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banded for 10 months
creem4coffee replied to btcabell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am out 8 months Love Love Love my band (except for its embarassing gurping that it makes when I eat LOL). I a down 65lbs from a tight size 20 to a loose fitting size 14 so far. Congrats to everyone else on your progress!! You are all doing amazing!! I think I a going to start drinking protein to supplement even though my surgeon is against it. I do not think I am getting enough protein for sure. -
The pirate and me down by 40 since surgery 50 since pre diet..
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Thank you so much still have a ways to go but I am loving the changes so far :-) good luck to you Jannalise! -
The pirate and me down by 40 since surgery 50 since pre diet..
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From the album: Before and During Pics
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From the album: Before and During Pics
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From the album: Before and During Pics
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The pirate and me down by 40 since surgery 50 since pre diet..
creem4coffee commented on creem4coffee's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
My surgery was Jan 7th. I am almost 6 months out. Love Love Love my band!! Good luck to you!!! -
Easter Sunday 34lbs down since surgery :-)
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From the album: Before and During Pics
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My "sweet spot" became my "sour spot"
creem4coffee replied to marfar7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is my understanding that as you are losing weight the "fat pad' around your stomach is also getting smaller. I just got another fill (very small amount). I had 8cc in an 11cc band, and my Dr added .25cc's. I was at my sweet spot and had lost about 7lbs since my last fill. My Dr. told me that she would just give me a little tweak. She also said at some point when your "fat pad" get super small (as thin as a sheet of paper) the band will no longer be able to get it tighter. I think you should get a fill. -
a little DiScourAgeD
creem4coffee replied to shellray06's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on your loss!!! I only lost 14 in 6 weeks, don't be discouraged. I had my first fill 2 weeks ago and am down another 10. My surgeon told me they do not expect you to lose in the first 6 weeks and if you do it is a bonus :-) Hang in there!! You are on your way -
Side by side on left I was 254 my highest and on the right is me at 223. Double chin is gone :-) YAY!!
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From the album: Before and During Pics
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From the album: Before and During Pics
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From the album: Before and During Pics
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I eat 1/2 cup of food and am full for 3-4 hours so I feel like my band is working in that sense. I was suprised also with how quickly they filled me too. I have another fill appointment on March 10th so I will ask about the restriction and ask if they will check to make sure my band is in place and no streched pouch.
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I had my surgery on Jan 7th. I have already had 2 fills and am at 7cc's in an 11cc band. I feel some restriction but I still can eat breads (which I don't do very often only as my cheat meal). I am nervous because I am at 7cc's and it seems that a lot of ppl feel restriction at 4-6cc's.
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I am 5 weeks post op and have not had any port pain since about week 2. Now I am feeling periodic pinching type pain when sitting or getting up. I thought it was from my jeans rubbing but it has not gone away. It is more uncomfortable then hurting. Is this normal? I don't recall doing anything that would have caused the pain. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Port Question
creem4coffee replied to creem4coffee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for responding makes me feel better and makes sense. I figured it was probably normal but I am all paranoid that the port will flip or something. I need to stop reading some of these threads :thumbup: -
I felt restriction for about 3 weeks and then my hunger came back but not full force. I am on week 5 now. I am still eating way less than b4 and getting full quicker and staying full longer. I have lost between 17-18lbs depends on the day. I was hoping for 20 before my 1st fill. My recovery was super good but have been feeling some pain around my port now...I am all parinoid that my port is flipped I have to stop reading the post on her LOL
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Hey Denver in the house :-) hehe...I am in Denver also and just got banded on Jan 7th can't wait to go for my first fill which is on Feb 15th...I got mine at Rose Medical Dr Synder he is great....How are you feeling?? When did you get banded?
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20 days post op and down 10 lbs! Love my band!
creem4coffee replied to corinne211's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats that is awesome. I wish you the best on your up and coming wedding that is so exciting. What is your goal dress (if you don't mind me asking)? I am 17 days out also and love my band. I am down 16 and not feeling hungry much at all but definetly no restriction. I get my first fill Feb 15th can't wait. Keep up the great work ladies. -
I am in Bandster Hell also!!! What a crazy process this is!!! I feel full all the time no hunger pains but I feel like I am going to starve and get dehydrated. I feel exhausted by 5pm! How can a human live on under 500/day for over a week. Diet prescribed by my surgeon: 5-7 days liquid diet (water and whey protien drinks only) 5-7 days soft food diet (low fat refried Beans, pudding, Jello, yogurt, and cottage cheese). Solid diet after that Thank God Bandster Hell is not permanant
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Hello from Denver!
creem4coffee replied to erinrutledge's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good Luck I am in Highlands Ranch CO and got banded on the 7th. Still recovering but it was not bad. -
just banded on 01/07/2010........
creem4coffee replied to NouraShuman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also was banded on 1/7/2010. I am unable to drink all the fluids they required so just drinking as much as I can tolerate. I have not been hungry at all. I have however had substance/ wanting to chew withdrawl. I have lost 10lbs so far and I don't know what is normal in the first 6 weeks prior to fill. The paper work the DR sent me home with implied that you will lose for the first 2 weeks and then your hunger will come back and you will be able to eat more. The paper work said that you are to maintain your weight loss until you get a fill. I suppose each person's experience is different. -
Insurance Approved Today Surgery Date 1/7/2010
creem4coffee replied to creem4coffee's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Tomorrow is my big day :smile2: So excited but a lil neverous !!! -
Insurance Approved Today Surgery Date 1/7/2010
creem4coffee posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Just wanted to share I am new to this website but I found out today that my insurance is approved and I have a date to get banded on January 7th of 2010!! So excited :biggrin:
