briefs199
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November 2014 Lap Ban Surgery ????
briefs199 replied to Ldimples's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hiw awful! You seem to have a wonderful perspective which will take you far. That and some great doctors is the key to your success in beating this. I know there was a link about someone having cancer after lap band surgery on this site. -
Ldimples Oh I hope it's nothing! Let us know what results you get. You are in my thoughts.
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Amponder. Right with ya lady!!!
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Introduction + Consultation(Advice Please)
briefs199 replied to TruffleBean's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Find out if there is a bariatric center of excellence around you. This may be your best choice for surgeon and follow up. You can just google it. -
First post... Banded on 12/18
briefs199 replied to Amy421's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Banded on a Tuesday and went back to work the next Tuesday. I felt weak but made it through. Was happy for the distraction but I have a desk job. -
Congrats and good luck
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First fill today *nervous*
briefs199 replied to Jkim728's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Had my first fill about 2 weeks ago. I'm down 4lbs from then but looking forward to my next one on 1/5/15. Trying to go slow so I don't get tight and frustrated. -
Feel same way. Cookies galore
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The difference this time post band is that when I have a "bad day" of eating I don't throw in the towel and think to myself, "why bother. I have so much weight to lose. I will never succeed at this anyway." I now know I have the skills and tools to start again fresh tomorrow. It's so liberating.
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Love that dress!!!
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Good to know. I just had my first fill and I can definitely eat more than half a cup but less than I used to. I have to remember that I can be satisfied with a half cup.
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Haven't seen this weight since HIGH SCHOOL
briefs199 replied to HealthyNewMe's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats and I can't believe you still had your uniform skirt!! Hilarious. -
Did you Start the pre op diet yet? That's when it was real to me. Good luck on your surgery and keep in touch here
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Shoulder pain relief?
briefs199 replied to send2steph's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 5 weeks out and I still get pain once in a while -
I didn't look at the needle until after. I didn't get any numbing before. Nurse said not worth it and he was right.
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Anyone get their first fill yet? What was it like and how are you doing? I'm going on Wednesday.
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I assume I will get billed the normal copay rate
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Good news!!!
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Had my fill this morning. Originally the nurse out in 3cc but I was gurgling a little after drinking Water in the waiting room so he took out .5cc. So I'm at 2.5cc in a 10cc band. Glad I had that .5 taken out. It was a strange feeling! I am on liquids and then mushy for a few days. Hope everyone is doing great!
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I'm rescheduled for my first fill in the morning tomorrow. Am I allowed to eat before?
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Ugh! Good luck. I am following your blog so I understand what a long journey this has been for you.
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How exciting and congratulations. Do you have other children?
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I have a Question
briefs199 replied to MattLAustin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You probably just have a lot of swelling. Hope you feel better. Maybe drink small sips. My surgeon said drink like you are sipping hot tea. -
Let me know how it goes!!!
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What is everyone's thoughts on what is more important, eating less fat or getting your protein in? My surgeon never gave me a per day fat target. Just a protein target. So today I'm doing good in protein but my fat is high.