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Sandy Beach

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  1. Posted

    Hi, I am here b/c I am hoping to find out how I can support my sister who is getting ready to go through Lap-Band Surgery this Wednesday. We do not live in the same state so I can't be there with her when she has her procedure but want to support her as she begins her "journey" to the new her!

    My sister has always been a bit "overweight" but over the pas 16 years (though the birth of 4 children), her weight has gotten to the point that dieting and exercise does NOTHING for her. We come from a family where "weight issues" are very apparent and it is something that I too have dealt with, just not on the maganatude that she has.

    I am so excited and scared for her at the same time. Please help me in how I can support her without being tooo "pesky" or nosy about what she's going through.

    THanks in advance for your help!

    Supportingmysis

    St. Louis, MO

    You sound like a loving caring sister. Just call her and reasure her that she cared for, and you are there for her if she need the comfort of conversation. She will let you know what she needs. I wish her well.

  2. Posted

    I am getting grief at work about losing weight...It's a long story, but my priority is to do what is best for me and I actually started looking into this process before the issues at work came up. I am looking to get banded as soon as I can if it is the best choice for me. Anyone on the site from NH and what is the shortest turnaround time from start to banding that you have heard of? Thanks!

    I called my surgeon in Mexico on a Wednesday set my surgery for the following Monday. Voll La done.

    Is that fast enought for you?? Good Luck on your journey:thumbup:

  4. Posted

    I went to Mexico for my banding. All was goood on my way back to the airport after surgery. The moment the plane took off I had so much pain in my band area. The flight attendant took good care of me just like a nurse. I thought it was just a fluke. When I returned to Mexico for my fill there it went again tight as can be.

    Your guess is as good as mine. I think altitude does make a differance.

  6. Posted

    So - I wanted to post this to get some feeback form other bandsters. I am 9 months post op and am doing great. I haven't lost as much as others, (down 45 since surgery time) but my weight loss has been steady and good enough for me. I'm and haven't regretted anything. :smile2:

    I would say I pam retty close to (if not already at) my sweet spot. I have good restriction and had my last fill I think about 6 weeks ago. The only downside that I experience is when I have to go out and socially eat like for work or with friends/family. I have to be extra cautious on what items I choose from the menu. I need to make sure they are items I can tolerate and eat at a bit faster pace than I am used to to keep up with everyone else at the table without getting a lodger (what I call stuck/painful episodes). Usually I pick items that are softer and easier to get down, like Soup, Beans, etc. And so far this has worked out just fine for me.

    However, my parents are coming into town next month for a weekend and we are planning on trying to have a good time. That includes over indulging in food and drinks - probably eating lots of starchy food that doesn't work too well with my current restriction.

    So, I was wondering what others may think about me getting a slight un-fill before they get here so I can indulge with them! I want to be able to take my parents out to Breakfast, and not just have to sit there and sip on

    coffee because my band is too tight in the morning to try to get anything except for oatmeal down. Of course, my plan would include going back to the doctor after my visitors leave to try to get back to my sweet spot.

    Is this a selfish thing for me to be thinking of doing? Or should I just be happy that I have the flexibility with the band to do it and go for it? What do you all think?

    What to do??? It sounds to me like you are trying to take a break. If I were anywhere near my "sweet spot" I would not change a thing. I look at weight lose like a foot race one foot in front of another. Why would you want to run the wrong way for a day? or a week? or ever. Of course only you can make the decision to what is best for you. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A NICE VISIT WITH YOUR FAMILY.

  8. Posted

    I had my first fill yesterday. I stood on the (ledge or footrail) of the fluoroscope machine. They took a picture of my port and inserted the needle. The Dr. put in 2cc of saline solution then tipped the fluoroscope machine back to a table top mode with my feet above my head. When Dr. put me up right the blood rushed from my head, and I fainted dead away. I woke up on the flat table mode with smelling salts under my nose. I ended up with a 2.6cc fill. I have never fainted before. I hope it's not a new faze of old age. LOL.

  9. Posted

    I am from California, lived in Honolulu Oahu, Bellevue Washington, Bowie Maryland, Chicago Illinois, London UK, Houston Texas. Now we have returned and retired back in California It's good to be back with family.

    I guess you can tell dh had us moving with his millitary and oil company careers.

  10. Posted

    Hello All,

    I live in Pleasanton in the east bay. I have a low BMI so the local doctors were not interested in giving me my gastric band. I researched lapband doctors and came up with Dr. Lopez-Corvala in Mexico. It was a great experience. I am 5'6" a hit the scale at 200# I still fall in the obese catagory. I am 66 yo and suffer all the problems of the obese back and hip pain, super headaches, high cholestrol, and high bp. I have great support from dh at home but would love to meet up with a lapband buddy. I have not told any of my family members as they would not unterstand. All my sibblings, cousins, aunts and uncles are tall and thin.

