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Thanks Charlietuna. I recommend that you find a plastic surgeon that has a good reputation and that you are comfortable with. I also recommend that you take at least two weeks off of work even if you have a sitdown desk job because energy levels are way off post tummy tuck surgery. Good luck!

yeah i am. have been for the last week and half or so. then also two weeks after. best of luck monday to you too. keep me posted.

Rachel, wow! sorry you had a hard time. did it feel the same as that getting something stuck feeling? did you get to see Dr. Hitchcock. I hope your eating ok now. I wonder if we all have to get too full in our band, at some point, to be able to understand what the sweet spot feels like.

I had a fill today i saw Dr.H i think he gives a better shot. i didn't feel a thing! I'm now at 4.8 and im drinking just fine. i'm crossing my fingers for some restriction. he told me if no restriction to come back after 2 weeks and not to wait a month. I have an appt 7/9. Kirk is coming home sometime the week of the 21st. we don't have the day yet. I'm so excited. I've lost 38. I hope he can tell!!! we are going to work out together while he is here.

Let me know how it's going.

Anya

I'm actually getting the procedure done in Oxnard. My doctor is Dr. Billy and his practice is there and has an office in Thousand Oaks. I work in TO, so I may just go to a support group there. Just thought I'd try to find something near home.

So, what type of hurldes have you had to go through after getting banded? What types of foods do you eat now? I'm curious what type of diet people really keep after their stomachs have healed.

Yeah, I can't believe my surgery date is finally here. It really feels real now. Strange. I've been in the process since December and every month I felt discouraged since it seems like it was taking so damn long! Haha! Thank goodness it's next week!

Hows it going? I'm doing the liquid now, and today is day 6. I have surgery a week from friday and I am getting kinda nervous. I hope that everything is going really well for you. I'm curious to find out how this is for you?

Last week I basically stayed the same... Started soft solids and have been nothing but bloated since. And of course my first day off in 11 days and it's supposed to rain for the next 3 (which I am off for all 3) So there goes the harty walks I planned on taking, but first fill is supposed to be next friday so lets hope I get in gear again.

Sorry I didn't respond to your email. My computer has been giving me problems and I have been really busy. Im glad u like the pics. When I lose more weight I am going to take some more. So how have things been going with you? R u still working out? I know u said you wasn't as strict to your meals as you use to be. I haven't work out in three weeks. I started back yesterday.

Dear Shaun, I am traveling for work and have been here in Sac for five days...really sticking to the plan although the travel was a former excuse for eating whatever. About two weeks for you...wishing you the best!

im feeling ok, had the single incision i posted pics of it..can't really see much..im still on liquid thats the hardest part i feel...one more week then ill be on mushies can't wait..applesauce looks like a 3 course steak meal now a days lol..but the healing process is going great i go tomorrow for postop appt..i lost a total of 12 lbs before my surgery and hopefully ive lost a few more in this week,me and my hubby got a bet he says he thinks i've lost 20 lbs or more idk..we will see

Midvale Utah!!! That is so awesome! who did your surgery??? I'm doing really great. I just got back last night from a cruise and I actually LOST 2 lbs on a Cruise Week!! How are you feeling?

Well That is awesome it went so well, you were nervous for nothing!!!! Yeah I should make my way to a support group one of these weeks.

I just don't think I'm ready yet.

Hello, I am on the same path as you. I have my 1st nutrition consult next week and psych eval at the end of month. Today I felt overwhelmed with all these appointment and making sure it 's not conflicting with my work schedule. There is so much to get done.

You had your pre-op appt today, I believe? Now you just get through the weekend and your big day is Monday! Yay! Enjoy Saturday and Sunday, come Monday...you begin the new YOU! I'll think good thoughts for you on Monday...use your pain meds and take it easy next week! Good luck! Tommye

It is 12:55 am Thursday night (Friday Morning) and I just got home from my son's surgury. What a long day. He was scheduled for 1:30 and didn't get into the operating room until 4:45. Got in a room at 8:00... I cried because I felt like a bad mom since he looked like he was in so much pain. They got him up to walk at 11:00 he did pretty good, lots of pain. Left him asleep in his chair!

My husband and I are Thursday next week. I was very excited but it sure looks painful after seeing my son. It will all be worth it in the long run.

So tell me how you are doing. Tell me how everything went from surgury up to now. How much pain? What are you eating? I feel like I really don't know what to eat after surgury even after going to the classes. Is it harder then you thought or pretty much what you expected... Sorry for so many questions, I am just going crazy with worry!

