Mimilou2004
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Lap Band surgeons in NC that accept Tricare!!
Mimilou2004 replied to Jade0729's topic in Insurance & Financing
Won't Tricare have a list? Call them and ask. Mimi -
Pain where band is!!!
Mimilou2004 replied to Meagan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
PLEASE call your doctor before it gets any later. There is nothing any of us can do to help you!!!! Best wishes, Mimi -
SWEET SPOT - I am losing very slow
Mimilou2004 replied to ta0726's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, but you made it through most of bandster hell AND lost weight....not everybody (ME!!!) loses weight, so you have done well. Keep doing what you are doing and the pounds will come off. Slowly is healthy!!! -
OMG. Laura, you look absolutely fabulous. It was a hoot to have that preop tummy shot suddenly in Queue with the recovery shot. What a great reminder of how far you have come. I hope mine comes out half as good!!!! Not that I have a date yet, still have 10 more pounds to lose. Mimi
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Question about Zoloft and weight loss?
Mimilou2004 replied to juliansmom2003's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take Effexor XR and Abilify and don't feel like it has had an impact on my lap band journey. You are on a small dose of Zoloft, relatively speaking and should do just fine. Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Great ideas, Kristine and thank you very much. Liquids are definately in my future, but I am sooo hungry!!!! Best wishes, Mimi -
biotin for hairloss??
Mimilou2004 replied to crg2cng's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Very good and informative post, Jodi. I just started Biotin myself and now I know not to look for improvements for 3 months. Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you, Josie, I will go really slow!!!!! Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I kept the broth down, thank you very much, and since then have kept down 2 protein drinks and my beloved coffee. Going w/o my coffee was a big worry for me, LOL, as I am addicted big time. I am starving for food, but am going to stay on liquids today and most of tomorrow and then go to mushies. I will never be w/o liquid Ibuprofen again!! And no more tough stringy albeit yummy meat for me!!!! Mimi -
I don't know what your doctor's progression schedule was, but when in doubt contact him or the nutritionist. I would think you are ready to fly free. Let us know how you do. Mimi
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Anybody have trouble adjusting to amount of food?
Mimilou2004 replied to emjay's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Every fill is a new experience in adjusting to a smaller amount of food. Sometimes I do better than others at adjusting, but your new little stomach will let you know it has changed, that's for sure. Best wishes, Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You all are such lovely caring ppl.. I tried all of your suggestions and went to bed, Woke up with reflux a few times, but not too bad. I am drinking my fist cup of boullian (sp) and am hopeful it will stay down. I promise to go to the doc today if I don't get enough in to make me tinkle. I will deal with his attitude later if necessary. Thanks to you all, and I hope you all have a great day. Mimi -
How long does port stay sore?
Mimilou2004 replied to HappyHour54's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Mine took a good 4 weeks to get completely non tender, Good luck. Mimi -
What Co-Morbidities Have You Gotten Rid Of?
Mimilou2004 replied to Catherine55's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am off my 2 BP meds, my blood sugar level has come down to normal, and I was able to stop one of my antidepressant meds.....YIPPEE for the band!! Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks, Josie. I will take your advice. I was sitting here stewing and meditating on what else to try.....the answer just might be "NOTHING!!!!!!" I am so dad blamed hungry, though, it is making my anxiety worse!!!! I wish it was bedtime!!!!!!!! I hope I wake up and it is all better like yours. Thanks, again. Mimi -
begging for help...proud of you all but hating myself
Mimilou2004 replied to Paige59's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Dear, you have been through it!!! Good luck with choosing a surgeon. I am sorry you can't have who you really want, but maybe the local guy will grow on you. Support systems and accessability count for a lot, too. Best wishes, Mimi -
TV shows about obesity; Ruby, Big Medicine, Brookhaven - etc.
Mimilou2004 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in The Lounge
Oh, and Fit TV has a series called Housecalls that is very good too. -
TV shows about obesity; Ruby, Big Medicine, Brookhaven - etc.
Mimilou2004 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in The Lounge
LMD, The Diet Detective also has a website (.com) but his show is on hiatus right now but is usually on WE channel. X-weighted is on Discovery Health Channel on Tuesday Thursday at 4pm. Same channel different day from I lost it. Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My DEAR Doctor says we are just wasting time because we keep ending back at the same place we started. I hate him and had to beg for this last fill. I just tried some hot/warm tea a few minutes ago and it came back with the ibuprofen. Blast it all!!!!! Mimi -
TV shows about obesity; Ruby, Big Medicine, Brookhaven - etc.
Mimilou2004 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in The Lounge
I watch all those plus X-weighted, I Lost It, and The Diet Detective. I wish they wern't mostly in reruns I really enjoy them like you do!!!! Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
No, it went down, it just stayed a long time. Most of 1 cup of my morning coffee went through before I realized I was having an issue. It has been down hill ever since, I am crying I so don't want an unfill!!!! If I am not better by morning I will go, though. Right now I am not dehydrated much, I don't think. Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Suzanne and RM. I drink more than 64 oz a day so I am well hydrated, I ate some tough stringy meat last night and I think that irritated my band. I will keep trying with the warm liquids. Unfortunately the more I barf the tighter my band gets. Thanks for your good wishes. Suzanne, I bet you are right, Jachut is probably sleeping!!! LOL, or out running!! Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
RM, you have good advice as usual, and I can still burp some Slim fast so I am hoping my stomach isn't completely empty. I am really caught between what I know I should do and the long term impact if I do get an unfill. Thanks for caring, I won't let the vomiting go on too long. Mimi -
Help, Jachut, are you out there?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, Suzanne. I don't know what aggravated my band, but I don't want to go for an unfill and that is what the doc's office will say. Jachut has had luck taking down swelling with Ibuprofen so I thought I would give it a try before calling in the rescue team, LOL. If I get one more unfill my doctor said he won't fill me any more. Mimi -
Congratulations, it is a great milestone!!!!! Mimi