xavier
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Another Blow, but this one has Nerf foam on it
xavier commented on voiceomt2002's blog entry in Blog 49252
Well good luck and we'll be wishing the best for you. Yes, it is Barrett's esophagus and it means that that area is inflamed/damaged commonly from uncontrolled GERD. It will be good for them to get a look at it, prob take some tiny biopsies just to see how bad it is....again, best wishes! Cali -
I might answer them, "If I was 'dieting' I might lose weight faster, but with the band its just reasonable healthy eating and slow weight loss is best." Not that I think 35 pounds is slow or anything to discount! You're doing great!!! Cali
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So much for the weenie-eating contests...my doc told me I will prob feel the port when belly down on the old surfboard but I wont hurt it! I'm so bad at it I'm probably more likely to crack my skull!!! Cali
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I think you'll find we're a great group...very supportive, lots of detailed info, and very truthful...good luck whatever you decide! Cali
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My incisions are exactly the same as meem's. Did you guys get a binder that wraps around your abdomen? I had one for a week and it got me sleeping in bed and on my side faster because I think it keeps your gut from schlumping over! Cali
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That sounds basically the same as mine, he advises a one cup meal. Carbonated ok anytime but prob wont like the trapped burp feeling. Cali
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MAY 2009 Bandsters - shout out!!!
xavier replied to ibelieve's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh, and the Mayo thing you can just cut from mine or anyone's and paste that into your signature box and save...give it a try! Cali -
MAY 2009 Bandsters - shout out!!!
xavier replied to ibelieve's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
JB, So you've already made and saved one on ticker.com? OK, then go up to the top and click the "User CP" tab and choose my signature from the drop down. Then you have to paste that weird code thing into your box and save...good luck! Cali -
MAY 2009 Bandsters - shout out!!!
xavier replied to ibelieve's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
JBDiva, Welcome! You'll meet a lot of awesome people here to cheer you on! Cali -
Tinman, You'll do fine! Compared to raising two boys...its a piece of cake! I'm a wimp and had never had any surgery before and I made it! Good luck! Cali
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Kellster, What do you do with the yogurt...I mean I know you eat it but is it plain? Do you put anything in it?Thanks, Cali
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Sounds like were all just working the program! Today is one week out for me and I actually feel pretty good...might do some very light yardwork! Cali
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MAY 2009 Bandsters - shout out!!!
xavier replied to ibelieve's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
MotherMary, Whoever said the protein drinks make more nausea gas cramps was right. I was banded a day before you and just today I am starting to feel ok with the protein drinks.Anything milky is kind of yuck. Just take it slow till youre ready. I did do some protein waters to get some protein in without the milkiness...good luck! Cali -
Isnt it an amazing feeling (freedom?) not to want or care about food...I'm only a week out but I wish this would last forever!
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Glad to hear you're ok! I felt like I got kicked by a horse and I think its because I had the hernia repair at the same time! The most amazing thing is how much better I feel every day! Still no hunger and really kind of forcing myself on the protein!! Cali
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Seems like the younger you are , the better you'll recover/heal from the procedure, the more elastic your skin will be to snap back after you lose the weight, and the less years you have lived (unlike me) with really bad habits!!! I wish I had done this 20 years ago!!!
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I had my FIRST FILL today, much to do about nothing
xavier commented on Gregnlr's blog entry in Blog 56078
Birthday cake might be great in a blender! On the bright side, you'll also be looking 40 pounds thinner in those birthday pix! Do you always have to have the diet after a fill? Cali -
Was anyone banded at a weight of 200lbs or less?
xavier replied to 31andnew's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel very lucky that I have no appetite or interest in food! I dont even think about it. I wish this would last forever. I just make myself get my nutritional/fluid requirements like any other small task of self-care. Tomorrow will be one week and I really feel great! cali -
Well I'm going t wait till I'm alone and feeling very brave to get on mine!!! I dont think I need the abuse! LOL!
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Dear Ram, Glad you're doing ok but sorry for the hunger. I think mine must still be really tight because I really have no interest in food and have to force things down for protein and fluid...I never thought Id say that in my life...its like bizarro world where everything is opposite. Sounds like you are a pretty fast healer...I was kind of a wimp! Well keep letting us know how youre doing...Cali
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Life is getting better! I still am not sure if even today I will meet the goals for 64 0z of fluid and 60gm of protein but I am working on it. I bought some whey powder like the bodybuilders use and put it into a thinned soup. It was pretty good but I definitely have the feeling of restriction with each tiny spoonful! I am back to pretty normal on water and pain wise I really feel pretty good! I wouldnt want to but on a dare I think I could do a few crunches! (Wait, I never did them before...)
My ten cc band was placed with 2cc fill, the fill was removed that same evening because I couldnt swallow even my own saliva...so I think I really inflamed it wretching and thats why I feel restricted untill that swelling goes down with an empty band!
Dont feel too bad for me I went for a walk on the beach today!! Thanks to all who posted! Cali
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Was anyone banded at a weight of 200lbs or less?
xavier replied to 31andnew's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I survived...its really weird to read the threads and blogs of people complaining about being hungry when I cant even stand to see food on the TV! I just feel all puffed up and burpy/watery! I know it wont last... Cali