  11. Posted

    I was banded 3 weeks ago (01/21/08) I am from a family of tall thin people. Parents, siblings, cousins, all thin. I was the one that suffer from chubbyhood. Always the biggest in class, church, work etc. I was lucky I did not have to experience nasty coments from family or friends. Everyone was just non expressive or polite because of my family standing in the community. I was the class ghost.

    I am married to a wonderful understanding-supportive husband. We have a beautiful 28 yo daughter. I will share my banding with my husband, and my daughter went with me to banding. No one else will be included in my happiness. Let them guess or gossip. I joke with my husband... I tell him I must have been adopted from "MARS" hehe. I love my life, and I like a little secret.

  12. Posted

    UPDATED AND CORRECTED LIST

    Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters)

    Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right!

    Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland, racetrackweary, rainbowme2(Bunny), RT, jojokitty

    Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3, Mommamare, nancy52,AnneElliot, ovahkummer

    Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG, Songinmysoul, sleclerc (shirley), WendyRae, MamaJava

    Jan 5- texasbandster

    Jan 6

    Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4, ch4251

    Jan 8- Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31, crackedpepper, flipbarnett, Joanna240, rustymarie, gingydilly

    Jan 9– Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505, Lillyanne_M, CJV

    Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4, Char1007, Pizzaman citygirl4616

    Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123, Poopsie, Ready2JustDoIt, B-Man, ganigirl6, Ms.BearKat11

    Jan 12- jen6740

    Jan 13

    Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya, Jessthat, Deedle, thinner-or-bust, gilliebean, greeniiii, mitch, WestCoastFatGuy

    Jan 15- Travelology, Dianegoe, poodlecamper, LKM, greeneyez

    Jan 16- Kathy, Saleel, back2reality, Cherry_Blue, Dazzle, nadean, with his help, Laurinda; Pikedafoe, Ms.Toya, SMR100

    Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, tweenwaters, Laurieloo, kcintx,mia31771

    Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene

    Jan 19

    Jan 20

    Jan 21- mo7293 (Maureen), graham, lee41, Sandy Beach

    Jan 22- purplegoddess, DPJDMOM, bcgates, AmyMT, bcgates, BensonRN

    Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose), WhirlWinds

    Jan 24- holleyhobby,jst4kel,kimmycrs, Somogyi1, rakes4321, RomeGA3, Road_King

    Jan 25- Noni(Mary), htay73il (Hope), Thor, rakes4321(Amy), khoffman (Karen)

    Jan 26- Louise (London)

    Jan 27

    Jan 28- kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml, blg200200, justtjohn, PeachesPJ, kpoincon, ANewDayForRose

    Jan 29- diane-south fla, Milton 5a (Lauren, UK, 21)

    Jan 30- PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber), Tamika(taismommy), jaycee

    Jan 31- SarahT1982, lkgrubb, sexymama

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  13. Posted

    I was banded by Dr. Lopez-Corvala 3 weeks ago. Everything was easy. After much research I just called down scheduled surgery fly down, was picked up and taken to hospital, have all pre test. Have the surgery. I rested in hospital a couple of days. I stayed an extra day at a loclal hotel. The biggest hassle was waiting in the line at the border. I had my pass-port at the ready all went smooth. I would do it all over again. I will go down for my fills as they covered for a year. I can get $49.00 flights and he charges $100 for floro. I am one happy CHICA...I have lost 14 lbs. in 3 weeks.

  15. Posted

    I had to work for it. I sell real estate...so I had to sell a house, and dedicate my fees to surgery. I actually sold my neighbors ranch along with the cattle. This was a large sale so I will have a little extra cash I will save for my ps. I also had a back up plan (plan B) I won $22,000. from a jackpot at a gamming club in RENO. I had put the money away a couple of years ago while I was deciding to have surgery.

  19. Posted

    I just returned from my mini spa vacation in Mexico. Dr. Lopez was my tour guide. The whole adventure was just as I thought very easy. I did suffer with gas pain and, the cure is walk, walk, and, more walk It really works. I am home now resting comfortable sipping on my fruit2o it's wonderful and the drink keeps me hydrated. OH... by the way I just turned 66 years young. I will be happy to lose the fat and the pain in my hips. Hugs to you all,

  23. Posted

    Hi JazzyGirl40,

    I will also be having my surgery tomorrow. We will have the same bandday to share. I will be going down to Mexico with my darling daughter. She is always taking such good care of me. I am all packed and ready for my big day.

    Jazzygirl40 we have more in common than our band. I live in Calif. now, but lived Texas for 15 years. I have to say Texas has the nicest folks around. Best of luck to you. keep in touch. Hugs, Sandy

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