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ThinMinnie
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dogluvr-I hope you are feeling better. Yesterday was rough for me. I went back to work and was pretty useless.
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Melissa from Fort Hood, Tx
ThinMinnie replied to MrsEOD_2004's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
2 weeks of protein shakes and you can have a salad (no meat cheese, etc...) just veggies with a spritzer or steamed veggies. It was not to bad-I did get hungry though. Psych eval was very easy-took a couple of hours and done. Surgery was very quick. My surgery was at 11 am and I went to recovery room, then to xray for a barrium swallow and was back in day surgery by 1:30. I was home by 4pm and I had a 40 minute drive home. Dr Rodriguez was my doctor. Things are going good, I just had surgery 4/2. -
Heparin shot the day of surgery, then Lovenox 7 days post op.
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I am right there with you. Banded 4/2 and the gas pain is killing me. No bowel movement yet-just gas. Nothing has worked for me either. I am up and moving, used Gas X strips, Gas X chewables, and tried warm liquid. No relief. I dont feel horrible though-just more tired than post op day 1 & 2.
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I was self pay also $13,400 covered all cost for surgery and fills for one year. Only been banded since yesterday so cannot comment yet on how I like it. Surgery was not difficult and I would definitely do it again if the end result is better health and a skinnier me!!
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Melissa from Fort Hood, Tx
ThinMinnie replied to MrsEOD_2004's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am not in the Army or and Armies wife but I did have my surgery at Scott & White in Temple. Is this where your surgery will be? If so they do require a 2 week pre-op diet. -
Tell me about the April Avengers glitter thing someone.
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I was banded today and I feel really good. Not too much pain. I told DS it was nothing compared to natural childbirt. I have had a dose of liquid lortab since getting home about 4pm. My biggest complaint is my mouth and throat are so dry and nothing seems to help. I am really glad I did this.
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:bolt: Yes, I have freeze pops.
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Oh definitely with meds! No other way. My little Gas X strips and Lortab have been wonderful.
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I am glad to know someone else banded on 4/2. I have more pain today. I woke up about every 2 hours last nigt. It does hurt-its just not as bad as I had expected. I had a breast reduction six years ago and it was much worse. Keep me updated on your progress. Good luck.
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I am not sure how long the actual procedure took but they did take me back at 10:30 am for an 11am start time. I had surgery, went to recovery room, and went to xray for a barium swallow and was back in day surgery by 1:30. Seems like a lot to do in a short time so I am guessing the surgery was the longest part. Freez pops??? I dont have them. What are they?
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I had my surgery at 11am on 4/2 and was home at 4pm (that includes a 40 minute drive home). I feel great. Lots of gas pain yesterday and today the incisions hurt some-but nothing too bad. I keeping reminding myself I asked for it and how much I still want it so that really helps with the pain. No hunger at all so far so that makes the Clear liquids easy.
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My surgery was at 11 today. Got home around 4 and feel really good. I am so excited that is done. Have some gas pain and really dry throat and mouth but other than that I am doing great.
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Hey Kat I had my surgery today too. I hope yours went as well as mine did. I know you are excited because I am. Good luck with your band.
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What movie is that off of? I just have to say that I am very new to this but have already found this board very helpful in learning things I may no have known, easy my fears, and letting me know what to expect.
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Hey smgallop I am in Texas also and being banded on 4/2. Good luck!
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I agree do the measuring tape. It sounds like you may be gaining muscle which can cause you not to lose but tone and the measuring tape should show that.
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I got some chewable Calcium Citrate with Vit D from Bariatric Advantage and they taste pretty good.
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I am not far from you. Who did your band? I am be banded on 4/2/08 in Temple at S&W.
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Scott & White - Temple - Dr Symmonds
ThinMinnie replied to Donna Makowski's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I have a friend who was banded in Feb 2007 by Dr. Symmonds and has had great results. She loves her band and just watching her has made my decision easier. I am using Dr Rodriguez at Scott & White. -
I have Scott & White and they wont pay for anything related to weight loss surgery. Sorry. I am going to self pay-surgery 4/2/08!
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I am getting banded on 4/2 also!! I am in Texas.
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:thumbup:I am April 2nd and I am so nervous and so excited. I cant sleep, I cant work, this is all I can think about. I am ready for Wednesday to come.
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Hello, I am new here. My band date is 4/8 and I have started to get really nervous and question my decision. I came here to get reassurance and so glad I did from the stories I have already read. I am still nervous but now once again excited about my decision. I am self pay so it was a very hard decision.