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Everything posted by jamilyne 102668
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I was just banded on the 13th and I know what you are saying. Dieting didnt work for me and I was just getting heavier and heavier from each failed diet. I can't stand when someone says this was an easy way out - first of all it's expensive (even if you have ins) it's still expensive. Then there's the surgery which is surgery after all - all the pain and discomfort with that. Then liquid diet (nothing fun there). Then diarrhea and aches and pains and nausea. I don't see how this surgery is the easy way out - dont get me wrong. I'm happy I did it I'm just sayin!
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Surgery time :-)
jamilyne 102668 replied to Laneyb_00's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Friday the 13th - I put 23 -
Surgery time :-)
jamilyne 102668 replied to Laneyb_00's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! Good luck to you. I had surgery on Friday the 23th - sending good vibes your way -
NEWLY BANDED 9/13/13!
jamilyne 102668 replied to misssharee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello all - I had surgery - Friday the 13th- the second day was the worst day! I had terrible gas pains with upper chest pain. I walked 1 hour yesterday morning, about 15 min in the afternoon and then went to the mall to walk with my husband for about an hour - I was in so much pain, but afterwards the gas pain got better! After I took a pain pill & went to sleep I feel alot better today & the gas is finally breaking up! Yea -
NEWLY BANDED 9/13/13!
jamilyne 102668 replied to misssharee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Still working on it - good luck to you -
NEWLY BANDED 9/13/13!
jamilyne 102668 replied to misssharee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hope you are doing well now! I had my surgery yesterday. Having terrible gas pains - trying to walk and take gas x strips. Not really helping that much but I'm -
Any other September 2013 bandsters?
jamilyne 102668 replied to Irishflower79's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks so much! Good luck to you as well -
Any other September 2013 bandsters?
jamilyne 102668 replied to Irishflower79's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for all of the good vibes & well wishes from everyone! I had surgery um I'm in lots of pain from gas. I feel as though I was hurried out of the surgery center a little too early. My trip home was very uncomfortable. The incisions don't really hurt that bad, it's the gas. I've gotten my medicine and have been taking pain meds & the gas drops. So now that I don't feel as loopy I'm going to start walking around my house to see if that will help. I know that this will get better over time & it's bearable, but not fun! Ice chips for me are better than the sips because they are sorta controlled "sips" plus it helps dry mouth too (at least for me). My husband got me a cup of ice from convenient store on the way home & a Water. I was so thirsty and I think I was drinking water a little fast - that's why I'm going with the ice chips;) Basically for all our friends waiting to get banded - it's ok. It hurts (not going to lie), but it honestly is bearable; I'll let you know as things go! Thanks again to all of you - you are inspiring me -
What Pre-op diet where/are you on
jamilyne 102668 replied to intelirish's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you so much! I hope everything went well for you yesterday. I was supposed to have surgery yesterday 12th but my surgeon had an emergency - so in on my way now;) Friday the 13th - lol best wishes to you & we should keep up with each other -
Any other September 2013 bandsters?
jamilyne 102668 replied to Irishflower79's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am scheduled for surgery today - Friday the 13th (lol). I was previously scheduled for surgery yesterday but it had to be cancelled because of an emergency with my surgeon. So - I'm nervous but I'm looking forward to my new life! Things I'm looking forward to: 1. Being able to sit on the floor & get up gracefully (lol). 2. Looking in the mirror and not seeing that second chin. 3. Feeling full. 4. Being able to bend over to buckle a sexy shoe/sandle. 5. Having less pain from carrying this weight around. 6. Not being the most overweight girl at my office. 7. Being 7. But the best things of all - comments from everyone ! "You look great" "look at you - you've lost so much weight" and from my husband: "you're hot" (let me just say here - my husband and I have a great relationship and we are very close - he's my biggest inspiration and he doesn't say anything about my weight at all. But I know that he has to notice it.) I'm doing this to look better & feel better & I'm taking charge of my health right now & putting myself first for once! So- I will post afterwards to let you all know how I'm doing. For me - since I've been on this forum I read the posts from everyone and how they have done after surgery and the days after that to get an idea about how it might be for me. Telling your story (no matter what the progress is or what stage you are in) helps someone else! You all have helped me through this and I read your posts for information and a little guidance - so I'm thanking all of you who've read what I have to say and have commented or just liked them! I'm going to get my lapband today! Going to get my lapband today! I'm going to get my lapband today! Yea!!!!!!!!! -
Any other September 2013 bandsters?
jamilyne 102668 replied to Irishflower79's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
So sorry that happened to you! I was supposed to have surgery tomorrow and practically starving myself for a week to learn that they changed the surgery until Friday. Now I'm bummed ! -
Any other September 2013 bandsters?
