juliegeraci
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Take the compliment in stride. I'm sure she meant it that way.
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Amazing what you don't realize-NSV
juliegeraci replied to Crishell's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Crishell, that is fabulous news. I too look in the mirror amazed. I'm an 18 too. YOu go girl! -
Sunny, that is fabulous news. I can't wait to hit the 199 mark!
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Ignore him. You are doing great. Keep up the good work.
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Lauren, when you get good restriction it makes a world of difference. Good for you! Good luck.
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Angie, congrats. YOu will love being banded.
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Question on Routine Follow Ups with surgeon
juliegeraci replied to cartermc's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would say every 6 months would be good. In my case, I pop in from time to time to weight on their scale too. -
Two days post op (banded 3rd Oct)
juliegeraci replied to Rastis100's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good for you. YOu will love being banded. Good luck. -
Will, I don't blame you for being anxious. It took me a out 8-10 months to get good restriction. Thankfully I was still able to lose 1 lb per week. I woud bug them until they cave in. My doctor only makes you wait 1-2 weeks in between fills. Good luck.
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That is fabulous. Enjoy not being hungry while you can. It may reappear later. Good luck.
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That is fabulous news. Good job.
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How sad is that. Poor thing.
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With good restriction you can definitley feel the liquids passing. Sometimes you even hear a gurgling sound.
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My doctor allowed me another fill within a week. It depends on what your surgeon recommends. Some make you wait 2 weeks. Good luck.
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if you can eat 2 cups of foods you definitely need a fill. Good restriction will only allow you 1/4 cup of food. Good luck.
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Yes, this happened to me. I couldn't hold down solids. My surgeon said that sometimes the stomach wall thickens and give more pressure on the band, thus tightening it. My only remedy was a slight unfill. Good luck.
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Question on frequency after one year
juliegeraci replied to cartermc's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had at least 5 fills my first year. If my surgeon gave me the choice of a year of fills or $250 out of pocket I would have chosen the one with a year follow up. It is really expensive. My fills were $200 each and $200 forever. -
It is quite common to gain weight once you move to mushies or solids. I gained 7 lbs in between my fills but took it off fairly quickly once I got restriction. You are in the healing phase right now so don't worry too much about it. Good luck.
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having a little doubt
juliegeraci replied to andielmt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Andrea, the weight loss will definitely be slower with the band. Given that, I do see people gain weight with the bypass. If you can be patient you can take all your weight off with the band. It may take you a couple years.. Good luck with your decision. -
PB stands for productive burp. It is just like vomitting. The water gets stuck in the stoma and there is one way out and that is through vomitting it up. It can happen. Usually it occurs when you are tight and can't gulp water. You'll know.
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When you don't have good restriction it is easy to gulp. Otherwise, heed caution. You can definitely PB.
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I want to look like this again or smaller...
juliegeraci replied to saravalintine's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Totally atainable. You can do it. -
YOu can get a prescription for anti nauseau medication. Prilosec has worked for me. It stay in you for 24 hours.
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Help! I think my band has slipped!
juliegeraci replied to missy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with Wheetsin. YOu need a fill. YOu would be vomitting if your band slipped. -
I have to break-up with my lover!
juliegeraci replied to cookielover's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually mourned the loss of food. That is quite natural.