vicki's band

Val, you are soooo funny...let us know how u make out tomorrow.

renee, i am soooo sorry that you had to go thru this, I am so glad I had Hoffman now. Cannot imagine what you are feeling. Please stay posted with us even if you switch to Caruana, let us know how you feel about there practice. good luck to you, you will do great I am sure..

Rain when do u go back to Hoff and give him the good news... I know he is going on a cruise to puerto rico and the virgin islands for a week during x-mas

You know Val, maybe that is why they are cancelling surg. due to weight gain because they know they are overwhelmed with people waiting to get in. They can pick and choose who they want, and who they think will have the most success rate..Not to imply you renee, because we have all had struggles with our weight, you just happened to have your weight fluctuate right before your surg..

Wow Rain, I am surprised to hear that Hoffman weighed you the morning of surg.. Although I did not gain weight before hand I really never expected to be weighed in the morning of surg. It doesn't seem like Hoffman could actually cancell surg. He is so "warm and fuzzy" as he puts it..

Good luck Renee, I hope he takes you on so you can be on your way. If it were easy for us we wouldn't need the band in the first place, and eaven with the band it is not easy. Try and stick to strictly protien and see if you can take the four lbs off. good luck and keep us informed, you will love Hoffman he is sweet.

renee, how was this left, do you have a return date to be weighed in again. or were you just dismissed?

No he did not weigh me and I can't imagine him cancelling surgery! He is so empathetic with his patients and even though he wouldn't be happy, I can not see him saying "surgery cancelled"... I am so sorry for you too and I hope you get the surgery soon, one way or the other. good luck and keep us all posted....

Jenn, how the He** do you lose 10 lbs in a week what is this jump start your talking about, I want to know....

WOW!!! I am shocked, reallly shocked, when did he say to come back, was he nasty, Hoffman says woman gain water weight all the time so he doesn;t consider a few lbs a big deal..

Went to the Hoff today only lost .5 lbs and got a .25 cc fill, cant really tell the difference, but some times it takes a couple weeks, but never had such a small fill...

By the way, is anyone scheduled tomorrow with Hoff at around 12:30 I will be there?

what a great Christmas present. contrats!:thumbup:

I was not weighed in the day of surgery, but i had hoffman.. I can't see how they would cancel surg. they have to book the o.r. in advance, and have anesthesia standing by and to just cancel would be crazy, I can see how they would not want you to gain due to the difference in the size of your liver, they want it to shrink so they will not nick it during surgery. you could bleed really bad.:thumbup:

I am in awe of you Val, good for you, I would have gained a ton by now if he had taken 3cc out of me. :willy_nilly:

Are you sure Val, the 19th is on a Sat. i'm going on the 15th tues. I'm not sure if I need a fill or not, one minute i can eat anything and then I feel like everything gets stuck..I don't know what to think?..I wonder if they can give .5 cc ? I got so tight once i couldnt get my meds down and i don't want that to happen again. How are u holding up Val since your unfill? are you able to maintain or lose any weight?

:w00t: How many cc's does your band hold, I have 5.5cc right now and need a fill...how do you do broth for 10 days, i would starve.?:rolleyes2: where is everyone!! i feel like the rapture happened and left me and Jenn here...:w00t:

Less than a week away!!!! I remember that feeling of excitment and nervousness, nothing to be nervous about, just get ready to enjoy the ride and lose all that baggage. take advantage of the first year...:scared2:

No Jenn, my doc doesn't ever check the fluid, but if I get the N.P. she does and it is always right on. but i have heard of fluid in the tubing, so maybe thats what it is..let me know how you make out today..How many cc's do you have in your band?

Well, like I said, shouldn't have said anything, back up to 205.2 this a.m., gonna see Hoffman on tues, i'm gonna ask for a tweek, maybe .1cc and see if that helps....Val where are you and how are you doing?

I hear u Rain, I love icecream, could eat it everyday, all day..lol...Miss seeing u on here, please don't leave cause your prego..I was shocked cause i too lost a few and i hope it stays off!!! i hate to even say it cause i feel i will jinx myself.. was 203.1 this am so gotta get thru another couple x-mas parties and try and fight off these temptations....How are u feeling otherwise, r u excited. when is your due date. any names picked out yadda yadda yadda?????????

Back at ya Jenn, Maybe its the weather or lack of sunlight but I too am depressed. Just want to be thin again, and not feel so sluggish........... where is everyone anyway, this site has gone cold...how r u doing rain?

sometimes i think i should have done the gastric bypass and i would have been done with this whole diet bull sh**!!!!

I am in trouble, I am on a serious eating binge and can't seem to stop myself. I am craving sweets like crazy and am eating like an out of control sow...really! not joking, I don't know how to stop and get back on track. I need to detox, but can;t seem to do it anymore.........:thumbup:

congrats, celebrate and remember next x-mas you will be a whole lot lighter!!!:w00t: