lillyegg
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February 2023 surgery dates!
lillyegg replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have to do the endoscopy on 1/17 and then I can schedule. Pretty sure I will be in February! Lapband to bypass revision. Can’t wait to have a date. -
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Lapband to Gastric Bypass after 12 years with band
lillyegg replied to aliceinthegardenofpearl's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was banded Sept. 2010 and I am in the process of getting an RNY revision approved. I hate this band and it is time for it to come out. I had no success in losing weight and I am back up to where I was when I had surgery. I’m nervous but excited to be healthier. Good luck! -
Band-Bypass Revision w/ BCBS
lillyegg replied to breprih's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
That is encouraging! I also have Anthem BCBS. I had a consultation last Friday and have already scheduled the majority of the follow-ups. I want this band out. -
1 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 1st Anniversary lillyegg!
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Wahoo! Congrats girlie! Best of luck to you for the next couple of days! Don't worry it'll definitely get better.
I still have to take those dreaded "before" pictures
HAHA thanks for the va va voom, that's one of a handful of pictures that I actually like. 
Take care and TONS and TONS of luck to you!!!
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Looking for September 2010 Bandsters
lillyegg replied to CSinTX's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sorry to be such a downer last night. While the pain can get pretty bad, I would do this again. I am down 25. lbs!!! 18 on pre-op and 7 since surgery. My appetite is minimal and satisfied with 1/2 cup of pureed chicken noodle soup. Don't be scared if you haven't gone yet. Go in knowing that your shoulder may feel like someone is stabbing it with a hot poker. But also know that there are probably 50 other people on this thread just a post away with sympathy and advice. My two cents: invest in a heating pad; prepare to sleep sitting up; and enjoy!! This is so worth it already. My friend, bless her heart, told me I look thin in a picture taken yesterday. 285 can hardly be considered thin, but I'll take it anyway!! -
Looking for September 2010 Bandsters
lillyegg replied to CSinTX's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Purplevic, my surgery was the day before yours. The shoulder pain is excruciating. It flairs during the day, but at night--like now--i am in so much pain. I have barely slept. Sitting up, lying down. Doesn't matter. I keep the heating pad on it, but it just isn't getting any better. I feel like a baby, but I am in tears all night every night. Everyone says it is normal, but I can't take much more of this. -
Hi. Surgery was on Monday. I am recovering at my parent's for a week or so and then heading back home. Doing well. The gas pain is kicking my ass a little, but getting better.
As to the hating pictures, I understand. I took some "before" pics that are HIDEOUS. I would not worry looking at your avatar though. Va Va Voom!!
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Bras, Protein Shots and Tape
lillyegg replied to SarahMarie123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I put a bra on yesterday for the first time (surgery 9/13). I think it was too constricting because I ended up having shortness of breath and increased pain from my hernia repair. The steri strips in my belly button fell out, but the one on my chest is still there. The doctor said to just leave it alone and it will fall of when it is ready. -
Looking for September 2010 Bandsters
lillyegg replied to CSinTX's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone! Finally checking in. Surgery on Monday went well! Checked in by 9:30 and in recovery by 12. I had to stay overnight because I wasn't producing enough urine. All better now. Dr. Ren repaired a small hiatal hernia and the referred shoulder pain from the diaphragm is KILLING me. Luckily, I had single incision surgery and have no pain at all from the incisions. Hope everyone is doing well and getting liquids in. I'm struggling a little. -
Thanks! I am so nervous. My sister is on her way to pick me up. I'll stay at my parent's tonight and we'll all go together tomorrow morning. Yes, I really am 36, but when it comes to surgery, I'm still my mother's baby. She might never let me go home alone again! It's amazing to have the support. I'll be thinking of the rest of you and I'll check in when I can!
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That is exactly how I chose her! I went to another seminar with Dr. Kurian and she was really great too. The link to my blog is in my signature. I've been documenting this from the beginning. I am so excited that I can't even sleep. I have to arrive at 9am and the surgery is scheduled for 1:15. The patient access coordinator says that she always schedules with such a wide gap, but I could go in anytime between 9 and 1. I am so ready for this. Let's definitely keep in touch. Next week is our week!!
