fatbegone13
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Sounds like you are doing well. No gas pain? Liquids are the way to go. Good luck. It is the best thing I have done for myself.
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Hope you still remember me. How are you doing? I don't go on this very often. No time. I haven't run into you at Dr. O. Have you had many fills? I think I am up to four. I have lost 71 pounds so far. Bet you have lost even more. Let me know how you're doing. Still no pictures. I have to work on that.
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How was your fill? I got mine yesterday. Didn't feel anything when Allison did it. Don't feel full either. Trying to get back to being "good" again. They said I lost another 4 pounds but I know that was not correct. A little discouraging. Have to try harder.
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Considering "our age group" did any of you find the recuperation time different from what they usually say is 1-2 weeks? Any special problems? I'm not looking for excuses just trying to be aware of any special challenges. I know from previous surgeries that they don't always tell you everything in adva
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I am going to miss a few days of work because of the surgery. I don't want to lie to my boss but I know she will tell everyone and I don't need or want that type of pressure. What can I tell her that will be factual without telling her that I had lap band. I don't want to lie but I want to keep this private from work. Help.
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Thanks for the advice. I think I will use abdominal surgery as the reason. I think that covers it nicely.
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I am going to miss a few days of work because of the surgery. I don't want to lie to my boss but I know she will tell everyone and I don't need or want that type of pressure. What can I tell her that will be factual without telling her that I had lap band. I don't want to lie but I want to keep this private from work. Help.
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Good to hear. It sounds like you have lost a lot of weight already. Is a kilo about 16 lbs? Sam:rose:
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:thumbup: Getting banded next Monday. Anyone else getting banded that day?:thumbdown: Sam
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Well I am getting better at staying there. I agree with ajoneen in that I don't think I need it, but, I guess I am lucky in that my insurance is paying for it. So with a grateful heart, I will enjoy the start of this journey.
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My surgery is next Monday and they want all banders to stay overnight. Is this common for other surgeons?
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My surgery is next Monday and they want all banders to stay overnight. Is this common for other surgeons?
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Hope you did get the two messages I sent. Sam
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:smile2: Hi, I am new to blogging and am new to lap-band. So this will be a total learning experience. I have an endoscopy procedure tomorrow and I can't say I am looking forward to that, but, it's the last test before my final doctor's appointment next week. Surgery is scheduled for the 28th. I am looking forward to that because I am sick of being fat. I am 61 and I have Crohn's disease. So I am looking forward to hearing from anyone around my age or someone who has Crohn's and has gone through this procedure.
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chewable multi vitamin advice
fatbegone13 replied to Dee66's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They told me to take 1200 mg a day of calcium and 1200 mg of vitamin D3. That was the advice of the nutritionist from Blue Cross. Did they tell you this also? -
chewable multi vitamin advice
fatbegone13 replied to Dee66's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bariatric Advantage has lots of chewable vitamins, minerals and much more. You can order online and get them a couple of days later delivered to your door. :thumbdown::thumbup: -
Well I hope it's you, miss "can I see your port?" You were very funny today. I thought that man was very pleasantly surprised by your request. Forgot to include the 13 after fatbegone. sorry. San
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:wub: Susanna When I went to my first intro meeting to find out about lap-band, the room was equally divided into thirtysomethings and sixtysomethings with one person at 70. She told us she was 70 and she came in on a walker. I loved her one question of the doctor. "How soon after surgery can I have sex?" I thought the lady next to her would fall out of her chair! I don't know if she has already had her surgery or not, but she's a hero of mine. Win :thumbup:
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Thanks for the good thoughts. You know you get to the point that you will do just about anything to lose weight. My doctor said at "my age" I can't expect to lose all the weight I want to lose. He says that people in this age group are not as motivated in following the program and don't exercise enough. I may not lose as much as my young friend has ( 140 lbs since last Sept.) but I know I will lose more than he thinks I can. Did your doc tell you anything like this? He doesn't have a lot of personality but he has had a lot of experience which is much more important. I also think sometimes they throw this out there to see if it scares you away.
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:thumbup: Hi, I am new to blogging and am new to lap-band. So this will be a total learning experience. I have an endoscopy procedure tomorrow and I can't say I am looking forward to that, but, it's the last test before my final doctor's appointment next week. Surgery is scheduled for the 28th. I am looking forward to that because I am sick of being fat. I am 61 and I have Crohn's disease. So I am looking forward to hearing from anyone around my age or someone who has Crohn's and has gone through this procedure.