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goldenvic

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  1. goldenvic

    One week post surgery

    goldenvic replied to CubsWinCubsWin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I too got sleeved Monday and had the band removed at the same time. It has been a rough week . Today was better gas wise but now I have a UTI from the catheter . Trying to force fluids and really wiped out. I keep thinking the worst is behind us.
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    cont...I still feel like I'm in the yellow zone. Hopefully the next fill will help get me in the green zone. :)

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    I was banded on Aug. 31, 2011. Just 5 1/2 weeks ago. Seems like much longer :). 20 lbs down, one fill. I'm feeling really good. Struggling with what to eat and when. Same as before banding I guess. Can eat most anything, but have made sure I'm chewing, chewing, because we all know what happens if you don't. I go back on Oct 24, hopefully he'll put more fluid in. I still feel like I'm in t

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    I'm also with Dr. Brovard.

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    I'm in Raleigh and would love to compare struggles and victories. Banded on Aug 31.

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    Just saw your message to me. I'm in Raleigh, would love to compare notes-struggles and victories. Banded on Aug 31. 20lbs down. 80ish to go.

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    Why do hide our decision about our weight surgery?

    goldenvic commented on Maddy's blog entry in Maddy Bronstein's Blog

    Coming out of the kitchen closet isn't an easy decesion. I grant you that. But being able to talk about to others helps you continue on. Some of my friends were not swayyed one way or the other. Some were "CONGRATS" and a few were shocked! Getting a mixed reaction is apart of our daily lives. Each person has a different outlook on how they view things. Its so true, skinny ppl have no clue what we are up against. They say "just put the fork down". Its much more than that. Congrats on your current weight loss. Each pound is one pound less you had before. Try not to look back on what you did in the past rather what you are doing now to change it. I too have been up and down the scale before. Feels at times I am married to it! You have made a decesion to change the way you view food. Having any kind of gastic procedure is a step in the right direction. True as well the pounds are not going to melt away. We still have to work hard on making the right food decesions... not always an easy task. Keep in touch and read the blogs. They are a great tool for you to learn new techniques and tips on how to stay on track. Wishing you much luck and thank you for writing in.
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    Did anyone else come home with that breathing plastic gadget? I'm breathing fine it's just the gas. Husband insists that if I were using the gadget I 'd be feeling just fine.
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    Banded 8/29

    goldenvic replied to ssavonss's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I was banded on wed aug 31. Had to have fluid removed yesterday because it was too tight. I fel better but the gas is something. I ' m just on liquids - broth,some Greek yogurt, hot tea, water. can't wait to feel better.
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    Wed is my day. I'm nervous. Have lost about 10 lbs on pre op diet. Had my knee scoped last Friday. That was an easy surgery. Pre op diet getting really old.

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    I'm hungry. Banding on Aug 31. Nasty Optifast.
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    I have been a lurker when it comes to the lap band. I've seen friends do it successfully and really thought I could lose the weight on my own. I'm athletic, but a eater out of boredom. And of course I don't eat, don't eat, don't eat and then I'm starving and I eat way too much or the wrong things. I was going to do the procedure in August 2010, but the dr. required me to have my gall bladder removed (even though I had never had any problems what so ever with it). Anyway that turned out to be -not a walk in the park-as people had told me. So since my insurance runs Sept-Sept, not enough time to recover last Aug and get the lap band. I thought, that's okay, I'll just really work hard and lose that 100 lbs myself. Didn't happen. My hurt my knee which slowed my mobility and the rest shows on the scale. I'm to be banded on Aug 31, 2011. I'm also having my knee scoped this Friday, Aug 26. I'm on just fluids, nasty Optifast until band day. That twang taste is getting old. I've lost 8 lbs in a week on that program. I'm irritable and would love something to chew. But I'm trying to keep my mind on other things. I think like everyone, I'm going into this thinking I'm going to be successful.

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    I wish everyone's journey was as easy as mine

    goldenvic commented on mickp24's blog entry in mickp24's Blog

    Well said!! I watched a video blog of a girl who was just eating mashed potatoes and french fries and was wondering why she was not losing weight. I thought the band was another tool for helping me lose weight with good nutrition. I've just gotten off the phone with drs. office, I'm pre op. (Aug 31) I was asking what I could do to increase fiber since all I drink are those nasty Optifast drinks with 0 fiber. I told them I was going to add some "green powder" to my protein drink. She said Oh no, use benefiber. I hate those chemical stuff. Why not do it with food. She asked about calories, green powder once a day 50 calories. Benefiber 3 times a day 45 calories. I would much rather use something healthier. Now that I'm going through with this, I'm going to make a concerted effort to eat healthy and not to use processed or chemicals. Blah, blah, I'm venting.
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    I didn't do the procedure in 2010, but am going to do it Aug 31 2011. It took me a while, and I'm stubborn, to decide, but now I'm all in.

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    Hey- I was suppose to have it last year (Aug 2010) but changed my mind. Thought I could just do it on my own. Well here I am, one year later and so ready to get this tool. I am to be banded Aug 31. I did ask the dr. for a zanax. Half hearted but serious. He wrote me a prescription for 4 tabs to be taken as I want. But don't think I'll really need them. You can do this. It's going to be a great decision. Think how easy it's going to be to tie our shoes
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    I'll join you. I'll be banded on Aug 31. Excited and scared. liquid diet getting old.
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    Banded Today!!!

    goldenvic replied to Shrinking Justine's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Congratulations Justine! My banding in going to be Aug 31. I'm excited and scared. I had it scheduled for Aug of last year but chickened out. I've had a year to think about it. (And my weight hasn't changed much over the last year-I think I'm 5 lbs heavier) Anyway-thanks for sharing. I'll be joining you in a week or so. This Friday I have knee scope surgery first. Lap Band on crutches, oh well, do what you have to do according to insurance
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    Keeping Lap Band a Secret

    goldenvic replied to cyndiebear's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I will be banded on Aug 31 and have only told my spouse, because I need a ride. I don't plan to tell anyone else yet. I'm believing the surgery will go fine or else I'd tell my kids. I'm looking forward to being more active and embrace my life.
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    Goldenvic's Before and After Pics

    goldenvic added images to a gallery album in Before and After Lap Band Photos

    My Before & After Photos!
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    goldenvic posted a gallery image in Before and After Lap Band Photos

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    From the album: Goldenvic's Before and After Pics

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    I'm scheduled for 8-31. I'm nervous too. But if I don't do it, I'll still be the same weight next yr. I did ask the dr. for a zanax prescription today.

  22. goldenvic

    New Here Surgery Date August 31 2011

    goldenvic replied to Butterfly Queen 111's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Hi-I'm new also. Band date is 8-31-11. On pre op diet. That's hard. I'm 54 and 255 today. I was approved last Aug, but chickened out. Now I'm ready. liquid diet is hard and I'm very hungry.
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    Hi Sandy,

    I'm getting my gall bladder out on Thurs- 8/5 and banded 2-3 weeks later. I'd love to have a bandmate. I'm getting very nervous. When's your date?

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    Necessity for Gallbladder removal

    goldenvic replied to MyLapGotBigger's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I've been told I need the gall bladder out next week and in 2-3 weeks- the band goes in. I'm freaking out a bit about having to go under 2 times this month and getting my belly pumped full of gas twice. I'm a bit nervous about everything happening so quickly.
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    goldenvic posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery

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    From the album: before pics.

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