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Hi everyone, I wanted to throw in my introduction here and say hello. I'm Eric and as my screen name shows, I am dad to two daughters as well as husband to the woman who absolutely inspires me and pushes me to new heights! I am actually starting this journey with my wife as she is set to have a date set for her surgery, which should happen in the next month or two. We figured that if we could have our surgeries about two weeks apart, then I would be able to help and take care of her while she recovers and I would have her there when I am in need as she would almost be completely healed. I have been through the seminar, have an appointment set for the visit with the psychologist and will need to do a sleep study as well. I have been fat most of my life, from puberty on, with some weight loss at times. The most I have ever weighed was well over 400 pounds in high school, and at one time in 1999 I lost over 140 pounds, going down to 245. Of course I gained it back. I made this decision after consideration for a couple of reasons. One, my body is not my own and I have no right to destroy it by my lifestyle. My body belongs to God, my wife and my kids and for all of them I have chosen this path. The second reason is because I am simply tired of being tired and sick of being the fat guy. This is the time I make a choice to live and have a better physical life not just for me but for the family. I am confident in this choice. I am confident in my faith and my faith will see me through. So that's me, albeit the abridged cliff notes version. I look forward to meeting others and sharing the journey together. Eric aka DadTo2
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Banding by Dr Mignon 25/09/07 Anyone else?
libertysuzanne replied to Chelle 1968's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That's great to hear Chelle. I didn't have my first fill until Jan, so if you are still feeling good and not eating much then you don't need it. If I remember correctly they do start us off with a 2ml fill. Big congrats on your weight loss. Did you stay at the B&B in the middle of the country and have the famous steak at the pub? -
Post op sleeve compared to post op lap band
Embrace replied to wright616's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello wright616, My band to sleeve revision was last July 28. My band and my sleeve were performed by the same surgeon and he put in the band for "eternity." Unfortunately, that worked against me when it had to come out 6 years later. The band did not slip but I couldn't keep down anything by the end and the vomiting caused serious problems with my esophogus. I had a significant amount of scar tissue around the port and my surgery took 3 hours (about 1.5 hours longer than anticipated). In spite of the more extensive surgery, my hospital stay was the standard 36-hours. I can tell you that I felt very little "general" pain. Actually, the whole experience would have been very easy on me with one exception: there was a lot -- A LOT -- of discomfort where the port was removed. It was about the size of a grapefruit. I made the pain worse because I pulled the area once trying to get off the hospital bed to go to the bathroom on the first night. I pulled it again, badly, when I tried to get off the couch on the second day I was home. After that, the area hurt for about 2 solid weeks and then was just sore for another week after that. Walking helped for all the reasons that you've probably heard: pain management, accelerating the anethesia out of the body, weight loss, etc. I had absolutely no trouble walking from the first time that the nurse got me out of bed. That localized area burned while I walked but it wasn't unbearable, just persistent. Honestly, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. No hesitation. No regrets. I wish you all the best with your surgery. Good luck! Embrace -
I am 10 weeks post op and have lost 40lbs and now steadily averaging a loss of 3lbs a week. I dont miss eating food and dont feel hungry. My social life has improved and i can now wear fashionable clothes BUT why do i lose my temper so quickly? I am easily irritated esp at the ones I love (my husband and mum esp) the tiniest thing upsets me and my anger is now starting to scare me i hate feeling like this- did anybody else experience this?
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This is a reminder to me to treasure my second chance through wls, I wanted to share. A.coworker needed to lose 17 lbs in five weeks in order to qualify for special training (she's in the military). She dropped the weight through plastic wraps, zero carbs, steam room, something called laser Lipo, and a weight loss drug she bought in Mexico-- some kind of amphetamine . She met the weight but was unable to do complete her physical training because she collapsed. She went to the hospital and her heart is arrythmic and the IVs for fluid have been difficult because she is dehydrated. She had a staph infection and developed energy to the antibiotic she was given. It's awful! Before wls I did several unhealthy things to lose weight. If I hadn't had wls I might still be trying things that I knew wouldn't work. If you are thinking about wls, please know that it can finally end the crazy train of fad diets and desperation if you use it as it was meant to be used.
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I'm of the opinion that it doesn't matter much what you do to try to avoid hair loss. It'll either happen or it won't. You can lose hair from anesthesia as well as low Protein levels. You can also lose it if your Vitamin A level is too high. Despite my picture, I have very fine curly hair. I've not lost any at 6 months out. I don't take Biotin (other than what is in my multi) and generally get over 60 g of protein. I was really good about getting 80g or more early but I've no desire to go back to two shakes a day. But really, any hair loss is temporary. Don't fret it. It's worth the health benefits alone.
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I was told to take biotin and make sure I monitor for adequate protein intake. But I may lose some hair anyway. However, it's supposed to be temporary and it will grow back.
