Newbie from NY

[mimi1512 0]

Oh, I am so glad to hear you are feeling better - I really didn't expect it to be this soon, to be honest, so that is a nice suprise!

Congratulations on your 18lb loss already! That's great!!

So yes, I do have quite a few questions... Feel free to not answer all if you're not comfortable.

Did you stay overnight at the hospital?

Was Dr. Geiss able to make you feel comfortable before you went under?

Have you "slimed" or "pb" yet?

Are you uncomfortable all of the time? Is it due to the swelling or can you actually feel the band/port?

How has your digestive tract been handeling this change? Constipation? Diarrhea? Normal?

Are you feeling very weak? Are you able to walk around somewhat easily? Can you drive? Have you gone back to work?

Was it done laproscopically?

What is the followup regimen that Dr. Geiss has implimented?

I suppose that is all for now. I'm really just extremely happy that you are OK and that things seem to be going well for you. If there is anything you need, please let me know.

[AmandaJo 0]

Wow, you should be a reporter :scared2:

Did you stay overnight at the hospital?

Yes I stayed overnight, everyone does, they call it a "23 hour stay" ant honestly, I was in no shape to come home :thumbup:

Was Dr. Geiss able to make you feel comfortable before you went under?

Yes, Yes, Yes he was wonderful and so was HIS STAFF (june and Marian were AWESOME)

Have you "slimed" or "pb" yet?

I must be old, I have no idea what that means

Are you uncomfortable all of the time?

Not all of the time, the first few days I took ALOT of pain medication but now just a few tyenol and I am ok.

Is it due to the swelling or can you actually feel the band/port?

Its Uncomfortable because in day to day life you use your upper body alot. Cant feel the band...and I am think i know where the port is...haha I dont want to press to hard to find out (i'm scared)

How has your digestive tract been handeling this change?

Digestive System has been fine due to the fact that I did not liquid diet a week before surgery

Constipation? Diarrhea? Normal?

Not Really

Are you feeling very weak?

Just the first few days I was tired

Are you able to walk around somewhat easily?

Yes, The first few days were rough. I was loosing my breath and it was hard to sit up from a laying down position but now I am ok, Still sore and black and blue a week out but ok.

Can you drive?

I started driving on monday

Have you gone back to work?

I went back to work on monday, did 8 hours and then came home and slept. It has been getting easier everyday.

Was it done laproscopically?

Yes, It sure was

What is the followup regimen that Dr. Geiss has implimented?

I will find this out on the 16th I guess when I go back to get my stiches out

So...I hope that answered some questions for you. Here is my summary...

It was a little more painful then I expected, but it was sure worth it. I was with four other woman who had the same thing done and we were all at different pain levels. If I had to do everything all over again I would because the results I am starting to see already are amazing...and this is only the beginning...Amanda

[mimi1512 0]

WOW! Thank you SO much for answering my questions! It's really helpful to hear your experience. I can't believe you've already lost 21lbs!! That's amazing! I am so happy for you!

[cat lady 10]

Hi AJnbily - Amanda: Glad to hear you are feeling better and thank you for your honest replies to some questions. I guess you realize we are all frightened of the unknown. Doing this is "elective" surgery and the final decision is ours alone -- so its a hard decision for all of us. You seem to be doing good and the weight loss is great -- 21 lbs. I hope each day you feel better and better. What are you allowed to eat at this point since you are about 1 1/2 weeks post op. How hard is it to stick to the diet. What does Dr. Geiss tell you you can have post op. Do you feel like eating? I know it was more painful than you anticipated - did they give you pain meds right away in the hospital? Did you come home taking pain meds? Was tylenol enough? Can you swallow pills easily or do you have to crush them? Sorry for so many silly questions but my mind is wandering about this surgery. Will try to get to the "first" Tuesday seminar at the Ritz in early January. Could not make the one in December.

Hope to see some of you there. Chris (cat lady):eek:

[mimi1512 0]

Worked out for you - the "first" meeting in December was canceled due to "unforseen circumstances" - so you didn't miss anything! :rolleyes2:

I'm already registered for the Jan 10 meeting - but my initial consult with Dr. Geiss is on 12/22/09 - so I will be meeting him beforehand.

I can hardly wait!!

PS - RE: the liquid diet - I've done it before for 6 months. The first 3 days or so are hell (think detoxing) but after that it's pretty much just routine. I have no doubts youll be able to get through a few weeks, especially while you see the numbers on the scale going down down downnnnn!!

[cat lady 10]

Hi MichelleClaire: Sorry the meeting didn't work out. Please check the dates because every time I ask -- at Dr. Geiss' office they tell me its the first Tuesday of each month at the Ritz across from Syosset Hospital. I think the first Tuesday would be January 5th. Are we talking about the same seminar with Dr. Geiss as a speaker there. I went to one in November (first Tuesday of the month)and Dr. Geiss was not there. Another Dr. spoke and a patient told his story. It was very informative. I do want to go again in January. :thumbup:

[mimi1512 0]

LOL. You're right - I have no idea where Jan 10 came from. It is the first Tues of every month. I hope to see you there!

:thumbup:

[AmandaJo 0]

so excited, getting my stiches out on wednesday....2 weeks post op, 24 pounds down, wooohooo I feel great :thumbup: How is everyone?

[Chellz423 0]

Hey michelle, sorry for the late response.....I started at 250, 235 day of surgery and currently 220. I'm going to Dr. Geiss office today for a fill and weigh-in. Thankfully enough my insurance didn't require a 6 month diet.....my consult was on 6/26 and my original date was 9/21, but my pcp didn't clear me in time, so it was moved to 10/7 due to a cancellation. The process takes how long as you want it. Before my consult, I had already scheduled most of my appointments with the cardio, pul, nut and psy. I was able to get have the sils procedure so I have a small incision at my belly button looks like a smiley face. Its learning how to eat. My aim is qnzdimelady718 if you want to know more. Good luck :-)

Edited December 15, 2009 by Chellz423

[comedygirl24 0]

so excited, getting my stiches out on wednesday....2 weeks post op, 24 pounds down, wooohooo I feel great :thumbup: How is everyone?

Nice to meet you! Very nice results keep it up :thumbup:

[mimi1512 0]

so excited, getting my stiches out on wednesday....2 weeks post op, 24 pounds down, wooohooo I feel great :thumbup: How is everyone?

I am so proud of you!! :thumbup:

Make sure you update your ticker - it still only says 21lbs - EVERY pound counts!!

I can't wait to be following in your footsteps...

This is my last week of the semester, so I am going to start calling and making appointments for the specialists I need to meet with, hopefully have that information in-hand before I visit with Dr. Geiss on 12/22.

[XxMariposaxX 1]

Michelle-How was your consult? :tongue:

Chellz & AJ-- Thank you so much for being our inspiration! You go girls!