imlindal46
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Well Hello Pumpkins! I had my surgery on the 9. Down 23 and feel like a lot of you guys. "Why haven't I lost more?." "I don't have enough restriction." "When will I get to my sweet spot?" I had my second fill yesterday and am still thinking about food a lot more than than I think I should be. I really want to get back that wonderful feeling I had for about three weeks after surgery. I felt invincible where food was concerned. I could have cared less. I was able to make good choices without feeling this craving for some unknown food.I WANT THAT BACK! I had this procedure done and paid the money out of my own pocket because I saw the Band as a way of being able to have control over the obsession with food. Thinking about it all of the time. Using it for everything else as well as to nourish my body. I hoped it would let food be what it should be..nourishment not a band-aid for all that ails me. Sorry to be venting and thanks for listening. I am so ready to have this thing work like it is supposed to. I guess I may be over anxious. This isn't bypass. It will take longer and that is one of the reasons I wanted it. I will stop now. Again, Thanks. LindaL
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Linda, how was surgery? Hi Bikini. Thanks for your god wishes and checking in with me. Surgery so far as been a breeze. A little discomfort. The gas started some today. Thank Goodness for the heating pad! I removed the QBall (pain pump, kinda) today and no pain doing it at all. I am getting a shower as soon as I go on my walk. I have walked every day since surgery twice yesterday. Right now I am not feeling any hunger. Sure hope it continues! Good luck on your surgery!! LindaL.
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Hello All you Pumpkins! I will be joining your ranks tomorrow morning at 6 A.M. Please send up some good thoughts and prayers for me if you would be so kind. I would really appreciate knowing that I had some extra prayer support. I have lost ten pounds in the last two weeks on the pre-op diet and what a difference I feel and see already. Life with out dragging this 100 pounds around with me where ever I go and whatever I am doing will be amazing not mention so much healthier! TTYL Linda from VA>
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Hey Jardenia,
So far the pre-op hasn't been too bad. It is pretty amazing that once I got the sugar and carbs out of my system how my hunger or should I say apatite diminished.
As I said I have been researching for years and have learned so much along the way. There is another lap band group that I belong to and really enjoy. It is smartbandsters@yahoo.com. I have also found that everything that is on these boards is not necessarily golden so confirm your facts. There is a very helpful and informative book written by Jessie Ahronni.(sp) She is a lap band nurse and has had her band for ten years so she knows her stuff. I got the book on Amazon. The title is Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Achieving Permanant Weight Loss with Minimally Invasive Surgery.
I have had all of my pre-op testing and am counting the days. We are going to spend the night in Richmond on Wednesday the night before surgery and Thursday night the night of surgery. We live beween and hour and an hour and a half away so the Doc said I should stay close the first night since I am a "Drive Thru."
Hope your insurance will cover everything for you and won't require that you jump thru many hoops.
I have done some pics but will wait till there is a decernable difference to post them. I am trying to put my pic on my profile but haven't been able to figure out how to do it yet.
Keep me posted on your progress. Good luck!
Linda
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Gail so sorry for your loss. Linda
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Hello Apples and all! I too am new to this group. I was rereading your post when it said that you had lost 96 lbs in three months! I was worried also. Glad you clarified that! I too have been "lurking" for sometime and find this group very warm and so supportive of each other. Refreshing and a soft place to fall when you need to. Welcome! Linda
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Hi Janet, I have been "lurking" for quiet some time now. I really have appreciated your advice and support. It is so inspiring to see your success. Saw the pic for the commercial and just wanted to say that you really look fabulous! The outfit fits to a T and is really a classy! My date is Oct 9. I am both excited for the possibilities and nervous about the surgery. I am self pay so didn't have to jump thru the hoops for the insurance co plus the process has been so much faster. Keep writing. I'll keep readin' Thanks, Linda
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Anyone used Richmond Surgical Group?
