abc123
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11 days post op. Surgery was not bad. Dr. Portenier was able to remove my gallbladder plus do the WLS so I am thankful for that. Only one brief 10 sec episode of nausea, pain meds for 2 days and it's been uphill ever since. Only problem now is getting through 22 days of liquid diet. Counting the day until I can eat something solid!! I mean, even a saltine cracker will be good!
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November Bandsters!!!
abc123 replied to skintyprincess's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded November 1st. Not bad at all. Looking forward to becoming a loser now!! -
November Bandsters!!!
abc123 replied to skintyprincess's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded November 1st!! -
November Bandsters!!!
abc123 replied to skintyprincess's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded November 1st!! -
Thanks for all who posted a response to my question. I had my surgery Nov. 1st. Surgeon's priority was to get the gallbladder out first. If there had been spillage of contents of gallbladder, the rest of the surgery would have had to be delayed because of chance of infection. Luckily, I was able to have everything done. I have been so pleased with everything and everybody so far....Now if I can just start losing this baggage!!
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Yes thankfully I did have an uneventful surgery day and thanks for thinking of me.I just figured out how to use the personal comments here on the website so I am sorry this response it late.Have a blessed day and may you have a very easy journey to get to your goal.(((HUGS)))
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never know when I can keep something down
abc123 replied to halesredrose's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi! I'm still going through the pre-surgery stuff but I'm curious.... How many calories do you think you take in a day? Will you continue to lose eating tiny meals a day? By the way..... Congratulations on your weight loss!! -
Hope things go well for you!!
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Thanks y'all for the replies. I guess it does come down to risk....that of infection vs. that of additional surgery. At least I know to request both at the same time since there are some surgeons that do both. My boss does not like for us to miss work and I don't really want to be out any more than I absolutely have to. Still have the psych exam (have to leave work early) and colonoscopy (have to miss a whole day) next week and I'll finally be able to make my appointment to schedule surgery. Thanks again for your support!!
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I found out that my gallbladder is full of stones!! I am praying that my doctor will remove it the same time I get my lap band! I've read conflicting opinions with some saying that the band could get infected if the 2 surgeries were done in one; on the other hand, if the gallbladder is removed later (for someone who develops stones after lap band placed) it would pose the same problem with possible infection of band. Have any of you had your gallbladder removed during lap band surgery? OR have any of you had a surgeon require that it be removed first in a separate surgery, and if so....how long did it take before the lap band surgery could be scheduled. Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide!!
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Have been eating extra to get my BMI over the tipping point in order to qualify for insurance. Was about to give up since I feel so fat and clothes are so tight! However, doctor told me today that my BMI is high enough now. As it turns out, I have shrunk an inch!! Guess that aspect of aging has worked in my favor!
