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Debbie3sons

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  1. Debbie3sons

    more random thoughts...

    He looks like he's drowning not because of the snow but in those s , looks like he has lost some weight after the hospital picture.
  2. Well I will be going back to work on Monday , I have been out of work since July I had 2 epidural cortizone injections in my back because of the deterating degenerating disxs they fixed 2 but Iav 4 more they need to fix , while I was off my shoulder becae real bad & I find out I have frozen shoulder , so I have been to a chiropratic? sports therapy doctotor well the exercises were helping ittle with the bat wings but , then my shoulder froze up to where I couldn't move my arm at all , I can move it now but I have to take it sy on my arms , I gained a few lost a few same lbs, I went for a fbarium, flouro, fill Wensday , while the Doc, was putting the needle in my stomach rumbled , I told him not to worry it does it all the time but that I was not hungry , he said he wasn't worried , we were concd though because I already had 10cc;s in my band so after the fill which brings me up to 10 1/2 cc's looked ok and I dran water and it stayed down so now I hope it greased it a bit so I will start losing again so I can post not just good news but great news and maybe tell my Journey and story , just not ready quite yet , it was my 2 yr. Banderversery/ surgervesery on Sept. 28th and yes I cried I thought I would be at goal , but you know what we are all diffrenent and I will get there eventually .

    1. terrydumont46

      terrydumont46

      you have been through so much. I am glad you are coming out the other side now. I had a epidural cortisone injection in my neck about 2 months ago. it helped so much.

    2. Debbie3sons
  3. Ok I jus caught up on everybodies status as my laptop was out &own for a while , so Happy Birthday Bandtista , way to go guys you know who you are all of you, I couldn't see a lot of stuff , I did reply when I could and I read what I could using my phone but I am so blind that even when I had y glasses on I couldn't see some stuff, so the laptop is back up so hopefully I can see more.

    1. #MagicWithinme

      #MagicWithinme

      awesome, GOOD TO SEE YOU AROUND AGAIN !

  4. Debbie3sons

    officially a Veteran...

    I don't consider my self a Veteran , but I am 2 years post op of September 28th and I a still learning things , but I try to just suggest things , I am glad you are feeling like a Veteran good for you.
  5. Not to burst your bubble in the parade but remember that pre op instructions , well that's nothing compared to the post op diet & bandster Hell I wanted to bite everyone's head off & you will want to stay away from T.V. because you don't realize how many commercials seem about food , just giving you a heads up , good luck on your journey , remember any meds you have to take ask for them in liquid form because it is easier for a while.
  6. I'm really trying to make it this Saturday .
  7. Debbie3sons

    Weird day

    First of all living with someone else, especially family is hard enough & maybe you hit on something he/she hits home for your Doc & maybe they didn't want to get emotional in front of you , but good for you eating your veggies & knowing when to stop.
  8. Debbie3sons

    Emotions all over the place 4 day post-op

    Remember to crush your pills because someone so early out & it might help so you can take all the meds you are supposed to & yes some of us have thought in the first few weeks what did I do & I wander will I be able to do this ,but if you really want it you can , just follow what Your Doctor's say , you should be just fine so don't get discouraged , hope everything works out for you.
  9. Debbie3sons

    Slipped band!

    Since the sleeve wasn't covered , could you have gotten a new band or another kind of wls just curious.
  10. Debbie3sons

    ughhhhhhhhhhh!

    Wow lets hope it gets better for you , ya bed rest & not being able to move like we usually do is frustrating & will put on a few lbs ,I have been off of work since July & had a small surgery in August so I understand some what , but let's hope it's not anything that you & the Doctors can't work with ,get better ,how are you other wise on your surgery from your knee, how is that feeling?
  11. Well I looked online to start with , then I went to a seminar , well that Surgeon ( Dr. Cloak) wanted the $ 8000.00 up front even though my Insurance covered most of it, so I knew someone else who had it done which was a coworker & I went & spoke with that Surgeon & He worked with me & I have been with Him since , Thank You Dr. ATUL MADAN , I REALLY am appreciative for his service & helping me be healthy & to be able to do the things I can now.
  12. Debbie3sons

    Does Banding Work if you're over 50?

