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Banded In Blackfoot June 2012

bigwade

By bigwade, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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bigwade    2

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Hi everyone I'm new to this forum. I had a band placed in Blackfoot in June. I'm an RN working at the hospital and I have watched my Dr place bands for almost 3years and decided it was for me. I've seen lots of positive outcomes and a couple negative outcomes. Wanting to chat.

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Lori4080    64

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Hi bigwade, I am scheduled to have surgery Dec. 17th in Blackfoot by Dr. Davis. I would love to hear your experience.

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CHEZNOEL    4,061

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What sort of negative outcomes? Patient compliance related or band related?

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The best advice is to follow Dr Davis instructions to perfection, especially liver shrink and six week post op diet. U are vulnerable those first five to six weeks with the inflammation that happens with surgery. The hunger subsides with determination. This really is a big deal but has lower risk with compliance. Kathy will be ur best friend in helping u figure out what diet is best for u. And my last piece of advice is get addicted to working out. Not only for weight loss but mental health through this life change ur about to make. I wish u luck and hope the best.

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bigwade    2

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What sort of negative outcomes? Patient compliance related or band related?

I have seen both but the band problems that I have seen have been related to the older realize band with port problems. Not saying there bad just my Dr decided to quit using them due to difficulties that were trending. Pt compliance is huge. I have seen slipped bands and talked with Pts and it all seems to come down to eating compliance. Don't drink 30 min before and 45-60 min after eating. That will defiantly cause stretching if not slippage. I have watched my Dr perform this surgery for three years now and I would not have had it done if I did not think it was safe. I work in a hospital I don't want to be there any more than I have to be. Good luck with ur experience!

Wade

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Nevara    26

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I'm trying to get banded by Dr Davis but I keep getting sick with a dumb virus! My fourth time setting a date is nov 26. Hoping it happens this time!

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 248/goal 165.

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Lori4080    64

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Hi Wade,

I had my surgery as planned in Blackfoot. I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful experience it was. Everyone was very nice and attentive. The massage was wonderful for the pain in my shoulder. Couldn't have gone better. Lost 20 lbs so far. First fill on the 5th of February. Hope that goes smooth. How are you doing?

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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