Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

[SWTGIBEAUT 0]

I am 61 (will be 62 in November) and had my Lap Band with Hital Hernia repair on September 12th. I've lost 29 lbs. so far. It's not a quick fix, still have to work at it, but it does help. Good Luck

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wintobethin

the psych. thing is easy. the first hr. you will be talking to the psych. mine was great for me. i was talking about things that had been bothering me for a long time. i needed that. i went in determined that all i was going to talk about was my surgery.

the second hr. was a true or false test about different things. no big deal. mine just showed i was a little depressed. i have been for almost 4yrs. since my husbsand died.

so don't worry about it. you will do fine.

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I am 61 (will be 62 in less than a month) I had the hiatal hernia repair with the LBS. My surgery was on September 12th., and I've lost 29 lbs. Feel great. Was real sore at first, especially on right side (might be where port is). Have not had a refill as yet, but I limit my amounts to 4 oz. Finally getting real food. Looking forward to a salad and carrotts. (if that's what I had craved before the surgery, I wouldn't have had a problem). No reflux since hiatal hernia repair, so I've thrown away the Gavisocon (I should have owned stock in the company). Good luck to all:thumbup:

[SWTGIBEAUT 0]

The nurse prac. who did my psych eval was a friend of mine. So funny. She said that she knew that I wasn't suicidal but had seen me at times that I might be homicidal.:laugh:

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indigogirl

can't have any Beans. sure does sound good. i'm still on my post op liquids. 8 days to go after today!!!! taking one day at a time. not as bad as i thought it would be.

saw some videos my dr. e-mailed me and they kinda scared me. i know they have to show you all of the things that could go wrong but i am definitally the wrong person to watch them. i just need to keep my faith.

will try your Soups when i get the ok to eat them.

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joann

i'm glad you finally got your surgery date. mine happened so fast i didn't have time to think. went in to see the dr. and was told to start the liquid diet the next day. i like to have a little time to think about things first. i should be glad because i know you've had to wait for awhile. i know you are getting excited. how long do you have to be on the liquid diet?

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SWTGIBEAUT

you have done great so far. i've lost 6 lbs. so far on my liquid diet. 8 more days to go. hope i lose 6 more.

[lynnt1215 1]

plastic surgery - tomorrow I have a consult for PS. I contacted the office and was just wanting some info, they said they had a FREE consult appt availavle, so I grabbed it. I know I will not do anything until next year, but at least I will have an idea of the options and cost.

I am still almost 40# away from my goal.. but am starting to lose once again after my last fill on 9/19/08

[mimi 2008 0]

Hi,

I am just joining in again. I wrote in September before my surgery on 10/6/08. I am really tired of liquids, but I have lost 17 pounds since 9/23/08 when I started my Protein shakes.:laugh:

[Kerry50 0]

Sunshine531,thanks for your reply:So your Dr.did not require a psyco exam ,so its not a tricare thing.Well it must be a good way for the hospital to get more money.I was told it takes 2 appts.1 short one and one with paper work on my part.I think that is fill in the circles ,test.I to have diabetes and hi-BP all under control with meds.and i also have atrial fibritlation,so i have to see the cardiology and have a DSE run on me ?I guess i don't know what that test is?has any one ,had to do one? I had my upper G.I. done this morning,and that was the first one for me.Anyway,still working on that 30lbs

[phyllser 3]

Wow! it's been busy here! I am suffereing from internet withdrawl... problems with the WiFi at the RV park. Didn't realize I wasn't getting posts from this thread on my Blackberry! So I just had to catch up on 3 pages of posts. So I just skimmed really, but, for those of you who don't already know, Janet (IndioGirl) called me yesterday afternoon to tell me that her baby brother passed away suddenly. She asked me to pass it on to the threads she visits most and let you all know that she's not going to be online for a while. This was totally unexpected and she's quite devastated. If anyone wants to send a card, I have her address. Just PM me and I"ll get it to you.

And, please everyone keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. This is a very tough time for her.

As I said, my internet access is limited right now, but I have been getting posts (excpet for this thread) and PMs on my Blackberry and can respond that way, too.

[Charlene K 1]

Since I've been going to a psychiatrist and therapist for decades for my bi-polar disorder - my evaluation was just a regular appointment.

He OK'd the procedure and sent my surgeon a short note with his approval.

For "non-regulars" I've heard varying reports.

Many are given that endless True/False questionnaire that is designed to determine critical issues about personality and cognitive processes.

Basically - he/she must determine if you are capable and willing to make this decision for a life-changing event and disciplined enough to follow through with necessary skills that follow.

Right. Again, I think it is good to take the time to know if you are really serious about the surgery. Maybe I did have a questionaire. I remember not answering several questions. I think they gave it to me before I went in for the consult. I had a consult, blood work, and was weighed all at the same time.

[Apples2 19]

Apples--am I reading this correctly? You had surgery June 2008 and are down 104 lbs???? If so, you are hereby THE QUEEN OF LAPBAND!

Nope, far from The Queen. I started eating like a LB person back on 11/22/08. Figured as long as I had to do the 6 mo. medically supervised diet, I may as well get a head start. Actually, I think it helped me in the long run. Not such an adjustment after surgery. I am soooooooooo thankful for my band!:laugh:

[Apples2 19]

JoannMarie....I must have missed when you posted that you got a surgery date. When is the BIG day?

[NaniRose 0]

I was banded on October 8th. I am still have pain in my left shoulder. Please tell me when this goes away!!! :biggrin: I want to scream. I went to work today and only lasted two hours because of the pain. Is there anything I can do?