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Dr. Van Wagner - dr.wagner
Thewall26 replied to nicole 1's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
The diet really is not that bad. The first week following surgery is clear liquids only, week two is full liquids which was things like protien shakes, pudding, milk, ect....... week 3 was mushie type foods like egg salad, eggs, oatmeal, grits, ect..... week 4 I started incorperating more solid food. I could not have bread or red meat till week 8 so that was a little tough, but now I have everything, just a whole lot less. -
Dr. Van Wagner - dr.wagner
Thewall26 replied to nicole 1's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
No worries, ASK AWAY its the only way you are going to get the answers you need. My wife was not supportive of it at first. but I told her I was geting it done no matter what. :tongue2: I mean I understood where she was coming from but I also wanted to be around in 10 -15 years. I was 380+ pounds when I started, and I had to do a 6 month supervised diet first. During that time I lost 30 pounds, and since my Pre op diet which started 2 weeks prior to surgery I have lost 50+ pounds. I do not have any reall excess skin hanging of, but my stomach is still not the prettiest Remember the band is only a tool you will still have try and eat the right things, but at the same time do not deprive yourself of anything either. I think the hardest part of the surgery was the 2 weeks following. Even that wasnt too bad. As far as your husband, that is honestly all up to him. I would just tell him that you will need his support and tell him that you are doing this for "us" weather it will help with the baby, love life, other health issues, whatever. I can tell you my wife is totally behind me now which is great and she was extremely scared at first. not only for the surgery aspect, but we had a friend that got it done, and she ended up getting a divorace after she lost her weight, due to all the attention she ws getting from other guys. I mean it does happen, so he could be scared for that reason too. Maybe show him this web site, and all the information that is out there. -
Dr. Van Wagner - dr.wagner
Thewall26 replied to nicole 1's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hello Camie, Welcoome to lapband talk. I was banded by Dr. Wagner on July 2nd, and I would not change it for anything. Here are some things that I have liked about geting the band. I also could not have picked a better Dr. to do my surgery. PRO's - 1. I am at a weight now that I have not been in 13 years 2. I have better control over how much I eat can eat 3. I am currently off 8 medications since being banded I can honestly say that I dont have any CON's I use the band the way it was intended - as a TOOL. I still eat what I want just A LOT LESS. Now granted that may change as I get adjustments, but that is where I am now. Let me know if you have any other questions. I wish you luck on whatever you chose. -
Hey Michelle, Things are going good, I had a little stint there around labor day which wasnt good, I am still around the 300 pound mark and have not really gone either way. Dont worry about the rambling
I love getting messages from you and Kat. keeps me in check, and I like to see how my fellow bandsters are doing. I am on Facebook, just look me up Gary Williams. I get my second fill on the 30th and I really think it will be my sweet spot. I am pretty excited about it. I also realize I need to eat my food a little differently, Every once and awhile I still think I can only have mushie food, so Idont eat the right type of foods all the time. That is one of my biggest problems. -
Hey Kat, Thanks for the upbeat message
I t really does help out. I am still hovering around the 300 pound range, but I am still ahving what I want too. Restriction is really not that great at the moment. I go in on the 30th to get my second fill which I think will be my sweet spot. I do try and go to the gym and work out but it is hard to juggle everything. So I at least try to do some walking. I am refocused and I will definatly keep you updated. -
I am one of those that has come to a stand still. I am proud to say that I did make it under 300 pounds for the first time in about 13 years. Although at the moment I keep fluxuating between 299-302. I am from IL as well. I am about an hour south of you near Belleville IL.
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Thanks for the comment about the tattoo picture, Yes that was my reason for picking that one. I think it is a little busy, but I really do want to get it. I will have the artist kind of have their on free will on it. Thanks again
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This is a picture of what I would like to get once I reach my goal weight. Only 78 pounds to go.
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From the album: Possible GOAL WEIGHT TATTOO
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Ok, Well I had a really bad weekend. Felt like I ate way to much, kept drinking while I was eating, and it has continued to today with eating a burrito, and chicken soft taco from the Bell. On top of the I had a 6oz bag of trail mix. I cant believe I have done this. I am sure there are some people out there that have had the same experience. I really just need to get my mind back to where it was and stay focused. Thanks for listening :mad:
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Fell off the band wagon this weekend
Thewall26 replied to Thewall26's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for the words!!!! I really wish I knew why all the junk food went down easy. I have dusted myself off and I am hopping back up there:rolleyes2: -
Fell off the band wagon this weekend
Thewall26 replied to Thewall26's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for the words, I did a lot better this evening, even went and walked 3 miles. I guess I was just mad at myself for eating all the stuff I did. When I had the surgery I told myself that I would not deprive myself of anything. What I didnt want to happen was to eat and drink at the same time. I think my mind is back on track, and I am here in case anyone else needs to vent or whatever. Again thanks for the non motavational mumbo jumbo . -
Hey Kat,
Just want to do some venting
I am so pissed at myself right now. Had such a horrible weekend. I ate way to much, kept drinking while I was eating. Went to taco bell this afternoon for lunch, ate a freaking huge burrito, and a soft taco. why do I do this crap to myself. I was doing great. I know its not a big amount of food, but my choices are just not the best. Anyway, going to refocus tonight, LOTS OF WALKING Cant wait for that next fil
Thanks for listening - Hope you are doing well
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Thinking about banding, but I have a few general questions please.
Thewall26 replied to bennigancat's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello, Well I have CIGNA, and I got approved my first try, but between myself and my surgeons office I had all my duck in row. 1. Cigna requires a 6 month supervised diet - so that will be your first priority. 2. Physcological evaluation 3. I also talked to my PCP to talk it over with him although not required. I had little to know pain, only problem I had was sleeping because I am a side sleeper. I also took a week off of work but I could have gone back in about 4 days, but I enjoyed the time to relax and let my body rest. -
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Hello Shawn, Thanks for the comments. I know you will do great once you are banded, It was just the tool I needed to keep my in check. Trust me I still have my bad days, but I keep them in check. I feel better than I have in a really long time ,and can not wait to get to my goal weight, which I am getting closer to every day. Keep my updated with you progress, and GOOD LUCK
Gary
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6 week post op side 298 lbs here first time under 300 in 13 years
Thewall26 posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Progress Pics so far
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From the album: Progress Pics so far
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These are som pics I have so far, Banded July 9th 2009, and started my journey back in Jan of 09.
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From the album: Progress Pics so far
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From the album: Progress Pics so far
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From the album: Progress Pics so far
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From the album: Progress Pics so far
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Easter 2009, 365 pounds, I dont have one near the time I started my journey which was when i was at my heaviest at 380
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From the album: Progress Pics so far
