lose more fat. I really needed a boost in the weight loss department. I felt like I hung around 227 forever. Bryan
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Lellow~ Good Luck, we will be thinking of you! Well, I am back up to 193 - I hate 193! I also have not been able to exercise all week. I hurt my back on Tuesday and will not be able to do any exercise for about 2 weeks, Argh!
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Went in for my third fill on Weds. I had made reasonable progress and lost 5 pounds in the month prior (reasonable according to the doc, not me, I wanted more). He asked me if I wanted a fill, and I said yes, a small one. I felt like I was close to the happy spot, but needed just a little bit more. The doc was training a new Physician's assistant, so I think we all got distracted. At any rate, he gave me 2 ccs. My brain registered it as .2cc, but the band definitely thought it was a full 2 ccs. About 7:30 last night, I took a drink of Water, and it got stuck. Oh.. bad sign, I was sure of it. From that point on, through the rest of the night, I was throwing up or PBing my own saliva every 15 to 30 minutes. I'm sure this was the longest night of my life. Got up this morning and headed straight back to the doctor's office (2.5 hours away). I lost 5 pounds overnight. He unfilled me completely and told me to re-hydrate. I go back next week to start all over. ugh Next time, I will pay more attention - do NOT get 2 ccs if you think you are close to the sweet spot.
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Pre Op Diet Experiences
sfeiner replied to Gordon C's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Gordan, I think most of us have to do that 2 week diet before hand to "shrink the liver". I agree that it's probably partly to get you used to eating a certain way. As far as yogurt, you are the first person I have heard of that was told to just eat yogurt. Many of us were put on protien drinks and some on clear liquids. Yogurt sounds better to me. But being realistic, you could shrink your liver just as well if you threw in some green veggies and lean protien. After surgery it is important to stay on liquids or semi liquids but I can't imagine why it would be important before. Now I'm going to get all kinds of flack from other bandsters for saying that. I'm running away:) -
Hello. This is my first post and like you I would be very interested in any info on Martin Richardson or why go abroad. I have a consultation with him in london next week and am pencilled in for the band in Bromsgrove for June
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Whoo Hoo!! Last week: 184.1 (184 something ALL month!) This week: 181.9 Difference: -2.2 Had started finally going down at the beginning of the week, then mid-week got a fill and finished off with this! SO HAPPY!! DD and I are sicker tho. She saw her doc yesterday and got 3 different meds, including antibiotics and my doc wrote me an Rx for antibiotics today. Hopefully we can finally kick this junk! It's been 2 months! Bryan, just be careful. You don't want to be too tight for too long. That can cause erosion and slippage. Bryan and Misty, congrats on the losses!! WTG!!
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Keep distracted for 3/4 days and you'll be fine -- all those carbs and sugars are getting out of your system. I'm a week in, and really not hungry ('cept in my head). Remember, if you slip, get back on the program (AND those first hard days start over)!!!
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It depends entirely on the surgeon. I contacted the surgeon for the first time on June 17th I believe and had my surgery on Sept. 1. But I could probably have scheduled it earlier if I had wanted. Most surgeons will require a pre-op diet for about two weeks. So you would probably have to wait at least that long.
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Any New York pre op sleevers?
LuckyStar replied to yvettemillicent@gmail.com's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Yvette and @@ylluz, hope all is well. I am in NYC, and going to be sleeved Monday, Aug 3. So this is next week. Good luck to the both of you and please do follow up so we can stay in touch --- give eachother continued support. -
Yep. I had a fill several weeks ago and this past week and weekend there were days I wondered if I needed an unfill. It is quite common for the fill to 'kick in' several weeks down the road. Also, try to pay attention to whether you are getting in ALL your water. It seems like I have been getting more water in this past couple of days and things have loosened up some. There is speculation that dehydration can make the band feel tighter, amongst several other theories. Big thing is : are you able to get in your liquids? If you can't drink enough to stay sufficiently hydrated, get thee to a dr. Good luck!
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Practicing not drinking with dinner - any suggestions??
loulou09 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi everyone xx I am being banded mid April and I am doing Optifast Breakfast and lunch and no coffee for 2 weeks before the final doctors order of the final 2 weeks before surgery, to get into the habit. Crazy lady I know but keep thinking - once its gone its gone!!!? :ohmy: I am practicing eating my dinner slowly and not drinking with meals - 1/4 hr before and 1/2 hr after (is this correct?) It is so so so so hard!!! Didn't realize how hard this bit would be. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions how they do it? It's such a normal thing to have drink with dinner for me, be it soda Water or (a very small wine now ). Is it just me or did anyone else have this problem? Would love some help with this. Thank you so much. Lou x -
I finally met with surgeon. I have to go through 3 meetings with nutritionist one meeting with her to go over post op diet. My first meeting with her is next week. I get psych evaluate next week too. I am excited that I finally start my journey. I am learning a lot from what I read here. Thank you for all the great info
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From the album: My Lap-Band Journey
This is where it all starts! I have a long way to go. Started my pre-op liquid diet this morning! Surgery in 2 weeks! -
Dr.Ahuja Herrin IL anyone getting banded soon by him?
chrysler replied to lookingtothefuture's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi, have you had your surgery yet? I was suposed to have mine with Ahuja in March also, but in January, discovered I was pregnant, so of course I have had to put it off. Just had my baby 6 weeks ago, aand am looking forward to going through the process again! -
Hey sweetie - sorry to hear you're suffering. I have chronic back pain and was depressed when it came surging back after 6 or so weeks of freedom. It sucks. I hope you're feeling better today and just for you I'll have another bite of my husband's palmier pastry.
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I suffer from RA too and i haven't seen any difference in the pain but i am a little less stiff so walking is easier but not stairs ans things like that. Actually last week i had an extremely painful attack of gout arthritis, which i never had before. My dr said that quick weight loss can bring it on. So much for not hurting. My sister and my best friend both suffer from RA as well and they've never been one pound overweight in their life. So i guess it's just not realistic to expect that it will go away just because we lose weight but i'm sure that it will be more manageable since we will take off some of the stress at least. I mean they hurt but they can still walk around and go about their chores. At 451lbs when i had an attack i could barely move around the house without help. Talk to your dr about your exersice routine. Although working out is very good for you on many levels the wrong kind or the wrong intensity can be bad for your RA. I'm not allowed on the treadmill of the step master. My friend was told to stay away from the bikes. Hope you feel better again soon. :wub:
