juliegeraci
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Yes, its a productive burp. You need to listen to your body and not take that extra bite. You are getting too full too quickly. Slow down okay.
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Goodbye, it's been a slice, but I hope I never see you again....
juliegeraci replied to Paulax's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You scared me for a minute.. I thought you were leaving the forum! Congrats on your weight loss. Way to go! -
THROAT CRAMPS - for lack of better descripton!
juliegeraci replied to tinker0614's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I agree with Louise, its a sign to stop and slow down. I'm surprised you didn't PB. Julie -
going crazy pre op?
juliegeraci replied to RAYSBABE's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is totally normal. Kind of like the last supper syndrome. Just relax, take a deep breath and focus. You will be okay. Julie -
This forum is dangerous
juliegeraci replied to dislexi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Billie, sorry to hear about your accident. I am glad you are recovering nicely. Congrats on learning more about the lapband. You will not regret it. Julie
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Welcome to lapband talk forum. I don't know if you are banded yet, so hopefully you will be soon. Good luck.
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I'm just curious what exacty you did to lose 5 more lbs? Good job.
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Berry, take it slow and easy. Try to keep you calorie intake to 1k a day before you get your fill. You should lose that way. Julie
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Be nice to yourself. Compliments are great. You probably did look bad before. At least now you don't. Julie
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Lauren, good job. How is it coming along for your surgery? Julie
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I ate a few days post op, some chicken. When I told the surgeon what I had done he was not happy. The sutures need to heal in place. He ordered a barrium swallow and the band was still in place. I immediately went back on the program. He scared me silly. Follow what your doctor advises. You can slip your band early on. Good luck.
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I am very happy with my lapband experience as well. My only regret is that my doctor is very conservative at giving fills. He starts really slowly then adds in more and more saline as time moves on. It took me 8 months to finally get to my sweet spot. I am losing 1 lb a week so I am encouraged to keep going. I am a slow loser. I have lost 52 lb in 10 months. 1 more year and I should be at goal. Another 50 please. Julie
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READ THIS B4 BEING BANDED...My Experience
juliegeraci replied to Krystal's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Krystal, thank you for your honest and candid post. I felt like I was living your life with you. You are not alone. I am really glad that you went in for a sanity check and got another fill. One of the reasons you were able to eat around the band is you probably didn't have good enough restriction early on. Cut out drinking with meals and with a little better restriction you should be on your way. You can do this. Julie -
How soon does the soreness go away?
juliegeraci replied to JeninCO's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would give it a couple weeks. I remember being really sore at the port site. Take your tylenol! Julie -
I stayed overnight but my doctor now only does outpatient.
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Seeking some inspiring thoughts
juliegeraci replied to Julie88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Julie, being banded is a true blessing in disguise. I love having restriction. I eat like a bird now and its great. I've had 5 fills since last June. Recently I lost 15 more lbs since 1/11 due to better restriction. Good luck to you. Julie -
New with TONS of Questions from Sacramento Ca.
juliegeraci replied to Kristin07's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, I live in San Jose, CA. If you can't find a surgeon, Dr. McKeen in San Jose is wonderful. He is available 24x7 for his patients just by calling his cell phone. He did my surgery 10 months ago. My stats are similar to yours. I had a BMI of 40 at 282 5'8. My goal is 175-80. You will probably lose faster than I have because it sounds like you exercise a lot. Good luck to you. Julie -
Margi, congrats on getting banded tomorrow . It will change your life. Julie
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Do you kmow what your BMI is? You may have to go to Mexico for the surgery. They do lower BMI patients. Julie
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Ana, Dr. McKeen is the best. I'm a patient of his too. Julie
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How many calories ?? Help
juliegeraci replied to charsweb's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're very welcome. Congrats on getting banded. You can do this! Julie -
$325 is a lot. I pay $200 per fill.
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my dilated pouch story, and why I still love my band regardless
juliegeraci replied to quakergirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for the share. Julie -
I was told, Im ruining my surgery
juliegeraci replied to hotpink_bubbles's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It sounds like you are trying to eat like a bandster. You are eating too much food though. I can only eat about 1/2 of a cup at a time. Once you get good restriction you shouldn't be able to eat more than 1 cup of food. I can only eat 1/2 of a slice of pizza then I have to wait to finish it. Good luck with your fill. Julie