imlindal46 replied to angieb12c's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Angie, I am having my band placed by Dr. Schroder on Oct 9. I started my pre-op diet today. It is a high protien shake for Breakfast and lunch. Protien and a vegie for dinner adn there are a couple of Snacks such as baby carrots, ff cottage cheese and light yogurt. I have heard that is is not too bad but I guess I will see. The hospital is a Center of Excellence and specializes in Bariactric surgery. Dr. Schroder and Bregman have really great reputations. You can read reviews on them on the obesityhelp website. Some of the office staff can be a disorganized at times but just keep on them. I know it is not supposed to be our job but it does seem that is how it is today. I have been researching this since 2002 and am now finally going forward withit cause I have not been successful doing it myself. Good luck on your journey. I will be happy to share my experiences with you as I go along if you like. Linda -
Hi Jessica, I am to be banded on October 9 so I can't speak from first hand experience just yet. However, everything I have read during my extensive research and reading all of the extremely informative posts on these boards it would seem like you are being very hard on yourself. Your accomplishment is quite impressive and all WITHOUT A FILL??!! It sounds like you have challenged yourself to loose the weight without a fill. While that is a real test of your willpower and determination and kudos to you if you can do it, don't beat yourself up if you do decide that you want one. Using your tool ( the Band) is not an indication of weakness. Remember, obesity is a disease not a character flaw. The band is our medicine we can use to help control it. Hugs, Linda
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Hi Lisa, I haven't had my surgery yet but I went to a seminar at St. Mary's hospital in Richmond yesterday. The group is Richmond Surgical Group.They are a Center of Excellence and do more bands in Va. than anyone else. I was very impressed by Dr. Bregman who gave the seminar. He said he had done 700 bands himself and says that the proceedure takes about 30 minutes or less. He was recommended by Suzanne, another member of Lapband Talk. I have my initial appointment with him on Monday and am really excited. :lovechoc: If you woukd like to find out more about Dr. Bregman his number is 804-285-4133. Good luck to you and maybe we will run into each other. Linda
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No nonsense approach to weight loss
imlindal46 replied to VegasGrace's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Grace, FINALLY!!! This makes so much sense to me. I have not been banded yet. Will be going to seminar on Thursday. Have been researching obsessively, boards, books etc. and did begin to feel like I would be on another "white knuckle diet" for the rest of my life even with the Band. I was going to give it a try since nothing else has worked. Your "common sense" approach seems so logical. It just FEELS right. (I am big into gut instincts.) I "feel that I can live with this way of eating. Each time I join WW I become so food obsessed, as with all of the other programs and diets. I am sick of it because it DOESN'T WORK! It is a prelude to another failure for me. After reading your post and seeing your success, CONGRATULATIONS!! I am sure this way will fit my life perfectly. Thank you for your service to our country. I am sorry for the sacrifice that it cost you. You are a true hero and a real inspiration. God bless you and you family. I will look forward to all of your posts. You're my kinda' gal! Hugs, Linda -
greetings from richmond
imlindal46 replied to bigbonedgal's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello bigbonedgal, How long did it take from when you had your first appointment till you got your surgery with Dr. Kellum? Do you know how many bands he has placed? Success on you journey to good health. Linda -
Richmond, VA area or nothern NC
imlindal46 replied to shamrock_moon's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey Suzanne, What does PM mean? (sorry). I live in Fredericksburg so that makes us neighbors! I would love to continue e-mailing you if it is ok with you. Linda -
Richmond, VA area or nothern NC
imlindal46 replied to shamrock_moon's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
SUZANNE, Can you even believe that you now weigh 158?!! My gosh that sounds SOOO F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S to me!!! I will love staing in touch and I really do appreciate your support. Thanks, Linda -
Richmond, VA area or nothern NC
imlindal46 replied to shamrock_moon's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Suzanne, Thanks for the info. No, It doesn't sound bad at all. How has your Lap Band journey been for you? I am looking forward to having a tool to help me in this never ending battle to get to a healthy weight. I must admit I am like most folks starting this journey and have some concerns about having surgery. I guess I must look at how serious the health risks of being obese are. mmmm, still nervous. Oh well. One foot in front of the other. Linda -
Richmond, VA area or nothern NC
imlindal46 replied to shamrock_moon's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hello Suzanne, I read your post and contacted Dr. Bengman's office and am going to the seminar on the 28. Can you tell me if he requires a pre-op diet? If so what is it. Continued success on your journey! Linda -
My Family and I own a gourmet nut and candy business located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina where we let you try our confections. www.trymynuts.com
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My family and I own our own gourmet nut and candy business in the outer Banks of North Carolina. www.trymynuts.com TOL The Other Linda
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How long did you have to wait?
imlindal46 replied to MerryHearted's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Guys, Just a note on insurance companies. I called mine (Anthem BCBS) a week and a half ago and was told that that the coverage for the wls was excluded last year on my policy. I called the person who handles the insurance at my DH company. I questioned her about it being excluded. Her answers just didn't feel right to me in my gut. I continued to question her and even asked her if my husband's Dr, recommended that due to his health he needed to have the surgery would they still deny it? She said she would call them and let me know what their response was. When she called she said that only under specific circumstances would they cover it. When she faxed me the copies these circumstances are the ones we all must meet. BMI of 40 or less with comorbidities. In other words THEY DO COVER WLS. My insurance company was not forthcoming with me. I have read many times that we must not give up on getting our insurance companies to cover this very effective surgery. I am trying to have my band the latter part of September after ai complete all of the testing. I just know that I have tried EVERYTHING as we all have and hope this will be the tool that will enable me to maintain good health and enhance my quality of life. Good luck to you all and thank you all so much for being there. The Other Linda