Fluffy420
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Hi! I am having surgery in 3 days! I just saw this thread and wondering if anyone is still on here.... I saw most of the post were from 2007! I live in st. louis and work in south county so was looking for ppl around me!
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This time next week I will have began the biggest change of my life. I have so many emotions I dont even know where to start. Im freaking out but I think the excited part is overtaking the freakin out part. I just cant believe after all the years of being fat and all the time spent fighting insurance to approve it that THIS TIME NEXT WEEK I WILL BE BANDED. Sept. 2 will be a big day in history for me from now on! Sorry that wasnt a question I just had to express my feelings to someone since NONE of my friends know.
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Dr. Enochs in Cary, North Carolina
Fluffy420 replied to Jade0729's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey Jade! I havent had the surgery yet but Dr. Enochs is my doctor..... so far I feel confident in him! My surgery is a week from today so I will keep you posted! -
Lap Band Patients in Their 20's
Fluffy420 replied to Mia26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mia! we are surgery twins thats aweomse!!! Thats how I feel about the whole thing. I dont want to listen to other peoples opinion it my decision! Are you getting nervous yet....ITS NEXT WEEK!!!! I feel like ive been waiting so long that its not for real! I called today to make sure everything was done bc I was so nervous they were gonna find SOMETHING I didnt do right and postpone it! Im already having trouble sleeping at night bc Im so excited I cant imagine what I will be like this time next week only hours from surgery! -
Lap Band Patients in Their 20's
Fluffy420 replied to Mia26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone! Im 23 and am having my surgery sept. 2 (so mia me and you are right in there together) we will have to keep in touch for our questions and progress!!! I dont have to do anything as far is pre op is concerned..... I feel weird about that because everyone else does but I have been doing stuff anyway. Ive lost 15 lbs so far! but Im stuck at 15 so Im excited about next wed!!! Ive have only told my mom dad and my sister. I havent even told the guy Im seeing because Im scared he will tell someone if we break up.....I know that sounds bad but I live in a small town and once its out its out. I go to school in st. louis but am from NC so I only get to go home every four months and I know if Im losing weight quickly and ppl only see me every once in a while it will look dramatic anyway and they will be asking questions so Im just staying as DL as possible! I cant wait to see how this goes for all of us! -
Diagnosed with Gallstones 5 months post-op....WTH??
Fluffy420 replied to shellyphaunts's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone! Just wanted to help you guys out with some things about the gallbladder.... I havent had surgery yet (sept 2!!!!) or had issues with my gallbladder but I am in medical school so this is what I know! There are lots of situations after extreme weightloss where people have to have their gallbladder taken out. When you are eating terrible your gallbladder is taking care of all of the fat that is piling up in your system. Then you cut fat almost completley out of your diet and your gallbladder no longer has to work. So you get that build up and it becomes almost stagnant if you will. This is why it is good for you to have healthy fats in your diet such olive oil, beans and nuts! Keeps your gallbladder working at a healthy rate. ALSO when it comes to gallbladder people are getting them taken out at a very rapid weight when it is not always nescessary. Only about 10 percent of people with gallbladder issues actually need them taken out. If you get your diet working right adding those healthy fats lots of times he gallbladder takes care of itself (the body was meant to heal itself) And for those of you who might think you have symptoms..... there is a stabbing pain that usually referes thru your sternum (almost) and more importantly your right shoulder blade. It comes mostly after a heavy fat meal or alcohol. Esp. if you have been eating very little fat and then you load up on some fat! So talk to your doc about some alternative things you can do before you jump into surgery! Like I said most of it can be done naturally with out surgery! Good luck everyone!!!! -
hey girl! you look so good... im getting banded in two weeks got any advice? I saw you were from windsor I actually have several friends from windsor!
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Hiatal Hernia repair
Fluffy420 replied to AngelWhispers's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hey everyone! I havent had the surgery yet (sept 2) but I am in Medical school so just wanted to help out! everyone did a good job of explaining what a hiatal hernia is. A hernia occurs when one part of the body protrudes through a gap or opening into another part. A hiatal hernia forms at the opening in your diaphragm where your food pipe (esophagus) joins your stomach. Part of the stomach pushes through this opening causing a hiatal hernia. This usually causes nothing more than heart burn.... but it can be BAD heart burn. This is because the food and acid from the stomach are allowed to go back into your esophagus. So for those of you with no symptoms it wasnt affecting your body and would not have been discovered with out lapband. But great for those of you who got it fixed because you can avoid serious heart burn or GERD (gastro esophageal refulx disease) that can cause long lasting problems in your esophagus! -
September 2009 Band Date
Fluffy420 replied to ashleysara's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone! Im so glad this got started! My surgery date is Sept. 2! I found out at the beginning of August I got approved. And like many of you guys I took it on myself to go ahead and start working out and eating right. I had a few moments where I thought I can do it myself and I lost 13 pounds. Then I went on Vacation and finals for school started and I managed to gain most of it back much much quicker than it took to lose it. That settled it for me...NO MORE GAMES IM GOING ALL OUT THIS TIME!! I actually do not have any type of pre op diet but I am going to continue to try to do better and work out! Good Luck everyone keep me updated! -
hey! you are a total inspiration! I am having my surgery 3 weeks from today so I need the encourging pics from other ppl so I dont get scared!
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I dont drink a lot but Im young so I still enjoy going out from time to time on the weekends. I know its empty calories! But is anyone drinking? Have you been able to drink beer?
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Liver diet? Should I be doing that?
Fluffy420 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The only rules my doc said were not to eat or drink anything after midnight the day before surgery. What if he gets in there and cant get past my liver? I weight 265 (down from 276!) I had really good results with my blood work they said everything was perfect. What is the liver diet so maybe I can do some sort of that just to make sure????? -
I just recently started working out a lot before surgery bc I want to be in the best shape I can be for surgery (which wont be very good shape but at least Im trying right!) So, how long did everyone wait before they starting working out again.... I like to run, swim and water aerobics if that helps! I know it is diff from doc to doc but I still like to get an average range!:thumbup:
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I got my surgery date yesterday (sept. 2) and now im starting to freak. I read so many different scary stories and see some good stories. So tell me ladies...Love your band or hate your band?!?! Dont be shy about telling me why!!
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I have 38 days till surgery! Im really nervous! I KNOW that I can do this but I cant help have that thought in the back of my head what if I HATE the band or I fail at this like all the other ones......... Ive started working out recently and am LOVING my water aerobics and today I ran a mile for the first time in a LONG time. Im down 8 pounds. Im just praying that I can stay strong and keep this all up. :thumbup: I need to spend next summer in a bikini..... I REFUSE to spend another summer miserable. Ive started my journey before surgery but Im hoping that this band will up my progress! Stay Tuned!
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I have 38 days till surgery! Im really nervous! I KNOW that I can do this but I cant help have that thought in the back of my head what if I HATE the band or I fail at this like all the other ones......... Ive started working out recently and am LOVING my water aerobics and today I ran a mile for the first time in a LONG time. Im down 8 pounds. Im just praying that I can stay strong and keep this all up. :smile: I need to spend next summer in a bikini..... I REFUSE to spend another summer miserable. Ive started my journey before surgery but Im hoping that this band will up my progress! Stay Tuned!
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Hey! WOW you have lost a lot of weight in four months! THat is awesome..... Im going to have surgery in august and im just kind of trying to get a feel for the people who are doing really well what their secrets are! You are doing awesome! Any advice would be awesome!
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so i just got my date! I was wondering what you think made you so sucessful so fast. I see a lot of scary stories about not losing any weight. Im really getting nervous.......any advice?