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NJ mentor?

Thaurey

By Thaurey, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Thaurey    0

Thaurey
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Looking for a buddy to guide and communicate with as I begin this new chapter. Having surgery in the next month ..

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BandtoSleevechick    171

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I'm still learning everything i was just banded april 24th. but i am in NJ as well!!!

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Thaurey    0

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I'm still learning everything i was just banded april 24th. but i am in NJ as well!!!

How is it going so far ? How was your first week post op?

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50for50    72

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I was banded 2/1/13 and am in Central NJ. Happy to help if I can.

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BandtoSleevechick    171

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My first week wasn't so bad... i was suppose to be on Clear Liquids a bit longer then i was but only by a day or two.. i took it easy .. walked as much as i could which wasn't a lot but at least i was moving..the gas pains were a bit painful but the walking and a heating pad helped.

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50for50    72

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Great! It gets easier each week. I spent the downtime organizing my kitchen and planning how I was going to handle lunch at work, socializing, etc..

Looking back now I would have taken a few more days'

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BandtoSleevechick    171

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I organized my kitchen before surgery. ... trying to figure out lunches n what not more for when I go back to work

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Thaurey    0

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Hi Jenni

I just got approved yesterday. My surgery is June 6 th.

I set up a different user name. I will add you as a friend. I'm not going to use this account. I really didn't want to use my name.

T

justaprettyface

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BandtoSleevechick    171

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Look forward to it and excited for your date!!

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Hi all, I'm in need of a mentor. I had this surgery a little over 2 years ago. I did really well lost close to 70 pounds. I got an upper respitory infection, was coughing so bad that it irritated and swelled the area around the band and the doctor opened up the band, not sure if it was opened all the way or partially, I gained 20 pounds. Went back for a fill, it was a very slight fill. Since then I have not been able to loose that 20 pounds. I have barretts Eshphaghus and it was also getting irritated and could not keep food down. I don't know if I am not eating properly or what. But I want to get back to loosing weight and eating properly. But I find It very very hard to get back into the swing of things. I need help and support to get back on track... I know with a little help I can do it....

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I also had a similar problem like yours:( def feel we will get back on track:) I had an over fill about 5 months ago...I take on the blame my surgeon is the best he wanted to unfill me a few times I refused in fear of going backwards:(( and look where it has got me 10 extra Lbs and a er bill))...I ended up having upper gi before my run to er so i knew my band was fine and in place but the heartburn was over bearing and had been for awhile:(( but it finally got so bad I went to er thinking I was having a gallbladder issue (since my gi/swallow test was good with no issues i just knew it wasnt my band...lol..dont self diagnose:) with bile and pain wrapping around my rib cage and pain in lower shoulder Well Long Story Short I had found out I had gotten aspiration pneumonia the heartburn and up all night choking on food not passing my band even after 5 or more hrs...Blah Dont Want To Ever Go There Again...my band was still irritated from being over and was causing was my issue...So I Was Unfilled :(( Now unfilled a month gained 10lbs:'(( My biggest fear not wanting to go backwards has happened...but this is my fault now time for getting back on track I made it 70lbs down before all of this...my goal is 170 started @ 265lb i was banded in feb 2012 I was @ 186 before complete unfill...And Am Determined To Hit That goal And Go Even Futher;)) It Will Always Be A Battle For Me But One Step @ A Time;))

Thanks For Sharring Your Story It Has Helped Me Feel Like I'm Not Alone...Best Wishes And Many Blessings On Everyones Journeys:))

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Asherscrashers    43

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i am in NJ and had the band for 2 years would love to be a buddy/ mentor i could use it too!

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BandtoSleevechick    171

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Ouch that has to hurt!!! i am glad you guys figured out what it was and are back on track!! i agree is one day at a time with this !!! yesterday was my 1 month bandaversary!!!!

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Justaprettyface    45

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Jennie30 how are you doing?

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BandtoSleevechick    171

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I'm doing pretty good... have my 6 weeks fu tomorrow. .. how are you?

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