Jaxjulie28
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I had surgery in February and I just found out on Tuesday that my port is flipped too. I am totally bummed. Before I found out I got stuck with the needle 6 times too trying to get a fill. I really hope that it is an easy recovery too. Congratulations on your weight loss. Let me know how your revision surgery goes :wink: Julie
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I was banded Feb 5th with Dr Webb. He is FABULOUS!!!
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Totally frustrated and sad!
Jaxjulie28 replied to karibensea's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Keep the job!! You can just get a fill when you are available. Good Luck :thumbup: Julie -
I also had bouts of diarrhea right after surgery. I am sure it is because of the fluids. I would move on to mushies for a couple of days and see if that helps. Even if you still have it after a day I would keep trying. I ALSO had deep regret right after surgery. I vomited for 3 days after surgery and kept thinking that I made a huge mistake. I had surgery on Feb 5th, 2009 and I have lost 35 lbs so far and I have had 5 fills and 1 unfill. My surgeon and my nutritionist are thrilled. I thought that it was slow but they said that sometimes it takes people a while to get to the right "sweet spot" I don't think I am there yet but I am close. Keep your chin up. It will get better :thumbup: Julie
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Hi Julie, How are you doing? I haven't been on this site for a little while so need to catch up. Everything going good so far. What about you? Laura
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Well during my 2 week preop diet I lost 19 lbs. Then the week after surgery I lost 11 more. I had surgery on Feb 5th. I have actually gained back a couple of lbs becuase I am still not filled to the correct amount. I had a fill on March 16th at 4cc's but I was up all night getting sick so I went back on March 17th and got 2 ccs out. Then on April 14th I got another fill of 1 cc so I am at 3 now and I still don't have very much restriction. I just called today to reschedule my next fill to May 12th. That is the soonest they can get me in because I have to see Deperi or Webb because neither Welchel or Hagen could find my port. I really like Webb anyway because when he gives a fill I don't even feel the needle! I don't know how he does it! By the way I was very skeptical about going to Memorial for the surgery but I was very impressed with the whole thing
I hope that helps Julie
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Thanks so much. I'm going tomorrow night for the orientation and am very anxious to get started on the whole process. When did you have your procedure and how much have you lost so far? I've seen such a wide variety of weight loss stories.
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Dr Webb is really great! His office is good too plus it is right across the street from Novus so you can go to both if you need it. Let me know if you need other info. I think I need 1 more fill (I have had 2) but I am looking forward to really starting to lose weight
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Any Jacksonville FL folks?!
Jaxjulie28 replied to 2Legit2Quit's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I LOVE Dr Webb!!! Plus you have Novus Centers to help you with all the paperwork. I was banded on Feb 5th and I didn't have to do anything except go and see the doctors to get the medical clearance. Novus really helps a lot with all the paperork and Dr Webb is great. Good Luck :thumbup: Julie -
Hi Julie - How are things progressing with you? Trying to get back into the swing of things with this website. I have just been too busy to make time lately. How is your overfill unfill coming along? Good, I hope! I have my 2nd fill tomorrow and looking forward to it greatly! I need more restriction! I have had a few "stuck" episodes these past 2-3 weeks actually since my 1st fill. I think that I start out eating too fast and not chewing my food well enough. Just need to practice....and relax at meal time. Please let me know how you are doing. Looking forward to hearing from you. Laura
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My surgeon is Dr Webb. He is awesome!! I got my first fill on March 16th but I was overfilled and went back on Tuesday the 17th and Dr Deperi took out 2 cc's and I am able to eat now. WHEW!!
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Julie,
Who was your surgeon? I had my first fill on 3/19/09 and it was not bad. I was very anxious anticipating pain and agony, but got a big surprise when it wasn't at all what I thought! My doctor is great and very caring. My husband went with me for support and held my hand. It was over with before I knew it! Looking forward to hearing from you! Laura
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Hi Julie,
How are you doing? I haven't been able to get on forum for a week or two due to family emergency and going out of town. Anyway, just checking in to say hello and make sure you're still on track. I have been feeling just fine. Only loosing about 1 lb a week..I really haven't been eating like I was the first weeks after being banded, but getting back on track! Laura