    Let's see does banding work if you are in your 50"s heck yes it does , as by seeing the pics you can tell the difference they may not be in order but yes if you work with the band & follow your doctor's orders then it works.
  13. Debbie3sons

    Surgery and Cycle interruption?

    Since you are of the age ,I am going to let you know that I guess I was premenopausal & didn't even know it till I was thinking about having surgery & apparently I still am my pcp/ obgyn said it can take a few years well I hadn't had aunt flow for about a year , then a few weeks after surgery here came the river , so I texted my surgeon & told him to call me immediately because I was concerned & he did ,turns out surgery can do that & he said if it didn't stop in a couple of days to call him immediately , well it did stop & I haven't had flow in 2 years yes I am older than you but they say it can happen from the age of 30 , so make a appointment & go see your Doctor's, also I have heard surgery can make it haywire .
  14. Debbie3sons

    Starting 5:2 and no scale this week

    Yes drink that Water , also try & drink a 4 oz. Of protein drink but keep drinking that water.
  15. Debbie3sons

    Banders #6

    @@JustWatchMe , just remember the young ones have procedures to have thigh gap we have it naturally LOL because we are putting in our work to lose weight be proud of those sagging things we have worked hard to have them.
  16. Mostly when you lose the weight you can only feel the port & you get used to it ,you can't feel the band just the port it really isn't bad like I said you get used to it.
  17. Debbie3sons

    Prednisone/steroids. HELP!

    I just had 2 epidural cortisone injections in my back in August & I gained a few lbs like 4 , but they came right back off after a week & I now have to take celebrex for athoritaus but it is not affecting my weight loss my thyroid does , that is just me, but again ask the Doctor or your (band) Doctor they will let you know.
  18. Debbie3sons

    Banders #6

    Not that I know of but any one can if they want just make sure & let us know I am not sure how many posts or replies before we should start another one , you can also always find out how CG does or did it .
  19. Debbie3sons

    Share Your NSVs Here Please!

    How Awesome , does that feel I can feel your excitement.:):):):)
  20. Debbie3sons

    Any september bansters care to update ?

    I thought I had 11ccs in band but found out a while back it was only 10 ,still going it just seems like I can't shake these last 40 lbs ,that's ok though because everything else is better & I am still under 200 & in the 100s so that's good.
  21. Debbie3sons

    September 2012 Calling all lapbanders.........

    Ok it's that time again ,now it's time to post pics after 2 years I have lost 110 lbs have 40 to go & have 10 1/2 in a 14 cc band the weight still fluctuates because of other issues , but I am happy with what I have accomplished so far , I am doing things I thought I would never do, the first one is a before 2nd zip lining 3rd is me right now so it's slow & steady but I will get there, I think the order might have been changed LOL , so you can tell the difference & understand.
  22. Debbie3sons

    Feeling disappointed and frustrated...what to do?

    I am so glad that my Surgeon will Facebook or text me even if he's going out of town or whatever that way we know what's going on, he even text us if we haven't seen him in a while to check on us , I would ask if there was someone taking over or if they were sending our records to the person taking over just so I could get some kind of answers.
  23. Mmm what testimony46 said maybe you can have someone take the medicine back to the pharmacy & ask if they can give it to you in liquid form because you have the band & it's hard for you to swallow ,or maybe dissolve it in a bit of water so it will go down , just a suggestion , hope it doesn't last to long.
  24. So are they going to do anything about it , or is it one of those things they can't do anything about , did they give you any thing to help you ? , well I hope it passes for you & you get better & hopefully you can keep something down ,remember though if you start vomiting to much call any or especially your band surgeon so they can look at your band , get better.
  25. That sure didn't sound good ,yes let us know what they say & what caused so much pain.

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