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Need Dr. advice...

Hello everyone! I am thinking of getting the lap band procedure done, but I’m having a hard time trusting a doctor. I was scheduled to have the surgery on December 18 with Dr. Michael Feiz but haven't gotten the best pre-op support from his staff to make me certain that these are the people to go with. At first I was being helped by one of his assistants Marissa who assured me that the process would be smooth. But after finding out that my surgery would have to be done at the hospital as required by my insurance my file was transferred to another person who gave me little to no help. I had to constantly call, in order to remain informed on what was going on with the process. I have read a lot of good things about Dr. Feiz and he appears to be a very qualified surgeon, but I have to say I’m disappointed with his staff. Can anyone give me some advice of where to go?
jdog75

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The countdown is on.

So four more days untill surgery, i'm beggining to feel a little nervous. I think it's not so much the surgery but the thought of this just being another quick fix. As many of us here, i have tried almost every diet in the book and have lost weight but gained it back. The surgery part, well that's just a risk i have to take only the good lord knows what's going to happen. The great thing about this site is that I can take confort in the fact that I'm on the journey others have taken and succeded.
jdog75

jdog75

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Down 10lbs in less than a week.

Well update! today i went to the docters office for my post op check up. Everything appears to be good I feel back to normal, fortunately i didn't need to take any pain meds post op and recovered fairly fast. This journey has been good so far the hardest part for me is the diet. I guess that is something I will battle with for the rest of my life. Food is truly an addiction the first two days I wanted to eat something so bad, eventhough i wasn't hungry.   The good news is i'm down 10lbs so far in less than a week. I know! numbers really dont matter cuz long term it's just that a number. But at this point is a good start, one thing that I do need to get better at is exercise, I havent walked since sunday. One thing I am looking for is some good recipes for protein shakes or smoothies. Also if someone could give me input on what supplements are good i would appreciate it. For now all im taking is a multi vitamin and tums for calcium.
jdog75

jdog75

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Ready Set Go!

Ok so after re-scheduling my surgery i'm all set for friday the 29th. I got a call from the doctors office on thursday to start my pre-op diet. Today was my first day and I got to say it's hard. If anyone can give some good advise on getting through this it would be great. Iv'e noticed most people here are told to start two weeks prior, but im not complaining this week is going to be long.
jdog75

jdog75

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I got banded today

So today was the day, What a day! got to the hospital at about 7am and just got home about an hour ago. The procedure went well, I do have some shoulder and chest pain but have been walking around. The pain has gotten better from taking deep breaths and walking. I haven't taken any pain medication yet waiting till it's bed time. So far i got to give it to my doctor (Michael Feiz) im in alot less pain that I thought I would be. I've been trying to sip on water to keep hydrated. I extremely hungry but dont know if i should have any protein today. So far so good!
jdog75

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