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Everything posted by juliegeraci
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nervous about surgery, need advise
juliegeraci replied to novbeginning's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The surgery was a breeze for me. I hope it is for you as well. -
MOne, I am sorry to hear about your difficulty. I had a chair stick to my ass one time too. I got up and the entire thing came with me! I also leaned back on a kitchen chair one time and the entire chair broke. Talk about embarrassed. I am now down 100 lbs, 65 from lapband and I can tell you it is a wonderful experience to be able to fit in chairs and not wear a seat belt extension on an airplane. Good luck with your surgery. You will do great with the band. Julie
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Gummie, I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties. I hope you get resolution soon. Julie
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My mom was popping pills like mad. One day she sat at the counter and counted them out and she noticed she was taking a lot of vicodin daily. That was the day she called the surgeon for her surgery. She hasn't looked back since.
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Randa, mine was about the same as yours. I have 25 more lbs to go. Now it is more difficult.
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There are plently of men out there that love plus size woman. You just need to find one. You will have increased benefit once you lose the extra 50 lbs. Just be straight forward with the men and they will come to you. Good luck.
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That is trippy. The same thing happened to a friend of mine. When she told the doctor what she had heard in the operating room the doctor was shocked. Glad you came through okay.
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Not sure if I am PPO but because my surgeon is out of Network I have to pay $200 a fill and unfill.
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I have used GNCs soy based as well as milke based protein shakes. They have roughly 30 grams of protein when taken with a cup of milk. They are really good.
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I ate a ton of creamy soups. It really helped with my protein intake too because they were milk based.
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still smoking, Are you?
juliegeraci replied to Ginaki's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I still smoke but I want to quit. -
Just wanted to share!!!!!!!!!
juliegeraci replied to phlyinphebee's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congrats! Keep up the good work. -
I cannot eat scrambled eggs.
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Seriously Thinking About Backing Out
juliegeraci replied to MollyBrown's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Molly, I am so glad to hear you are banded! What a wonderful experience this will be for you. Post when you need support. Its a wonderful forum for you. Best of luck. Good job hitting the 260s! Julie -
HELP! Fill the day before Thanksgiving?
juliegeraci replied to wilem's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I always count my fill day as the first day of liquids followed by mushies. If you use the same schedule you can eat mushies for Thanksgiving. Potatoes, stuffing. They will all go down nicely. Good luck and have a great day. -
Deb, good for you to admitting it. That is the start. Go back on your post op diet first. Proceed with the threadmill. If you started to smoke again I'm sorry about that. Its a nasty habit to break so good luck.
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I buy mine at GNC. They are really good.
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Just make sure you eat your turkey first. YOu may not have room for much more! Enjoy the day. It only comes once a year.
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Could I Be At My Sweet Spot & Just Don't Know It???
juliegeraci replied to Shrinkin'Sistah's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I agree with Jack. I too have restriction like you. It is very important to find the balance. If you can lose 1-2 lbs a week eating 1 cup of food I would have an unfill. If not, then this may be your sweet spot. Make sure you get enough protein. I always start my day with a 30 gram protein shake just to make sure. Hope this helps. Good luck. -
I feel like such a fool! Warning this post contains a "break-up" email*
juliegeraci replied to cookielover's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Interesting how she turned this all about herself. I had something similar although it wasn't related to the lapband. I spent 7 months away from my best girlfriend. We are now talking again and things are a lot healthier between us. Maybe some time away from each other will be healthy for you. Good luck. -
Someone give me so good advice, PLEASE!!
juliegeraci replied to lcain25's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It depends on how the next few days go. It sounds like it loosened up enough to eat the bean burrito. If you can still eat like that now you may be okay. If not, you may need a slight unfill. My doctor charges for both. Good luck. -
Sounds like you have acid reflux. I would first try an antacid and stop eating like at 5pm with elevated neck. If that doesn't work you may need a slight unfill.
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body wrap as alt to surgery
juliegeraci replied to MikeC's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Simply Beautiful out here in CA guarantees a 10"-30" reduction for your first visit. Its only $125. I'm getting one in December. -
El Camino Hospital - Mountain View, CA
juliegeraci replied to mgordon1's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
NO, I used Good Samaritan in San Jose. Here is Doctor McKeen's web site: South Bay Bariatrics & Dr. Robert McKeen -
Looking for a Dr in the Reno/Sacremento Area
juliegeraci replied to CDHilbmann's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Connie, I don't have one in your area but Dr. McKeen in San Jose is really good : South Bay Bariatrics & Dr. Robert McKeen He is an excellent doctor. Good luck.