Ravyn
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I have failed and abused my lapband. I'm the same weight as I started out, way back in April of 2010. Sigh! I'm on to a new gimick - Vegan diet. So far so good...but I"m still an emotional eater. I guess I need overeaters anonymous, and not a lapband. Wish you all luck. I'm still searching for the motivation to drink protein shakes and do P90X.
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hi ravyn! how are you doing? i hope you are doing well. i was banded on april 15th. around the same time you were banded. I am waiting for january to have my second fill,cause my dr. broke her wrist and is not able to perform the fills at this time.i feel like i really need it. please let me know how you are doing. =)
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Hey Tracy! Glad the first fill was a success. I hope you're getting some activity. I spoke with another bander, Froggie, and she suggested eating protein first, and then veggies next. Carbs should be eaten last. The protein should help keep metabolism running fast and help keep the hunger pangs down. I also think it helps to prevent hair loss.
I did okay today as far as my eating goes. I had two yogurts, two servings of nuts and two slices of Veggie pizza. I've gotta eat some fruit soon, for the fiber.
Check in when you get a chance. I haven't lost anything yet, but I'm happy to report that I can not eat a whole burger anymore YIPEEE!!
Take care!
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Hi Ravyn. How are you doing this week. I got my first fill yesterday and just had some soup, and I am very full. That makes me very happy!!! I know it will be quite a few more months until I hit the "sweet spot", but I feel like I have moved on to the next step and am feeling very hopeful again. How about you, how is your mental state this week? I hope you're doing well and will check back in on you soon. Let me know if there's anything you need to talk about or need support with!!
Take care,
Tracy
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Hey Ravyn, sorry I have been MIA. Unfortunately, no I haven't been at the gym all week. Another bad week. I am in the process of buying a house, and I am amazed how much I turn to food when I am stressed. Wednesday I go for my first fill, I am really hoping to get some restriction with that, because right now I have none. So, I hope you are off to a good week. Sounds like you had a fun night out going for Mexican. We need those. I'll stay in touch more this week, and work harder. Hope you have a great week!!
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Hi Zeniada, thanks for contacting me. I would love any information you can share with me about your Mexico experience. I still have 3 free fills from my current doctor. However, when those are over I want to have a plan for future fills, should I need them, ya know. So if you don't mind, can would you give me the name, contact info, websites on your doctor? Were you happy with him/her and was it a nice hospital? Thanks so much. I appreciate anything you can share.
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Hi ravyn....you wrote me a message on one of my posts about if i would be returning to Mexico to get my fills and the answer is yes. they do flouro with all their fills and that makes me more comfertable then them going in blind p.m me if you would like the info for the doc i believe that it is about 100/fill....
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I wish I had an answer for ya... are you able to go to Mexico for a fill? I heard that Hospital INT was very nice, but I don't know if they provide fills for patients using the fluoroscopy method. Try the doctor who performed your surgery. I'm in need of a different doctor. Mine will charge me 350.00 a fill, after I used my 6 free fills. I'd be willing to travel to TJ, if I ca get it done for 100! Let me know if you have any tips. I'll do the same for you
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Hi, live in Los Angeles County and I want to change doctors for my fills. I would like a doctor who uses the fluoroscopy technique. I would even be willing to travel to Tijuana, Mexico if I could get a referral from someone. I hear that pricing is much more affordable than my 350.00 quote that I'm getting from my present doctor. Thank goodness I get 6 for free. I've had three and I'm worried about where to go after I've used them all up. If you have any recommendations for anyone within the Southern California region I would appreciate the tips. Thanks
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congrats! It should be smooth sailing from here! May I ask, will you be getting your fills in Mexico? I am in Los Angeles County and am interested in a different fill doctor. Someone else suggested Mexico, but I am unfamiliar with traveling in and out of TJ for medical needs. I really want a doctor who does that fluoroscopy with the fill to make sure it's the correct amount. However I'd like to do it for a reasonable price. Was wondering if you share the contact information for your doctor in Mexico? I wish you all the best!
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Port is at an angle, & I can feel it about 1/4'' below the skin!
Ravyn replied to Sabrinaaa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, mine was easily felt just under the skin initially, but it has adjusted itself and now I can't feel it as well as I did before. I think the swelling had something to do with it. Now I am barely aware of the port. It's good to check with your doctor. I hope you don't have to back under the knife! All the best! -
I am happy to say that fill number 3 is working YIPEE!! I finally have restriction. I have to really slow down my eating and sip rather than gulp beverages. I love this!!! It hasn't curbed my appetite so much, but that's just me and my emotional hunger. I'll have to tackle that head on! Anyway, I'm excited that it's finally working. I was so afraid that I would never have restriction. It's funny too, because I had my fill on Sunday and I didn't notice a change in my stomach's capacity until Wednesday. I feel a weightloss coming on Even if it's two pounds I'll be delighted! Thanks again everyone for all your support. It really was daunting on my spirit! Oh, and I'll be searching around for fill doctors with a more reasonable price range. Best Wishes to all! -sigh of relief-
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Tracy, I beginning to get concerned. I haven't heard from you. I hope you're just too busy at the gym or hiking and biking to be on here. Well, I'm still keeping track of my eating. I had a bad night last night. Went out for Mexican Food and then Salsa Dancing. I had a beer, a glass of wine and a Mojito. I also ate two grilled shrimp, half of a wedge of a casadilla, a table spoon of fish ceviche, and half a taquito and some salad. So yeah, I ate it very slowly over about an hour because I have some restriction now, but I did eat it. Good thing I danced it off though! Oh and I went for a bike ride with my son 45 minutes.
Check in soon!!
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April Bandsters - How are you doing?
Ravyn replied to BusyMom1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Froggie you are a great role model for me! I MUST look into more sugar free treats. I've tried to eat more fruits as a treat, rather than ice cream and cookies. As for my fill process, I had NO restriction. Nothing got stuck and I could drink anything at any pace. However, I got a fill on the 22nd, and I just noticed this week that food is taking longer to pass through. I took one bit too many a few days ago and thought something was going to come back up. I managed to keep it all down by walking around. So that was my third fill and finally I have some noticeable restriction! Yipeee! I think I'll be able to do this now. I takes me much longer to eat even half a sandwhich. I'll try this week to cut out sweets completely. I had about 8 cookies throughout the week. A sabotage moment, no doubt! But those two cookies a day adds up to NO weightloss. My doctor felt that the realize band just takes longer than the lapband. He felt as thought I would have some loss from the next fill. However, he wants it to be slow, because my weight was not that extreme to begin with. He is keeping me at a strict visitation every two months. He also is expecting me to exercise more than I have been. I feel that I'll be able to control things better, now that I actually am forced to slow my pacing. Thank you so much for your support. I'll take your advice on the sugar free pops and stuff like that! Keep posting, so I stay motivated
