Mississippi Bandsters!

[skinnydippn42 0]

Hello Mississippi bandsters!! I was banded 12/19/08 and have my first post-op appt 1/26 and hope to get my first fill then. I can't imagine what that will feel like, but I am ready for some restriction!! Once my swelling went down after surgery I have not had any restriction and I am not losing much weight. I have to learn to be more patient with this entire process!!

Patients is right. Same with me. Learning what the "Band" is telling you is key for me. Finally getting the hang of it. I have lost 3 lbs in the last 3 days, really suprised me.

Don:thumbup:

[luckyjyn 0]

Ok where is everyone? We have just sort of fell off posting here! Don good to see that you are doing so good. The crazy thing that I have noticed are the days that I think I havent done that great on, I actually lose and then on the days where I have really watched NADA!!! Just crazy. I think I need to get back to keeping a food journal so I can really keep up with what I am actually eating. OK everyone - hope you all have a good day!

OH, I Love the fact there are so many Mississipians working on this obesity epidemic! YAYYY US!! Louisiana actually passed us up in 08'!!!! Bad for them, but I'm sure we are #1 at something else!

[skinnydippn42 0]

Ok where is everyone? We have just sort of fell off posting here! Don good to see that you are doing so good. The crazy thing that I have noticed are the days that I think I havent done that great on, I actually lose and then on the days where I have really watched NADA!!! Just crazy. I think I need to get back to keeping a food journal so I can really keep up with what I am actually eating. OK everyone - hope you all have a good day!

OH, I Love the fact there are so many Mississipians working on this obesity epidemic! YAYYY US!! Louisiana actually passed us up in 08'!!!! Bad for them, but I'm sure we are #1 at something else!

Yes, not much going on with this link. I post something when ever I see someone posting something new. I post mostly on the 60+ site, but do keep an eye here.

I have not lost enything for about 3 weeks now. I have increased my treadmill time over 2 mph for 30 + minutes to every day & go Bowling mosts Fridays. I "think" I'm losing inches but no weight. I see my Doc on March 12th., maybe I need another FILL, not sure yet.

They say this banding weight loose is slow but this seems to be TOO slow.

Time will tell, Don

[Betty Lue 1]

Hi Guys I'm doing ok too. A whole lot has been going on in my life. I will try to post more often

[skinnydippn42 0]

Hi Folks,

Well last Thursday (03-12-09) They added one more CC of fill. I'm hoping it's NOT too tight now. I'm not eating or Drinking enough per day now and almost every bite hurts when I swallow. I'm lucky to drink 3-4 glasses of liquid per day and not much more than one to two cups of food. Today I did manage to eat 2 eggs with a little bit of cheese on it. Now I'm going to try to drink my V-8 fusion drink with my powered Vit/Min's added. If it does not stop hurting by Monday or at least hurt a LOT least I'll call up and talk to the nurse again.

WOW, what the last couple of days this has been. The plus side, I know it's too fast, but I have lost 6 lbs the last two days.

Does all this sound normal to you?? I talk to the nurse Friday and she sounded like I was doing ok, just take it slow and easy for awhile.

I'm just hanging there, doing my best.

Don

PS: I hope everyone else is doing just find.

[Rebrph 0]

Hello everyone....I just got my second fill , I am up to 4.4 cc. For the first time I know what restriction is....Wow. This is going to take some getting use to. I was banded in 8/29/08 and I have only lost 32 lbs. I am not complaining because I do want to take this slow , but now I know what people mean when they say they have restriction. I have lost 2 pounds in 4 days and I really can't eat very much when I eat. This is really gonna be different. I am excited and I have bought a treadmill and trying to get on it 5 times a week for 30 minutes . Wish me luck!!

Cindy

[skinnydippn42 0]

Thank you, WOW, it sure is tight, but I'm doing better day by Day. I sure had to change my eating habits. I'm eating a little bit more each day, still not getting the amount of food or Water I'm suppost to but it's hurting less as I eat & drink. I'm at 37 lbs down for the last 3 days. That might be a good thing as I continue to adjust to this last fill.

(From a different post) You said that when you 1st get a fill you have swelling, that's one of the quetions I was going to ask, WHY the pain?? That pretty much explains it. THANKS.

My 1st fill did not feel like much of a restriction but this 2nd one made me feel what a "REAL" restiction is like. It got my attention right away.

Just hanging in there and trying to understand what "THE BAND" is telling me.

Thanks to everyone for the help & incouragement.

Don

[jenniferj 0]

Hi everyone! I'm from central mississippi (jackson area) and I would loooove to have the lapband procedure. I've done a lot of research, but I just don't have a lot of cash to sink into this anytime soon. Does anyone know if Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS covers this procedure? I don't know how to find out if my insurance covers it :scared2:

Thanks for any help guys!

Jennifer

[stownsend 0]

Jennifer, I hate to say that they do not pay for it. They will not even consider it. I had to pay cash. Rumor is that in two or three years they will be paying but who wants to wait that long. Good luck.

[skinnydippn42 0]

Jennifer, I hate to say that they do not pay for it. They will not even consider it. I had to pay cash. Rumor is that in two or three years they will be paying but who wants to wait that long. Good luck.

Don Here,

I heard the same thing. To be sure and get the lastest updated info Call Central Mississippi Medical Center (CMMC) at 601-376-2474. Very nice & helpful people. That's where I had mine done.

Good luck and I hope the best for you.

Don

[skinnydippn42 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm now almost three weeks after my 2nd fill (Total of 4 CC's) Doing much better. The last three days I have been able to drink my 8 glasses of fluids and eating much better.

NOW I know what restriction really is. Lost about 6-7 lbs the first week, now down 10lbs sents the 2nd fill for a total of 40 lbs down. Feels good to break into the 40's.

I hope you Jennifer find out some good info from CMMC. 601-376-2474

Don

[lunarosa 0]

Hi everyone, I have my first appointment with the surgeon's office today. So excited, praying everything goes well. Hope y'all have a wonderful day!

[skinnydippn42 0]

Finnaly made it back,

Sorry I have not been on for awhile. Really not much of an excuse.

I have only lost 2 lbs this past month but have lost a lot of inches. Sence my surgery I have lost 43 lbs, but have lost 22 inches if you add them all together. I had fun last week, I went through my closit and took out all the cloths I could not wear. I went from 2XL(XXL) to 1XL(XL). I found and took out 20 shirts & one pair of pants. :smile: That made me feel good.

Glad to hear most everyone is doing well & progressing in the right dirrection.

I seen the post op Doc last week and also the diatision to make sure I was still on track. Everything was ok in that department.

To all us loosers, (that's a good thing)

Don

Edited May 26, 2009 by skinnydippn42
forgot something.

[skinnydippn42 0]

I changed my Avatar picture and added two pictures to the Picture & Album link. I don't know how to put a picture to this area or anywhere else.

Don

[dispatchc15 3]

hello to everyone. I had my 1st refill on July 3,2009 and have lost another 5lbs since then. I'm really glad I had the refill I can really tell the differents. I'm looking forward to Little Sturgis Bike Rally next month finally alot lesser of me.