juliegeraci
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not getting full...and a little worried
juliegeraci replied to contraband's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It sounds like your diet is perfect. You should be able to eat at least a cup of food without a fill. Once you start getting fills that will reduce. Good luck. -
LLB, I have lattes and oatmeal without a problem. I don't see why you can't enjoy them.
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Can you eat any food after a year?
juliegeraci replied to REDGIRL's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The only thing I can't eat are eggs. -
How stict are you with low carb?
juliegeraci replied to aussie_jode's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I barely eat carbs. -
Is coffee band-friendly or not?
juliegeraci replied to lizster2007's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I drink coffee without a problem. -
It took me 5 fills before I was at the proper restriction level. I remember being able to eat an entire hamburger or subway sandwich! Keep going back until you can only eat 1/4 cup of food. It will be worth it.
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I love my band. You sound like you are really motivated which is good. I hope you enjoyed the seminar.
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Donna, the surgery is a very easy surgery to go through. I was off work for just a few days. The hardest part was the sore throat from the tube. The port and incision sites were pretty sore for a few weeks. The post op diet is really important. Liquids then mushies then solids. It takes about 4 weeks to get to solids. Good luck with your decision. I love my band.
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HELP...urgent advice needed
juliegeraci replied to Jeanniepenini's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jeannie, I can't believe you have to wait 6 months for a fill. That is crazy. Naturally you are not going to lose unless you get a fill. Is there another surgeon you can go to for your fills? Mine started filling me 6 weeks after surgery. -
Bowel Prep??????????
juliegeraci replied to LoserWannaB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No bowel prep for me. You will be fine. -
You are doing great. Keep up the good work.
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Does anyone else have a dr that is too conservative!
juliegeraci replied to late's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would change doctors especially if you are self pay. That being said it took me months to get to the right fill level. It took me 5 fills as well. My doctor definitely is more agressive though. I think .3 would be the minimum but more like.5 to .7 sometimes even 1.0. I'm at 3ccs in a 10cc band (which holds 4ccs) -
If you can eat around 1/3 of a cup you are at good restriction level.
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Those of you that drink alcohol
juliegeraci replied to PrincessChey's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Mikesmom, you probably haven't stretched your pouch. You have only had 1 fill. It took me 5 to get to the optimal fill level. Hang in there. I drink beer all the time without an issue. -
anybody heard about other fill solution
juliegeraci replied to durangogirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't know what it is made of but it is exactly like saline just a little thicker. It has worked for me for a long time. -
I couldn't be a stay at home mom at all. I am not patient enough. That being said, my 6 year ols is thriving. He has been in daycare since day 1. He is very bright and has learned a lot in the daycare environment. He started preschool at 4 and is doing great in school. I used private daycare initially then moved him to more of a school setting later. Either way, you sound like your life is balanced which is really important.
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anybody heard about other fill solution
juliegeraci replied to durangogirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I get that too. It really works for small leaks. -
How do you know when you need a fill?
juliegeraci replied to hlayne's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You need a fill when a)you are hungry more often b)you can eat a reasonable amount of food c)you are not losing. If you are losing and eating 1.5 cups of food then you may want to hold off. If you don't like the rate you are losing you definitely need a fill. 1.5 cups is a ton of food being banded. I eat 1/4 cup of food and I'm at my sweet spot. Good luck. -
Question for people banded for over a year
juliegeraci replied to MysticstarD's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I averaged fills every 6 to 8 weeks. I think I had a out 6 my first year. Now I am at my sweet spot so it will probably be a while before I get another fill. Good luck. -
YOu cn have water as it passes through the band. My doctor doesn't say anything about eating after. Its his recommendation to stay on liquids for 24 hours then mushies for 24 hours onto solids after that. He said I can't eat 2 hours before a fill. Good luck.
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She was banded a few weeks ago and she has dropped off the boards. Has anyone heard from her? How is she doing?
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Lauren, great to hear from you! Congrats on your weight loss to date. Post some NSVs and how you are doing from time to time.
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Were you intubated during surgery
juliegeraci replied to jennypoo's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes, I was. That was the worse part of the surgery. I had a horrible sore throat afterwards. -
How do you take meds after the fill?
juliegeraci replied to smiseel's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I can take all size of pills no problem. I initially cut my pills in 1/2. But after I discovered they would go down, I take them whole. -
That is fabulous news. It makes it so much easier when your spouse is supportive. Good luck!