Carolyn1
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Hi Carolyn... I am a patient of Dr. Wernsing. I have all my paperwork in and waiting for approval from my insurance company. Just wanted to know how you are doing and were you pleased with Dr Wernsing....etc? This is a sracy ride but I hope so worth it. I really want to talk with others who have had this surgery done already. Thanks for any words you can give me.
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January 2011 Bandsters - Where are you?
Carolyn1 replied to Vicki M's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
So, how is it going? I seem to have hit a plateau for quite a while... Carolyn Hello, My name is Vicki. I just got the band 2 days ago. I checked this board right before my surgery but didn't see anyone sign up for January 2011. I'm guessing there are more out there than just me or perhaps you can guide me to the right place to get in touch with other "newbies". There are no support groups anywhere near where I live so am pretty dependant on the online stuff. Looking forward to hearing from others. Thanks, Vicki -
JANUARY BANDSTERS ~~ how is everyone?
Carolyn1 replied to Renee1003's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's what was going on with me- put on weight and hungry! This last fill helped a lot, so I'm hoping to lose this week (or at least lose what I had gained.) Carolyn -
JANUARY BANDSTERS ~~ how is everyone?
Carolyn1 replied to Renee1003's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Renee, How are you doing? I gained almost 3 lbs before my fill last Monday! (Now up to 5 cc.) I KNOW how important it is to write down everything in my food journal, but I find myself running around without it. Ugh! -
*~January 2011 Bandsters~*
Carolyn1 replied to amberakamom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm feeling good. I had my first fill 2/7/11 - 1 cc added (3 cc were already in it) for a total of 4 cc. Since I've added solid food my weight loss has really slowed down. My little girl said "Wow, you are getting curvy!" LOL. -
I'm in a suburb of Philadelphia and we got 12 inches of snow! It was very heavy to shovel.
In the 90's, my parents lived just a little over 2 years in Bethel Park.
Did you get much snow?
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January 2011 Banders
Carolyn1 replied to blueshell23's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
BAD NEWS: I'm Stinky!!! I'm 9 days post op and I have the stinkiest ketosis breath known to mankind. My urine stinks and I pass gas, which makes me stink. I'm grossing myself out. GOOD NEWS: I put on my favorite jeans and they are loose!!! I guess that I will have to put up with the BAD in order to enjoy the GOOD. -
First fill on Thursday!
Carolyn1 replied to amber2604's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey Amber, good luck with the fill. How many cc's of fluid? -
"Hydration is hydration is hydration." I enjoy Crystal Light, it's on the list of acceptable drinks, so I get hydrated with Crystal Light. BTW, my nutritionist shared a yummy concoction (for my next phase-pureed.) Mix orange Crystal Light, vanilla Protein Powder and yogurt to make an old fashioned Orange Push Pop. I haven't had one in years! 4 days post!!
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Lap Band Surgery Day Stories
Carolyn1 replied to pennyt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded two days ago 1/18/11. While I was in the hospital I experienced some discomfort from the gas bubbles trapped in my shoulder. The nurse gave me a heating pad and a couple of blankets which helped. I started walking the halls and eating ice chips after surgery. Today I was driven to the mall, walked around for a bit, folded laundry, made some sewing repairs. I tracked all of my Muscle Milk, Instant Carnation and water intakes. I've been using the breathing tool to do my breathing exercises. All is good so far. I'm taking Percocet, stool softener, & Nexium. -
January 2011 Bandsters !!!
Carolyn1 replied to Renee1003's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How's it staying hydrated?
