Yakima Washington

[SpoiledRoxyBrat 0]

Hi! I am new to this. I got approved a couple weeks ago for my band. Tomorrow (I guess today since it's 1am!).. I go for my Post-Op. I was just wondering if there's anyone else here in the Yakima area? My surgery date is scheduled for August 19th @ 8 am!!

P.s.

I see everyone has those little trackers, how do I get one?:thumbdown:

[Courtnizzle 0]

Congratulations on your surgery! I hope it all goes well for you! I just moved to Ellensburg from Spokane....so I'm kinda close to you. I need to find a doctor somewhere around here so I can get a fill. If you know any good ones, please let me know!

[SpoiledRoxyBrat 0]

Hi! Where I'm going is the Tri-Cities. Dr. Fox, he's a great doctor. And the office girls are great! If you want to carpool on fills, let me know? Like I said, I go for my surgery on the 19th!!

[looserguy 0]

hello I am headed in for the procedure on the 20th at 8:30

Good luck

I am in yakima also. I think you can get fills at memorial hospital 2 times a month.

havent been abloe to find any lap- band groups as of yet have you =)

[SpoiledRoxyBrat 0]

Really? I've never heard about the fills with Memorial. And that's where I had my upper gi and my stress test done at and they never mentioned anything. I'm already pre-approved for the next 6 months of fills. And Tri-Cities isn't too far away. Plus it gives me an excuse to do some shopping!!

Well, less than 12 hours I will be in surgery getting my lapband! Wish me luck!!

[looserguy 0]

ok you had yours in tri-cities. I went to Everett (nwwls) Im guessing they don't share fill sites? :crying:. Had mine done on the 20th starting soft foods on the 25th WOOT:thumbup:. Had little pain. So far from the weighin (386lbs) I lost 25 lbs(in 12 frigin days) (P.S. that sucks) for the surgery and as of tonight I weighed (354):wink2: cant wait for some soft foods. How are you feeling

[SpoiledRoxyBrat 0]

Wow, you get to start soft food already? I'm still on a liquid diet for the next 3 weeks. I'm actually still having a little pain where the port is. But so far since I weighted myself back on the 11th, I've lost like 19lbs. Easier for you men apparently! :thumbup:) I go back to the Tri-Cities again today to get my week check. So we'll see how it goes. I really need some support getting through these liquid diets!! UGH!! :thumbup:(

[looserguy 0]

Thats what they say I have an over the phone post op tomorrow . Im sure they want me to come back here in the next week or so. So what are you having for your liquid diet? I have found that I love the slimfast capichino. The diet is going to be the tuff part. keep your head up and let me know how it keeps going

[SpoiledRoxyBrat 0]

Well, my liquid diet hasn't consisted of much. Usually my Protein shakes, Water, sf Jello and sometimes broth. My stomach is always growling and I still have 3 more weeks of liquid diet to go. I had my 1 week post-op yesterday, they say all is looking good. I've lost an overall of 18 so far. 9 of which has been in the last week. So I told them I'm working to lost at least 3 times that by time I go in for my fill on the 30th of Sept. So 27lbs to lose in 34 days, shouldn't be too hard. Since it's nothing but liquid in me. I just keep telling myself, it's worth it! I'm at 240 now. My goal weight is 140. So we will see. Told the Doc I still want to have some curves left though! LoL

Thanks for the encouragement, means a lot. I have my family, but it's not the same as someone that has an idea of what I'm going through. Thank you again!

[confusedfairy509 0]

hey! I am in Yakima was well. I was banded in MX. Hows things going for you now?

[Dino 0]

Hey all I'm from Toppenish. Banded in Everett Wa. Fills are done Behind day surgery next to memorial. You need to call NW weight loss 1-425-385-2263. They use a room at the sleep Center/Heart Center next to memorial. It is awesome take about 10 min total Banded june 08

[confusedfairy509 0]

oh ok I'll call, do you know the price?

[Dino 0]

I do not I get 14 months free for fills and appt's. They put my band in. Good Luck

[redfoxyroxy 0]

:thumbup:good to know someone else in the Yakima area i am in the starter phase 1st consultation is in Feb with Dr. Fox in Richland

[Brewa2000 1]

Roxy

Do you have a date set yet? Dr Fox banded me January of 07. They are great people.

Good luck in your journey!