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Everything posted by LisaFromCali
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Hi C,
Aye mujer, the insurance is the tricky part...you have to either have the high BMI or have a lower BMI with some kind of co-morbidity like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. I am 5' 6" and at the time of my surgery I was 225 and wore a size 18. I didn't qualify on the high BMI, but I did qualify on a lower BMI and my high blood pressure. I have been on high blood pressure pills for about 3 years now.
It is hard to lose the weight and keep it off.
If you don't qualify for the surgery, I tell you what I did years ago that helped me lose weight. I tried it again before the surgery, but now that I'm older the weight didn't come off as well. I hired a nutritionist and a personal trainer. It's expensive, but if you aren't that heavy and you don't have any co-morbidities, maybe it will be a great investment for you.
Good luck hermana!
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Hi C!
Nice to meet you! My name is Lisa and I was banded in Nov. 08'. How about you?
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Hi Kasi!
I'm glad to meet you and I hope the pounds start to melt away on us all!
I read you have PCOS, I have a relative with the same condition and I wanted to actually ask you a question. I understand PCOS can be a very complicated condition, so forgive me if the question sounds ignorent.
Is the act of drinking alcohol, regularly, 2-3 drinks a day approximately, affect in some way a woman's PCOS if she is trying to get pregnant?
Let me know if you happen to know....thanks!
And good luck on your journey, hermana, I was banded about the same time as you, 11/12/08, so it will be cool to share regarding our progress!
Buena suerte!!!
Lisa
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Hi Lisa! I am healing pretty well, still can feel my port a lot, but other than that I'm good. Actually, I eat anything I want already. And, unfortunately, I do. I have almost no restriction. I do feel a little stuck sometimes when I take too big of a bite or I do not chew enough, but as far as food types, I can eat anything.
I have lost about 17 pounds since surgery, but I have probably gaind 5-7 back. I get my first fill Dec. 30th, about a week from now, so I looking forward to that!
How are you doing? When did you get banded? I'm sorry if I've already asked you, I don't have a very good memory. How about the weight loss, is it still coming off?
It was great hearing from you, girl! Type you soon!
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Hey Laura---are you eating like a mad woman, because I am! I can't stop! I have to get a grip, I have no restriction and I am eating horribly...I get my first fill Dec 30, which is going to be 7 weeks after surgery. Hope you are not eating everything at arms length! Let me know how you are recovering sista!
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Hi Tracie! I just wanted to tell you how beautiful you look in your avatar picture---lookin hot mamma! Keep up the great work! Meanwhile, I am 3 weeks post op and eating EVERYTHING IN SIGHT! OMG! I get my first fill in 4 weeks and I REALLY need it!
Good look sista'!
You look wonderful!
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My gas it totally gone, Trina! I went to work and that did for me, I was on my feet all day (I teach) and I didn't have anymore gas problems! I'm sooooo relieved, but I could see how everytime one gets a fill the problems start up again until we adjust. Do you have the Lap Band or the Realize Band?
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Nikki--the gas is horrible for me too, mujer! I don't mind the rumbling in my stomach or even the burping, but I get this pressure in my chest from the gas everytime I eat or drink something. How is it affecting you? I am going to see my surgeon in a few days and I'm going to ask him, so I will let you know what he says ok. Sure, let's email each other, it would be great to keep in contact--my email address is lisafromcali@live.com
The surgery went well for me, the hospital stay was cool, but the days at home have been tough with the gas. I hope this gets better!!!
Chat with you soon!
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HI liiteweighttrina!
I am seven days out of surgery and feeling a lot better today. I hope I don't gross you out, but I wanted to ask talk to you about it since you've been two months out now---I still have trouble with I guess they are air bubbles or gas? Everytime I eat or drink something, I feel pressure in my chest and I can literally feel the pressure either rising up from my chest so I can burp or traveling down into my intestines where they make all kinds of noise and soon I have to pass gas.
Is there anything I can do to NOT have that pain in my chest?
Thanks for your PI and your response, chica.
Much love---Lisa