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After much thought and deliberation; i am now seriously considering the lap band. I was skinny throughout childhood and as a young adult, i think i started putting weight on in my early twenties. I never really thought much about it. I have an amazing husband who sees beyond the lbs and sees me for who i really am. I think I've always been in denial. I think i still look in the mirror and see the person who is only 120 lbs and not 270 lbs; really, i know, i'm in denial............ I am not scared to do the surgery, however i'm scared of the new life that comes with it; the WILLPOWER to change things, cause face it, obviously that is why i am where i am; i haven't been able to stick to a diet EVER! I also realize that I need to do this; i have sleep apnea and i'm sure as the years go on, i will only become heavier. I know my husband wants the OLD me back and i've been unfair to him; this is not the girl he married and he doesn't deserve me the way i am...i know he would love me no matter what, but i'm sure this is not what he bargained for. I don't know how i'm going to cope and actually go ahead with this but I know i have no choice and i guess the sooner i come to grips with the harsh reality of being overweight, then the sooner i can get my life back on track and get healthy. Jan 1/07
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I have my second fill scheduled for May 1st. My issue is they want $575 for the fill, $375 for every fill and a one time fee of $200 for the hospital xray. Does anyone think this is a scam? After spending already over 12K for the band and first fill this is freaking me out! Does anyone know a doctor near San Fran area that is less $$$ for a fill? I will drive within 50-100 miles instead of getting ripped off. Of course in my case I have no choice because I have had no restriction yet and have not lost any weight as of yet. I have tried the website that is recommended and the nearest one is in So. Calif. (500 miles away). Thank you to all.....
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For the first six months of my post-op weight loss, the scale was oddly consistent. I have a digital scale that measures to the tenth of a pound, but I never saw gradual drops - just drops of a pound, or a pound and a half. So, I'd go 3-4 days with no change at all, exactly the same weight down to a tenth of a pound, and then I'd lose a pound. Or I'd go 6 days seeing exactly the same number, than I'd drop a pound and a half. Mostly, I found it amusing. I mean .... seriously ... you'd think there'd be at least a little variation from day to day! Now, for the past two weeks, I'm all over the place. Down 2 pounds, up a pound and a half, down .3, up .7, down .5.... I haven't been the same weight two days in a row for the whole two weeks! Bizarre.... Nothing else has really changed, I'm more or less eating the same foods, getting the same amount of exercise, drinking the same amount of Water. Maybe it's because I'm getting closer to goal? Oh well, at least it's more interesting....
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Increased Libodo, anyone else?
Astrotoes replied to halloween2124's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow Lapbandit just noticed your weight loss,that's incredible:clap2: :clap2: any hints to share?? -
If I can handle this, I can handle anything
BillOh posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Part of what drove my wife and myself into obesity is the Buffalo Wing. If you want to see part of my obession about wings, go to columbuswings.com. I have been thinking since surgery about my wing website and the great pleasure it was brought us. I am a judge at an annual wing festival and even travel to the national festival, and the Anchor bar every year. This year the judging and the wing event came the same week and my annual golf, hooters, Cininnati Reds game with my friends. Going into this week, I came very close to my goal. Going out of this week I can say I had a wonderul week and enjoyed everything and did not gain weight. Using the things I have learned up to this point has helped me and I can say that I no longer fear going into maintenance mode and gaining it all back. I can work hard, see the rewards and still enjoy life. -
My pysch eval was an 800 question quiz to determine if I was "mentally unstable". I was honest with him and told him in an hour long visit (not including the quiz) that I have diabetes in the family and was concerned for my overall health. He asked if I was a binge eater and I said yes. He just asked when my last binge was. Then he had me promise that I would start so kind of exercise 3X a week and to give up my sweet tea. I told him that I would give that up when I get approved for the surgery and he said that was fine. He also asked that I come in at 20-30 lb weight loss and than again at 100 lb weight loss, just to see how I was handling the weight loss mentally. It was very pleasant and I have never seen a pysch before!
