juliegeraci
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October 1 surgery date - I'm a newbie.
juliegeraci replied to lovekatz1975's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats on your surgery date. YOu will love being banded. Good luck. -
Is this what it feels like to be too filled?
juliegeraci replied to DeV's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would only be concerned if when you move to solids you start to PB. With a good fill you shouldn't be able to eat more than 1/4 cup of food. Good luck. -
Yes, it is first bit syndrome. Especially if you can still eat but small bites without PBing.
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I have a friend who had terrible acid reflux. She went down a bit on her fill and it seemed to get better. Within a month she went back in and he gave her more, still no reflux. She also is on medication. I would start there first.
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How does your doc decide how much to fill?
juliegeraci replied to homew6kids's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
No reason to wait longer. If you feel like you need a fill I would go back in. Even if he only gives you .5 ccs. -
Ditto on that, 2 hours before no food. Afterwards liquids for 1 day then mushies, then solids.
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Am I too "tight" ? .... 2nd fill yesterday
juliegeraci replied to peaches9's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You should be okay in a couple days. When I gulp water I PB too. I always start my day with a cup of coffee and within 2 hours have a protein shake. -
2nd fill.. not a pleasent experience.
juliegeraci replied to ShayDee's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes, hiccups are very common. Its a sign of restriction. Glad you had your surgeon stick you. Have him do them moving forward. -
Cindy, if I were you I would drink a chocolate protein shake. They are healthy and should help with your chocolate cravings. Good luck.
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It's Offical I'm off my Meds
juliegeraci replied to Big Wave Dave's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dave, good for you. Imagine how good you will feel when you shead all the other weight. You are doing great. Keep up the good work. -
starting w/ 60-70lbs to lose
juliegeraci replied to want_so_bad's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I probably lost about 8 lbs. I am considered an average loser. Good luck. -
Keep your eye on the prize. 2 weeks liquid diet isn't bad. It will prepare you for post op. Good luck.
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Frustrated after consult...help!
juliegeraci replied to CandyE's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Candy, I am down about 65% of my excess weight since June of last years. I have about 40 more lbs to go. -
2 Week Pre-Op question
juliegeraci replied to lovekatz1975's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did okay. Creamy soups really helped me. YOu can have anything that can fit through a straw. The soup really made the difference. -
Hi Lainee, how are you doing post band? I have been banaded for 14 months now and am down about 65 lbs. I love my band. I'm now a size 18 from a size 24.
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Should I try a diet one more time? Did anyone else feel this way?
juliegeraci replied to kims's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My emotional and binge eating went away after being banded. I am no longer as hungry and can't eat as much. I have lost my desire for food. -
If You're Happy And You Know It, Raise Your Hand!
juliegeraci replied to kland's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I love my band. I haven't been a size 18 in 16 years. -
I have been down to 2.2 ccs since last Thursday and unfortunatley I have gained a couple lbs. I go back in for a fill in about a week. Is it possible to eat like a bandster when you don't have restriction? Let me know your thoughts on how you did it!
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Considering Lapband..should I? or shouldn't I?
juliegeraci replied to iluvronniejr's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Penny, I tried everything imaginable. I've been in therapy, used diet pills, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, low fat, low carb, just about everything. I lost 30 lbs before being banded. I just felt that I was at a stop still. I started my preband weight at 282 and I couldn't be happier. I haven't seen size 18 in probably 15 years so I am stoked. -
What a loser. He deserves everything he gets!
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Dana, Dr. McKeen in San Jose is really good. He takes a lot of Mexican based patients. Good luck.
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I would call your surgeon and go see him. It sounds like you need to give your band a rest.
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Are you hungry forever? --Not banded yet
juliegeraci replied to betrthnever's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes, with proper restriction your hunger should dissipate. -
1st fill..feel like crap after I eat.
juliegeraci replied to mbanja's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
1/4 cup is good restriction. If you have trouble with solids, I would go in for a slight unfill. Good luck. -
Clear liquids - list
juliegeraci replied to Beach girl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jello is a liquid too.