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Nervous
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to Lapbanded_Paladin's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Babygirl, I was banded at Park Plaza by Dr Marvin on 3/26. Today is day 11 post op for me and I feel pretty darn good. I've been eating mushies since day 8 and I can tell you how good that little bit of food tastes and feels in my tummy. Good luck to you, I have no doubt you will do great. Let me know how things are going for ya!! -
Nervous
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to Lapbanded_Paladin's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think at some point we all have a case of pre-surgery gitters, for me mine didn't hit until there was a delay taking me down for my surgery, then I started thinking holy crap this is really happening. Congrats on winning the fight with the insurance company, I hate that they try to make it so difficult for us to take positive steps to improve our health, but on the other hand I have read about ppl here that seemed clueless as to what having a band was going to mean for the rest of their lives. Are you gonna be hungry......sadly yes, but not forever. When you are drink some Water, take a walk, and just remind yourself, this is only for a little while I can do this. Good luck to you, it sounds like you have already had a long road to travel so you should be as prepared as you can be to take the next step. I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday. -
First patients to have Realize...let's hear from you!
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to 2BtinyinTN's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congratulation on the progress Don!!! -
Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to gabi311b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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First patients to have Realize...let's hear from you!
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to 2BtinyinTN's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congratulations Hunzi!!!! I know you are thrilled, since this is your 2nd time around there shouldn't be too much in the way of suprises for you. I hope that the Relize band will do the trick for you this time. Good luck and let us know how you are doing!!! -
New here and just got banded
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to luceparis's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I have never heard of them before, are they local here in Houston? and how reasonable is there pricing? I would definetly like to look into a health alternitive to fill in the mealtime blanks. My biggest cheat was last night...I had a bite of my daughter's baked potato (just a small bite) other then that I've been All liquids All the Time...ugh!!! I can't wait till tomorrow morning when I can actually have some REAL FOOD!!!! -
Hey Amy how are you feeling today??
I'm on day 7 and actually feel pretty good today, still having some slight gas pains, and I'll warn you my hunger pains have been like having contractions with labor....but all and all it's getting better.
I go in tomorrow morning for my post-op ckup...and then I can EAT SOME REAL FOOD!!!!!! (not that i wanna hahaha) actually I cheated and had a bite of my daughter's baked potato last night...it was killing me to read about everyone that was eating soft foods a few days outta surgery.
Keep your gas-x close, take your pain meds if you need them, move as much as you can...and find a heating pad (it helps).
Smile, hot Amy is on her way!!!
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Dr. Ken Hollis in Houston, TX
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to lovelyaskanbe's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Dr Hollis did a hernia repair for my hubby about 11yrs ago...long before the WLS boom at that time he was just a general surgeon. I know my sweetie didn't have any problems and Dr Hollis is an excellent surgeon. All that being said, if you aren't happy with the care that you have recieved up until now and aren't yet banded I would seriously consider looking for another facility. This is a long process and you need to have a support sysem that YOU feel confident in....Please hear me loud and clear...I AM NOT SAYING ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT DR HOLLIS OR THE TRUERESULTS FACILITY OR STAFF....only saying if your not happy look elsewhere..... I had my band with Dr Robert Marvin. I LOVE him and his staff. If you are considering another facility I would highly recommend him. Good luck to you, I hope you are able to find the support that YOU need. -
My Lap Band does not work
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to sharp18's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My advice.... DON'T Eat...bagles, rice and pasta Try to find more whole UNPROCESSED food to fill yourself up on. If you want rice, eat brown rice, pasta - whole grain pasta...as for the bagels - don't eat'em period. April Avengers has a pretty extensive thread with recipes...give it a look. It's hard for us to turn our backs on our old eating habits, but that's what we have to do if we are going to be sucessful in the end. I don't know if you were self pay or covered under your insurance, but wither way I have no doubt that you had to go through alot to get your band, so I guess the question to ask yourself would be..... After everything I did to get this tool.....why aren't I using it the way it's ment to be used. I realize I'm a new bandster and haven't walked down the same path yet....but this is the approach I am taking with myself...also planning to go back to more of a "south beach-ish" way of eating (when I can start eating that is) that's something else you may want to give some consideration to. Good luck I hope you can get back into the groove!! -
New here and just got banded
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to luceparis's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations on making it this far!! 20 lbs since 3/9 I'm impressed, hope I can do as well....I was banded 3/26 @ Park Plaze by Dr MArvin (I love him!!) I'm gussing you are eating now or pretty close to it at least...I don't know about you, but the full liquid has got to be the hardest part for me. Keep in touch...love to hear about all your success!! -
Ait - have you looked at some of the recipes on here?? April Avengers has a pretty extensive recipe thread. My suggestion to you is that you need to tell yourself the things you ate before were part of your Pre-Band Life....now that you have moved into your New Banded Life those foods are off the menu....just because you can get it down doesn't mean that you should, and how guilty are you going to feel after you do?? I say save the indulgances for AFTER your band is giving your restricion and you can then enjoy a SMALL AMOUNT and be SATISFIED.... Yes I know this may be a while....but isn't that why you that why you started this journey to begin with? Good Luck, Stay Strong!!!
