juliegeraci
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Jumping through hoops
juliegeraci replied to Keluliana's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Congrats on taking the first step to better health. -
Kim, congrats on making this life changing decision. Best of luck to you.
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Surgery on Wednesday
juliegeraci replied to marshallmg's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Mary, welcome to lapbantalk forum. YOu will love being banded. That is great that you have so much support around you. Good luck. -
Hello From Houston, TX
juliegeraci replied to MichiganCraig's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Craig, congrats on your weight loss to date. You will do great. Good luck. -
getting banded in Feb?
juliegeraci replied to timeforchange's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. This is a great place to find a wealth of information. Good luck with your surgery. -
Hi Sandra, best of luck to you on your lapband journey.
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Good luck with your surgery. I hope you feel better really soon.
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I had no preop diet. I went right in for surgery.
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You have done wonderfully. There is a great thread out there on plastic surgery. You can find it off of the main posting site. Good luck to you.
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Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. YOu will find a wealth of information here. Best of luck to you with your decision.
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waiting for date in NY on fence about lapband or bypass help
juliegeraci replied to ladyvase's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm glad I went for the lapband but I have to be honest with you. The weight loss is a lot slower. I've only lost 37 lbs in 8 months. I could have done that on a conventional diet instead. The lapband is a great tool. Just remember you will not lose as fast as you would with bypass. -
Hmm......should I do this?
juliegeraci replied to Leetha18's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
The lapband is a great tool to lose weight. You still have to eat healthy although it give you restriction. If you don't mind omitting bad foods from your diet it could be for you. Keep in mind, like WW, the average weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week. I've only lost 37 lbs in 8 months. I am considered a slow loser. Good luck with your decision. -
Sunny, do you need to go into therapy? It sounds like you could use a little extra help.
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Tomorrow is MY BIG DAY!! Bandster here I come!
juliegeraci replied to colleensunshine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Colleen, it sounds like the decision is definitely the one for you. Congrats on making this life changing decision. -
Hello All, Newbie Here!
juliegeraci replied to BoomerSoonerz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Congrats on being newly banded. -
New Guy feeling Quilty...
juliegeraci replied to CadillacDave's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
No, you shouldn't feel guilty. YOu are taking control of your life. I praise you for doing that. 37 BMI is still quite high so you made the right decision. -
Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Fills are a little tricky. I would say what you are experiencing is normal. I would just continue and try and find your sweet spot.
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Tuna salad works well for me. I can eat bread so I usually can eat a 1/2 of a sandwich in a 30 minute window. I eat 1/4 at a time. I love it.
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Adjustment Question
juliegeraci replied to Nella337's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been banded 8 months and I hit my sweet spot on fill #5 at 3ccs in my 10cc band (which holds 4.2). When they go to do your fills they have you lay down on the table. They feel for the port (it is hard) and then they insert the needle. Some doctors don't use a numbing agent but mine does. The needle is longer and thicker than usual. You'll be fine. -
What's the ettiquette?
juliegeraci replied to sherilynn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The email seems fine to me as well. They know you are recovering. -
Definitely creamy soups. Just avoid the meat and eat around it. It should satisfy you. It worked for me. Good luck.
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I love the poem. I really hope you can have lapband surgery. I am convinced to help me to save my life.
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My entire process took 6-8 weeks. There was no preop diet that I needed to follow for 6 months. Good luck.
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No general burping and hiccups which are quite common do not damage the band. Excess PBing can cause a slip though.
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It may take you seversal fills to feel restriction. My doctor does fills 2 weeks apart. Good luck to you.