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lingra

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  1. lingra
    I was banded on Aug. 12, 2009, and I still have that same sounds sometime. I was told by my RN that the gurgling noise is just your stomach adjusting to something new being placed inside of your body. I have notice that it is less now. I am still sore around the port area and stomach still swollen. I have a large bruise in an area of my stomach where there is no incision. Don't know why. I started walking the next day after surgery, which really helped with the gas pain in shoulder area. I am now up and walking at 5am 3 miles everyday. This has help me not to be so sore.
  2. lingra

    I'm glad to hear you are feeling good. I have started walking every morning about 2 miles. I have lost 8lbs in 3 days. I believe it is because i'm wlaking. Overall I feel really good. Just still really sore at the port area.

  3. lingra
    I just got home today. I had surgery on Wed. (Aug. 12, 09). For me it was a breeze. I did have a little pain in my chest that moved to my shoulder. I got out of bed last night and walked the hallways at the hospital and it helped a lot. I am glad that part is over. Im looking forward to my success. To think, I was about to cancel because I was so scared and unsur of myself:thumbup:.
  4. lingra

    banded 8/11..still so weak?

    lingra replied to sweetkissez42061's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Please give yourself time to heal. Everyone does not heal at the same pace. Your took a lot of time researching and collecting the information about the Lapband. Recovery should have also been one of the most important pieces of information that you read. So chill out, relax and read a good book. Fanasize about how good your are going to look. Your body will do what it needs to do and that is heal at it's own pace. Good luck.:biggrin:
  5. lingra
    Well, I'm over being scared. I feeing better by the minute. I have started walking 2 times a day. I have to walk, to help with the gas pains I'm having. I walked about 2 mile this morning and feel great. I can only eat 3 or 4 spoons of broth. But otherwise this went better than I thought.
  6. lingra

    Abbypoo, How are you doing?

    I went thru my surgery without a hitch. I am only a little sore. I can only take a couple sips of water. I get these gas bubbles after I eat or dink. I have to walk to get rid of the gas.

  7. lingra

    Hello Horizontravel, I was band on Aug12, 09 also. I would like to join your friends list. I hope we can be of help to each other while on our journey.

  8. lingra

    Hello ToomuchRN, I have read your blogs and would like to join your friends list.

  9. lingra

    I was banded on Aug.12, 09. When I eat I constanly have and gas bubble in the center of my chest, that moves to my left shoulder. i'm walking after each meal to get rid of the gas bubble. My stomach also makes a lot of noises. Are you experiencing that?

    Thanks

  10. lingra
    I too was totally scared out of my witts about having surgery. I had surgery 2 days ago and everything went just find. I'm not in any pain. I sometimes get a gas bubble and it kind of hurt but I go for a short walk and that helps make it go away. RestlessMonkey and ours were so encouraging. I felt I was in good hands here. Goodluck to you and know that we will be praying for you.:thumbup:
  11. lingra
    Tomorrow (aug 12, 09) I'm being banded. I know I will be starting a new life. I am so scared that I feel like I will just to run. I keep asking myself if this is the right thing to do. I am so terrified of the unknown. I have read so many stories here, some with happy endings and others that terrify me. I am stuck second guessing myself. Please help, tell me has anyone else felt this way?
  12. lingra
    I am eating my broth which isn't so bad. I'm trying to drink Water but can only drink 2 or 3 sips. i guess as time goes by it will increase. Banded Aug. 12, 2009 Pre-op weight 241 Post-op weight 241
  13. lingra
    Hello, everyone, I have made it thru surgery and everything went well. I spent one night in the hospital and came home today. I 'm feeling very good. I not nasueated and I'm just a little sore. It was smooth sailing and I hope the rest of my journey is the same. God bless and thank you all for your encouraging words and prayers.
  14. lingra
    Come on in and welcome to the site. You will find really nice people here that is willing to help you. They have been extemely nice and informative. I am being banded this morning (Aug. 12, 09) @10:30. I am very neverous as well. But I know this is the right decision for me. If you have any questions just put the question out there and you will see how everyone here is willing to answer you question. This is truly a great forum. Good luck and much success.
  15. lingra
    RestlessMonkey, I think it's just having sugery in general that I'm worried about. As with everything in life "you always want a successful outcome." Yes, I have had surgery before and it was still the same. I think I always have generalized anxiety.
  16. lingra
    Thanks for the encouraging words. I will try to keep all of that in mind.
  17. lingra

    I am starting to get neverous. On wed. 08/05/09, I will check into the hospital to qet the required test, same day release. Such as upper GI series and blood work. Hey, that right we are both being banded on the same day Aug. 12, 09.

  18. lingra

    Try to keep stay busy, that way you're not thinking about food all the time.

  19. lingra
    Hello Ice Prince, You have taken that most important step by attending a seminar. This shows that you are moving forward to realize your goal. You will find that everyone here is very helpful and supportive. I wish you great success. Keep us posted on your journey to a new band life. :crying:
  20. lingra

    Hello from Tempe, AZ

    lingra replied to TheArchitects's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Hello, all of you Arizona bandsters. I live in Avondale, AZ. I getting banded on August 12, 09. I am so glad that there are so many of us from Arizona here. I went to Bridges Centre at St. Lukes Medical Center and Dr. Daniel Fang is my surgeon. I was referred by several of my friends to Bridges. I have been told by my Cadiac Spec. that Dr. Fang is the top doctor in AZ, that has performed more surgeries than any other doctor. The St. Luke Bridges Centre for Weight Management Program earned the Centre of Excellence Award by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). Hope this little tidbit of information will help someone that is looking to find a doctor.:laugh:
  21. lingra

    No, my Dr. didn't require me to diet.

  22. lingra

    Hello Abbypoo, I'm being banded on Aug. 12, 09. I would love to be friends. We can watch each others progress as well as encourage each other. This is a great forum.

  23. lingra
    My surgery date is Aug.12. 09. I 'm so anixous, scared and happy all at the same time. The closer I get to aug 12, the more scared i become. I know everything will go well but scared of the unknown.:thumbup:
  24. lingra

    Extra Skin

    lingra replied to lingra's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

    Thanks for the info. I'm having surgery on Aug. 12, 09. Having the surgery doesn't worry me as much as what happens after the weight loss, if I will have saggy skin. I guest I better plan on a TT also.
  25. lingra

    Extra Skin

    lingra posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

    I am courious if after weight loss will the skin gain it's elasticity? Will exercising help?:tongue2:

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