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Hi my name is Renea and live in N.c my daughter is in the army national gurard and is a sargent. She is a Emt and also her mos in the army is cook. But she has done everything. Last time she went to Iraq she did was administrive assitant to her commander, she went on several convoys. It is very nerve wracking. Amy is my only child, I sent a request to be your freind hope that is okay,
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Hi just want you to know as a mom I have been in your shoes. I will also be in your shoes again the end of the year. :ohmy: My daughter her first deployment stateside at 19. She turned 21 second deployment in the desert. And went back a second time 3 months later. I am already dreading her next deployment to Iraq, the first time mourned her like death. I was"nt banded at the time. And as always food was a comfort at the time eating that breif moment. So I gained weight with my emotional eating. But I have been banded since september. I am slow have lost 30lbs. But had some trouble with my incision so didnt get my first fill until December. I have lost 30 lbs this is including preop. I am trying to prepare myself for this deployment. Eating will not do my daughter any good while she is away. My husband is a great support of my weight loss. I had to pay for this my self and am doing this for my health. So with lots of prayers and support of people like you and me being here for each other we are going to make it. If you ever need to talk please do. I will keep you in my prayers and your daughter. They make us proud. My daughter took all the dance and color guard things growing up. Never dreamed she would be a soldier. proud mother of a soldier Renea:Angel_anim:
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:thumbup:I went for my first fill last friday its been a litte over week. I stay full longer but not sure what real restriction feels like. I go Dec 30 for my second fill. So I now feel like I am in the club now. Renea:wink_smile:
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feel like a real bandster now!
thin within replied to thin within's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was starting to feel like you until I had my fill. Not wonderful with restriction yet but better than before. I do feel fuller longer. I am still learning. I ate a peice of pork chop yesterday not paying attention and got stuck. Even though it hurt in my chest and was painful til i got it up it made me realize yes I am a bandster now. But i have lost 23 lbs but feel like i should of lost more by now. but someone said not sure who. this is not at race or marathon. Take it slow and we will get there at the end. So I am trying to be mindful but before my fill I coudl eat anything and like you was wondering if I had wasted my money. But now I see i need to work with my band and pay attention. Slow and steady win the race, hope this helps. we will take this journey together. Renea -
:sad:Hi everyone I haven't posted in a long time. Partly because I just didnt know what to say. I am a little backwards when it comes to things. But I am am feeling blue and I could use a little encouragement. I was banded on Sept 18th and have lost 21 lbs which I am saying I have maintained.I havent had a fill yet because........ I had a little trouble with my incision opening partly aftter the steri stips were removed after surgery. I have been doing daily dressing changes and thankfully it is healing nicely and hasnt gotten infected. It was only a small opening. I also developed a seroma and was very sore for a few weeks around my incision. But one day doing my dressing when cleaning my wound the fluid aspirated on its own it was really weird. But anyway it took care of itself. So if all goes well I will get a fill Dec 5th.n I go nov 18th for one more incision check. I know 21lbs is alot and am proud of that and to have kept it off when it is easy to eat with nothing to keep from eating but willpower. But for some reason I feel blue, could be the economy, or the time change, or the stomach virus I had the weekend or oh yeah I tripped over a rug and my right big toe is purple and swollen.My clothes are baggy and people think I have lost a lot more weight than I have. doc says I have probally have lost inches. thanks for listening. Renea
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Hi Lou Ann,
Havent heard from you wanted to see how things are with you. I havent had a fill yet. had some trouble with my incision. But have managed to keep 21lbs off without a fill. If my incision is healed i get to have a fill dec 5th. So how are things with you?
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things I wont/dont miss about being overweight
thin within replied to MADE IT 2 MY GOAL..OH YEAH's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1 Worrying if I am will fit in a chair or seat. I am going to an event this weekend at a collisem and I am already afraid I won't fit. 2. Being embarrassed to undress in front of my husband.:teeth_smile: 3. The stares from people when I go out to eat. Makes me feel the fat lady dont deserve to eat. :frown: 3, Not going to amusement parks. 4. Not going to the altar at church to pray. Afraid i cant get up from my knees when I am trying to get up without causing a ruckus. 5. Everyday aches and pains, knees and feet. 6. Taking diab meds and bp pills. :thumbup: -
Recently banded, very optimistic
thin within replied to tree9148's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi from N.C. Hope you are completely pain free soon. I have been banded since Sept 18 and myself have tried many diets. It awesome to have supportive families. My husband and daughter are my biggest cheerleaders. Congrats on being halfway to your goal. I have quite a way to go but am up for the challenge. I will keep you in my prayers. Renea -
Hi just wanted to see how you are doing. I go back to work tonight at 7p. I aready have in mind what to take to work. I am on pureed foods. I am worried that I eat to much. Probally not but still worry. How are you doing with eating. I guess after almost 4 weeks of liquids it is scarey when we eat. I go back to doc oct 16 for another post op visit and he then will talk to me about a fill. Hope you are doing well.
