JUKU
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considering lap band and scared
JUKU replied to CAYDENSMOMMY's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone reacts to it differently, but to be honest that is the one thing I was terrified of as well. I had never had surgery of any kind, but I don't remember a thing. Some people said they had a sore throat from the tube, but I didn't even have that. Good Luck to you! -
There aren't too many people I share this with. . .
JUKU replied to Catherine55's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats, I am happy for you. I am counting down to the same place. A little to go yet. -
Family Doctor or Bariatric Surgeon first?
JUKU replied to GSNC's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It may depend on your insurance. You may need to be referred to the bariatic surgeon by your regular doctor first. -
From the album: Me
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New and trying to figure it all out!!
JUKU replied to misskrista_369's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Finally, another person from SD!! I live 15 miles to your east in Humboldt. I am almost 5 months out. I had Dr Thaemert at the Surgical Institute in Sioux Falls do mine and he is absolutely great! I am going for my 3rd fill on the 20th. Let me know if you need anything or have any questions. -
I had my 1st appointment June 6th and had surgery Sept 30th, so 3 1/2 months. But I was denied by insurance and had to self pay.
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Serious Second Thoughts
JUKU replied to Melissa Anne's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your feelings are totally natural. I wasn't nervous at all until I got my actual surgery date, then all of a sudden doubts came flooding in. You have to be sure this is for you. It is a decision that you have to be totally commited to. I have not regreted it one second. Well ok, maybe a second the first couple days when I was in pain but that passed. Keep praying. HE will give you an answer! Take Care -
You look absolutely awesome. Can I ask how long ago you had surgery? How much are you down? Your tummy looks great!!! I can only hope.
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Your post just made me smile! Congrats & Good Work!
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Feeling discouraged, depressed...etc.
JUKU replied to midwestchickie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you for the words of encouragement Kimmy! Just to let you know, I packed my gym bag today and am going there over my lunch hour. Lets fire back up!! :cursing: -
Feeling discouraged, depressed...etc.
JUKU replied to midwestchickie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am in the exact same spot. I was banded a week after you on Sept 30th and am only down 32 pounds. I am so discouraged. I do have some restriction feeling. I have had 2 fills for a total of 4.5 cc's in my band. I just feel I should be down more than this and am feeling sorry for myself. My problem is getting in the routine of regular excercise. I find myself get in the groove for a couple weeks, then fall off the wagon for a couple weeks.Frustrated with myself! -
Hi Katieanne,Haven't been on for awhile. Are you feeling any better? You are doing really good for having no saline in your band. I have a total of 4.5 cc's in mine, & I thought it was good but I have really slowed down on losing. I am only down 32 pounds since the end of Septemeber. I wish it would just go faster as I know I have totally changed my ways of eating.
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You look AWESOME! You should be so proud of yourself. I am 4 months out and am only at 32 pounds. Hopefully it will jump start again soon! Keep up the good work!
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I know how you feel. I was banded 9-30-08 and have been stuck at 30 pounds for several weeks. It just won't budge!
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How do I know if something gets "stuck"
JUKU replied to amberd910's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As the previous person said "you will know". For me, it isn't painful, just very very uncomfortable and I have to get up from the table and walk around. I don't know if the movement or getting up and stretching does something or what. It usually takes me a good 20 minutes to feel comfortable again. -
My dr. gave me something to numb it and told me that it was going to feel like a bee sting. It literally didn't even hurt that bad. Then when he did the fill, I did not feel a thing at all. It was a cinch.
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I just started using the NeilMed nasal rinse a few weeks ago, Katy, and I cannot believe what a difference it makes. I use it at least once a day.
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25 Pounds in 7 weeks in awesome. I am 10 weeks out and am only down 22 pounds. I know we all want to be losing faster than we are, but at least it is coming off. Keep up the good work.
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I was banded on 9-30-08 and am down 22 pounds right now. Sure is going slower than I wanted but it is going. I had my 1st fill on 11-07 of 3cc's and had a little restriction for a few days, then nothing. Went back for my 2nd fill on 12-1-08 and he put in another 1.5cc's. I have good restriction now, but am going in on 12-16 for my 3rd fill. I just want a little bit more and I think I will be good.
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My 1st fill in my 10cc band was 3cc's, my 2nd was 1.5 cc's. I think I am almost there. I go back on Dec 16th and may have them put in just a little bit more.
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I am 39 away. Seems like I will never get there. I get so down in the dumps when the scale doesn't seem to move.
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Pay for the band! Poll!
JUKU replied to princess_n_thep's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was turned down by insurance so I paid all out of pocket. $20,850. Was alot, but I know it will be worth it.