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10 Week Post Op - Down 87.5lbs
nikkiba75 replied to ahanson82520's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great weight loss Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk -
Sssshhhh. I believe I am finally in the green zone after 9 months.
blacktxbelle replied to Kathytej's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
True Results actually provides us with a book written by Mr. O'Brien, the gentleman in the videos. It's title is The Lap-Band Solution A Partnership for Weight Loss. He covers a lot of the principle information there. If you have access to the book, the rules are in chapter 11 pg 219-233. -
My biggest fear!
pippinleicester replied to melva66's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
,hi melva, hairloss is something i dread also. I have heard many theories as to why it happens surgery shock,,anaesthetics etc but i am convinced it must be all about what you eat.I have had about 8 surgical procedures in my life and never lost hair. I am going to concentrate on getting as much protein as i can and fingers crossed i wont be bald by the New Year.Pippinleicester. -
well as of tomorrow it will be 1 year & counting... It has not been without trials & tribulations....First i did not have my first fill till June and that was only becuz i wanted one not that i needed one...and when she tried 2 give me one she had a very hard time getting the needle in almost to the point where i passed out...than my mom had a surgical prob which i did not go back till aug which again the person who ws giving me the fill had an extremely hard time giving me the fill... i contribute a lot of my weight loss 2 head set & exercise 5 times a wk.....than when i finally saw my dr they fired the person who ws doing the fills he hd a very hard time doing the fill as well. i hd lost 63 lbs so far.....nov came and they sd my ring hd slippled or flipped....i wnt into emergency surgery they replaced my ring....than they told my my bladder hd prolapesed du 2 my weight loss so now i wnt into surgery on jan 24 which i also hd a hysterectomy done.. guess what my bladder had nt slipped but they did the hysterectomy anyways so now i cant exercise till march sometime.....i also incurr alot of slimming & pbing.....right now i can eat fine who knows what tomorrow will bring.....many friends say give up the ring i say no way I will nvr give it up it still limits me as 2 what I can eat & how much... I never want 2 go back 2 what i was I ws miserable.....I wish all of you who visit this site peace whithin yourself...you need to love who u r not what u look like.......:clap2:
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what do I tell my boss?
DropDeadFred replied to Amarie812's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Similar to another's post, people at my work know that I've been loosing weight and eating right (I don't like to call it a "diet"). I've told people I'm having thyroid surgery. I have thyroid issues as it is which has also contributed to weight issues so it felt simple to lump these aspects and coincidences of weight loss together. -
I got DENIED, but not freaking out yet!
It's_Christine replied to cel2186@yahoo.com's topic in Insurance & Financing
If you met their criteria they may have missed the documentation. When my papers were submitted I got a quick refusal because I "did not meet weight loss criteria". I had a documented 6 month supervised diet and lost 9% of my body weight so that did not make sense. When I called to ask what their weight loss criteria was the woman I talked to on the phone saw the error and resubmitted everything and I was approved in 48 hours. So, yes they can make errors and it is our job to make sure we submit charts that meet all of the insurance criteria and then make sure they actually read it all! Good luck. -
I posted this in the ladies but posting it here in hopes to get some more suggestions I am 3 months out and my hair is falling out in clumps:( hard for a female getting in all my fluids and protein and added biotin to my vitamin regimen in the last week what else can I do I feel like crying everytime I wash or brush my hair
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Surgeon has only done 26 sleeves
Ms24 replied to ChristmasJanet's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hmm ok My surgeon has done 22 sleeves and over 1000 lap bands. He has a 100% success rate so far with sleeves. Where it's considered the newer surgery, I actually found bariatric surgeons not having extensive experience. TRUST ME , I've been worried - but I'm far more concerned about my weight/health. He's had high success with the other bariatric surgeries. He's the head of the Surgical Weight Loss Specialist of Mass. Do your research and talk with some of his sleeve patients. Today was my pre op and he offered to connect me with some of his first patients. I almost considered going to mass for my skin removal surgery I heard the surgeons do it at a discount. Plus one of the top hospitals. -
Banded Tuesday the 14th
paxie replied to NiceWillSuffice's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Soooo Frustrated.. Can someone please help me??
wstorms replied to Mississippi Gurl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
For me personally it was A LOT cheaper to go to Mexico. Banding in Mexico cost me $6,500. Average number of fills is 2-5 for a person, but lets even double that...and say 10 fills. Ten fills would be $2,500 for me. So that would be total cost of $9,000. As far as loss of wages, I work in Higher Ed so loss of wages is not an issue. So that is still A LOT less than 16k, almost half the price even with fills. I am not saying Mexico is the answer by any means!!! Though it definitely was the best choice for me. -
Do you divulge the amount of weight you've lost?
