xavier
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I'm no expert but this is my understanding ( I am also self pay). If you are sick from the complication, meaning something that needs to be treated for your well-being, they have to cover it. But if the port flips or you have a leak so you are fine but the band just doesnt work...not covered. I hope i never have to find out...I'm savin' those pennies for PS!
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Am I missing something here? You were banded a long time ago and can take care of you new incisions the same way.
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Just curious...what do you mean when you say you have a 10cc band tht holds 4cc? PS You have really done great...
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WOW! You are doing great and you really did great on the preop weight loss! This will be a great site for you to get support and also give it to people who may not be doing as well as you! I always recommend to new people to go to the blog of band_groupie and take your time reading it from the beginning...its very motivating and will make you laugh and cry but mostly laugh! The comments people make to her are great and you can find some great friends among us there...let us support you!!
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Why I'm considering a lawsuit...
xavier replied to rlynn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am truly sorry you are struggling...please get the fills you need for this band to work. Dont waste your money on special food and diets...we have ALL done that before and ultimately GAINED weight from it! Please give your band another chance even if you have to beg, borrow, steal, or just charge the cost of those fills! PS The only way you can win a medical lawsuit is if the doc didnt follow what is called 'the standard of care'. So I agree with the above posters that it would not be a good use of your energies...good luck... -
To be or not to be...restricted
xavier replied to illuminationlady's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Agree completely with BetseyB..if we could do this without the band's restriction, well, we would have already!! I think I am at perfect restriction now and have no problems at all..a very rare pain or PB which is the bitch slap I need because I ate too much or too fast. It happens maybe once a month nowadays. I just feel so lucky to have this band!!! -
I now know why they called the '70s the 'me' decade...because Im livin' there!!! Woo, hoo!!!
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Starting for freak out have some ???
xavier replied to curlicue22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Agree, also when yo are putting protein first you usually dont have room for the pasta, bread, rice etc! I sometimes snag the topping off of pizza so I dont eat the crust. My cravings for 'bad' things has gone way down though, thanks to the band! If I eat like I should (only when I'm hungry, stop when not hungry, no water, never eat to full or painful, etc) I can barely get enough protein AND enough calories in! That's why I LOVE my band! -
Yes, I have little glass one-cup bowls that I usually eat out of. Theres a girl on here who has done fantastic called 2flyguys and if you look at her photos yo will see her holding up a tiny bowl...it has REALLY worked for her!
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How much weight did you lose in the first month?
xavier replied to Brandy~'s topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I lost 11 that first month but some dont really lose at all due to 'bandster hell' which is described in the blog of band_groupie if you wonder what that is. I was lucky to have good restriction right away and didnt have to go thru it! Good luck! -
That 'article' about the 301 pounds and the fast food diet should be removed from this site. If you are responsible for it please do so. Its a piece of crap..."evasive surgery"???I think the author means 'invasive' and its inappropriate on this site! Thanks
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Encouragement for Pre-Banders
xavier replied to Chele6378's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For those of you in the early stages of all this, I HIGHLY recommend reading the blog of band_groupie from the beginning just whenever you have time. It answers lots of questions and is very motivating as it seems like she holds your hand thru the tough times..I and lots of others sometimes re read it to increase motivation or get on track..you'll laugh and cry! -
Starting for freak out have some ???
xavier replied to curlicue22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can eat everything but only tiny portions. If I do get stuck it is always my own fault and provides the bitch slap I need! LOL! Papaya enzyme chewables definitely helps and I used to carry them everywhere until I learned how NOT to get stuck! Relax, this is the best thing ever...and even a painful stuck incident isnt as bad as going to some fancy event miserable because of how you look!! -
You can see how under the boob they didnt use the stapler...a really good doc sews by hand from under the skin...maybe not a big deal but a word of advice to those considering PS...ask for hand (and internal) suturing if you care!You do look great and I am always grateful for the PS pix because I think iwant or will need some too! -
You could also consider the cost of healthcare for comorbidities if you have any. Or the ones that we would have developed...I know I save money on food because now I eat so little...WELL WORTH IT overall. And it is a great motivator to stay on track..
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-60 1st year bandaversary pic's I have gone from size 18/20 to size 10/12! You can see I have a waist. I have some more to loose but I'm headed in the right direction
xavier commented on CHI-Girl's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Oh!What a difference, your waist, your face and that upper arm!!! Go girl!!! -
I apologize if my pics offend anyone, but I really want people to see how the process has been for me with at least some clothing on and to be honest, the granny panties just dont fit anymore. This is me, 5 months post surgery...still a work in progress.
xavier commented on lapband82709's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Don't apologize! You look awesome!!! You should be so proud of yourself and flaunt it a little!! Pix like yours inspire us all! Thanks for putting them up. -
1/31/10 -32 lbs need to work on the belly...still look prego!
xavier commented on Gorda123's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You do NOT look prego you look great...its a very big difference! -
Fantastic! Wow! You just look great!! -
Hi! I saw your message to SanDiegoUberMom and thought I would chime in. How are you doing in the decision process? My opinion is if you can and have lost a significant amount of weight in the past but never really kept it off the band may be right for you. At this point I would say its 50% band 50% my effort.
But if you are morbidly obese and have many other related health problems then a major procedure may be more appropriate.Thats just my two cents...PS I went to Dr. Oliak in Orange and I LOVE him and his staff!
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Sounds like the soundtrack in my head. When my friends and I were waiting for letters of acceptance or rejection to get into grad school we would sing that! Then when my letter came, I did a rousing rendition of Even the losers get lucky sometime! Anyway as you know my weight loss has gone slow so I have to be patient but my weight has never gone up this whole time so I know I am on the right track. I have just scraped by the halfway point and feel like I have kind of figured it all out at least at this point...LOVE your blogs!
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Despite being depressed about Plateau-The Scales Went Down!
xavier commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
The good thing is, the scale doesnt care how you feel! Congrats...I always enjoy your blog! -
I dont like yogurt either but greek yogurt is more like sour cream so if you put it on refried beans or a baked potato its excellent. Its in the yogurt section but not all stores have it!
