Marcie1997
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I live just about 15 minutes north of Dayton. I've been banded since Sept'08 and I've done horrible since having my baby almost 10 months ago. I'm starting over again. Going to get a fill tomorrow and would really LOVE to talk to people who are in the same area (generally) and who understand the struggles with being banded.
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary Marcie1997!
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So it's been 4 days since my 1st fill. I've been a little busy, but I wanted to pop back in and let y'all know my fill was great. I was able to see & watch what all they were doing, and I didnt feel anything, IT DIDNT HURT! YAYE!!!! I was a bit worried about it. I had about 1.5cc ...but now I have 4.5cc feeling good, eating good, noticing restriction, but THANK GOD, I'm not having any food intolerances. Hope this will help someone... Thanks for walkin me through mine =D
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I had surgery on 9/30 and I go for my 1st fill tomorrow! (10/28) Not gonna lie, I'm a little nervous about this. I was down 28lbs@ 2wks post op, so from the 2wks pre & 2 wks post I was pretty happy about that, but that last 10 days or so, man I've been a HUNGRY monkey! I called & talked to one of the girls at the office, she stated this was norman, that ll my swelling was gone & I was ready for a fill. Man it couldnt come at a better time. I've noticed I've put on 3lbs, and I was so feeling like I had 'failed' the band. So, I'm gonna get my self motivated again, and see bigger changes by the holidays, especially Christmas! We've come this far! We can do it! =D ....right?lol....
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Hey ... Thanks for reading my issue lol I was banded Sept 30th, I done ok the first week and into the second. But today is 3weeks post op, and I think I'm eating too much. I'm really trying to use 'will power' (Lord help me there) and I think I'm too hungry. Is that normal? I have my first fill next tuesday, so I'm really hoping that I can get this thing under control. The week after my surg, I stepped on the scales and it showed me down a fair amount then lately it's showing me gaining. I am having my husband hide the scale as we just bought it and I'm already obsessing over it. Is it normal to gain something before your first fill? Is it normal to not feel any type of restriction at all what so ever? I'm feeling quite clueless and I dont want to be afailure at this. Thanks in advance for your help!!!!
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How do you get the sticky tape residue off?
Marcie1997 replied to longhornmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We often tell people to use babyoil... and I've used the babyoil. But I had a brain fart with my band and didnt use it LOL Congrats!!! -
Diana,
Hi, I wanted to pop in and say hi to ya. I also wanted to say you seem to be a christian in some of your wording of things... (I'm a christian, I'm currently a stay at home mommy) I wanted to encourage you along this journey, I was banded a week ago today... I'm doing great, I feel good, I slept in my bed and not the recliner for 2 night now, WOW, I'm happy. I have an amazing little 2yr old and keeping up with her requires energy... and I'm already starting to see a little more energy... maybe it's mindset, but I believe it to be God stepping in and carrying me & showing me how to use this tool.
Hang in there, the chest pain can cause alot of discomfort, but also know it's only temporary!
Best Wishes!
Marcie
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Nope you're not alone! Walking helped me get rid of the tightness in my chest. That stupid pain would get me when I'd go to lie down and rest... But I'm a week out today and doing GREAT!
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Hi Julie!
I'm actually doing pretty good.. still dont sleep worth a poop lol
I am sooo with ya on the gas & feeling air in the left shoulder! Errr, it's driving me nuts! Today was by far my best day yet! Spent time outside with my hubby & our daughter working in the yard...
Starting to feel like me again... I was bad lol I bought a scale today at walmart... I'm down 24lbs from 3wks ago!!!! I'M SOOOO EXCITED!
We're gonna do this!
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Hi Marcie, I was wondering how you have been since surgery. Yesterday was the 1st day that I could say I felt ok. I was just in so much pain and had the gas in my chest and between my shoulders. I weighed myself today, I know I probably shouldn't until my first checkup on Tuesday, but I am down 10.2 pounds. It was a very good surprise. I am healing pretty good now, just get tired very easily after very little activity.
Hope you are doing well. Julie
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We were banded on the same day....maybe we can keep in touch and get advice from each other, since we will be going through the same things
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Hi Chris! I too like you and Maranda was banded on 9/30, and also like you keep comparing this to my csection (though I only have 1 for now)...next to that, there's no problem, but man, I cant seem to get this all right in what I am 'supposed' to be doing. I feel like I've lost my head somewhere in the game!
So I'd be blessed to walk this journey with some others the same date as me.
