Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

January Bandsters???



Recommended Posts

My first fill is next Monday - Right now it seems I can eat anything so I hope that changes with the fill. It's encouraging to read about others who were banded this month to know that most of it's normal.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Today was to have been my first fill but the Dr's office called late Friday and cancelled it. Today I call the office and got the answering service. I asked why was the office closed and she said do to the holiday!!!!! I was stunned. Cancelled a appointment that was made 2 weeks ago for President's day. I am not a happy camper. I too can eat more and more each day. If I had that much will power I would not have need the help of the band.

Thanks for letting me vent!!!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey All!

A few days ago I asked " should I get a fill just 3 weeks before we are scheduled for a cruise on 3-11-07" Well I went to my fill appointment today and told them of my situation and the strongly suggested that I wait till after my cruise. The reason being: they are afraid I will swell up on either the flight to Florida or on the cruise ship itself. They told me that there are a couple of girls on staff that go on cruises and they both say they swell up while on cruises and in fact, the both get a slight unfill before they go on their cruises. They also told me that they can never predict how a fill will go and it would be better to be safe than sorry, after all, the doctor's on the cruise ships would most likely "NOT" know what to do with me should I have problems. So, as one post told me, it's a "NO BRAINER" and another post said to call my doctor. Glad I did. Wheww. I have lost 20LBS since pre-op diet. YEA ME! But I have been stuck for two weeks at the same weight, BOO-HOO, me. I must EXERCISE!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Dear Olga,

I cut and paste the first forum url. However, when I paste it tells me that it is an invalid file. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,

Sue

Sue, try the second one..let me know what happens...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the tips Bandida!

Be blessed!

Any time Sheila..Let me know how it goes..Keep me posted!!!!

Blessings,

Olga

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So glad your doing better Bandida - now we just have to get Sheila feeling 100% better.

Definately..and we will!!!!!:clap2: :mad:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey Guys, I haven't been on in a couple of days, I'm down at the Boyfriends house. Been feeling really really good actually. Been great getting out of the house for a few days. Anyway - I don't think I have any restriction. THAT has me scared. I'm making the best food choices I can. Though tonight, I had two small crab cakes, some spinach and a little mashed potatoes - and I felt my limit. By no means would I be so filled on this before my band. BUt here I am 20 days out -and I think about to enter Bandster hell. I am trying to stay on schedule with my small meals; about 5 a day. Surgeon told me NOT to count Calories - Imagine that!!!!!!!!!!! hehehe But I am doing Proteins first. Actually had a little ice cream last night. Have had some shaved ham from the deli, hummus, great, great chili my BF made, a crab cake from Wegmans, and some other stuff this past week. Oh yea, lite Turkey spam!!!! All mushi stuff. I haven't weighed since Friday...honestly - I am afraid. I do not want to gain before my fill. Surgeon said no way until at least 6 week visit. So...3 to go - I can do it. Just thought that 'diet' word would be out of my vocab. Would rather stick to small portions of what I want.

He took me off the diabetes meds, b/c my sugars have been so low...and I'm feeling good. I hope you're all well!

Sheri Lynn

PS; Bought a food sealer, and plan on measuring out meals and freezing them for easy access/portion control.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Dear Olga,

I'm not usually this inept at the computer. This darn glittermaker is driving me nuts%$#$%. I have used all of the links nothing works. I don't have a problem with the ticker what am I doing wrong? I won't lose the ticker will I? I'm about ready to through in the towel....

Thanks for all your help,

Sue

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Dear Olga,

I'm not usually this inept at the computer. This darn glittermaker is driving me nuts%$#$%. I have used all of the links nothing works. I don't have a problem with the ticker what am I doing wrong? I won't lose the ticker will I? I'm about ready to through in the towel....

Thanks for all your help,

Sue

No worries..I'm here to help...first, which website are you using?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sue..i just went to glittergraphics and made this.....glitter_maker_02_19_2007_20_17_53_97523.gif...I'm just checking to see if it works...I typed your name, chose the 25 font and put in ramdom...then, I chose the 1st forum code and copied and pasted it into the reply box here,,,and it came up like this....did you put it into the edit signature box?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You are a genius, or I am not..lol. I thought I had to put it in the picture area. Thanks for all your help.

anytime..it helps when your husband is a computer engineer....lol!!!! i've learned a lot through him!!!:mad:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Olga,

Mine dh is an electrical engineer, so if you have electrical problems I'm your girl!

Sue

hey, I'll keep that in mind!!!:mad: I'm just glad you got your glitter to work...YEAHHH!!!!!:clap2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Aunty Mamo

      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
      I'm down 31 pounds since the day of surgery and 47 since my pre-op diet began, with that typical week long stall occurring at three weeks. I'm really starting to see some changes lately- some of my clothing is too big, some fits again. The most drastic changes I notice however are in my face. I've also noticed my endurance and flexibility increasing. I was really starting to be held up physically, and I'm so grateful that I'm seeing that turn around in such short order. 
      My general disposition lately is hopeful and motivated. The only thing that bugs me on a daily basis still is the way those supplements make my house smell. So stink! But I just bought a smell proof bag online that other people use to put their pot in. My house doesn't stink anymore. 
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
      A looong story short, is that an assistant surgeon that was in the process of accepting money from my insurance company touched me while I was under anesthesia. That is what the bill was for. But hey, guess what? Some federal legislation was enacted last year to help patients out when they cannot consent to being touched by someone out of their insurance network. These types of bills fall under something called, "surprise billing," and you don't have to put up with it.
      https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
      I had to make a lot of phone calls to both the surgeon's office and the insurance company and explain my rights and what the maximum out of pocket costs were that I could be liable for. Also had to remind them that it isn't my place to be taking care of all of this and that I was going to escalate things if they could not play nice with one another.
      Quick ending is that I don't have to pay that $7,000+. Advocate, advocate, advocate for yourself no matter how long it takes and learn more about this law if you are ever hit with a surprise bill.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Some days I feel like an infiltrator... I'm participating in society as a "thin" person. They have no idea that I haven't always been one of them! 🤣
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • ChunkCat

      Thank you everyone for your well wishes! I totally forgot I wrote an update here... I'm one week post op today. I gained 15 lbs in water weight overnight because they had to give me tons of fluids to bring my BP up after surgery! I stayed one night in the hospital. Everything has been fine except I seem to have picked up a bug while I was there and I've been running a low grade fever, coughing, and a sore throat. So I've been hydrating well and sleeping a ton. So far the Covid tests are negative.
      I haven't been able to advance my diet past purees. Everything I eat other than tofu makes me choke and feels like trying to swallow rocks. They warned me it would get worse before it gets better, so lets hope this is all normal. I have my follow up on Monday so we'll see. Living on shakes and soup again is not fun. I had enough of them the first time!! LOL 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×