Renea
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My Surgery was Yesterday and Today I am having second thoughts!!!!!
thin within replied to gigim's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It does get better I promise. I was banded on the 18th of this month. I remember standing against the wall in my living room saying this is what I wanted over and over trying to get the gas to move out of my left shoulder. I was thankful we were warned about the shoulder gas pain or I would have surely thought I was having a heart attack. Do the best you can with the liquids. Walk and take your pain meds. This too shall pass. Renea -
I had my surgery on the 18th, and I was nervous and excited all rolled up in one. But the morning of surgery after they get you settled and give you the little something to make you less nervous going in to surgery. It is over before you know it. It took me about a week to feel almost like my self but I know it will be worth it. It took me a few months to get a date so it out weighed being nervous. I am pulling for you. Renea
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:smile:Just thought I would report in I had surgery on thursday surgery at 730 and home by 1130am. i did well. Saturday was my worst day yet /of course i am sore, and ran fever on Sat but the soreness is getting better by the day. So heres looking at a new me. Renea
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it was a little over 2 months. Since your insurance is paying your circimstances are probally different. My insurance sucked and wouldnt pay at all for wls so I took out loan to pay for mine. But at the seminar you will be given a packet unless you already have it. They do expect you to pay a $200 fee on your appointment on prior to. All other fees and money they work out with you at your appointment. Renea
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HI Darion, I just had surgery thursday with Dr V. I had to have everything paid before my surgery. I was self pay so they may do different with insurance patients. So your next appointment just ask or call if you dont want to ask in person. Good luck Might run into you at the office. Renea
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Tomorrow at 730am I am getting my band. I am so excited.....not nervous yet. But if you want I am open 2 prayers. I will try to come on tomorrow and let you know how I am doing. thanks for the support. Renea:eek:
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Hi tomorrow is our day. How are you feeling.? I am not nervous yet, more excited I think. I will try if I can to check with you tomorrow. But you never can tell how either one of us will be feeling. Let me know if you need me. You are in my prayers
Renea
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I am on day 12 of my preop diet. I was by myself in the car yesterday and out of no where I wanted a big mac and fries. I was on a hunt for some gas went to 3 stations before I found gas. But anyway I came home after getting gas and drank a protein shake and pretended it was big mac and fry. Of course my imagination is not quite that good. Then I went to church last night, my husband was ordained as a minister. I am so proud of him. But of course they had food afterwards. These women in my church can really cook. But someone made some dip the rotel and hamburger and cheese dip I really, really {did I say really} wanted some. It was more like a finger foods type of things to eat man I really wanted it bad. But I drank me some tomato soup and drank water. I feel so good that I was able to stay on track. My poor dh is having a hard time. He doesnt want to eat because I cant but I keep reminding him this is not forever. The girl who made the dip promised to make it again sometime when I can have a little. How many other preop dieters are having some victories of there own? sorry this is so long but felt good to get this out. Renea
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Time Off From Work
thin within replied to bdxx2000's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, i am being banded a day after you and I am a nurse and I took 2 weeks off just in case. Just wanted a extra week to give me some time before I go back taking care of sick people since have a 2 week lifting restriction. It will be up by then also. Renea -
Hi, My name is Renea and I am having surgery the same day as you! Glad to finally know someone on myday. I am a few hours before you I have to be there at 6am and my actual surgery is around 7am. Maybe we can be band buddies so we can keep up with each other. If you want we can add each other as freinds if you want. I dont have any freinds do you. I am 47 and weigh alot more than you. as of thursday I have lost 9 pounds i weighed at the surgeons office. but anyway. Happy birthday to us. Renea
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Hi everyone well today will be day 7 of my preop diet. I am doing okay. It is pretty bad when you open a can of fancy feast cat food for the diva kitty. And think it smells good. But anyway, I go today for a two hour preop class. I will weigh then. I hope I have lost some weight. :smile: I have even cooked for husband and not been tempted because I dont want to go to surgery and he not be able to do it because my liver is to fat. My surgery is next thursday. I am getting excited and nervous. But know I will be happy when I get there. I think my dh is more nervous than I am. But he doesnt want anything to happen to his honeylamb. Keep me in your prayers, as I will you as we go this journey together. I will admit it is getting tough. But I am halfway there 7 more days to go.:thumbup: Renea
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When i make a post a red box comes and tells me I havent updated in so many days. What I am I suppos to update and how do I do it. Thanks Renea
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Hi, Just wanted to say hello. I live in belmont and am on my preop diet. Day 6. Next Thursday I get banded. Nice to see someone near my part of town.
Remea
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when i post something i get a messaage i havent updated in 80 days. What do I need to do, How do i an what am I suppose to update, Thanks Renea
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Hi Sis,
Congrats on doing well on liquids. I also am on liquids will be on day 3. Not to bad yet. Feel sorry for my husband he is taking it harder than I am not being able to eat. When Is your date? Mine is the 18th. Keep in touch Maybe we can be freinds if you want,
Renea
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Hi Maranda, Congrats on getting a date. As of today the 6th I am on day three of the Liquids. MY date is sept 18. I am excited for me and glad to have all the bandsters for support. I know it is neve wracking about your TOM. I used to skip or be late when I was stressed. But at 47 going through menopause. Last night at work I was having cramps. I thought surely it has something to do with this liquids and going to start its been 8 months without. but my luck it will happen before at the day of surgery. What do you do for a living just curious. Well got to go. Good luck and talk to you later. We wil do this together Renea kno