showboatgirl
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6 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 6th Anniversary showboatgirl!
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Any Regrets?!?
showboatgirl replied to Brie_SDmamaofTwins's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been banded for 3 years. I have no regrets about being banded. I started out at 241 pounds and now weigh 183 pounds. I was about 15 pounds lighter last year, but I gained some weight back. Even with the weight gain, I have lost over 50 percent of my excess weight. Last Friday, my doctor thought I should get a fill, and I think it is helping. I don't have any complaints about my band. I hate to think about how big I would be if I hadn't been banded 3 years ago. My sister was banded the same day as me. She has done about the same as I have done. We both have lost weight before--but have never kept it off for 3 years. I was terrified of the surgery and the life change, but I am glad that I went through with it. -
I use chewable caramel or chocolate calcium. I think it is Viactive. You can get it at Walmart. Another great calcium product is Adora Calcium. You can get it in milk chocolate or dark chocolate. I ordered it online and it is expensive--but really good.
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Fill Question about trouble finding port
showboatgirl replied to dicev's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have only had 1 fill and the doctor had a problem getting the needle in the right spot. After a lot of wiggling of the needle, he got the liquid in. I wanted him to be conservative with the fill--and it wasn't enough.I need another fill, but dread it. -
My dietian said that bariatric patients should never eat eggplant. I think it can cause a blockage. It is not a problem for me because I have never eaten it anyway. Just thought that I would tell you so you can check with your dietian.
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I was banded August, 2005. I have lost about 60 pounds. I actually lost more, but gained some back. I haven't been exercising and have been snacking more than I should. I do need a fill, but my next appointment is in November. I have only had one fill and the doc had a difficult time doing it. ( he had to wiggle the needle around a lot to find the right spot) We know what we need to do. We just need to get ourselves back on track.
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Banded Yesterday-OMG do I hurt
showboatgirl replied to norouteplanned's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was banded in 2005. I can remember how miserable I felt. It hurt so bad to get in and out of bed. I was also depressed for a few days. I was missing food. My sister and I were banded on the same day. On the third day after our surgery, I sent my husband for a McDonald's milk shake. My sister and I shared that shake. I don't know if it was the sugar or what, but we both started feeling better. After a week, we were both sore, but were getting back to normal. It gets better and it is worth it. We are happy with our bands and weight loss. -
Hi again Sandy,
Sorry it has taken me so long to update you. I have had several things going on lately. Jessica's son was officially diagnosed with autism - and we are just beside ourselves.
I have visited with Dr. Nease and left with a good feeling about the surgery. I have the nutrition class this month sometime (I forget the date right off) and I have to still make my psyche appointment. It looks like my insurance company is going to need 6 progress notes from my PMD before the surgery can get approved. I have 2...so hopefully I am looking at a surgery date in 4 months. I really wanted it before summer - but I will wait until school starts back again in late August or September to schedule.
I forgot to ask some questions to Dr. Nease, maybe you can help me. Do you know if there are certain days of the week he does surgeries?
My biggest question is - Can you keep eating with the band even though you are full? I have read that this is a tool and not a cure - I am just so afraid I will fail and eat right through that band! :0
How is your husband doing? I hope he is back to good health!
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I had a bad experience with my first fill too. I didn't pass out, but I whimpered and whined a lot. My doctor had to stick me several times and it seemed like he was rolling the needle around. I think there must have been some scar tissue over the port because he really had a difficult time. Anyway, he wanted to put in 1 1/2 in, but I told him to put in 1--I should have listened to him. I don't have much restriction. After being banded over 2 years, that was my first fill. I have lost about 70 pounds--so I will probably not get another fill for a while.
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I feel bad cause I've been bad
showboatgirl replied to viviananna's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't know the reason, but eggplant was the only food that I was told to avoid. I never ate eggplant before, so it was not a problem for me. I started eating soft mushy food on the second week--but I chewed, chewed, chewed! -
Point Pleasant, WV (Home of MOTHMAN)
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Welcome to BandLand. Good for you! Today is a new beginning for you. You have started your trip toward your goal weight.
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I have bought a ton of clothes since my weight loss. I don't spend a lot of money on clothes, but my closet is completely full. Before my surgery, my goal was to just look neat. But now, I look in the mirror and think, "I look good!" I love wearing new clothes now. As long as I can afford to shop, why worry about the bulging closet?
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Is it bad not to want a first fill?
showboatgirl replied to Gus123's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have had my band for 2 1/2 years and have never had a fill. I am happy with my weight loss--which I am now trying to maintain. I am satisfied with the amount of food that I eat. I would get a fill if I started to gain a lot of weight. But right now, I am doing fine. If you are losing weight, keep on doing what you are doing. Get a fill when you think you should.
