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Anyone in or around the Georgetown, Texas area?
flychica replied to martom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm doing pretty good, not too much pain. Other than this weird pain or sensation when I go from laying down to sitting up. Feels like air moving up...not sure how to describe it. Its almost like a painful burp or sneeze in one. Still doing the Clear liquids and looking forward to the regular liquids...next Tuesday can't get here soon enough. LOL. Wow! 28lbs in a month? That is awesome...I'm really hoping to see those type of results as well. I go for my 2 week f/u appointment on December 4th. -
Anyone in or around the Georgetown, Texas area?
flychica replied to martom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Martom, I'm in Leander...I was just banded on the 17th. How are you doing so far? -
November 09 Knockouts! Check in here POST surgery! :)
flychica replied to PrincipalsOffice's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am here...wishing I could have a protein shake or something. LOL. So over the clear liquid diet....but still doing it. -
How do you know when its okay to move forward from the clear liquid to the full liquid? I so could use some other flavors than chicken/beef broth and apple juice. I tried some crystal light but that was ewwww... Just wondering...
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Is that what I'm feeling when I wake up? Its the strangest pain or sensation....like when I get up, something moves back down to my stomach from my chest. And it only happens when I get up from a laying position to sitting up or getting up. Is that gas? It kind of feels like I need to burp but its a painful burp....
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Hello Amber, I'm in Austin as well...well Leander actually. But close enough. I was banded on Tuesday. Like you, had kiddos and got lost in the process of providing for the family and all that other stuff. I've managed to get to a size 20....in the past 10 years. And now its time to take control of this.... I hope everything goes smoothly for you and its too bad you have to go 6 months but believe, the time will fly by VERY quickly.
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I will be going back on Monday, I only took 4 days off. Plus it fell perfect with Thanksgiving being next week. So I'll have those 2 days off. Not a big deal since I sit at a desk all day.
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Maybe they will do like mine, just request medical records for the past 5 years showing that you had a BMI of 40+. It made it easier for me, like you I don't have no other extra issues.
Actually the pain isn't too bad but I've been making sure to take the pain meds so I avoid most of it right now. So it could be the reason why I'm not feeling too much...just soreness.
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Thanks, do you know anyone personally going through the process w/ your insurance? I was lucky to have a couple of ladies at my job who did it before me...so I was able to kind of get the idea of it prior to doing it. I hope you get the approval soon too!
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What's with all this burping?
flychica replied to neesh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So wish I could burp....it would be nice. LOL. I feel the pressure to but it comes out a lil', almost like a painful burp and sneeze at the same time. Hate that feeling. -
I have United Health, under a PPO plan. Approval is pretty much based on what was written in your policy through your employer, so they decided what is necessary for you to be approved. With mine, I only needed a 5 year BMI of 40+ and if it was lower than 40, I needed some co-morbidity conditions and a few extra requirements that were needed from the surgeon to do the surgery. My insurance would have gone through faster, but I had to clear up my pre-existing situation and provide my Certificate of Coverage from my employer before that.
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Yeah, I've never heard of pre-op doing clear diet...as Ale78 outlined, thats how it usually goes. I, however had the Atkins as my pre-op diet for 2 weeks. Definitely give them a call to clarify.
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Took "before" pictures tonight....
flychica replied to Neener's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck Maggi...hope you have a speedy recovery. I got mine yesterday and I'm feeling okay, but I'm making sure to take my pain meds like I should too. -
Took "before" pictures tonight....
flychica replied to Neener's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took pics today...even though my surgery was yesterday. Your so right, until you see it on film...you have no idea how big you really are. -
Hello! New and getting banded 11/17/09
flychica replied to Queen Fig's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello Queen...I'm scheduled for tomorrow as well. I know a few ladies at my job who have had it done. Some have it a few complications, while some eat everything in sight as if they don't have a band. But out of the 4 ladies I know...2 have already in a year to year and a half time lost 100lbs. So I see it does work... -
I've got my Date -- November 17th
flychica replied to amartyn1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everyone... I am getting banded tomorrow as well...I go in at 5:30am. -
Did you cheat on pre-op liquid diet
flychica replied to crystalcml's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yeah, I talked to some of the ladies at my job who had Dr. Esquivel in Austin...and said he kind of does things out of the norm. I guess it works, I know others around me said they can tell I've lost weight by seeing my face and stuff....I kind of feel it w/ my slacks for work, their baggier. I just keep freaking out that I won't get my surgery done because of the slip up.....lol. -
I got my lil' packet from my surgery on Tuesday for my pre-op appointment. Woo hoo! I've already gone through the process of tests, doctors appointments and insurance clearance. It began on September 9th with a consult and I'm finally getting my surgery on November 17th! I am so excited and nervous at the same time...since I've never had a major surgery. Can't wait to get know others on here going through the same thing or who have been there.
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Did you cheat on pre-op liquid diet
flychica replied to crystalcml's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Can someone explain why some do the liquid pre-op compared to the Atkin's pre-op? I understand its for the same purpose, for the liver but why do some people get to eat and some don't? I've been on the Atkin's for the past 2 weeks, have I lost weight? Not sure since I don't have a scale and I had my moment on Friday and ate 3 cookies. Other than that, I've been real good. I just wonder... -
Hope thats how it works for me...lol. Well I don't have a scale at home so I think it might be a good idea on not buying a new one, like you I don't want to become obsessed w/ it. Glad your doing so well...I won't have my f/u until December 4th.
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You too! Good luck with yours as well.
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Where Do I Go From Here???
flychica replied to iHaveHope09's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well I would say talk to whoever your going to get the lapband through. I'm using TrueResults. They have someone that lays out the plan and walks you through the process to get to your surgery date. That includes helping with getting your appointments in order, insurance, etc. -
LOL. I had to laugh because I have my surgery on Tuesday and I'm doing the pre-op diet...however the Atkins one and have had my slip ups....like 3 chocolate chip Cookies that were sitting on the table at work. I so wanted them...and had been good this whole time....with just meat. Ugggh. LOL.
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Wow, your process went pretty fast too. How are you doing so far? Your about 2 weeks ahead of me.