juliegeraci
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You are doing the right thing by seeking out a fill. That is exactly where I would start.
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What do you use for "security" on the road?
juliegeraci replied to kacee's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Don't feel so bad! I had to pull over my car and puke out the door last week. Fun! -
Hit the wall- 40 more lbs to go
juliegeraci replied to juliegeraci's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes, I am getting a slight unfill for vacation. Last time my doctor took me down to 2.5 from 3.0 I could eat a sandwich. I am happy with that. I don't want to gorge. I just am sick of only eat 1 oz at a time. I'll probably gain a few lbs but I go back in right when I return for a fill so I should be okay. -
Giving up smoking..........
juliegeraci replied to toots2's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I smoked preop and continue to smoke with no problems. -
Protein drinks post surgery
juliegeraci replied to cyndymot's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
GNC has a really good one. Its yummy. -
Did you stay the night or go home on day of surgery?
juliegeraci replied to mandi78's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I had my surgery last year I spent the night. Currently my doctor does 100% outpatient. -
Liz, good luck with your preop diet. You can do it.
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First of all, you can get an anti naseau medication from your doctor. That being said, if you tend to vomit you will not be able to with the band. I had a really bad stomach ache one time and tried to throw up and it couldn't get past the band.
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Did they weigh you on surgery day?
juliegeraci replied to mermaidpuppy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, they weighed me the day of my surgery. -
Did they numb you during surgery?
juliegeraci replied to mandi78's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No numbing agent used. The incisions are pretty sore. -
Anyone else have trouble with excessive vomiting?
juliegeraci replied to sdakotaRN's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wonder if you are too tight? How much are you filled. -
Good for you. Keep up the good work.
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"Gorged" on Mexican food last night....
juliegeraci replied to TerriDoodle's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes, its the progress. Wait until you hit your sweet spot and you can only eat 1/2 of a taco! -
I can eat enchiladas really well. All other mexican food fills me up really quickly. Get ready to take leftovers home.
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Point A to B - How Long is Process?
juliegeraci replied to Tparas's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It took me about 12 weeks start to finish. -
Banding saved my life. I did diet so many times and failed. I was able to lose 30 lbs on my own pre banding. Then the weight loss just stopped. I was banded at 282 and I'm down to 220 now. What a relief. Banding is the best thing I ever did.
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Help!! Just starting my journey..
juliegeraci replied to maria240's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Maria, I felt the same way. I cried right before my surgery because I didn't know how I reached that point. That being said I couldn't be more happy with my weight loss. -
One final fat humiliation *I hope*
juliegeraci replied to rabid24's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I agree with Cerrin. You don't need to put up with this. You will start to lose weight quickly and soon you will be in an XL and be able to wear normal sizes. You will be okay. -
That is fantastic news. Keep up the good work.
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Pre-band weight loss history
juliegeraci replied to TrimKim's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Fortunately I kept off the 30 lbs I lost before being banded. Probably because I actually got the band. My top weight was 320 and I was banded at 282. -
Mine is shopping. Now that I am down 3 sizes I can't stop! Probably not a good thing!
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For VG 10 cc Bandsters ONLY
juliegeraci replied to BeacheeGirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Sherilynn, if you can eat 1/4 cup of food and feel full for that long that is a great place to be. I don't think you need another fill. -
UHC Choice plus - 35 BMI with comorbidities
juliegeraci replied to gingerbug's topic in Insurance & Financing
Yes, that sounds about right. -
My doctor only does out patient now. When I had my surgery 14 months ago it was a 1 night stay.
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My month of being on band VACATION!
juliegeraci replied to waitingtiljan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had a week vacation one time when I was unfilled to 2.0. I gained 4 lbs in a week! You are lucky that you haven't gained. Good job.