haffdime
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary haffdime!
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Julie you are an inspiration! You have touched me in a way that prompts me to REALLY quit. I can relate. Thank you. I just keep kidding myself and the doctor. I have 2 weeks of Chantix left.......I am really going to quit!
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I still have not completely quit. I have cut back a great deal. It is the only thing I lie about to my doctor. I am still on Chantix. I have had 3 fills. 5cc-2cc=1/2 cc. The doctor said if I didn't completely quit her would give me no further fills. :tongue: I have lost every month 57 lbs since Sept. 4th. I would dearly love to stop the smoking completely.
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CONTRATULATIONS..........I have a long way to go......at this point I have lost 50 pounds.. I am thrilled with that...I can't imagine how I will feel when I make the 100 pound point!. You are doing wonderful
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A place for bandsters in their 60's
haffdime replied to Oregondaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
What a inspiration! I had surgery in Sept. I have lost between 45-50 pounds. I am still using my walker but I have also started to use my cane for short distances( outdoors). My husband says I am walking more upright and I can tell in smalls ways I am doing better. I have a long way to go but like you..Dee.. the lapband has been the easiest thing I have ever done. I have had absolutely NO problems or discomfort. I feel so fortunate and I do not want to mess up this chance. Thank you for your imput -
That is so encouraging......thank you. I have my first fill this coming week. I am anxious.
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Thanks for your response. I am really going to try.
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Please tell me I am not the only person out here that is having a horrible time with quitting smoking!!!....I have just reordered Chantix and pray that it works. My doctor said I had to quit or terrible things could happen with my lap band but she didn't say what they were. Does anyone know? I know the health risks of smoking and that I need to quit. After 40 years of smoking it is not easy.
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A place for bandsters in their 60's
haffdime replied to Oregondaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
OK, this is the most inspriational message I have read so far. I can totally relate to what you are saying........THANK YOU. I was banded on Sept 3rd. The 17th of this month I will have my first fill. I can get around the house OK. I sit on a stool to cook. When I leave the house I use a walker and I only shop in stores that have a motorized shopping cart. My husband (bless his heart) does the laundry. You truly have inspired me. My wish is to be able to get around easier and without the walker and to be able to do more around the house. God bless you Haffdime -
I so agree with you. I was banded on the 3rd. I NEVER had real pain. I was sore like you had done too many sit ups. It has been so easy so far.
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Congratulations! You will do great. This was the easiest surgery I have ever had. Haffdime
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I'm glad your surgery went so well and that you are really feeling nothing other than tired! I bet you are so excited to be on your way!
I am excited FOR you!
I checked with my insurance company in more detail today. They will cover the surgery (at least my policy does) . They listed the requirements and it doesn't look like they require a preop diet, specific testing, etc., other than a psych eval (maybe the dr will require more?) Anyway, the seminar I was planning to attend next week the doctor is covered, but not the hospital where they operate... so now I'm going to a different seminar probably early next month for a dr/hospital that are both covered by my insurance. According to my policy you have to have no sustained weight loss in the last 2 years. I have lost 40 pounds, but gained about 15 back and I worry that they consider this a sustained loss -yet I hate to intentionally gain it back! AHHHHH such mind games!
Please keep me posted on how you are doing... again... I'm so excited for you!!
bambam
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BamBam,
I had my surgery yesterday. Because I use a c-pap breathing machine they kept me overnight. I am sore but not a whole lot of pain. My port hurts the most. The doctor said it would. I thought I would have some sort of sensation where they placed the band. But I don't. Swallowing is going fine. All I have wanted to do today is sleep and that is where I am going now......to bed..
Will keep you posted.
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Hi I just found this site a week or two ago... I am going to be 60 and I am having surgery Sept 3rd. Please tells me some of my pain in my knees is going to go away!
