beachcitygirl
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Anyone interested in a Christmas challenge?
beachcitygirl replied to lauragshsu's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This could not have come at a better time. I just gained 2 pounds!! -
I used to be a member of the Y. It was the best. I felt ok doing the classes, especially the water class b/c everyone was older or overweight. B/R is a Breast Reduction. I am starting to heal but it is a slow process. I am doing great with the band though. I go for my 3rd fill next wed.
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Man that stinks!!! I can imagine your fustration. I am so I started in jan. had my surgery April 29. Good luck. I hope something opens up sooner!
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I am planing my first visit to Cinncanati (I know first I should learn how to spell it) anyways my son moved there Downtown actually.I am planning a visit. I was wonderring if anyone was going to ObesityHelp Regional Conference – OH It is Aug 20 and 21. Teri
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CONGRATS!!!!!Let us know when your date is.
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~*~ June 2010 Exercise challenge and chat ~*~
beachcitygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Mon. 30 min walking. I am sick and have an infection from my "other surgery" as well, but trying to hang in there. Keep movin' -
How important are the rules really?
beachcitygirl replied to SavvyCat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Spartan- I am so glad you made the comments about insurance paid surgeries. My insurance Company paid for my Lap Band. After reading your post, I now feel I do owe it to them and future paitients to follow the rules. I never thought of the things you brought up. Thanks to everyone who posted. Im newly banded and you guys gave me a lot to think about. -
Hey. To get your ticker tape below signature I will direct you to where I got my info. Only cause I really can't remember with out help. First go to the main lap band page. Click on the General Lap Band surgery Discussion
then scroll down part way Click on ticker tutorial with pictures. Read entire post first then go back and do what it says. Btrigger also posted right under the first post. I might have used his advice or combo of both. Any ways you will get it. Let me know if you have any problems.
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Having problems geetting Lapband through the Veterans Hospital.
beachcitygirl replied to aromanek's topic in Insurance & Financing
I am sorry, I have no advice as I know nothing about this subject. However, I want to encourage you to keep fighting. You are a diabetic and overweight. You need the surgery!!! I mean it is not like you are asking the VA for a TT. This is medically neccasary for you to live a healthy life! I will be praying for you, that the doors open and the right people come into your life that can help you with this. Best wishes and keep in touch. Ter -
Congrats on losing 18 lbs! I was banded on 4/29/10 I just got my fill last wed. I was a nervous wreck. It really was the easiest thing, very fast. I am afraid of needles, but this hurt less than a shot. Good Luck!!
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I have BS/BC of California. I have been banded 6 wks. They covered it 100%. You have to have 40 bmi or a 35 with other issues such as sleep apneia, Diabetic, High blood preasure. They ask for 5 year histioy of dieting. You dont have to show proof of this, so use your best guess. They need documentation of a 6 month medically supervised diet. I t has to be in the past year, but doesn't have to be consecutive. I showed 1 mo. with a medical clinic and a few months later i did 3mos with a Doctor, they counted it as 4 mos and let me do 2 months with dietition at Lap band Surgeons. I did 6 mos in same year I was good to go with that at least. There are several test the surgeon will do. They will get all the paperwork done and send it to BC/BS and then they have 72 hours to give you an answer. I was approved first time. My consultation was jan and I had Lap Band in April. Good Luck
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I had fill 2 days ago. ifeel nothing yet, but Doctor told me I wouldn't until 3 rd fill. So yea still dieting as well. I feel great from the band but I had a B/R. 2 wks ago. That one has left me in pain and I can only walk 30 min. aday. I still have to wait 4 wks. before water class. Have fun in Miami!!
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I had fill 2 days ago. ifeel nothing yet, but Doctor told me I wouldn't until 3 rd fill. So yea still dieting as well. I feel great from the band but I had a B/R. 2 wks ago. That one has left me in pain and I can only walk 30 min. aday. I still have to wait 4 wks. before water class. Have fun in Miami!!
