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bubbyville    0

bubbyville
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OK Greyhounder -

How are things going for you??? Haven't heard if they locked you up after your Psych eval or not or how your journey is going???

I do beleive that I know you ---------possibly even worked with you ; )

Hope all is well and that you even have a possible surgery date scheduled.

Let me know what's a happening!!!!

Tracy

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greyhounder    0

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OK Greyhounder -

How are things going for you??? Haven't heard if they locked you up after your Psych eval or not or how your journey is going???

I do beleive that I know you ---------possibly even worked with you ; )

Hope all is well and that you even have a possible surgery date scheduled.

Let me know what's a happening!!!!

Tracy

Worked with me huh? Hmmm........

Okay -- as of today, things have really progressed! My surgery date is April 17. The psychologist felt I wasn't too crazy, I don't have a hiatal hernia, heck I've even already lost 8 pounds! I had my second appointment today (met with the surgeon, anethesiologist, second meeting with the dietician and the exercise folks). I start my liquid diet on Easter Sunday, and have my health & physical appointment with my physician on April 9.

The only thing I'm waiting on now (besides the surgery) is the check from Grandpa. I was told that it would be on its way this week. Cross your fingers that it arrives in time!

Bec:biggrin1:

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bubbyville    0

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WOW Greyhound

How great is that - April 17th! That is just around the corner!! The liquid diet isn't that bad.....I did have a hard time with it the first 2 days and then it is smooth sailing. I will be thinking about you and wishing you well. If you have any questions OR want to talk about anything before during and after the surgery just let me know.

Ok bout the work thing - :spy: OI????? :) right????? am I in the right ball park? I think I am, but then again could be really wrong.

How bout time off of work?? Do you got yourself enough time......everyone is different for recovery so I hope you have time off planned just in case. And are they being good about this at work?? I was an exception to the rule for time off and really needed about 2 weeks cause I was a sick puppy from the anethetics - but then again people have been back to work after 3 days.

let me know if I am barking up the right tree.

Talk to you soon - and hope that check comes for you soon!!

Tracy :P

oh, can't make the meeting tonight - gotta do CPR instead - sounds like it is going to be a good one too (show and tell)

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Angies577    0

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Hi Everyone from Wisconsin!!! Glad I am not the only one !! It seems like everyone from around here has not heard of the lapband. They just look at me like I am crazy!!! I am Little scared I get band on Tuesday!

So where in wisconsin is everyone from? I am in Racine :)

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terry r    0

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Hey mark and shesha how'sthings going? Had my band done thurs. by dr. K in Denver. don't seem to be in a lot of pain right now because that liquid vicodin really doe's the trick for relieving what feels like a strained muscle. Did you guy's use any liquid tylonol or chewable's? also bee drinking large amounts of Water and broth.Stomach sounds very loud and churining all of the time,but I don't seel hungry so I guess that's ok.I also gained 4lbs. since the day before surgery but I think it's from the beef/chickrn broth.What other kinds of liquids did you drink for the first week? Also no bm since day before surgery,is this normal? any info would help,I thought I knew all the answers before sugery but it's different now that I khow it's inside me!!!!! Thanks terry r Also is that gurgling noise after I drink water goinh though the band,seems to take about 10/15 seconds after taking a swallow

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Shesha    1

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Hey Terry!

Congrats on your band! I just used the liquid vicoden for a day or two, then that's it. I didn't use the liquid tylenol I bought until about a week ago when I got a headache I just couldn't shake. I just drank chicken and beef broth, along with some french onion Soup broth I found. I also sipped on my Protein drinks. I ate a lot of Jello and popsicles. Yep, it's normal not to have a bm for a few days. I didn't have that problem though, thank goodness! Just take 'er easy for the next few days, and make sure you follow the diet that Paula gave you! You'll do well! We're rooting for ya!

Hey mark and shesha how'sthings going? Had my band done thurs. by dr. K in Denver. don't seem to be in a lot of pain right now because that liquid vicodin really doe's the trick for relieving what feels like a strained muscle. Did you guy's use any liquid tylonol or chewable's? also bee drinking large amounts of Water and broth.Stomach sounds very loud and churining all of the time,but I don't seel hungry so I guess that's ok.I also gained 4lbs. since the day before surgery but I think it's from the beef/chickrn broth.What other kinds of liquids did you drink for the first week? Also no bm since day before surgery,is this normal? any info would help,I thought I knew all the answers before sugery but it's different now that I khow it's inside me!!!!! Thanks terry r Also is that gurgling noise after I drink Water goinh though the band,seems to take about 10/15 seconds after taking a swallow

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Shesha    1

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I am not sure I liked Dean Care. The nurse Judy was great.

Dr. Sunby was kind of an ARSE!!

He started off by giving me this huge lecture on having had my band done in Denver. Saying it's not cheaper, because people like you will end up paying more in the long run. Also, 'these guys' set up these "band boutiques" then leave the patient hanging without weight loss help.

He kept calling my surgeon "That Guy"...

I mentioned the band rules, as posted by Inamed. He laughed at me and asked what I was talking about. He's all "So, is that what that guy in Denver told you??" I said "No, it's in the Inamed booklet". He laughs again and said "he never heard of the band rules." What??

Plus, they are redoing their whole cost structure. Even though you already have the band, they treat you as if you have NO CLUE as to what is in your stomach. Like you just woke up one day and said, "I'll think i'll get a band" He wants me to meet with the nutritionist, decide if I need a psych exam, (again, what??) and join their program. That's great that they want to see me succeed, but I already HAVE a nutritionist and I don't need the psych appointment. UGH!!

UGH!!! AGAIN!

Hey Shesha are you having your fill done with Dean Care? Please let me know how it goes, I need to find some follow up care here. How long did you have to wait for an apt?

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