juliegeraci
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HELP....Questions about my consult with surgeon?
juliegeraci replied to mesaucy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would definitely research a couple surgeons and meet with them now. I would choose the one you feel more comfortable with. Good luck with your decision. -
Does the lapband make u not feel hungry or just cause quick fullness?
juliegeraci replied to massa36's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will not be as hungry and you will get full faster once you have good restriction. Often times it takes many fills and months to go by before you reach optimal restriction. Good luck. -
Hi Kate, I have a size 16 jean that I am trying to get into now. My goal is 15 more lbs so hopefully they will.
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The best thing you can do is take your husband to a seminar as well. He'll come around. Good luck.
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I have a low profile port. He installed it when I had my surgery so I don't know much about swapping them out. I have lost 85 lbs and do not even see it. My fills are just as easy too. Good luck.
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It takes quite a few fills to get good restriction so you need to be patient. Keep going back until your meals last several hours. Good luck.
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How Long Did/Will Your Surgery Take?
juliegeraci replied to TexasBecky's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Sounds about right. My tummy tuck and thigh lift took 4.5 hours. -
Dr. Robert McKeen at South Bay Bariatrics is awesome. He operates out of Good Samaritan Hospital. Self pay I think he is about $15k with $200 per fill. He is wonderful.
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Gonna break down and get an UNfill...
juliegeraci replied to TerriDoodle's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Terri, a slight unfill of .2 or .3 might be the trick for you. Solid protein is the most important so if you have problems getting that down then you are too tight. Good luck to you. -
UHG!!! The hell our returning soldiers go through
juliegeraci replied to Apples2's topic in Rants & Raves
I understand. Glad he is goind to be okay. I have a younger son that might join the military so someday I may understand more. Good luck. -
UHG!!! The hell our returning soldiers go through
juliegeraci replied to Apples2's topic in Rants & Raves
All you can do is support your son. It sounds like you are doing everything you can. I am glad he has a support network. Good luck. -
Help! I can't get full.
juliegeraci replied to Catarina's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
P.S. Make sure you are eating a lot of solid protein too. -
Help! I can't get full.
juliegeraci replied to Catarina's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You need another fill. Once you have good restriction your hunger should be gone for hours. -
I had my tummy tuck on 4/21. He couldn't get all the abdominal fat so I will need to go back in for additional lippo. He did a really good job on the pannus but I'm not exactly pleased on the upper stomach. I still want to lose 15 lbs. I should be able to go back in sometime in the Fall. Any advise?
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Anyone have TT revision?
juliegeraci replied to juliegeraci's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Thanks Sue. I saw before and after pictures that were quite different then my outcome so I'm not sure what the expect. You can definitely see the difference but my upper abdomen is still quite large. I don't want to get really depressed about it but it truly sucks. My pannus removal looks good though. -
I would go up maybe .3. That is a typical fill for my doctor.
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Soup, soup, beautiful soup...why not?
juliegeraci replied to Carrie D.'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would ignore your nutritionist on this one. Soups is packed with vitmans and not a lot of calories. The key is if it keeps you full go for it. -
Move back to liquids for 24 then mushies then solids. If the heartburn continues there are only 2 remedies. A slight unfill or medication. Good luck.
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How small or big is your meal
juliegeraci replied to 4evrwild's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
1/2 cup is a good amount of food. If you eat 1 cup of food and still lose that is okay too. 1/2 cup is usually with good restriction. -
StephC's PS journey/I got approved!!
juliegeraci replied to StephC's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Steph, when you lose fat on the abdomen it screws with the estrogen that is why you are having hot flashes. It took me about 1-2 weeks to finally have the scale show it. With my unfill and surgery I had gained 3 lbs when I went in for my fill. He also took 6 lbs off of my abdomen. -
Boo Boo Kitty's PS Journey
juliegeraci replied to Boo Boo Kitty's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hi Boo Boo, I am pissed off too. I had a tummy tuck on 4/21 and already need a revision. He didn't take enough upper abdomen fat off. My pannus and lower abs look great but my upper abs look like s*. Without my girdle on I look about 6 months pregnant. My revision is going to cost me $3k. I do trust the surgeon but it just makes me feel fat still. Good luck to you. -
I would consider a size 10 very slim for 5'8' tall. Its too bad the fashion industry only wants size 2.
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The best thing you can do is go to counseling and learn to forgive. Once that is done then your marriage will be stronger. It happened to me 2 years ago and our marriage has never been stronger. Good luck.
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Reflux is definitley a sign of being too tight. I would start with a slight unfill. Good luck finding a surgeon.
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This happened to me too. The doctor said that sometimes the stomach lining with thicken and give you more restriction. I would start with an unfill of .3 and go from there. Good luck.