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In preparation for my first fill I have been searching for a doctor to take on my needs. I had the band placed in Detroit, MI via the brokers Belite. The doctors with Dean Health Care in Madison, WI, 1 hour south from where I live, would only see me if I went through their weight management courses. These are 90 days long at a cost of $7,000 to $9,000! Then I can start the fills at a cost of $550 per visit. I am self pay and find these prices way out of line. So I started calling around to doctors in the surrounding areas and found that the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, WI will take on my case. They require an upper GI for the initial visit and the fills are $330 for each visit. Marshfield is 2 hours north but it is a nice drive in the country. For anyone looking to use a broker such as Belite, you may want to check this out first with your local clinics to make sure they are not displeased you went else where for the procedure. Ron
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Stalled weight loss at three weeks post op
RDBrown71 posted a topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Hi Everyone, Not sure if I am just over reacting, but it seems like my weight loss has stalled and tomorrow will be my three weeks post op. I have no idea why. I am getting ready to start my soft foods and I have been doing the puree this last week. I found some recipes and have not gone over or eaten anything that isn't recommended. I am working on my activity and am walking 20 min. a day. I don't know if I am just over reacting or not, but I don't like this stall. I saw my surgeon at 10 days post op, and my weight has not really changed much since then. Any ideas? Thanks!! -
Hi there! My name is Erin and I am from Virginia. I am having the banding procedure done, tomorrow actually so I am hoping to start reading here today to help stay motivated and read about other people's experiences. Im glad to be on the site and hopefully I will be documenting my own weight loss journey soon!
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I'm scheduled for April 26th. Only a month away now. But I saw my surgeon and I gained 2.2 lbs since my last visit in January and he is threatening to postpone my surgery. I'm scared that he will make me wait.
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Questions! Advice please :)
theshrinkingchef replied to jennaleigh1992's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Okay so tomorrow I go on puréed foods and my biggest fear is since I will be eating actual food with carbs and calories (not clear liquid) is that I will gain weight. I'm on day 6 and I have lost 18 lbs since I left the hospital! I'm shocked too! Anyone else feels this way or have advice?
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Perfect, PERFECT! You are doing it perfectly! If you are relying on restriction then you are using the band as a crutch and not a tool. The goal is to eat until you are satisified and still loose weight! The point of the band is not to "be restricted" the point of the band is to BE SATISFIED. I think that if we are constantly and consistantly going to the Golf Ball pain stage then we are doing something wrong. Pain is a bad thing. Okay, it's a good thing too, becuase the purpose of pain is to let us know we've GONE TOO FAR. Congrats for figuring out what I have not yet learned!
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Mind you, I've been above a 40BMI for over 5 years but every time I went into the clinic, they never took my weight. They took all my vitals and temperature but no weight. I have completed everything for my insurance (6 nut visits, psych visit and met with the surgeon). All I have left is the endoscopy and pre-op visits.
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It sounds like this was not the weight loss surgery for you. Have you considered RNY or the sleeve? Something tells me you'd have more success with either of those. That said, it sounds like the band failed you. No one should be so tight that they can't eat in the morning. If that's the only way to lose weight then something is wrong. Would you have gotten the band if they had told you at the seminar that you couldn't eat solid foods until evening? Of course not. The band is promoted as a tool that will create a small pouch. This pouch will create a sense of satiety with small quantities of healthy food. solid food. This will happen when you get to your "sweet spot". But not everyone is able to get to the sweet spot. Some endure daily vomiting, etc..because they are too tight but are losing weight. They do this to their own detriment, in my opinion. I have a 4cc band and have had anywhere from 1cc to 3cc in it. With 3cc I was too tight. I had pain, reflux and heartburn. But I was still hungry. I never felt satiety. I just couldn't physically eat much due to the pain. And I followed all the band rules. I also exercise every day, including weight lifting, treadmill and aerobic dancing. I now have all the fill taken out after a horrible stuck episode landing me in the ER and an overnight stay. The band never worked for me like it was promoted. It did not create a sense of satiety. It never caused me to be less hungry. And that was why I got it. I always had a big appetite and was always hungry. I have lost 75 pounds but only 15 from the band. The rest was all the dieting including the liquid pre and post surgery diets. I am basically doing this with willpower. However, I do not plan on getting any fill. What for? They never worked to get me to my sweet spot and the last stuck episode felt like I was shot in the stomach. No weight loss is worth risking that again. So, you did not fail the band. The band failed you. Consider another type of WLS and good luck.
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Irregular Heart Beat
magtart replied to BillsMafia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have A-Fib and take Metoprolol twice a day. Since my surgery and slow weight loss I have had very few issues. I still take my meds, but don't worry about it. That racing irregular heart beat is very scary. -
So Whats My Real Weight?
