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lojo

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About lojo

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  • Birthday 10/02/1951
  1. Happy 61st Birthday lojo!

  2. 3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary lojo!

  3. lojo

    Question: pb/slime

    Hi ZiggyLove: I was banded on December 11th,2008 and I had one day of the sliming. Thank God. My doctor's nurse told me not everyone goes through it and the length of time varies. It is normal in the healing process of the stomach after surgery. It's a constant build up of saliva causing frequent spitting or regurgitation/dry heaves. I took phenegran to keep me from throwing up to avoid slippage or erosion. I think "pbing" is the same as vomiting. I hope this helps. Good luck on your surgery.
  4. RosieJo:

     

    Good to hear from you. I hope you survived the holidays. I had my surgery 12/11/08 and have lost 12 lbs. I go for my first fill 1/22. I'm glad the holidays are behind us. I sampled some of my family's traditional foods during the holidays, but I made sure I chewed,chewed,chewed.etc. I've made my first 2 mile walk yesterday. I really have to talk to myself when it comes to exercise. I can always find an excuse. I am really going to need pep talks in this area. my email address is lojuannao51@hotmail.com. I would luv to stay in contact too. It's great to have support as we continue our weight loss journey.

  5. lojo

    Hello from Sydney

    Congrats on your weight loss Emmsie!!!! I had my surgery on 12/11 and have lost 12 lbs. thus far. I will get my first fill on 1/22. May you have continued success on your weight loss journey.
  6. Congrats on your weight loss so far!!! I had my procedure 12/11/08. I go for my first fill on 1/22. I can't wait. I don't feel any restriction and I too am trying to watch what I eat. I have done really well. I've got to get more focused on my walking. I have lost 12 lbs so far. I was hoping for more before my first feel. I was 210 going into surgery. Now I'm 198. I'm also 57 years old and this site has been very helpful and the resources are great.
  7. lojo

    December 11 date :)

    I was also banded December 11th. I went for my post op check 12/18/08. Found out I had a hernia which he repaired when he put the band on. I've done really well. I had lost 12 pounds. I'm on creamed soups,yogurt, and protein shakes. I go for my first fill on January 22nd. Continued success for everyone.
  8. Congrats to all of the Bagnato Bandits!!!!!!!!!!!! I was banded December 11t and 1 day out from surgery. So far I've not had any nausea but have found it hard to burp and have some uncomfortableness this morning. I guess this is gas building up. I'm not sure. I'm on clear liquids for 5 days. I go for my post op December 18th with Dr. Bagnato. He and is staff are great. I also was a self pay and the sugar Busters was not as bad as I thought it would be. Did any of you have to swallow that dreaded chalk stuff to see if everything was okay before you left the hospital or will that occur during my post of visit? Much continued success for eveyone.LOL
  9. Congrats!!!! Mike. I had my surgery December 11th. I was suppose to go it at 7:00 am and I didn't go back for surgery until 9:30. I was in recovery for about an hour. My doc did not require I swallow the chalk before I left. Maybe he is going to do that we I go back for my check up on December 18th. I slept most of the way home (2 hour ride). My throat was really dry. It's a little better today. I've been up since 6:00 am. I've had trouble burping too that I never had in the past. I'm have some pain this morning. I guess this is the gas. I haven't had any nausea yet, but I tood a 40mg amend for nausea before surgery, plus a patch behind my ear and a nausea wrist watch that will last me for 3 days. I'm on clear liquids for the next five then on to full liquids. LOL
  10. lojo

    Full Liquids

    Hi December 08 Bandsters: I was banded 12/11/08 and doing great. I was surprised I was able to sleep in my bed. I plan to walk today. I'm sure how gas pains feel. I have some tightness in my port and chest area. I've been up since 6:00 this morning. This is very unusual for me. I'm on Clear liquids for 5 days and then on to full liquids. Can we sip slowly through a straw? I hope I can get the 60 oz of Water down today? How long does it take you to drink 64 oz. of water and your Protein requirement in a day? I teach school so I'm a little worried how I'm going to manage? any suggestions.
  11. Lojo, How are you? When is your surgery date? I did not realize you had replied to my message. Would love to contact yu now.

    RosieJo

    rjbs51@yahoo.com

  12. lojo

    About to be banded !!!

    I'm also going to be banded on December 11th. My doctor told me to try different ones. The EAS muscle protein drinks in chocolate are pretty good. They taste similar to Slim Fast. The glucerna drinks in chocolate are also good. Good luck on your surgery... stay in touch...let me know how your doing?
  13. Congrats!!!!!:thumbup: You look great! I'm 7 days from my surgery. I'm starting at the same weight as you with many of the same medical problems. I hope I look that great in 6 months.:cursing: Your video was just what I needed to lower my anxieties.
  14. hello to all December Bandsters. I go for my pre-op December 2nd. My surgery is December 11th. I'm self pay and I'm scared I won't be successful or have to have the band removed. My husband's insurance pays for the surgery, but I didn't meet the BMI of 40. Mine was 38. They would consider a lower BMI with co-morbid health problems. I'm Diabetic, high blood pressure,sleep apnea, RA, and hypothyrodism. I hope all of you are successful. Best of luck!!!
  15. Hey Pete and other December '08 bandsters, My surgery has been scheduled for December 11th. I begin my pre-op diet Dec.2nd. I'm ready to begin a new and healthier life. I'm a little bit anxious about the surgery,but excited too. I hope I do well. With my other health problems, the risk of complications scare me. Good Luck on yours and stay in touch.:laugh:

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