Vinnieboomba
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Hi Mac;
Sorry I have been away from home a long time and didn't see your reply when I was on line (not so comp. savy). I live in Vancouver. Who is your surgeon? It sounds like he's very good. I am seriously considering going to sleeve from lap. I just can't afford it yet after all the money for the lap. Do you know roughly what the revision might cost with your doctor. Your help is so valued thanks Vinnieboomba
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Hey MacMadame;
I think you are great i've seen your posts and blog and your info is always great and unbiased. I was wondering your thoughts on changing from lap to sleeve. The lap thing hasn't worked for me and I'm seriously considering the change. My lap Dr. says he doesn't like to do them and prefers to go lap to bypass, I don't want that. Any suggestions from you on Dr. who would and aprox. prices, as well as possible disadvantages of doing this would be very much appreciated. I know you and wasabubblebutt love your sleeves. Thanks so much. Vinnieboomba
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Sorry, WASaBubbleButt I think my tone of e-mail may have come across wrong. I was truly interested in your experience of having both operations and the pros and cons and wether you are happy. I didn't mean it as just a rant. That was the frustration showing of losing 30 lbs pre and post and regaining it. Sincerely, V
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Wasabubblebutt....So you paid for 2 operations? Did you pay full price for both? I couldn't decide til last sec. between band and sleeve...wish I had picked sleeve I think the band is bit of scam. Gives me nothing i did not already have! I needed willpower and I still do except i risked my life. Haven't lost anything but $8000. People on here tell me exactly what i was told before i decided to do it....eat less ty skip carbs Ty eat slow chew more ty so what's the band and $8000 do for you? Don't mean to denegrate the accomplishments of the great people who have lost over 100 lbs but i've done that without the band doing the things above and gained it back. The band was supposed to do SOMETHING besides occasionally let make me barf on skinny people.. Sorry to whine but so far to me the band is a big FAIL why not get a choker around neck and tighten it a notch every two weeks....same odds of losing weight or your life from obesity....LOL
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Support in North Van next weeek !!!
Vinnieboomba replied to canadagirl33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
6pm con room A L G Hospital right vanman -
oh god i hope it's not like gas from surgery. Going for first fill in one week, will report my experience here. Thanks
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Support in North Van next weeek !!!
Vinnieboomba replied to canadagirl33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes I would be interested too. Thanks Vanman -
Support in North Van next weeek !!!
Vinnieboomba replied to canadagirl33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Never mind sharon I see your point. Yes they still are meeting a Lionsgate hosp. on a regular basis. I just haven't gone,myself. Perhaps send a message directly to Patricia. They met last on July 17th in conference room C at LGHospital.:thumbup: Vanman -
Support in North Van next weeek !!!
Vinnieboomba replied to canadagirl33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sharon you have posted this on August/05/08 yet you are referring to a visit in may of 09 by the nurse. Can this be true? Vanman -
i would love an answer to this too?tickers/img,59,70,1,pounds,265,247,185,/weight.png[/img]
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12 days post op/port pain
Vinnieboomba replied to bluefish62's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 10 days post op and my port incision is still swollen and protrudes alot. It's tender if I bump something too. I also have 2 places where there is thread or suture sticking out and they are not near incisions. Don't know wether i should pull them out or if they will dissolve. Anyone else have this? tickers/img,59,70,1,pounds,265,247,185,/weight.png[/img] -
I'm single and don't want a tumor looking thing sticking out of stomach. I can't image it getting smaller because the more you lose the more it will show because the fat won't hide it as much
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Where is your port?
Vinnieboomba replied to Josette's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thank god I thought I was the only one with one right in the middle. I can feel it and if I stand sideways you can kind of see it. The ort feels like it's between the subcuteanous fat and ab muscles. I guess my goal of onr day seeing the hint of a six pack are gone, cause if i get real lean this thing will stick out like a lump. Not happy with that but i guess i have to focus on the task at hand. What's done is done. Vanman -
Port incision size
Vinnieboomba replied to TxArcher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My port is below my breastbone about1.5 inches with about a 3 inch scar. I was surprise at this. Also I have a couple of tiny pieces of suture or thread stickin out of my belly. Comments Vanman -
Do We Ever Come To A Place That We Don't Need A Fill?
Vinnieboomba replied to speck's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Focus, it's nice to see another man on here. Got banded a week ago, I see you have done great, just wondering how many fills you had? Where was your sweet spot? Did you leave it at the sweet spot or de-fill when you reached target? The advice of a veteran of the wars very appreciated. Vanman -
Scared to start new relationship
Vinnieboomba replied to BeckyinTexas's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
All good ideas for you. I didn't mean don't have a tummy tuck, do it when you can afford it. Have you considered that he might have something the makes him uneasy too. -
Scared to start new relationship
Vinnieboomba replied to BeckyinTexas's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hopefully you would like a man's point of view. I've been at least 50lbs overweight most my life, and my friends think I'm a bit of a playboy (I let them think what ever they want). What I have found is that people real people are attracted for many reasons and fall in love for even different reasons later. I've always had the same fears as you. My answer is I take alot longer to give in to women to make sure they really care. Think of your skin as a filter for losers or the non sincere. Woman fall for me because I make them laugh and I'm confident. This doesn't mean I am it's what I project This works well for me and it will for you. If he is truley wonderful he'll wait and build a strong friendship and yearning LOL. You are not your stomach you are an incredible person with the willpower of warrior just look at what you've done compared to any "skinny" person. Hope this helps..happy to have you bounce things off me. Head up think special and you will be. Vanman -
What's byetta?
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Have some questions **Newbie**
Vinnieboomba replied to 1day at a time's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Kat Thank you so much. Your explanation was concise and to the point. I leave today for Mexico and return monday. I will send you all a post then. Thanks for the support and I'll hope for the best. Vanman -
July 08 Bansters Day by Day line up list
Vinnieboomba replied to JaJeanne's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi I'm July 23rd Thanks Vanman -
4 days post-op from Mexico and I feel amazing!
Vinnieboomba replied to Wendy B's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks Wendy; Your support is appreciated. I'm not sure about how to get you my number but i think we both add each other in each others contacts or friends. Let's see if that works. Vanman -
4 days post-op from Mexico and I feel amazing!
Vinnieboomba replied to Wendy B's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Wendy; Have been watching your posts because I'm leaving Vancouver on July 23 08 to Dr. Joya as well. Don't want to bug you but could you update me a little on your experience in general and how you feel now. I'm traveling alone and have not told anyone at all. Feeling nervous and uneasy, never thought I would do this especially in Mexico. Thanks VANMAN:scared2: -
Thanks Doddie63..thank you have been so helpful on everytning. You are building up a lot of karma points. I foud to nurses who seem well set uo in Auburn Wash...called northwestfillcenter.co alittle farther but with in reasons. Vanman
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Doddie63; Thanks for your answer. Thats to bad about Dr. Woodhead. As far as others in Bellingham, Calgary or Victoria any names are appreciated. Have I missed a thread on this subject. Thanks Again Vanmag