Jen's_Journey
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2 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 2nd Anniversary Jen's_Journey!
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Hi jen hope u r doing well. I had my first fill 1/8/2010 and i am doing well. Lost 19.4 lbs. A little disapointed. But its is going to be okay . So did u get ur forst fill yet. And how is it going.
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November 09 Knockouts! Check in here POST surgery! :)
Jen's_Journey replied to PrincipalsOffice's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Ok guys got one for ya! I had my surgery 11/19/09, and couldn't get my first fill over the holidays thanks to scheduling and insurance issues, so I waited until 1/5. So... after sticking me with the needle about 20 times, my doctor determined that my port has healed UPSIDE DOWN/BACKWARDS... Arggg - she could not do the fill, and now I have to have the port repositioned (read - another small surgery...) and she will fill me at the same time. So, I'm still not restricted. I was really hoping to get my first fill so that I would be full on less food. I feel like my portion size is creeping up. I'm wondering if anyone else had issues with their port? I feel like a very odd duck... -
November 09 Knockouts! Check in here POST surgery! :)
Jen's_Journey replied to PrincipalsOffice's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Happy New Year to all my fellow Nov 09 bandsters! I hope to get my first fill soon - it has been cancelled twice due to insurance authorization not happening on time. I was banded 11/19 and have lost 16 pounds post surgery. My portions are about 1/2 what they used to be, but I'd like them to be a bit smaller (the fill should do this!). Best of luck to all of you out there, and happy 2010! -
Thanksgiving was super weird. First ever that I didn't cook or spend with family. I made my husband and mother in law pork roast (they hate turkey), and my teenager went to her boyfriend's family. It was so strange to eat strained split pea soup! I am seriously counting down to mushies on Thursday!! I'm down 10 pounds total though - how bout you?
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Happy Thanksgiving! Wow, today is really hard. I had to send my teenage daughter to her boyfriend's family dinner instead of cooking this year. I feel sad about it, but I'm also super happy to be down 10 pounds in my first week!! I'm from Concord, CA, so not far from you!
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Any November 2009 Bandsters??
Jen's_Journey replied to 120inside's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
marquint - I totally feel you on the hunger vs stomach pain if you have too much liquid. I have tried straining cream soups (made with skim milk) and those are better - the sweetness from the shakes is killing me. Sometimes I feel like my entire stomach is bulging out of my skin because it is full of liquid. I saw the doctor today and she said I'm doing great though - down 7 pounds since surgery. I find the hunger pains worse at night - like after 8 pm - and it is hard to fall asleep with a rumbling belly... I do feel my jeans loosening, so it will be WORTH it. -
I am getting tired of all the food everywhere that I can't have. I swear I don't know how some of the people did it when they had to have liquid for 2 weeks prior to surgery and then another 2 weeks after. I'm on day 5, and I am so sick of it. I actually look forward to chewing my vitamins so I can crunch something! What is your goal (how much to lose?)? I'm aiming for 90 pounds total.... one day at a time I guess they say!
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Any November 2009 Bandsters??
Jen's_Journey replied to 120inside's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Rozi - I'm a bit older than you (41) but I started at 267 on 11/19 (surgery date). So far I'm down to 261.5 after 5 days, but boy am I hungry! Let's keep in touch! -
Any November 2009 Bandsters??
Jen's_Journey replied to 120inside's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok. I need some support. It is five days after surgery, and I am STARVING. I was ok until now, but I swear as I've moved around more today, my body is screaming for food, and not at all happy with soup and shakes. I really hope I can make it until mushies on Dec 3rd... -
:thumbup::rolleyes:Hi Jen we really have to be buddies.To day is abetter day less gas took th ebandage off my five incisions doing good .sometimes i get tempted for real food , but i am getting over that .I too lost 6 pounds isnt that great.Iam so excited. lets keep in touch . picksap
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Hi Picksap - did you have your surgery on the 19th too? We can be buddies!! Mine went really well, so far just few minor complaints (headache and gas pain). I'm totally missing REAL food, but hey after 5 days I'm down 6 pounds already! How are you doing?
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Any November 2009 Bandsters??
Jen's_Journey replied to 120inside's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Where did you have your surgery? I had mine in Pleasanton, CA with Dr. Estakhri. She is awesome!
