SMMC LB support group chicas

**Wheetsin** · 06-21-2006, 01:44 PM

So Robin, Holli - anyone else out there... do you guys tell Dr. Hoehn when you need a fill and let him "guesstimate" how much is needed? Billy told me once that he can "feel" how much fill to give you, but I don't think he's ever done it that way with me. First time was 1cc, automatic. Second time I told him I couldn't feel anything so he gave me another 1cc and said, "There, you'll feel that!" I have a fill appt scheduled for Fri and am debating whether or not to cancel. I'm still losing, and still get the occasional stick (not since Saturday) that takes care of itself without PB. I only PB when I make stupid mistakes.

I'm tempted to sound completely stupid and go in there saying, "Stick me and figure out if I need more or not."

**Wheetsin** · 06-21-2006, 01:50 PM

BTW guys, should I bring my camera? I think this will be Cate's last meeting with us... dep. on her moving date. :(

nolagirl · 06-21-2006, 01:57 PM

I know :( I'll bring mine definitely. And now we have our own little support group meetings in cyberspace.

I know I'll be back sometime in August, just not on the 4th Thursday of the month. When I know my dates for sure, we can set up another dinner maybe.

Banded in KS · 06-21-2006, 04:27 PM

Angela,

I am pretty sure you are talking about Diane. She usually comes to sg, so we can get her screen name from her tomorrow.

I am bad with names also. Wanna hear a funny? Me and my husband rented this cute little house in Lawrence for a year and a half (about six years ago). There was a very sweet retired couple that lived next door. When we were moving in, they came over and introduced themselves. For almost a YEAR (no joke) neither of us could remember their names. We talked to them frequently too. We always talked to them when were coming and going and Emily loved to play with their dogs. They invited us to Thanksgiving dinner since both our families are so far away. We went!!!! All the while not remembering their names!!!!! Finally, my husband overheard the husband say something to his wife while she was gardening...she bent over in front of him and he said..."looking good Mrs. Bell". So, we looked them up in the phone book. How nuts is that? They were super nice people and after a while it just became too embarassing to say that we did not remember their names!!!!

Banded in KS · 06-21-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheetsin

So Robin, Holli - anyone else out there... do you guys tell Dr. Hoehn when you need a fill and let him "guesstimate" how much is needed? Billy told me once that he can "feel" how much fill to give you, but I don't think he's ever done it that way with me. First time was 1cc, automatic. Second time I told him I couldn't feel anything so he gave me another 1cc and said, "There, you'll feel that!" I have a fill appt scheduled for Fri and am debating whether or not to cancel. I'm still losing, and still get the occasional stick (not since Saturday) that takes care of itself without PB. I only PB when I make stupid mistakes.

I'm tempted to sound completely stupid and go in there saying, "Stick me and figure out if I need more or not."

I have a VG band and it took quite a while for me to get restriction. In the beginning, I just kept coming back to the office for fills until I started feeling it. Dr. H was pretty consistent with asking me questions when I went in there. He asked if I could eat chicken or bread. So, I think I decided when I needed a fill. However, when it came to the amount, he would just do it and tell me about it after... I gave you 2cc, 1cc, 1/2cc...etc. I think he was gauging my answers to his questions with the "bounce" in the syringe to decide how much to give me.

You may try it and see what happens. The great thing about the Lap Band is the flexibility. If you have problems with the fill being too much, they can always take some out. I have found that out a couple of times. :biggrin1: BTW, I will be there Friday for a 1:40 appt.

nolagirl · 06-21-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Banded in KS

I have a VG band and it took quite a while for me to get restriction. In the beginning, I just kept coming back to the office for fills until I started feeling it. Dr. H was pretty consistent with asking me questions when I went in there. He asked if I could eat chicken or bread. So, I think I decided when I needed a fill. However, when it came to the amount, he would just do it and tell me about it after... I gave you 2cc, 1cc, 1/2cc...etc. I think he was gauging my answers to his questions with the "bounce" in the syringe to decide how much to give me.

You may try it and see what happens. The great thing about the Lap Band is the flexibility. If you have problems with the fill being too much, they can always take some out. I have found that out a couple of times. :biggrin1: BTW, I will be there Friday for a 1:40 appt.

Wow we are all going to be there around the same time (I'm at 230, but you guys might still be in the waiting room when I get there!:))

Last time he didn't tell me how much he gave me! I mean, I guessed 4ccs based on web info and others confirmed it, but he didn't say. Kinda funny.

Rockin' Robyn · 06-21-2006, 06:44 PM

Okay Girlies-
I just came from the office......Tomorrow is Billie's Birthday and she is still coming to support group. I would like to get some ideas for us all to arrange to do something special for her tomorrow night at support group. Can we all meet in the chat room at 9:30 tonight???? I'm open on the times. We are going out for dinner right now, but should be back around 8:30. I'm flexible with the times. Let me know. Talk to you later!

Robyn

**Wheetsin** · 06-21-2006, 08:22 PM

I'll be around - just finished homework and hubby is at the gym. All I need to do is keep half an eye on the sprinklers.

**Wheetsin** · 06-21-2006, 08:22 PM

Robin (et. al.) do you use ICQ, AIM, etc?

Rockin' Robyn · 06-21-2006, 08:28 PM

Okay PHD lady (I said that lovingly)....what the heck are you talking about????

Rockin' Robyn · 06-21-2006, 08:44 PM

Meet in the "Lap Band support" chat room....hopefully not as many people will be in there as might be in the "lap band lounge" I'm gonna call you Holli and Cate if I don't hear from ya soon :)

**Wheetsin** · 06-21-2006, 08:50 PM

Chat programs - like Micorsoft Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), etc. ICQ is another popular one. Handy way to chat with people. It works kind of like the pager system on here. :) (DH is a MAJOR techie, I had to learn or be left behind) ;)

Rockin' Robyn · 06-21-2006, 09:03 PM

I have aol so I guess I have AIM???? But I was just thinking of getting on the LBT chat room....is that okay?

**Wheetsin** · 06-22-2006, 12:52 PM

What is everyone having for lunch today?

Fat free turky hotdog, pepperoni chips, cottage cheese and iced decaf tea for me.

BTW am I the only freak who will try and avoid eating or drinking anything on the days I get my fills, so I can weigh as close to naked as possible? :heh:

nolagirl · 06-22-2006, 12:55 PM

Turkey pepperoni & some fat-free cheese, some nuts I think. It's up in the air.