juliegeraci
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Psych eval...3 visits???
juliegeraci replied to christellini's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would shop around for the psych eval. Mine was painless and only one visit. Good luck. Julie -
Hi Natalee, boy do I wish I had the lapband at your age. Its amazing how many years I missed out on being heavy. Good luck to you! Julie
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Good luck with your weight loss journey. Just keep pushing forward with your nutritionist, blood work and psych eval. You have plenty of time. It took me about 8 weeks to get through the process. Julie
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Welcome to lapband talk forum. As far as nutrition goes the best advice I can give you is solid protein. It will fill you up and it will take longer to get hungry. Check out the food forum. Julie
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Sasha, congrats on your weight loss to date. Keep up the good work. Julie
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Hello, I Finally Joined!
juliegeraci replied to MELISSA's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Melissa, you are doing fabulous, congrats! -
Hi I am new and nervous
juliegeraci replied to kaiasmom's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, I have been banded for 10 months and love it. Don't be scared, it is totally natural. Just ask your surgeon about getting pregnant. They can always unfill your band if its required. Good luck with your surgery. -
I would fee a little weird not meeting my surgeon until the day of the surgery. Is there any way you can make an appointment to meet him prior. As far as my husband saying that I'll leave him, it is more comments about me feeling too good about myself and wanted too much plastic surgery. In any case, congrats on getting banded. I love my band. Julie
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I use GNC's protein shakes. They have 25 grams of protein.
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I'm with Autumn, it will take your body a few days to adjust. Congrats on finally being banded. That is great news.
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Making my decision...advice welcome
juliegeraci replied to lessofjess's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Most insurances will not approve surgery unless you have BMI of 40 or above. I believe surgeons in Mexico do surgery on lower BMI -
Making my decision...advice welcome
juliegeraci replied to lessofjess's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You may have difficulty getting the lapband at 35. You have to do your homework with surgeons in your area. Also, most insurances will not approve a bmi -
I agree with the above, stay on liquids, then move to soups, then mushies then solids. Hope you feel better.
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Need advice on how to tell my mom to quit the rude LB remarks
juliegeraci replied to BRANDYK's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Personally, I would be very direct with her. This surgery is for you and you alone. Tell her that with or without her support you are moving forward. The band is simply a tool and not the easy way out. -
What a jerk. Thanks for the warning.
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Surgery on April 4, 2007
juliegeraci replied to ljwilgenhof's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Lauren, congrats on your surgery. Good luck to you. Julie -
I can take gel capsules with no problem.
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Crushing Meds right after surgery
juliegeraci replied to susansilver's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My doctor doesn't recommend crushing the pills. They should go down fine if they are about the size of an M&M. I can also take my capsule just fine. Julie -
Hungry before and after?
juliegeraci replied to gettin skinny's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It really depends on the individual. My hungry never really fully returned. Good luck. Julie -
Quite simply, its the price you pay to get banded. Just put it in your head that the sutures are healing that hold the band in place. Protein shakes will help. Good luck. Julie
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I guess so. It is quite common to gain weight when you move off of mushies to solids then losing it after you start getting fills. Don't panic. Just try and keep your calories to under 1k a day. Protein first.
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How do you FEEL during the lap band experience?
juliegeraci replied to Hope4Life's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
PB is productive burp. It is similar to vomitting. -
Yes, I eat out all the time. I just take food home with me. You will be able to enjoy all your favorite foods, just less of them. :clap2:
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Berry, its okay to eat....but try and stick with solid protein. It will fill you up fast and last the longest. Julie
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8 Months post op Abdominoplasty (almost)
juliegeraci replied to Chickie's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Chickie, you look amazing. Keep up the good work. Julie