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rainbow · 08-16-2006, 06:25 AM

Pain in left side had a rough couple of days, turned out i believe to be gas trapped. Can't wait till i go to the next stage of mushy food. I am scheduled to work day shift the 18th (12 hour). Been sleeping alot for the last 2 weeks, should be interesting.

chrispygal · 08-18-2006, 05:37 AM

Good morning all!

Just stopping in to let you know that I have my appt w/Dr Jones next Wed, but have already spoke to his secretary about a date. I am taking two weeks off from work, and am not telling them what I'm having done, so I had booked the first two weeks in October off months ago. I guess there are four of us meeting Dr Jones next week, so I will definitely be able to get either the 2nd or 3rd of October, which is just what I wanted! I am so excited!

How is everyone feeling these days??

Chris

P.S. Other exciting news around here - my younger sister had her first baby late last night!! I'm such a proud Auntie!!

dezadoo · 08-18-2006, 09:47 AM

congrats, chris on being an auntie! andon your sx date! i met with Dr. Jones on wedwhen he looked at my infected wound...FINALLY! he told me that if i am still losing wt at my post mushy date to cancel my first fill. as long as i am losing he's good. i'm down 21 from sx date! i went to the post op mtg last nite and met a lot of nice folks, one girlis now a size 8 2yrs. post band. things to look forward to! i can't wait to get on mushies after my appt next wed with the nutritionist.
have a great day!

rainbow · 08-18-2006, 01:52 PM

congrats chrispygal (auntie is cool)
congrats dezadoo 21 pounds thats so cool..........you go

well i guess i am not going back to work as planned due to my job and dr appts. i have to also have to be seen by my companys dr. which is not breaking me up really wasn't looking forward to 12 hr shifts.
i tried to up my appt to next week (due to no work), but was told they are booked, i will be seeing a fellow (told dr jones on vac.)the week following. I am going to try and hook up with the grandgirls before school starts. today these kids are so busy with scoccer and stuff, its like you havee to make an appt. LOL

dezadoo · 08-18-2006, 04:13 PM

rainbow - maybe you'll see dr. rerhig(sp?) he assisted on my sx and did some of my pre-op stuff, he's nice you'll like him. i can't believe you have grandkids, you're too young!!!!!!!

chrispygal · 08-19-2006, 10:28 PM

Thank you ladies! I love being an auntie.

Deezadoo - I didn't realize you had an infection. Ouch. So it's starting to get better? You're doing fantastic for just under a month! 21 lbs is great! Rainbow is hot on your trail though, with 10lbs in just a couple weeks. I cannot wait to join you ladies!!

Well I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

Chris

**SherryW** · 08-19-2006, 11:07 PM

Hey everyone, I'm glad it sounds like you're all doing well but, Deezadoo where is your infection? Is it one of your surgery sites?

I LOVE MY BAND. Just got my 2nd fill this past Wednesday. It did bring on a little bit of heartburn but, I'm chalking that up to having not eaten lunch or dinner that day. I didn't want to eat lunch and have food still in there and have the band filled. I was afraid the extra fluid in the band would sqeeze anything moving down through the band lol. Better safe than sorry I say. I've already lost 4 pounds since the fill. I think the liquid diet you have to go back on for 3-4 days helps for sure. I'm now on mushies for 3-4 days and then back to solids. I definately feel restriction again and looking forward to losing more. I'm hoping to be under 200 pounds by Christmas. That leaves me 4.5 months to lose 22 pounds. Hopefully I'll get there.

As far as the Psychiatric visit....they definately do use an odd psychologist. She was 40-45 mins late for my appointment and she left her door open. Me and my husband not being familiar with her office, went in thinking the other door was her office. Well she got there and practically yelled at us to get out and why didn't we stay in the hall. I told her the door was wide open and no signs to stay out...we had no idea what to do. She then kicked my husband out and told me to fill out a survey while she talked on the phone with someone. But I had already filled out the dang thing because inside the office there was a sign that said please sit and complete a survery prior to your visit. Needless to say she went on and on about this isn't a decision to take lightly. I ended up telling her I KNOW it's only a tool and I KNOW I have to do the work and I KNOW the band isn't boing to make me popular and make everyone love me. There is something you can do if you truly weren't comfortable with this woman....when you fill out your post-op surgery survey let them know what you think of her then. In the meantime, I'm going to let Angi know because, now I"m hearing so many complain about this woman and my experience with her was aweful too. At least someone will know.

Good lucky ladies and gents with you post op healing or your pre-op work :)

rainbow · 08-21-2006, 06:13 AM

dezadoo...that dr. is that the one that was in the army, but learning from
dr jones how to lap band. met in as i was going under. I think its a hoot that the military is going to or doing the lap band for the military. I would of thought they would of been the first for this stuff and ahead of all the hospitals. shows us that we made a good chooce in beth I. when they send there doctors to learn there.

rainbow · 08-21-2006, 06:26 AM

ok folks
I have a confession.
one of the nurses you met at the office is named michelle, i am related to, also why i am going from palmer to boston. I told her i tought the phych (rona) was weird. But then again i have not met too many that wasn't LOL I was late also due to traffic on the mass pike, she gave me some grief, i just srugged it off. It was only one of the hoops needed to jump thru to get where i want to be.
Best to everyone for a happier and heatheir life

nanaviv · 08-21-2006, 08:24 AM

Hi Girls,
You all sound like you are doing so well. I have been keeping an "eye" on the updates and your progress. I am going to my first meeting on Thursday. Is it in the Beth Israel Hospital itself or another building? Can't wait to get started. Thanks for all the info, especially the psyciatric.
Nanaviv

rainbow · 08-21-2006, 08:47 AM

the meetings i believe are in the Carl Shapiro building (east campus) ground floor level

last time i was there the room was full so you might want to get there early to get a seat

you'll get alot of input

nanaviv · 08-21-2006, 08:50 AM

Hi rainbow,
Thanks a lot.
Nanaviv

chrispygal · 08-21-2006, 08:32 PM

Hey Sherry! Glad you popped by for a visit. Sherry is one of my great friends, and has been my lap band guneau pig. lol. She has done great! She was banded in February and has already lost 56 lbs. She rocks! She has also been a great source of support for me, and sometimes me for her. We were just joking today that we are each other's phsychiatrists. lol.

Rainbow - I loved Michelle! She was great!! I have to say, with the exception of phsychologist, I have liked everyone.

Nanaviv - welcome to the board! It seems like I started the process so long ago, yet at the same time it has gone quickly. I think it's because so much has changed in my mind, it seems like I am already so much different if that makes any sense.

I am on the six week countdown!! I can't wait!!

Chris

dezadoo · 08-21-2006, 09:47 PM

hi all! my computer has been out of service so it's nice to talk to the "gang" again! My infection was in one of my sx sites and is now healing. i saw dr. jones last wed and he said i can swim this week! yeah!!!! 2 more days and i'm onto mushies..god it's been a while since i ate! nanaviv - i was at the mtg on thurs, which, by the way was run by psycho psych and i learned more talking to people after the mtg in the garage. i will say something to Angi and the nutritionist, i forgot who i'm seeing about her. she's WAAAY out there! lol!
there was a young girl at the mtg on thurs qho had the band 2 yrs ago and is now a size 8 so we can do it!!!!

rainbow · 08-22-2006, 05:19 AM

hi folks
i brlieve i am doing good, so last night i e mailed Kelly the nutritionist, to see if i can do to next food step. its been 3 weeks and my next appt is the 30th. i really would love some srcambled eggs