teacherica
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From the album: Me Pre Band
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The needle thing happened to me the very first time I went in. He had the wrong needle and poked me at least 20 times before giving up. He couldn't get to my port with that needle. I was sore and black and blue for a few days. I was by myself though.
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You are looking so good too! I know your struggle and I am glad you are on the losing end. Haha
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So glad to hear you are finally feeling restriction. Take your time eating. A general rule is that you should be on liquids for a day, mushies for 2 and by day 4 you should start back to regular solids. I should have gone in for an unfill after fill #3, but I stuck it out and did liquids for 5+ weeks.
About Dr. Salimitari. What are you going to do? Are you going to try out the new Doc? I would try it one time before I decide to take a longer drive.
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From the album: Me Post Band
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About the Endoscopy... It was really easy. The wait time was the worst. The procedure only took about 10 minutes but I had to wait about an hour and a half until they were ready for me. It didn't hurt, I was just groggy afterwards. I wish all procedures were that easy.
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Thanks for the support! I was banded December 3rd 2008. It's been 4 1/2 months! I am working so hard.
My daughter is 1 year old now.
How about you? Where are you at with your journey?
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From the album: Me Post Band
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From the album: My Family
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From the album: My Family
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From the album: My Family
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Girl's night out with my gorgeous sisters and mom
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From the album: My Family
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From the album: Me Post Band
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From the album: Me Post Band
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Every person is different. I had my surgery on 12/3/08 and I just had my 4th fill on the 7th. I too have a 10 cc band and the Dr. has put in a total of 6.2 cc's. I started to fill major restriction after my second fill and I was told that I was lucky. Many don't feel restriction until their 4th or 5th fill. The restriction has made a huge difference but so has exercise. I am training for a 10K and I jog 3 miles at least two to three days a week. (Usually more) When I get frustraited and I know it's too early for a fill, I change my exercise routine. Next week I'm hitting the boxing gym in addition to my jogging to change it up and increase my workout intensity. Another thing to consider is that I had a lot more weight to lose than you. I started at 276 lbs and am down to 226 lbs. I may feel exactly the same way as you if I were as small as you. The smaller you are the harder it is.
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Remember, that you should average about a 10 lb weight loss per month. That is the average! It will speed up once you start to feel restriction! Be patient and know that you are on the right track. I'm glad to hear you are wearing old clothes.
I use the LoseIt app to track what I am eating and my calories. Wow! Day of fill, I only ate 500 calories. Day after fill, I only ate 900 calories after I tried really hard. Day 3 of fill, I only ate 1000 calories. Needless to say, I have lost 6 lbs since Monday due to the restriction and workouts.
I'll talk to you soon.
E
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Hard to stop drinking with meals!!! Please Help!
teacherica replied to toot3276's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I struggled with this until restriction hit. Once you hit restriction, you will understand how much it hurts to eat and drink at the same time. I don't even try anymore. Relax and do the best you can until then. It will work itself out eventually. -
Laura,
How are you doing? It has been a while. I was thinking about setting up a get together this summer - maybe late June or July?
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I can't believe I am 50 lbs smaller. I have gone from a size 22 to a size 16. I am going to Vegas with my gorgeous sisters and for once, I don't feel like the fat girl next to them. I have also jogged 5 miles. I think I'm going to jog a 10 k next month. I am going back to the boxing gym to pick up my workout level. It's time to kick up the intensity. My boxing trainer is so excited.
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Sorry I have been out of touch. My daughter threw my phone into the bathtub and I had to wait a few weeks before I was eligible for a new phone. I had no access to phone numbers or anything. But all is well now. I got an iphone. I love my new phone.
Bummer about fill number 2. Keep hanging in there. It will get better. I saw Dr. Salimatari on Monday for fill number 4. I have lost 50 lbs!! Even he noticed that I am smaller. I told him that I had a lot of trouble with my last fill being too tight. He told me I should have called him. I told him I just got the run around from Beverly Hills and I wasn't willing to go see him there since they don't do fills there. He gave me his cell number so that wont happen again
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3. Top Surgeons is the least expensive place for me, after I researched other surgery centers in my area.
4. This is not brain surgery. The risks of complications are very low. I am more likely to have more health problems if I don't do the surgery.
I researched and really considered all this before surgery.
I chose to have the surgery and I am so glad I did. Dr. Salamitari has been great, the surgery went better than I expected and I have lost 50 lbs since.
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I freaked out too. But, Dr. Salimatari called me personally and told me a few things which helped me make the decision to go through them.
1. Dr. Omidi (the one who's license was revoked does not do surgeries, he handles paperwork). The one doing the surgeries is Dr. Salimatari and I researched him and he has no history of malpractice.
2. Dr. Salimatari has done over 200 lap band surgeries as of December of 2008. I have also spoken to some of his patients and they have all positive experiences with him.
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Hi AllieKat35
I saw your name and thought it was cute. My daughter's name is Allie Catalina and naturally her nick name is Allie Cat.
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Hey Erica,
I just want to let you know that my phone isn't working right now so I can't receive text messages. I am getting a new phone next week, so if you want to talk, call me or wait until then.
Thanks,
Erica