MisforMimi replied to cindyt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't hide the surgery per se. I just told the people I wanted to know. I've have a lot of experience with weight loss and choose not to divulge actual numbers. That, for me, can get embarrassing. Like how did I let myself get THAT big?? Its really noone's business.... -
Hi Beaglemom, In March I started this process. The medical group I was with told me first that they didn't have anyone in my area who did the lap band surgery, then that they wanted five years proof of attempted weight loss, then that they wanted a psychological evaluation, then office notes from my doctor, then just six months' proof of attempted weight loss. I wrote letters, jumped through hoops, did the cardiology exam and the psych eval. In October, I went to see my primary care physician and found out that the medical group I belonged to was "bought out" so I was switched to another one, which approved my initial consultation with the surgeon within three days. Believe me, I understand what you're going through, and it's probably not over, because after I do all this, maybe the psych eval and the cardiology exam again, I'll still have to wait for approval for the surgery! It feels good, though, when things finally get going, and I won't mind redoing stuff if I have too. Good luck, and hang in there! Debbie
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i was band Oct 08. my experience has been a learn as i go process; i did not attend an extensive educational class prior to surgery. Since Oct i've lost 25 pounds. i am proud of this accomplishment (started at 200 pounds) but as i read many of your stories, i think this is nothing and prehaps i should be farther along. The fact is, my journey has not been all peaches and cream. maybe this is the result of not having gone through an extensive education process, maybe not. this is what i want to know from you. i love my lap band, but it is not the quick fix i'd imagined it to be. i have to work at losing every pound and inch! i have 5 cc's. daily exercise and good nutrition are at the top of my daily to do list. some days i'm on it and other days i'm not! anyone relate? recently i realized i am most successful at weight loss and getting on with my daily life (i'm 57, female, type A working professional) if i consume a diet consisting primarily of vitiman and protein rich liquids for two meals a day and a balanced third meal. doing so seems so much less complicated. i would appreciate hearing from those of you that have been band for several months, have very busy schedules and consider your weight loss journey successful, but not w/o its challenges. how so? whats working for you?
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Yes, telling your parents is huge, i know it was for me. As for the age, i just figured, i've been trying to lose ever since i noticed i was getting fat, more seriously in the last 3-5 years, but nothing works...its food that has its hold on me. So anyways, yeah, i think if i didnt do this i'd end up REALLY huge. As for the weight to lose pre-op, depends, does your insurance require a medically supervised diet, does your clinic require a pre-op diet, are you self-pay...whatever. Anyways, the point of pre-op diets is to shrink your liver, the weight loss is a bonus, you will be eating very little sugars, mostly Protein. During this time, you may lose 20, you may lose 5 pounds, as long as your liver shrinks thats important, for the laparascopic surgery, to access your stomach the liver being shrunk helps a great deal. So anyways, once you set everything up and if you choose a clinic, they will likely have a pre-op diet. If it's insurance, then thats their decision. Good luck
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College Students and the Band
SoapOperaStar86 replied to SoapOperaStar86's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
thank you guys for your input! I actually told my mom today that I wanted the Surgery, which is a big step in my situation because my parents are very anti weight loss surgery. And since i'm young they see no reason why I should that sort of surgery in the first place. We'll see how it goes! Another quick question... how much did you guys have to loose before the surgery? how is that usually determined? -
Hi! I'm in college- I had my surgery right after I graduated undergrad. I am now in my Masters. I am lucky to live off campus now so I can cook for myself. I am very open about my surgery so all of my friends know and support me. I really haven't had too many problems but I will warn you- around the TOM, your band can get really tight- so make sure you are careful. Alsooooo- relating to the ALCOHOL... I started having drinks again around 4months. I drink mixed drinks. But it is really slowing my weight loss. I love going out and partying as I live in Manhattan- so I figure if I am losing weight (which I am now, consistently), then I won't deprive myself from fun nights out. After all, we are in our 20s- we should have FUN!
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Question - Insurance 4-6 month dietary requirement
deanalyn replied to MonIsReady's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For my six month weight loss trial it had to have my weight documented, as well as what exercises I have been doing and discussion about what I will to different to work on my weight loss the next month. I had gained weight one month after a taking a stretch of steroids for an injury, so there had to be additional discussion on why I gained weight and what I will do to not only lose the weight I put on but additional weight as well. The weight loss physician wrote the letter of medical necessity for my insurance company. -
I am VERY excited about my upcoming life changing event! I am also glad that I found this website as a means of support. I am not feeling too supported at home right now. Everything was okay until a few days ago. My husband asked me about loose skin after the surgery. I told him that I know that I may have loose skin in my stomach area and in my breast area, but the rest I think will be okay. Well he continued to question me about the same subject for the next few days.. So last night I confronted him. I said, I am starting to think that you are not so much worried about how I am going to few myself after surgery, but more that you are fearful of what I "might" look like after the surgery. Surprisingly he said, "yeah.." I thought, "Yeah?!" What the heck do you mean "yeah!?" Dude, not to mention that I will not have sleep apnea, high blood pressure and asthma (possible benefits after my weight loss).. But I could not believe that it seemed like he was wrapped up in the loose skin.. Why didn't he say anything the other months that we were discussing/researching?? Instead he decided to save it until 2 weeks before my surgery?? Not cool!
