NDgirl
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I was bannded August 11th, 2009. My surgeon was Dr. Fortier from Long Priarie MN. I am so happy with the results from him and his staff. I have lost 80 lbs since then and I have 30 more to go. I love the fact that he does not use the realize band that only holds 5cc. The band he uses holds 14cc. I know 4 others that went else were and had the realize band and have been having troubles, cant keep food down, gets stuck no matter what they do. Dr. Fortier is the best thing that has happen to my life. I am no longer boarderline diabetic, my bp and cholesterol is back to normal, no more hip and back pain. Thank-you Dr. Fortier for being there for me.
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I get terrible gas build-up around 2pm when I am at work. i sit all day at work, when I am at home I don't get it so much. Gets to the point where my upper stomache starts to get hard and then I get pain in my left shoulder area. I was banded on 8-11-09. Anybody else with this problem? I take gas-ex but I can't do that every day for the rest of my life. Maybe the food is not staying in the new stomach long enough, I had my first fill last month, about 6cc's. Food stays in there for about 1 hour then I am starving again. HELP!!
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I was bannded 8-11-09. Every day I get bad gas build up in my chest cavity area. I am a receptionist so I sit most of the day. I do make plenty of excuses to get up and walk around but I still get bad bloating/gas to the point that it gives me dry heaves, something that needs to be avoided. My doc suggested extra strenght Gas-X. I take 4 a day before my day at work is over, it gets rid of about 70%. Is this always going to be like this for ever? Will it ever go away? Any suggestions please!!!!!!!!:biggrin:
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Is there anyone from Fergus Falls MN? Not much of a support group in Fergus Falls for anyone that had Lap-Band and not Gastric. :biggrin:
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I am having my surgery on August 11th, I have started my 10 day liquid diet. I am taking 3 calcium chews, a daily vitamin and a vitamin B Complex. Should I be taking others?
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Sorry for taking so long to get back. I am doing good. I started my 10 day liquid diet yesterday. Going good so far. I am taking protien shakes for extra protien. Are you taking any vitamins? I am scared too but I figure if I can have a c-section, hystorectomy and foot surgery I can handle this.
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hi there, how are you? i hope you are ok. nice to hear you having your Surgery the same date i am. im so scared but im looking forward at the same time lol. i wanted some support on what food you eating right now? are u doing any diets? did your doctor suggest you to do liquid diet? i hope to hear from you soon.
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OK, Who has an AUGUST surgery date??!!
NDgirl replied to Jodi73's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery date is also August 11th, with Dr. Fortier of Morris MN. I am so nervious. I would like to keep in contact with you and your experiences. -
I apprecaite the advice. BCBS has not seen the last of me!!!
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BCBS said that lap band was not medicaly nessasary for me.
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I am 36 years old, prediabetic (and gestational diabetes) high cholesterol, high BP and stess incont. My BMI is 36. I got a letter today saying I have been denied. HELP!!! I need some sound advice and encouragement!!!!!!
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BCBS Approved Me Today - Surgery is 2/24
NDgirl replied to Froggy_Denise's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Awsome!!! Did you have to continue on any therapy? -
Had a evaluation today and doc thinks I need more therapy. She thinks that after having lap band that I will use other things other than food as a comfort....NOT!! My husband and all of my family laughed when I told them. I have cradentials to back me up when I say I do not have an eating disorder. I do not do drugs or drink. I told her I will not go further with therapy. Does anyone think my insurance (BCBS of MN) will deny me? I am pre-diabetic, high blood pressure, stess incontenance. HELP!!
