juliegeraci
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Plastic Surgery Poll
juliegeraci replied to sleepyjean's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I can wait to have a TT and lipo. I know I will need it. -
3 days post op- Question
juliegeraci replied to TxChick50's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are probably really swollen. I would sip as little as possible throughout the day. You will be fine. -
Surgery Costs (INSURANCE PRICE)
juliegeraci replied to TracyinKS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was roughly around $40k overnight visit. Sounds like you have a handle on it. -
Just wanted to say hi
juliegeraci replied to GinMin11's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Ginny, it will help when you go in for your 2nd fill. You are doing great. Keep the faith. -
Band feels tighter now
juliegeraci replied to TxChick50's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Sounds like you are really swollen. I would take it easy and sip sip sip. Make sure you eat regularly as much as you can. Sip away. -
Sin, that is great that you are so supportive. I think it is wonderful. Don't be shy. You can ask any questions here.
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Good Evening, New to this site, looking to vent!
juliegeraci replied to Cheryl Such's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Cheryl, if you don't hear back from them in a week I would call them again. Keep the faith okay. You are making a life changing decision for yourself. Don't let anyone get in the way of your success. I would continue to follow up with her frequently thereafter. Good luck. -
hi i am new here just found this site.
juliegeraci replied to mistiful2001's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Misty, I scowered this site thoroughly before my lapband surgery. There is a ton of information here. Congrats on making this life changing decision. Best of luck to you. -
Hi Penni, welcome to lapbandtalk forum. You will find a ton of information on this site. Best of luck to you.
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Everything changes after your first fill. I is normal to be able to eat like a prebandster if you aren't filled yet. It may take more than 1 fill to meet optimal level so hang in there.
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Newly banded in New Mexico
juliegeraci replied to desertdreamers's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Sounds like you are on your way. Just make sure you follow the bandster rules and you will do fine. Congrats. -
Yvonne, congrats on this life changing lapband. I have been banded since June and definitely do not regret it. The recovery time is easy I think. The only difficulty was the soreness of the port site. Good luck.
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Hi Buffy, I'm down around 40 lbs so far. I have another 40 lbs to lose afterwards. I lost 40 preop. Good luck.
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Having problems getting Psycologist approval
juliegeraci replied to sdipiazza's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Is she a doctor your surgeon recommended? Make sure you go to one of their doctors. -
Going for the Consult!!
juliegeraci replied to kris102007's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
When I initially met with my surgeon he told me all about the lapband vs. gastric bypass. He actually showed me what the band looked like. It was a great meeting. From there I had to make my psych eval and meet with a nutritionist. I also had to have some blood work run. Hope this helps. The process took about 6 weeks. -
Jen, congrats on making the decision. You will not regret it.
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You are doing great. 13 lbs can be normal for a week postop, especially if you are on liquids.
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Waiting patiently for insurance approval
juliegeraci replied to Minnesotalady's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congrats on your insurance approval. That is always the difficult part. Way to go! -
Funny, we talked about first bite syndrome last week when I saw him. Congrats on your weight loss to date. We are in good hands with McKeen. Take care.
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I would wear something lose fitting back home for sure.
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Mckeen is the best. He did my lapband in June. He has done hundreds of them. I think he currently has 400 patients. He is awesome.
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Do You Weigh Yourself Naked Or Clothed?
juliegeraci replied to neenagh's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My scale always cheats me out of a lb or 2 when I weigh clothed. -
Hi Amy. congrats on your impending surgery. You will love your band.
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I love my lapband. I can eat anything I want butr smaller portions. I do miss eating 6" subs from Subway. Bread and eggs are always difficult to get down. Anyway, long story short, I wouldn't want it any other way. Good luck with your decision.
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Medical mystery - was leaking but growing more restricted at the same time
juliegeraci replied to sweetsue's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sounds like you are in good hands with Doctor Ortiz and staff. Keep up the faith. You will be okay.