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Congrats on your weightloss! Just wanted to say hi as I never meet anyone who spells Teri the right way! lol
Teri D.
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Hi, my name is Teri, I was banded 4/29/10 I am a Mom and wife as well, saw your buddy post and would love to stay in touch and offer eachother encouragment as well as advice.
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How important are the rules really?
beachcitygirl replied to SavvyCat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with what has been posted. I am an recovering Diet Coke addict, and I used to loved a few beers on the wkend. I have decided to give these up completly b/c my Dr. said so but thats me. I have heard you can drink soda as long as it is flat, no bubbles. And I have also heard about ordering a Vodka and water then adding the single on the go Crystal Light to that. No carbonation and only 30 calories! I don't know if all this is safe but it has to be better than what you are doing. I hope it helps and I wish you health and happiness:thumbup: -
Congrats on your surgery. Good to hear you are doing well. I have had no real problems so far. 2nd day of post op I had pretty bad gas pains which is very common. Walking and gas x strips help a lot! I took 4 15 min walks a day. Good luck!
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Poor thing. I have no advice for you but wanted to let you know I said a prayer for you. Feel better!
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How often do or can you get fills?
beachcitygirl replied to LATT90's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have the same ??. I got my first fill yesterday. The dr. said he usually waits 2 wks. but he is getting married so I get another fill wed. That is only a wk. It must be safe but is it smart? Would I be better off waiting 3wks.? Or does it really make a diffrence since I only have 3 cc and next wk he will put in another 3 cc then 2 wks later 2 cc. Then he said I should feel some restriction and we well find my sweet spot. -
Same for me!! Today was my first fill. I was so nervous I had my husband go with me. My doctor had to go into surgery. so I had to wait an hour to be seen by a doctor I never met. Man I had myself work up for nothing. He said I had a really easy port to find and was done so fast. He put 3cc in my 14 band. No problems what so ever!:thumbup:
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I think I made a mistake!!
beachcitygirl replied to beachcitygirl's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I just want to thank everyone for sharring and for your advice. crystal-Sorry for your pain, but thanks for posting. I was kinda wonderring if there was something wrong with me or my DR. because I was the only one still in a lot of pain 2 wks after surgery. I did go to the doctors again today. I do have a slight infection, nothing major. He did take the metal instument they use to take out stiches, well he used this to scrape the scabs off the insision under my breast and around the areola. Not as painful as it sounds, but not fun either. He told me to order the compression bra. Kind of expensive. I was hoping to get away with just a sports bra. He also said the pain could be more for me because of my fibromyalgia and b/c I have had 3 surgeries in 4 months so my body is use to the pain meds. Anyways I do feel better having seen him and having fresh bandages. O my gosh I forgot this is not my blogg. Sorry for it being so long. -
I had breast lift/reduction a wk ago. I went for post op appt. yesterday. My dr. was sick so he was not there. The nurse gave me a pamphlet for surgical bras. She said she forgot to give it to me sooner. She had no info as to what my Doctor wanted me to get. Do I need one? if so what kind? or can I just wear a Sports Bra? Any tips would be appreciated.
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Just thought I woud say hi, as we share the same interest(family and reading). After raising 6 kids of my own, I do home childcare as well.
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I think I made a mistake!!
beachcitygirl replied to beachcitygirl's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I keep telling myself I am luky because my insurrance covered reduction only. My Dr. added the lipo and lift at no extra cost. I am sure one day I will look back on this and feel that is was all worth it, but for now I hurt! lol -
Hi. How long have you been Banded?? I still struggle with cravings as well. I found that s/f jello with a can of un-sweeten fruit cocktail with a little low fat cool whip. s/f pudding w/ cool whip and I drink a lot of crystal light. It is not the same but it get me through. O yea I spend a lot of time on here as well. If my fingers are typing I can't shove food in my mouth!! lol.