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I was a little confused, your work policy requires 12 what in two years? Doc visits or weight checks or something? Yep, need all the good vibes I can on Wed. I gues I am more nervous about the money than anything, I wish I knew ins would approve me, before I forked out the $$ upfront. It is very tight financialy for us right now, and if I waste $750 for nothing, well...you can imagine. There is just no way I could do this out of pocket. Where was your support group meeting? I'd like to come to one soon...talk soon! Jodi
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Hi to All, I was banded yesterday in S.F. by Dr Cirangle. I was so scared. The night was alittle rough, but today I feel good. My stomach is sore but only feels as if I worked out hard. That's been years. Was anyone else banded yesterday? I would love to hear from you. My support group is very small. My spouse and son are the only ones that know of my decision. I come from a large Italian family:hungry: My start weight was 261 we will see how it goes!
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For some reason I thought Weight Watchers would be too much food for us to eat after the band. Could you give me a little more info on it? I am sure it would be further down the line, I had my band 7/1/08, so I am still on the second stage. jazie
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Great job. It is really hard work. I am so excited for you. Have been in onderland for a few weeks now. I reached my goal yesterday to be 190 by my anniversary which is today. 22 years. We are having a romantic dinner tonight. I hope i can eat a little bit. I am walking also. Not able to do much else yet. Maybe in a few months i can start the weights. I have started walking twice a day in the last few weeks about 45 minutes each time. It keeps me motivated to step on the scales and see the weight coming off. I think i am getting obsessed with scales i need to back off of them. Keep up the hard work everyone.
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Somedays the struggle seems so hard and others days I am at the top of the world and I think nothing can stop me now:smile2: When I reached a stand still at 250 lbs for 6 weeks I thought this was it, this is as low as I can go. I got over that and now I think 220 is as low as I can go. Our minds play such trips on us. At the end of June I ate non stop crap for three days and the end result was of course a large weight gain.(It has taken me untill today to loose that gain.) All the thoughts of failure, what have I done, I've spent all our money on this very expensive DIET and now it's not working what the hell am I going to do. My daughter told me in a loving way of course to "Suck it up Buttercup" and not to let the scale run my life or to dictate how I feel on a day to day basis. Such a smart girl. All I can do is live day to day and hope that one good day leads to another and when I do have a bad eating day (and I have had them and I will continue to do so sometimes) I can get back up and move forward. This band I have helps me get back up when I am down, but I too have to help it in any way I can in order for us to work effectively as a team. Sorry this is long and rambley but I just wanted you to know that I too fall off the wagon and overeat crap but it really is possible to get back on track. I have not weighed this little since 25 years ago. The head hunger is very hard to controll and remember even with proper restriction it is still possible to eat crap so take it one day at a time and you will get there:thumbup: cc
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Hi Allie, My situation is very similar to yours- banded quite a while, too-tight fill, ignoring the symptoms- thats me! I didn't have the 2nd stomach thing, but part of my lower stomach slipped above the band, making it larger and also causing the reflux problems. I had an unfill and it corrected itself, got another fill about a year later, and 6 weeks after that, the reflux started again. I was unfilled, it corrected itself and here I am. I have a small fill, which helps some, but I keep waiting for the reflux to start again. My surgeon has said that if it happens again, I have a couple of options- have my band repositioned, removed or convert to a gastic bypass. At this point, I'm not sure what I would do, but I'm very, very frustrated. My highest weight was 380, 330 at banding, 225 at the lowest and now I'm back up to 275. I just want reliable, predictable restriction. When its working, its WONDERFUL and I lose weight easily. It just doesn't seem to be working for me. Good Luck! Melissa
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About a year ago I went through the process and was denied because my comorbidities weren't severe enough. So I tried diet, excercise and to at least maintain. However I've gained about 15 pounds which puts me at the low end of being 200% over. Lack of energy, lack of self esteem, joint pain and GERD has of course gotten worse with the weight gain. I go in one week from today to reweigh and update H&P and resubmit. I'm currently on prednisolone for an allergic reaction, so hopefully that weight gain will come into play before my appt. Tuesday. Wish me luck!
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Hello, I began this process a year and a half ago. Last January i began to lose weight and i have lost 111 lbs. My surgery is Monday. I think i am ready, i hope so. It's been a long journey. Wish me luck. WF
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Thought not a good canidate?
eyezchu22 replied to eyezchu22's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone thanx for the support...Yesterday I went to my appointment. The nutritionist was very understanding and gave me helpful tips on how to be mindful of what I am eating. I was weighed (ugh) and I actually lost 7lbs!!! since last I was there. I then met with the surgeon who answered all of my questions and she said that I was looking at a late October early november date. YAY!! she also said to NOT gain one single pound and if I can lose more that would be great. I am sooo excited now. Best wishes to everyone Eyezchu -
Hey all. Wasn’t sure what section to post this in. Question for those with tattoos and skin removal. I’m looking at tattoos on the front/ outside of my thighs and or the outside of my arm or shoulder blade area. I do know I want skin removal once I finish the rest of my weight loss. I am about half way. With the skin removal did your tattoos get stretched or warp in these areas with the continue right loss?