Keep me posted on your progress

I am down a total of 25 lbs from my pre-op until my 1 week post op check up... then in the last week I have gained 1 lbs back since adding soft foods which didn't impress me. My daughter is having a tough time not being able to be picked up and carried around all the time... but everyone is VERY excited for me. I am sorry to hear you have been in so much pain. I am glad to hear though that you are feeling better. When and where do you get your first fill? I am excited to hear your new job is going GREAT! It's great that you don't have to tell anyone about your surgery yet they can watch the weight fall off of you! How exciting!! I am glad all is well and look forward to seeing some of your progress pics and success along our journey! Have a wonderful and stress free week!!!

WOW! Just saw your pictures. I can't believe how good you look and 25 lbs that's amazing! Things are progressing with me. I have an appointment tomorrow with a bunch of people (not sure exactly who) and then I hope next week with the nutritionist. I'll let you know how that appointment goes tomorrow. I just can't get over your results amazing! I'm so happy for you.

Sorry to hear about your week. And about the mushies, thats got to be kind of nice to be able to eat something other than liquids right? I can't believe its been 3 weeks already for you. I heard back from my surgeon and have my psych evaluation, nutrition class, and appt. with the surgeon all scheduled this week. After all that is done they'll submit the request to insurance. It should happen sometime around June 12th or so. I'm crossing my fingers! I'm glad I couldg get all those appts scheduled so quickly though, I was anticipating having to wait a month or so!

hey

how are you doing,fine i hope i havent had my second fill yet still losing about a pound a week. down 46 pnds feeling great, will go for fill on 6/8 new pictures are great keep up the good work

Hi Laura!

How are you doing? I know it's been a busy time for you. I hope that are doing well. I am doing pretty good. I had my 2nd fill on 5/11/09, .5cc fill (total of 3.5 cc). The first week I felt improved restriction, but now it feels the same as the first fill. I have noticed that I can eat slightly more food that when I first got the fill. I have been yo-yoing with the weight loss as well. 2 lbs. up, then 2 lbs. down, etc. It's frustrating. I am scheduled for a 3rd fill on 6/22/09, but I am thinking of going back sooner. I hope this is all normal and trying to keep my head up and keep on going! I am loving that I am dropping sizes and feeling better everyday! Have to count your blessings where you can!

Write me when you can!

Shelley : )~

Yes, we'll definitely keep in touch. I had been at the same weight for about a month and had missed a fill appointment. But when I went in last week & got my fill, things really started moving in the right direction. Going back this Wednesday to weigh in . . . pray for me!!! It's a great feeling, though. Like you said, despite the slow process, I'm really grateful to be losing real weight. And fitting into smalleeeeeeeeeeeer clothes, Sister!!! Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Lindsay!!, 3 weeks. 2 weeks Pre op 1 week post op, but I'm still on liquid/mush diet right now. I move to mush/soft on thursday. I'm starving all the time, don't let it fool you. protein shakes really help and spacing out the meal is most important. Key is to keep hydrated, half the hunger will dissapear, and tell yourself that it's all a trick. And try to stick to specific times when you have your meal and make a "snack" time to have your protein shakes... That seems to work for me. only I'm off the protein now But still drink the Odwalla Vanilla Al'mondo ones for breakfast.

HI BGL Mom, I'm in the dallas area and I'm at the end of my wait. I got an approval letter in the mail on Saturday and will be on the phone on Monday morning to see when I can get scheduled. I have BCBS, federal and did the 6 month diet/nutrition visits, pysch eval and had to submit a detailed medical history. My last appt was 4/8 and I started hounding the office middle of last week. So, it was pretty routine and I am planning on a May Banding. I'm using the Baylor system and should have my procedure at Baylor Grapevine. Dr. Matin will be my surgeon. Let me know how it goes for you. K

55 lbs lost but I have skipped out on my workouts the last two weeks. I am 5 lbs behind my goal weight, but that's my fault. I better pick up the workouts again!

My next dr appt is may 6 next week, I was banded on 3/20/09 and saw my dr just to remove my white strips and checked my band and it was good. I hope I didn't gain any weight since I was able to eat solids. I guess it will be my first fill, I hope I've lost some weight since I being going to the gym and trying to be more active.

I met with her on March27th for the first time. Once you have your surgery scheduled you will meet with her two weeks before to get the liquid diet and sign consents. You'll also meet the nutritionist to go over pre and post operative diet. I was really lucky to get everything done quickly and had a super easy time with my insurance. The whole process from seminar to surgery date will only be 5 weeks. How did your meeting go with Dr. Silva? I'm using Dr. Ahmed, he is a really nice doctor and came highly recommended. I start my liquid diet tomorrow...SO NOT LOOKING forward to it. I'll keep you posted on how NASTY it is....lol