Hampton Roads/Peninsula thread

CarlaG · June 9, 2008

Carla that is too funny, she told me she had told Dr. T about her car. How's the WL going? Do you like your band?
DJ_Bryan, Dr. Clarke did Signgirl's band :party:

HarleyNana,

Overall I am liking my band. I've had two fills now and I think I have restriction...don't know if it is my sweet spot, but there is restriction. I don't have any hunger, but if I wait too long to eat, I end up PBing. Sometimes, I realize I am hungry and take took big of a bite, but other times I think since it has been a while since I ate that my stomach spasms and I can't get whatever it is down.

I'm still in the learning curve. I just have to tell myself slow down and chew correctly.

I've lost 30 lbs over the last 3 months, one month of which was spent eating out 24/7 due to storm damage to my house so I am pretty pleased with my progress.

Would I do it again? Absolutely!

jeremiahsmommy · June 10, 2008

Hi, i am going through the WLSC and dr clark is my doctor.my surgery is tomorrow and in on the liquids today and i am SO HUNGRY! anyways, hope to maybe get to know some of you and become friends.

CarlaG · June 11, 2008

Hi, i am going through the WLSC and dr clark is my doctor.my surgery is tomorrow and in on the liquids today and i am SO HUNGRY! anyways, hope to maybe get to know some of you and become friends.

Good luck tomorrow with your surgery. I'm sure you will do great!

signgirl · June 14, 2008

Hi all! I havn't visited this thread before an I see some familiar names

How are y'all doin'? carlaG, jeremiahsmommy, dj ? I live in williamsburg, was banded on halloween by dr. clark at the WLSC of hampton roads. Things seem to have plateaued for me lately...I probably need another fill. I've had two fills and a slight unfill on the second one. Have a good day all!

dj_bryan · June 14, 2008

Hey signgirl, I'm going to be banded by Dr., Clark on the 25th. I am doing the pre op diet now, though not as well as I should be. I have company this weekend and its hard to make for everyone and not eat anything..or drink anything alcoholic. I go for my pre op testing day. How is WLSC about fills? Are they conservative? Do they put anything in during your surgery?? You've done so well so far! You must be so proud of yourself. Keep up the good work!

signgirl · June 15, 2008

Good mornin' DJ, wow, only 10 days 'til you're in bandland!

I have had no issues with Dr. Clark at all. He was easy to talk to, the lapband scars are not big huge things, the fills are a pretty quick thing...no big deal there. All-in-all, my experience has been a pretty positive one. My first fill gave me some restriction and that's where the "learning curve" began, LOL, my second fill was something like .2cc's and I found that to be too tight then, so a week later I went back for a slight "unfill". I'm planning on going back for another fill soon (still need to set up the appt.), and get, maybe, .1 cc put back in.

I just love that the band is adjustable!!!!!! Everybody is different :smile: I've talked to some that have had 6+ fills, and others who are loosing at a steady pace with no fills at all!

My band is the best thing I ever did for me :frown:. Thanks for the compliments! I've seen so many on LBT that have done soooooooo much better than me! And I'm still happy to be squeezin' into those 16's (having given away my 2X & 24's)

HarleyNana · June 15, 2008

Good Morning Hampton Roads...

Donna, I've introduced you to the NJ girls, they're waiting for a real NJ gal to stop by and give a shout. Donna, I know it's a struggle, thank goodness I didn't have to do two weeks of that, only one day of liquids, don't forget to get that cheeseburger in before you go, LOL.

You others are invited too, only a few are actually from NJ, the rest are from VA, Texas, Maine, Mexico, well you get the picture, they're from all over :frown:.

Carla, I'd be surprised if you're at your sweet spot this soon, but you very well could be. Three and a half years later, I still do the same thing, forget to eat, then realize I'm starving, then inevitably, that first bite will get stuck, then it's slime city and numerous visits to the restroom.

Did I mention..... I love my band and the new me.

For kicks and giggles, here's an old picture of me, before and after, but the "new" is 2 years old, LOL. I don't have that tummy anymore and the boobs aren't that large anymore...thanks to modern surgery...TT and Breast lift and reduction.

Edited June 15, 2008 by HarleyNana

HarleyNana · June 15, 2008

Not sure why they're coming up as a thumbnails, if you double click the picture, you'll get the "real" scope of me, LOL.

The last picture was taken four months before my surgery. OH MY!

dj_bryan · June 15, 2008

Thank you so much, Pat. I will be checking out the Jersey girls after this. I love VA, but after spending 46 years in NJ, my heart is still there. I've been voyeuring the site a bit and the girls seem genuine with a great sense of humor like you have. Thanks so much for all you have done for me already. Only 10 more days! :cursing:

CarlaG · June 16, 2008

Carla, I'd be surprised if you're at your sweet spot this soon, but you very well could be. Three and a half years later, I still do the same thing, forget to eat, then realize I'm starving, then inevitably, that first bite will get stuck, then it's slime city and numerous visits to the restroom.

HarleyNana,

Do you think you get stuck because you eat too fast, don't chew well enough or I think its like my stomach cramps with the first one or two bites? After I cough that up, I'm fine so I'm not really sure what causes it. I seem to eat the same way after I've gotten stuck so that's why I lean towards the cramping causing a problem.

How do you know if you have hit your sweet spot really? I never feel hungry but know when I haven't eaten for a while because my stomach growls REALLY loud and start to have a cramping feeling but it isn't what I always thought was hunger pangs.

HarleyNana · June 16, 2008

Carla, I think it's both, I eat too fast and don't chew well enough. I don't get stomach cramps at all, never have.

BTW, have you tried those new salads at Wawa. I call ahead and order the Greek salad, with extra roasted peppers and grated cheese added. It's enough for two meals and has chicken on it.

CarlaG · June 17, 2008

Carla, I think it's both, I eat too fast and don't chew well enough. I don't get stomach cramps at all, never have.
BTW, have you tried those new salads at Wawa. I call ahead and order the Greek salad, with extra roasted peppers and grated cheese added. It's enough for two meals and has chicken on it.

I have not tried the salads. Do they make them fresh so the salad isn't slimy and gross?

I did a little experiment tonight. I was home most of the day cleaning so I only stopped to eat lunch at 1230 and then we went to dinner about 6:30. Since it had been so long I knew I was going to have a problem so I ate a couple of chips (we ate mexican) and as usual when I haven't eaten in quite some time my stomach started cramping as soon at the food hit it.

I waited a few minutes for it to stop and I was able to eat the rest of my meal with no problems.

I think I have decided I'm going to carry something soft with me that I can eat a couple of bites of before my meal if it has been a long time since I've eaten. It seemed to stop the cramping and I didn't get stuck.