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Tattoos/ skin removal
jayteee2660 replied to caitmarie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, tattoo artist with a sleeve here. So if you'd like to avoid any and all warping, I'd recommend waiting until AFTER you get your skin removal surgery. As with skin removal surgery they cut out shapes and then pull the edges together to contour and reshape your body, if any tattoo is near the areas, it is likely going to get distorted. This is why I have personally halted getting a back suit, my stomach tattooed, anymore thigh tattoos, and anymore arm tattoos. I already have an underboob piece that is already distorted just from losing weight, and I know once I get skin removal done, it's going to be lower than where it was and it might become misshapen. If I knew id be doing this, I wouldn't have gotten the tattoo yet haha! If you have any other questions feel free to ask [emoji847] Sent from my IN2017 using BariatricPal mobile app -
My Little Piece of Heaven
hikergirl14 replied to hikergirl14's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I just think it is those little things that make us more uncomfortable than the weight sometimes. -
I've been up and down on weight many times in my life. 4(ish) years ago I was fitting into size 36 pants and I saved them in the hopes that one day I'd lose weight again and be able to fit in them. Well, yesterday I pulled them out of the closet and they fit great! YES! We just had a health screening here at work and I felt great when they weighed me. Although I'm still above my ideal weight, I'm on my way there! My blood pressure had gone back to normal, and I'm great on paper now! Just excited and wanted to share!
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This will make or break my decision for this surgery...(I've been approved and been to seminars and all. MD encourages the surgery.) I have 85lbs to lose. I am 5'6" and weigh 250 now. I have terrible back problems, hypertension that's only getting worse, going thru a diabetic scare a while back, yadda, yadda, you guys know the list. My question is this; how many of you have HAD so much excessive skin at a comparable weight and height to my own that you have had to consider PS? Thanks in advance! Anita:unsure:
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I didnt know what Title to use for this Thred. For all you newbies that question the band look at this... Everyday living Fat is hard, people look down on us, judge us. They think we are Lazy, Stupid.. Who knows what else. We are discriminated against and judged. I look at the Thred "what do you do for a living" and all I can say is WOW!! being Fat doesnt make you lazy or stupid! Why people see us that way I dont know. I was at class one day and some old man.. over 65 (in the same class as me age 27 at the time) ask me if I was disabled. Why because Im fat? He was discriminating agaist my weight. Shouldnt I have the same right to do it against his age. I dont know where im getting with this.. I just know that no matter how big you are WE are all are important. WOW again to the stay at home moms, to the teachers, to the nurses and lpns, to the engineers, and consultants, to the buisness owners. We dont stop our lives because we are Fat... We achive so much more. And I wish others on the street, in School, at work.. could see it, and know that WE are just as good as anyone else out there. Our weight isnt holding us down! Thanks for listening!
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Don't look down on us because we are fat!
BandSupporter replied to TrishS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That isnt right, who a person is and what they are capable of doing, has nothing to do with their size. Everyone needs love, big people, little people, fat people, and skinny people. Dont think not one time people only talk or judge fat/large/heavy/big boned people, they pick on skinny people also. Im skinny, I only weigh 110 lbs. I know alot of times people be like "Ohhh you're so skinny, or when are you going to gain weight". I dont let that get me down, cause I too wish I was a lil' bit thicker. I jus push it all to the side, and ignore it. Look on the bright side, and be happy with what GOD gave you. People are going to talk noise regardless. -
Had Lap Band and have BIG sweet craving!
dawalsh replied to wendythatsmyname's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is there anyway you can eat some kind of fruit down? You've got a sweet tooth like me and I do eat Nature Valley high Protein granola bars occasionally but fruit is sweet and maybe if you dice apples and other seasonal fruit maybe it will stay down without you getting sick. Call your doctor and discuss it with him. Maybe your doctor will put you back on your pre op diet again. You've got to get protein down otherwise You're not going to lose weight properly. Please, please call your doctor above any advice that you may receive on the board. We're all here for support but most of us are not doctors. I hope everything works out for you! -
hi, sorry to hear that you are gaining... are you moving at all? even a 15 - 20 minute walk will burn some of those calories. you can do this!! look how far you have come! you are doing awesome!