Webchickadee replied to Sandra_Baby87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just as readyforachange says, I weight myself in the morning right after peeing. I am naked except for my underwear, and in our house, we use the Wii Fit rather than a scale. It keeps a full history of weights and BMI's over time. Sometimes it's nice to see where you were a month, or a year ago. I'm having my sleeve surgery in 12 days (yeah!) and am currently on Day 4 of the 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I'm tempted to weigh myself in the evening too (especially since I've been really hungry!), but I'm rejecting that that thought. It's only going to mess with my head. Our weight can fluctuate wildly during the day for a number of reasons (fluid balances, sodium intake, etc.). Keep your time of day consistent, and try to keep all other variables as consistent as possible too (approach it like a science experiment!). First thing in the morning after peeing means there's been no food or fluids for 8+ hours, so very little to cause dramatic day-to-day changes (other than your REAL weight changes!). -
So Whats My Real Weight?
irishmama2004 replied to Sandra_Baby87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was totally doing awesome and then I moved my scale. Maybe 5 inches. Gained 3 pounds. Unreal. I can't wait to get down to 320 and start weighing on the wii fit again. Too fat for it right now. -
My surgery was April 30th also and I've only lost 20 pounds since surgery as well. Do you mind if I ask what your weight was at surgery? I was 215 the day of surgery. It's pretty disappointing. I actually gained 2 pounds the first week but I have been losing a steady 5 pounds a week. I'm kind of happy with that.
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I had my surgery the same day as you, April 30th I started out around 235, lost 5 pounds just by mindful eating, then I lost another 15 on my two week liquid preop diet. I was 215 the day of surgery and this morning I weigh 191. That's what, 24 pounds since surgery nearly 6 weeks ago. I know it's not a lot of weight since surgery, but it's a total of 44 pounds lost! The way I look at it, I worked just as hard to lose that weight before surgery as I did after, so every little bit counts! There is no way I would have lost 45 pounds on my own in two months, it always took way longer for me. I have my six week postop appointment on Monday. They're scale always seems to weigh less than mine so I can't wait so see what it says. Keep up the good work, you're doing just fine! We're doing just fine! Let us know how your postop goes on the 14th.
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Is anyone taking blood thinners (coumadin)?
RestlessMonkey replied to giddyupgrandma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sorry I can't really help you except to say I think you're right to check with your cardiologist; in fact he and your surgeon should probably have a talk. From what I know of coumadin, it might be dicey to keep taking it with the band; is your cardiologist aware of and on board with your surgery? A-Fib is nothing to play around with; do they think losing weight will make it resolve? You're right to be cautious but if you don't discountinue the drug as early as your surgeon asked, be sure you tell him. He needs to know what he's facing when he operates on you! GOod luck! -
Sleeve tools of the trade that have worked for you.
mistysj replied to BellaHugz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I got the Aria scale for Christmas and I love it! It tracks your weight, BMI, and body fat percentage. It can track several different people and by default doesn't let them see each other's weight. It uploads the numbers to Fitbit online which can sync with MFP. That means I can't play games with the numbers (oh I peed after so I need to take off another half pound) but that I can track trends daily. I also got the Flex for Christmas as an upgrade from the One, which I got just before surgery. I didn't want the Force because I already wear a watch as jewelry. I like the Flex because it doesn't have to clip on, but you can't hide it like you can the One. And the Flex doesn't track altitude (stories climbed). Daily I use MFP and BariatricPal, and I use a fairly cheap food scale that can measure in grams, kilograms, ounces and pounds. My best investments are my tupperware containers because they seal so well for taking lunches to work, making shakes on the go, etc. I tried a lot of other brands before finally laying down the cash. And I have two Zojirushi vacuum flasks, a 12-oz one for coffee and a 16-oz one for Water. They keep things hot or cold for upward of 10 hours. I only drink one cup of coffee a day but it can take me most of the day to drink it and I want it to be hot! The flasks are available on Amazon and are not too expensive. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CHOUI86/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 -
Help!!!! I don't know what to do
lilacbutterflym posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
:scared2:I'm so confused. I am having a hard time distinguishing from satisfied to full and I am scared I will stretch my stoma. Is anyone else having this issue? I was banded last week and am on a full liquid diet. This morning I woke up and I had a little bit of a gain and I don't want to hurt myself. Would it be ok if I just drank my Protein supplements and that be it? I have noticed with the Soup broth I get hungry sooner than if I have my supplement should i just forego the soup and do the supplement and that be my meal for that time? Any suggestions???? I really need some help please. Melissa Thanks in advance -
Help!!!! I don't know what to do
ckelly37 replied to lilacbutterflym's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with Jodi...when i was on the full liquids i was drinking all the time (takin sips) or eating soups, sf jello, sf posicles, etc...liquids go down so quick of course ur gonna be hungry dont forget ur stomach wasnt rerouted like the gastric bypass...ur band probably wasnt prefilled either...the 1st 6 weeks are the healing stage...basically til ur filled whatever weight u lose u did it on ur own..good luck -
Banded on the 1/17/2013 weightloss surgery center in KC
ErinSue2000 replied to ndtman's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Did your sergeron set your ideal weight