jamilyne 102668 replied to Irishflower79's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow - nervous & excited! Liquid diet blows - lol. I'm starving but it will pay off -
What Pre-op diet where/are you on
jamilyne 102668 replied to intelirish's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same to you! I'm a little nervous but to be honest just trying to get through this liquid diet. I have 4 kids (2 still at home) and married - I cooked 3 meals today and I did ok - but it's a little hard I hope you do well - I would love to keep in touch with you & see how we both do - since our surgery is same day take care ! I weigh 240 before liquid diet - probably down around 4 pounds. I have to lose about 90 or so pounds trying to be accountable lol -
What Pre-op diet where/are you on
jamilyne 102668 replied to intelirish's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same to you! I'm a little nervous but to be honest just trying to get through this liquid diet. I have 4 kids (2 still at home) and married - I cooked 3 meals today and I did ok - but it's a little hard I hope you do well - I would love to keep in touch with you & see how we both do - since our surgery is same day take care ! I weigh 240 before liquid diet - probably down around 4 pounds. I have to lose about 90 or so pounds trying to be accountable lol -
What Pre-op diet where/are you on
jamilyne 102668 replied to intelirish's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was so embarrassed of myself - I am going to be banded on Thursday - 9/12. I'm on pre-band diet - liquid all day until supper where I'm allowed Protein (chicken or fish) and as much plain vegetable as I want. Was ok with everything until 4:00 pm - I wasn't at home to drink my Protein shake for lunch and I was starving ! My husband and I went to grocery store and I got a rotisserie chicken - I literally had the bag of chicken in my lap eating from it in my way home. After I got home I prepared my salad and just added a little more chicken. I was so embarrassed - my husband didnt care but I was literally in pain from hunger. Note to self - drink protein shake before going out - lol - oh well! -
Another first step - and things to overcome...
jamilyne 102668 replied to intelirish's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Awe - I think that you are in the right place! Most people that have not been overweight really don't understand the struggles. I wish you the best of luck - I understand what you are going through and everything is going to be ok! My surgery is scheduled for sept 12. I wish you a speedy recovery! Take good care! -
Last post for pre-op
jamilyne 102668 replied to runt71's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hope you feel better soon! Sending lots of good wishes for fast recovery! -
Any other September 2013 bandsters?
jamilyne 102668 replied to Irishflower79's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Fee 139 - good luck tomorrow - I hope all goes well ! Wishing you lots of luck & a speedy recovery -
Any other September 2013 bandsters?
jamilyne 102668 replied to Irishflower79's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My surgery date is sept 12. I started my pre-surgery diet today (a day early) - oh I didn't do good! Tomorrow is for real! So hungry - I will do better tomorrow because I want a good outcome! I know I can do it ! -
Where's everyone from?
jamilyne 102668 replied to WheelCrazy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Homestead (Miami area), Florida -
My lapband Story
jamilyne 102668 replied to sweetdecision's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Awe - so sorry - I will say special prayer for you that you may heal quickly! Heartbreaking - but thank goodness this was found when it was and now your doctors know what they are dealing with first hand as your doctor saw it himself. I wish you lots of luck and a speedy recovery - sending you good thoughts! -
Excited and Scared on this journey
jamilyne 102668 replied to Cherry31's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi all - my surgery is also scheduled for Sept 12. I'm also nervous and haven't been sleeping- but I am also ready for this new chapter. I know that if I don't do this surgery, I will just be more overweight. I'm going to try my very best & hopefully everything will go alright. Good luck to all of you this site is helping me alot -
I'm Starting To Have Second Thoughts
jamilyne 102668 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am starting to have second thoughts about doing the lapband surgery. My surgery is scheduled for Sept 12 and I am self-pay. I am using my savings for the down payment and will be making monthly payments. I do have health insurance, however mine does not pay for wls at all. I'm nervous about the $. I'm also nervous about the surgery itself. I am, of course, overweight and I honestly have tried everything - I'm a mother of four kids and a wife. I want to be there for my family - I'm just scared. I'm embarrassed that I let myself go. Just nervous about the whole thing - I'm also nervous I will have a problem after surgery that my health ins will not cover. My husband, co-workers and family are pretty supportive but I'm having second thoughts- appreciate any encouragement! Thanks - everyone here always so sweet ! -
I'm Starting To Have Second Thoughts
jamilyne 102668 replied to jamilyne 102668's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have done alot of research - ok I had to pay $500 down my first visit - that covered the pre-op. tests - EKG & blood work - the total for the surgery is $9999.00 - I am paying for 1/2 cash and financing the other 1/2- I get 2 free fills - each fill after that is $200. The doctor/surgeon does the fills himself. My doctor has performed more than any other dr in south Florida - 2000 total. He told me that he that around 10% of patients have problems & said that the some of those were caused by patients not taking good care of theirselves after surgery. He told me that I shouldn't have any problem and that he uses the top of the line lap band which causes very little problem. My BMI is 38 and he said I am a perfect candidate because I do not have any underlying conditions. I'm just nervous - it'll be ok - thanks everyone for the advice. I know it will be worth it & ill do my very best ! -
So what brought you down this road??
jamilyne 102668 replied to skb123's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well you and I can be buddies - because I get mine the very next day! Congrats for taking the step - I'm sure you are nervous - I sure am! I told a few people in the office and surprisingly everyone was supportive! Honestly I feel everything is kind-of going right in place for this to happen to me! I hope I do ok