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Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to gabi311b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you loading it as your avitar?? and for the life of me....I can't get this stupid ticker thing to work....how did u do it? -
Just had the surgery
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to Jonathan01's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That's fantastic....it sounds like the band is going to be a major life altering experience for you...for the better!! -
March 26th....where are my band twins???
Big Momma is Shrinking posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey all.... got the call from the Dr's office this morning....I'm on the books now...finally jumped thru all the insurance company's hoops and "good to go" now I say....LET'S GO!!! -
March 26th....where are my band twins???
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to Big Momma is Shrinking's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
So it's day 6..... How is everyone feeling....as for me gas pain hit on day 4.....now I am sitting at my desk @ wrk hugging my heating pad....and I guess the best way to descirbe the hungery pains I feel is to compare them to being in labor, they are very intense cramps that last 20-30 secs (almost take my breath away) and come anywhere from 10 to 30 mins apart (most of the time). I know this is just part of Bandster Hell and that it will pass....all I can say is God I hope it passes soon!! -
Ouch!!! 10 days really HURTS!!! good luck to you!!
My surgery went very well, I love my Dr, now the hospital on the other handis another story, lets just say I was happy to be home (thought my hubby was gonna kill someone LOL).
As far as weight loss....today is day 6 post op and my scales say I'm down 6lbs, I have my follow up Friday morning so I'm looking forward to seeing what the office scales say.
Gas pain didn't start until day 4, but it's still lingering, a heating pad seems to help alot though.
So how was your surgery and how are you surviving thru "Bandster Hell"??
It is sooo nice to have someone to share this experience with!!
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Just had the surgery
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to Jonathan01's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Those are some pretty impressive number!! Just remember to keep doing what you are doing and follow the "Band Rules" as things slow down some ('cause if they don't slow down you are gonna waste away to nothing in no time at all)....lol Good luck and let us know how things go for you!! -
Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to gabi311b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats!!! Looks like you have already had great results since you started the process, keep it up and there is no doubt you will reach your goals (and probably pass them!!) -
Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to gabi311b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ROFLMAO All I can say is....you are a BRAVE SOUL if you do. I don't know if I would chance that 11 days post op....if it is just the flavor you will be missing you could always chew and spit I guess. If you do decide to brave it be sure and let us know how it goes. My hubby is competeing in a Steak Cook-Off May 16th....I've givens some serious thought to chewing and spitting then.... -
I was banded 3/25/09 and I'm experiencing the same gas pain issues you had. Has it gotten any better for you yet?? Mine actually didn't start until yesterday afternoon so day 4, but it hasn't let up since then. I'm hungry...did you hear me i said HUNGRY!!!! I can't wait till Friday when I can start on mushies....I just keep telling myself, I'm more then halfway there...just a little bit longer.
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Can you FILL me, I need some help?
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to Makulafamy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My advice is that from a new bandster that hasn't even gotten to eat food yet..... but for what it's worth, if I've learned anything from all I've read the last few months here you should stop AS SOON AS YOU FEEL NOT HUNGRY.....don't keep eating until you feel FULL. This is supposed to be completely different then the way we have been feeding ourselves for all these yrs. (and yes I know that's not very good grammer, so I hope it makes sense to yall) -
Post Op Constipation - Any Ideas?
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to Kage's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am feeling your pain Dogmama... liquid in = liquid out but I have to say I don'thave the stocmach cramps to go with it..... Not drinking as much juice today and I have noticed a difference.... Hope things get back to normal for you too soon!! -
Really only for "health reasons?"
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to marathonmommy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If i'm being honest I would say it was 60/40 for me..... 60% vanity and wanting to look good, 40% health issues, I'm 32y/o and most days feel 62...I have arthritis in my hips, bad knees, ankles, fractures in both feet (no trama, Dr still shakes his head at that one), back pain, and high blood pressure. My husband is always telling me how hot I am be it at 265lbs or the current 235....sometimes I get ready to go out and thinkg damn I look good...then I catch a sidewas glance in the mirror or see a picture afterwords, take about busting my bubble!!! I want to be able to agree with my hubby when he says I'm hot, and not see a pic later that says we were both lying!!! -
Eeek omg its only 36hrs away!!!
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to lingling's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Lingling....just breath Sounds like you are ready to go girl! Best of luck I will be thinking about you!! -
Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!
Big Momma is Shrinking replied to gabi311b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Way to go Teachergirl!!! sounds like you are doing something right!! Keep up the good work!!