Damander
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My Lap Band Surgery Is Tomorrow..
Damander replied to Damander's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Day 2 is definitely worse than day 1, that's for sure! I am now experiencing the bad gas pains and even with the gas x, it still is pretty bad! I am also much more sore today and I am a weiner when it comes to pain so of course I am thinking " what the hell did i just do?" but I know in a couple days I will be feeling much better! -
Need Words of Encouragement from My Lapband Journeyman:)
Damander replied to MrsRobinson's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just got banded yesterday and I completely agree with my fellow posters..This is day 2 and I am definitely thinking "what the hell did I just do" but I still feel good about my decision! I just don't like being sore like this and not being able to pick up my 10 month old, it's hard not to just scoop up your child when he is crying for you, you know? But overall I feel ok and I KNOW why I did this. You will be fine!! Good luck to you!! -
Surgery was this morning, I have 7 incisions since it was done by the robot and I had a hiatal hernia, but overall I am doing well! I took some gas x this afternoon so I wouldn't have gas in my shoulder and so far I haven't!
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I get it. All people are different; we gain differently and we lose differently. But as a general question- I am 5 ft 3/4 in and I currently weigh 206 (pre-op started at 216) and I am 26 years old...figuring that in again as the general population, should be skin bounce back or do you think I will have alot of sag?
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I haven't been officially diagnosed with TMJ, but I know I have it. My surgery is next Thursday and I am concerned about them seriously hurting my jaw when they go to intubate (sp?) Most days in the morning I have to put my finger on the outside of my cheek where the jaw hinges and unlock it so I can open my mouth all the way..so my question is what can I do or say to get them to either put bite guards in my mouth while I am still awake so my jaw doesn't lock when I fall to sleep or some thing else to keep my mouth open? The last thing I want is to wake up in excruciating pain from my jaw because they broke it or something...eek!
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Thank you so much for the reply! I intend on making everyone aware of this so that it will be ok!! Thanks!
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Down another pound from yesterday..9 lbs total in 6 days! Pre-op appointment this afternoon and then surgery next Thursday! Can't wait!!
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You all went with something semi-funny!! I named my band Rory-which is short for Aurora, which means "Dawn"..so I am seeing her as a new dawn; a new beginning if you will!!
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Jello Freak Accident to the Tune of Katy Perry's "Firework"
Damander replied to FromPrisoner2Pioneer's topic in Rants & Raves
If you haven't started your own blog, you really need to! I would love reading your posts everyday! And if you have, please send me the link! That was the most entertaining thing I've read since damnyouautocorrect.com! -
Sorry, I just saw your comment on my board, I didn't even check it! I use Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein. I have actually used it before when I did P90x with my husband (for a brief time of course lol) And I am so glad that you added me as a friend!! Good luck with your surgery! Thinking of you and hoping for a speedy recovery!
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November Bandsters!!!
Damander replied to skintyprincess's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Btw, I have decided to blog about my journey so if any are interested, the link is lapbandwagon.blogspot.com I doubt it's as interesting as some of the others that are doing it, but I wanted to do this for me so I can look back and reflect when I have lost the weight! I've only made my introductory blog -
November Bandsters!!!
Damander replied to skintyprincess's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Go search for Stacey Diederich-Speager (copy and paste if you want) and request her as a friend and send her a private message that you are wanting to join the group. Then I have a post to add your surgery date so I can add it to our little calendar thing. It's a great group of people and you will love us!! If for some reason you can't find her, go add me facebook.com/damander and I will let her know to add you!! Simple Simple! -
I thought I would s p r e a d the Good News !
Damander replied to 54Shirley's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations Shirley!! You can totally do this!! -
I am also a November bandster-we do have our group on Facebook, it is completely private and no one can see it except for those who are in it. It's an amazing group, but I definitely agree that LBT should implement this kind of feature!
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Just finished my first pre-op protein shake.. it wasn't too bad! I know this will all be worth it in the end and I am totally ready to kick fats ass!!
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I was approved!!!!!!!!!! This is the best news ever!! Now just waiting on S&W to call me with the surgery date, but I am so excited! I have been so stressed about this but Tricare Prime South has not failed me and I got approved the first time around! Yay!!!!!!!!! So ready to be on this journey with the rest of you guys! I am looking so forward to it!
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Holy mother of pearl....
Damander replied to Damander's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
lol on the photos, because I know exactly what those are like! I will definitely take photos and all that stuff.. I am not interested in seeing myself now but in a few months I know I won't feel that way! Thanks again!! -
November Bandsters!!!
Damander replied to skintyprincess's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I will join the band wagon November 17! I start my pre-op diet next Thursday and I'm so friggin excited I can't stand it! So glad to have a group to talk to and I'm very ready to begin this journey! -
Holy mother of pearl....
Damander replied to Damander's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery date is November 17 and I'll start my pre-op diet next Thursday! I can't wait!! -
Tricare Changing Requirements?
Damander replied to keepIToff's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It took forever to get clearance from the doctors with all that I had going on, but yea-they submitted to Tricare on Monday and I checked the website daily and this morning there was an approval so it did go relatively fast! Definitely stay positive and if you do have co-morbidities, just know that its usually an automatic approval! Good luck to you!!! -
Holy mother of pearl....
Damander replied to Damander's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you guys!! All the stress just completely went away! Good luck to all of you on your journey as well!!
