Thewall26
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tell me how this surgery has impacted your life
Thewall26 replied to mejusme's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello, So far, and I am only 7 weeks post op too it has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. 10 weeks ago I was taking 8 pills for various illnesses. Diabetes to HBP to sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. Today I am on ZERO medications. As with any surgery your nerves will probably get the best of you all the way till they take you back to surgery room, I know mine did. I would do it again in a hearbeat and I look forward to being at a weight I have not been in almost 20 years. You will do fine, and keep us informed. -
You look absolutly amazing. Congrats on your success. Keep it up!!!!! -
I am still here Well I really am just starting out myself. I was banded on July 9th, and am loving it so far. I cant believe there is not that many people on here not from our area, I have only talked to maybe 3-4 people so far.
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34, single mom, soon to have surgery, need support friends
Thewall26 replied to Karlita's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would have to agree it is very important, I am 7 weeks into my journey, and I still have not had bread or red meat, which I am allowed to have starting the 8th week. I still to this day pretty much stick to the mushie type foods. I do have other things every once in awhile, but I get a little nervous. -
Hey Kat,
Just had my fill yesterday. I can really tell the difference. I can eat about 5-6 bites and then I am done, my real problem is remembering to eat slower. Well I also made my first goal. I am now under 300 pounds
299 - I have not been this weight in over 12 years. I am super excited about it, and cant wait to reach my next goal
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Well I had my first fill today, 7 weeks after my surgery, I am so looking forward to having restricton, well at least I hope I will have restriction. Doing really good with my weight loss so far. I am down 53 pounds since I started my Pre Op diet, and 81 since my journey began back in Feb.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH I would have to say that I just keep my focus on the prize :blushing: I also dont try to deprive myself of anything either, If I want something I have it, I just eat A LOT LESS!!!!!! I also feel that getting some sort of exercise in is helping me a lot too. I try to walk everyday even if its just a mile, or I try to go swimming, although I dont have many of those days left will fall right around the corner.
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Thank You :thumbdown: I "think" there is 7cc's in it at the moment. My Doc puts some in during surgery, I cant remember if it was 2-3 cc's, and my fill today was 5cc's. On only liquids for the next 24 hours, then from there he said to slowly incorperate my other foods.
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Im in too, First fill is tomorrow - Cant wait
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Well it is almost that time, FIRST FILL TOMORROW. I am hoping to be under 300 pounds for the first time in 13 years. Keep an eye on my Ticker
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I got mine from a nick name my friends would call me. They would run into me and say DAMN you are like running into a WALL, so one of my friends came op with THE WALL 26 is my favorite number, and there you have it. THEWALL26
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I can totally understand about the finding people here in the st louis area. I do talk to one person that was getting surgery right after I got mine, we had the same Dr. and try to keep in touch via facebook. I just cant believe that there are not that many people around here that have had the lap band done. This web site has helped out so much.
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Well I had to do a 6 month dietican supervised diet first for insurance purposes, I lost 25 pounds in those six months. The rest of the weight has come off since my 2 week pre op diet. For the most part 50 pounds of it has come off since June 22nd.
I cant wait for the fill. I try to eat mostly protein to keep me full longer, however it gets kind of boring. I really cant wait to have bread. I have 2 weeks for that.
I am not doing to bad with the weight loss, I am about 11-12 down since 1st week post op. I totally understand the impatient part. Its like I know what to do I just dont always do it.
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7 weeks for first fill is this normal?!?!
Thewall26 replied to lisafire's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I am in the same situation you are in. I actually called my Dr. and he told me the same thing most are saying here. It is a healing phase. I was banded on July 9th and I am getting my first fill on the 26th, next Wed. I cant wait I have still lost about 9 pounds since my first follow up, which is good. I just cant wait to feel more restriction. -
I really dont think you should have anything to worry about, Have you tried having any other type of Protien? I found that when I did the shake, it just seemed to go straight through the band area, and like you making my stomach growl :biggrin: Things that I was allowed to have that helped were scrambled eggs, and chicken salad. the cottege cheese was a good one too, but I ate it with 2-3 crackers. I would useally have about 1/4 C eggs, or 3oz chicken salad, or 3-4 oz cottege cheese with 2-3 crakers. You could always get a hold of your Dr. too if it becomes an issue.
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when were you banded? I am about 7 weeks out at the moment, and I dont really have any restriction just yet. I get my first fill next Wed. I called my Dr. and he told me that I was still in the "healing phase" and it was kind of normal. Right now I can eat almost whatever I want, and I only have the full feeling when I have real food. Especially real Protein and not in the liquid form. I still had the hunger when I would drink Protein shakes and it went away when I was allowed to eat things like cottage cheese, and pudding ect.......
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Hello there. I see you were banded by Dr. Wagner.
How are things going? Have you had a fill yet? I actually go in next week for my first one. Little nervous
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Hello there, I just came across your profile, and see your are close to your Band date
Congrats. Dr. Wagner is the best and yu will be very pleased. If you have any questions or anything dont hesitate to ask.
I go in for my first fill in a week, cant wait.
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Hello Jenny, thanks for the add, Hope all is well and keep us posted on when you get aproved.