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My surgeon is DR. Scott Steinberg who is located in Decatur, GA. He is an excellent surgeon/physician and I would recommend him to any one. He is young(in his early thirties), but don't let his age fool you! He is very experienced and knowledgeable. He is also really good with the followup procedure, as well. I have been banded about 71/2 months and have had 4 fills already. He is not conservative with the fills or the fill amounts. The only thing he cares about is my overall health and getting me to my goal weight. If you are looking for a great surgeon in the Atlanta area, I recommend giving his office a call at (404) 501-7081, his assistant is named Cheryl. She can answer any questions that you may have:D Lisa
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I agree with your doc. There are some people that feel restriction after their first fill. The last thing you want is problems on your vacation. I know you want to get going on the weight loss, but a little extra time won't make that big of a difference in the grand scheme. I had the same dilemma several times -- whether or not to get a fill before a vacation. I always opted not to because I didn't want to have to deal with potential complications while out of town.
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Yay! I got my surgery date today! I have to go in for my pre-op appointment next Monday and my surgery is scheduled for Thursday, July 19. I am so happy that they were able to schedule a date so soon. I want to be off of my modified liquids diet before I go back to school (work). I will be 4 weeks post-op by then, and 12 weeks post-op by my brother-in-law's wedding. I can't wait for my body on the outside to match my personality on the inside. I am so excited! I am motivated to get as much weight as I can off before the wedding. Wahoo!
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Hi! I have a consultation scheduled for weight loss surgery at Johns Hopkins Univ. hospital. I know it's one of the best hospitals in the country, but I was wondering if anyone has or is planning to have their surgery with their bariatric team. If so, what were your thoughts? How did your consultation go? Thanks in advance!
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What to ask my doctor when talking about WLS?
katanne replied to Tierra T Tij's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm also afraid my PCP won't write the required letter for my insurance. But if you're clear about the ways your weight is affecting your health, and that you know what the WLS process entails, it's very likely you'll get the referral. Of course I have to keep reminding myself of this as well! -
Husband is stressing me out pre-op
momof3_angels posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Vent warning! So, yesterday I worked my last shift at work, I have the weekend and the holiday off normally, then Tuesday I am off for another doctors appointment (unrelated). Surgery is Wednesday. I am ready. A little nervous, but mostly excited and anxious to get this done. Hubby is home for his normal day off. All he is doing is giving me crap about the unnecessary surgery and how I can lose all the weight if I just diet more and walk at least 5 miles a day. He conveniently has forgotten that I gained all the weight when I hit 40 and was doing EVERYTHING RIGHT! Including also walking EVERYWHERE. He also conveniently forgets all my failed diet and exercise attempts and how my health has been steadily going down hill with the weight gain. Or how many times he has helped to sabotage me. He is TRYING to be supportive, but he is berating and mocking me at every chance he gets. I know this is his stress talking. He is so afraid of surgery and he thinks of this as an elective/unnecessary procedure. HIS surgeries have complications. Mine are always fine thus far. I see it as a necessary procedure to help me regain my health. Anyhow... he was awful this morning. I finally got angry and nearly broke down in tears. When that happened he finally got his **** together and said he is supporting me. If he wasn't supporting me he would now have gotten time off of work to help me or drive me to/from the hospital. But that doesn't change what a jerk he is being. Just so frustrated! And of course, time feels slower now that I am so close. Need to move the clock forward. I desperately want to get past the surgery so he can stop freaking out and I can start recovering! -
Good Morning everyone! Some of you know I decided to try eating raw for 30 days, and so far so good. Its really not as hard or as bad as I thought it would be. I think the hardest part of the whole day is my dinner time. SO im off to buy a dehydrator today so I can germinate nuts and seeds and make some crispps from veges and nuts. Some asked about my Protein intake and I find if I put it all into Dailyburn.com it averages out to be around 45 to 50 g of protein a day. I also get healthy oils in too via olive oil or coconut oil. And alot of Water too. Im not hungery in between meals and I love that! day 1 , 203.5 lbs day 2 , 201.5 lbs day 3 , 200 lbs day 4 , 199.5 lbs!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!! Finally in the 100's! I realize that some of that weight if not all of it would be Fluid from salt and sugar but thats ok, its a number in the right direction. Eating Breakfast right now, and my DH said I should call it swamp log! LOL, its just a banana with almond butter, sunflower seeds and goji berries... I like all of them ingrediants so its going down well. My snak will be walnuts and apple.Lunch,,,I dont know yet. Probably a sandwich with veges and ezekiel bread, which isnt 100% raw but its close. Have an awesome day!!!!!!!!!!!!
