Hello from VA!

ja9va · 05-05-2008, 07:08 AM

huggie bear welcome! Your surgery date is almost here, are you excited!! where are you having it done? I am almost at my bandaversary date, and just about 50lbs down. I try not to get discouraged that I am not at my goal in a year, but it is a process, remember that. you still ahve to make good choices and exercise. so you will have ups and downs. I am glad I have the BAND and would not change a thing. GOOD LUCK.

mammie It sounds like you and your dh are doing well. I can't remember the # of fills I had, but I am at 8.5 or 8.75cc. I am at my spot now, sometimes can't eat much or the food does not want to go down, but I need to chew better and eat slower. I don't want an unfill. you are lucky to have a live in support system to talk to.

talk to you soon.

NEWME10 · 05-05-2008, 09:58 AM

Good morning all, I am 1 week and 3days out from surgery and I am getting so scared. My nerves are getting the best of me. I haven't been to terribly successful on this liver shrinking diet yet. 6 days and I've lost only 4 lbs. I have cheated a little but from now to surgery I am not going to cheat anymore. How much are you suppose to lose? My BMI is 37.1
so I wouldn't expect to lose too much in just a week. If you guys can remember can you let me know how much you lost during this phase. I afraid I won't lose enough and he may not operate.

Thanks

Susie

Susie

ja9va · 05-06-2008, 07:11 AM

suzie stick to your diet, it will come off. I don't remember how much I lost, maybe 15 or more? Try to stick to the plan for it is important. My doc told me of starting surgery on someone who did not do the diet and he could not do the surgery due to the liver to large. that scared me, so I did it. you will be fine. my bmi was about 36-37 too, so you will be ok.
Fear and stress is normal thinking about the surgery. I was nervous too, most people are, but you will be fine! you will be happy to join band land! I am happy to answer any questions I can.

hang in there...

***Susan*** · 05-06-2008, 07:39 AM

Hi all, I am going to move this thread to the local forums under Virginia. It has turned into more of a discussion thread than an introduction thread.

Thank you.

Mammie1 · 05-08-2008, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the encouragement.
I go Monday for another fill. I am looking for the sweet spot.

ldinges · 06-15-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tdl

Hi - I am in Harrisonburg/Staunton VA area - had my LAP-BAND^® surgery in Mexico - Dr. Rodriguez - had an infection but with 6 weeks of Antibiotics - two different kinds at one time, it has healed. I had my surgery on December 3, 2007 - have lost about 25 pounds and feel great. I have to watch what my body tells me and not my brain becuase I just love the taste of certain foods and would go overboard. I have my first fluro and fill in Mexico in early March. Someone wrote and said they knew of fill Dr in Winchester, VA. Do they only see patients they did the surgery on or will see anyone for fills? You all seem to be doing great.

Hi, I live in Timberville, Va and am getting my surgery at UVA. How are things going with you since the surgery? Did you find someone local to do the fills?

SuzanneG · 07-11-2008, 09:46 AM

Susie, my BMI was 38.1 by the time I started my pre-op diet. By the way, I started it on Dec 22nd and was on it through Christmas dinner and New Year's Eve party. My doc said to just go ahead and cheat a little at Christmas, but keep it under control.

With all of that and 2 weeks of 2 slim fast and 1 lean/green meal a day, I lost 11 pounds and my surgeon was very pleased.

Best of luck to you!