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POMA

By POMA, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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bennar    0

bennar
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Hi GreyHoundGirl

I also had some belching after surgery... dont worry...it will go away :thumbdown:

Im excited and nervous about my fill on the 22nd... hope it doesnt hurt... i will post and let you know how it goes.

Amy

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Busybee424    0

Busybee424
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Hey Poma,

I live in So Cal also, Inland Empire though. Don't get frustrated with slow weight loss, as long as its a loss and not a gain your moving in the right direction :smile: I think the biggest thing helping me to lose is my excersizing, I joined curves and I walk on my treadmill at home.

I'd like to know how your fill went, I am scheduled for the 28th and I am looking forward to it, yet i am also nervous about it as well. I just don't know what to expect, everyones MD's seem to do things a little bit differently.

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Aurelia    2

Aurelia
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Greyhoundgirl.

I had my first fill today and it was pretty quick and easy. Apparently my doc had put 2 cc's when I had my surgery. The whole thing was done in literally a few minutes. My doctor had me hunch over and he found my port. I felt a small prick and he pulled out the Fluid that was in and then added 2 more cc's to bring me to a total of 4 cc's. It was cool seeing it done and the Fluid in my band was blue!!!

It really wasn't bad at all and I was surprised at how quick and easy it was.

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happiness1    1

happiness1
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Hi all.. so glad there is this room. I am 29 alomost 30 no kids and looking for bandster friends. I have not yet had the operation yet. I went in and everything has been sent to INC. So its a waiting game untill I find out. I am excited but also freaking about the idea of surgery. I know I need to do something drastic but I dont think the full bypass is for me. Anyway does anyone have any advice for pre op and post?

:) Dont give up on me....

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GreyhoundGirl    0

GreyhoundGirl
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Glad to hear the fill went good!

My belching is already getting a lot better!!! Nothing is more embarrassing then loud stomach noises followed by a belch during a staff meeting! lol!

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sassysara    0

sassysara
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Hey all,

I'm 36, no kids, just dogs! I too am in the Inland Empire, 951 baby! I get banded next month. But am always looking to meet others in my 'hood.

Sara

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PrincesaJenE    0

PrincesaJenE
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Pick Me! Pick Me! I'm 29 years old, no children and I too live in southern Cali - well central Cali - Depends on who you ask. I live in Kern County about 2 hrs north of LA.

I was banded on 2/13/09. So just 11 days before you. I've only lost 20 lbs so far and am a little frustrated as well. I have had one fill - I think I'm ready for another - but my Doc wouldn't give me one when I went in this past weekend.

I would LOVE to befriend you - I want someone to share this process with too. :wub:

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sassysara    0

sassysara
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Hey Sara, who's your MD? I had surgery with Dr. Krahn. He also see's patients in the Riverside/Corona area.

I am a self-pay heading down to Mexico.. Ole!

Dr. Ortiz will be my surgeon. But I am looking for Dr.'s here in the IE for geographic conveniences.

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cali32    0

cali32
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Hi Everybody!

I am 33, engaged, no kids (just 2 doggies!)

I am not banded yet...I will be having surgey on May 22...I am so excited! I just found out that I was approved and my date is set!

I hope to make some new friends on here and I could use all of the support I can get...

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sassysara    0

sassysara
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Hi Everybody!

I am 33, engaged, no kids (just 2 doggies!)

I am not banded yet...I will be having surgey on May 22...I am so excited! I just found out that I was approved and my date is set!

I hope to make some new friends on here and I could use all of the support I can get...

We have the same date!!!!

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happiness1    1

happiness1
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I am in Iowa.. just waiting to hear from INC I so hope I get approved other wise I am not sure what I will do!

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POMA    3

POMA
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Hey there,

I just got my first fill on monday and I'm a bit upset. I'm getting used to the whole chewing really good so that the food doesn't get stuck in my chest thing, but I still don't have restriction. At least I don't feel like I do. I think I should give it a chance but I am feeling like regretting getting the band instead of the gastric because of the maintanence after. When is a good time for the next fill? Should I give it a chance to set in a few weeks first?

And yes, I belch too. Lol

Hi! I'm 35, single, no kids.... I was banded on 3/30! I can't wait to hear how your first fill goes!

I'm belching soooo much since my surgery! eek! Did this happen to you? I'm hoping it goes away soon!

Hi from Arizona!

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Aurelia    2

Aurelia
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Hey Poma,

My doc told me to come back in a week or two if I still felt hungry all the time. I'm gonna wait until mid next week and if I'm still hungry I'll go in for another fill.

I say wait it out a bit and see how you feel. If you're still hungry then go for the fill.

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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