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Congratulations! I get my bypass day after tomorrow. So excited
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New Member/Revisions
Tim in Tampa replied to CDMC1972's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the band in 2014 and like you lost in the beginning, almost achieving my goal. About 2017, I started having reflux issues and had the band completely deflated in 2018. End result I gained all the weight back because I couldn’t get the band filled and insurance would not pay for a second WLS. After almost 2 years I’m one week out from bypass as that’s what the surgeon recommended. -
I’ve been using a smart scale for years and love it. I look primarily at weight and find it useful to look at change over time and this makes it easy.
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August Surgery Buddies!
Tim in Tampa replied to I Am Enough!'s topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi all, looks like I’m late to the party but my surgery is scheduled for Aug 24th. I started my liquid diet last Wednesday so on day six. It consists of 4 Ensure High Protein shakes for a daily total of 640 cal… hard to believe I can consume so little and still not be hungry but that’s a good thing. Still, can’t wait for surgery day to get here. I’m lucky as my wife had the surgery in 2015 and is an awesome role model and source of info and support! -
New to group,sleeve 8/16
Tim in Tampa replied to mkellee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey , I’ll be right behind you. I’m scheduled for Aug 24th -
I just met with the surgeon yesterday and I'm now scheduled for August 24! I had some of the same feelings last night
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Surgery 4/11/14 & I am able to eat normally....HELP plz!
Tim in Tampa replied to Gaggy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yep, I'm currently right there with you. I have had two fills but can still eat as much as I did before (if I allow myself). -
I had my second fill yesterday and now have 3.5 cc total. I have had no problems with nausea so agree you should just give it a little time.
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I am so catching onto how to eat!
Tim in Tampa replied to Mikee57's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I just downloaded it...will give it a try and hope it helps. -
I'm GREEN..... I'm GREEN at last!
Tim in Tampa replied to HealthyNewMe's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm right there with most of you. I was banded Feb 10th, 2014 lost 12 pounds pre-op and was down another 8 pounds at my first fill at the six week point. Only received 1 cc at first fill and now have lost 5 more pounds but that's strickly due to diet and exercise. I go in next week for my second fill and hopefully will feel some restriction after that... -
First time to cook since surgery
Tim in Tampa replied to tyt221b's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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3 weeks since surgery, Have the flu!
Tim in Tampa replied to Its-time's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
wow, great progress with the weight. Sure hope you get well quickly. -
online diet tracking
Tim in Tampa replied to 747heavy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey, 747 another Guy here. I am only one month out and looking forward to the trip. I have used MFP before but I am currently using LOSE-IT. I like the feel of it a little better that MFP but both are equally user friendly. -
Congrats.
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Sounds really good! I'll have to give it a try.
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Don't forget to take your measurements!
Tim in Tampa replied to Bandista's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow, that's great! -
Congrats Joe
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Day 1 liquids
Tim in Tampa replied to mommyof3sweetboys's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good luck to you. This is a rough phase but seems like you have the right attitude! -
I have my appointment tomorrow and will let you know
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I saw an educational video where a surgeon discussed this. He stated that the different Lapband manufacturers have differing recommendations on priming the band. It is recommended for some bands but not for others. But these are recommendations. Each surgeon makes the ultimate decision on many factors.
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Banded this morning 2/18- where's the pain? ;)
Tim in Tampa replied to MacDaddy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Elise, I was nervous too but it went smooth as could be. Good Luck. -
Banded this morning 2/18- where's the pain? ;)
Tim in Tampa replied to MacDaddy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon talked down the lap-band in the WLS Orientation last year, I actually felt kind of uncomfortable. I thought it was crazy, I see how most of the surgeons in this area are doing the sleeve, above gastric and band. Does anyone else see this trend? I love the 'reversable' aspect of it, JUST IN CASE. not that I would ever want to reverse this surgery (which will hopefully be in March!) but its just so crazy to me that the doctors would try to sway you to a much more invasive procedure. just my opinion, anyone else agree? Betty, i experienced something similar. The practice I went to has two surgeons and the one who gave the orientation was very pro-sleeve and talked bad about the band. However, my actual appointment was with the other surgeon and he was the opposite...even suggested the band when I explained my weight issues and goals. Got banded a week ago and feel almost lie it never happened.