So...I'm okay, how are you? This is a discussion on So...I'm okay, how are you? within the Life After Lap-Band Removal forums.
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05-23-2006, 11:31 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
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State: CA | So...I'm okay, how are you?
I saw my DS surgeon today. Initial conversation:
Dr: "How are you doing?"
Me: I'm so cute! (laugh) You have created a monster!
Dr: That's HIS problem! (gesturing toward my husband)
Me: And I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder, but backwards. Most patients still think of themselves as fat. I feel so good that when we pass by a mirror, I wonder who the fat chick is who's holding hands with my husband!!
I need to add one vitamin tablet (Dry ADEK's.) I asked if I needed additional protein. I was told that almost EVERYONE--wls or not--needs more protein. (And I'm trying a new product as soon as its delivered.) My ferritin stores are fairly low, but as I have been post-menopausal for almost thirty years, he doesn't see that as a problem, so he doesn't recommend iron at this time. I'm to return in six months.
On his high-rent-district scales, I weigh 75 pounds less than I did a week pre-op. But I had just been unfilled, so we KNOW what kind of a Last Supper week that was.
That was MY day...how are y'all doin'?
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05-23-2006, 11:36 PM
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#2 | | Jewelry Designer
Join Date: May 2004 Age: 47
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City: Van Nuys State: California | I am so happy that you had a great outcome but I had do doubt about that.
I bet you can guess how my day has been. HECTIC to say the least. At least I have been away from bad things to eat today. LOLOL!!!!
__________________  My grandson Sam. Penni Merrick Disbanded Dec 2005 due to Erosion :faint: | |
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05-23-2006, 11:37 PM
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#3 | | ~Kathy~
Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 43
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| Very cool. So when will we see pics? Huh? I don't know that I have EVER seen a pic of you..that needs to change. 75 pounds!!!!!!! Wow!
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Fills 7/11/05~10/19/05~11/16/06 .75cc total
242high/223.4surgeryday/173.6current/145goal
BMI~40.1/37/28.9/24
~5'5" 68% of excess weight gone!~
36.5 total inches lost so far! (updated 9-12-06) | |
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05-23-2006, 11:39 PM
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#4 | | Account Suspended
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City: Planet X State: Lidsville | Do you get PB/stuck kinda feelings with your belly now? | |
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05-23-2006, 11:47 PM
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#5 | | Banded Down Under
Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 41
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| That's a stack of weight. So very well done. And I really do mean that.
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05-23-2006, 11:50 PM
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#6 | | Registered User
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Originally Posted by the best me Very cool. So when will we see pics? Huh? I don't know that I have EVER seen a pic of you..that needs to change. 75 pounds!!!!!!! Wow! | I have...believe it or not...a "stalker." A former coworker. And he doesn't respond appropriately when I say, "No...I don't want to see you and I don't care that you want to see me." He called and called and bugged and bugged for DECADES, and--until I hear he is dead, I'm not posting my photo where he can find it. (We're both old...it's okay to talk about dead.)
Maybe I'll post a headless one some day!!! | |
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05-23-2006, 11:58 PM
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#7 | | Registered User
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Originally Posted by DeLarla Do you get PB/stuck kinda feelings with your belly now? | No!! The one bad thing that I have experienced...besides the hellacious recovery period with my esophagus going ballistic...is poop. If I OD on carbs today, I'll poop four times tomorrow morning. It's my choice, and sometimes I say "what the hell?" but I usually make fairly reasonable decisions...which I did NOT do with the band.
AND, the poop sure stinks. There IS a resolution for that...a tablet called Devrom that ostomy patients use so their little bags don't stink. But most of the time, I'm here alone and I have impaired sense of smell and I just use my Ozium or Oust and there is no problem. (Well, except for the time my sister popped in unannounced, wandered off to MY bathroom instead of my husband's and came out asking where the body was hidden.)
I'm back to my pre-band, regular stomach sensations, except that it takes less food for me to get to a feeling of really being full or satisfied. I just never had that while banded.
Oh...and the NEXT visit to the Indian Retaurant we went to last night should probably NOT include even the "medium spicy" version. I think I ought to stick with "mild." | |
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05-24-2006, 12:01 AM
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#8 | | Registered User
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Originally Posted by Jachut That's a stack of weight. So very well done. And I really do mean that. | Thanks. I'd love to take credit for being wise enough to make this work or something, but that ain't it. I just eat tons of protein and poop too much when I screw up and the surgery does the rest. WHAT WILL HAPPEN THREE YEARS FROM NOW may be different...but all I can do it give it a good try and trust that I have finally found an answer for me. | |
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05-24-2006, 08:28 AM
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#9 | | ~Kathy~
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Originally Posted by GeezerSue I have...believe it or not...a "stalker." A former coworker. And he doesn't respond appropriately when I say, "No...I don't want to see you and I don't care that you want to see me." He called and called and bugged and bugged for DECADES, and--until I hear he is dead, I'm not posting my photo where he can find it. (We're both old...it's okay to talk about dead.)
Maybe I'll post a headless one some day!!! | "until I hear he's dead" made me snort my morning coffee! I certainly don't blame you...but I guess headless shots would do just fine? LOL
Congrats though. I'm happy for you!!!! | |
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05-24-2006, 08:31 AM
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#10 | | Registered User
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| Glad to hear you got a good report and are doing so well!! Keep it up and keep healthy! | |
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05-24-2006, 08:50 AM
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#11 | | POM Lover
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City: San Diego State: CA | 
So glad you're doing well! Great to hear from you!
xxoo
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Dr. Lopez, 1/23/03
303/203.5
5'6", 44 y.o.
Four Fills, last restriction 2.6 (10/03-7/04)
Diagnosed with erosion 6/19/04
Band removed 7/2/04
Flying "solo"
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." - Edith Wharton
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05-24-2006, 08:54 AM
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#12 | | Super Moderator
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State: Oregon | Junior Brown sings a CLASSIC song and video: "You're wanted by the Po-lice and my wife thinks you're dead".....
brings a smile to me every time I hear it....
congratulations on finding an answer, and thanks for your continued inspiration...
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05-24-2006, 09:28 AM
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#13 | | Registered User
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Originally Posted by Jack Junior Brown sings a CLASSIC song and video: "You're wanted by the Po-lice and my wife thinks you're dead".....
brings a smile to me every time I hear it....
congratulations on finding an answer, and thanks for your continued inspiration... | Hey, Jack...I'd call the po-lice about this situation, but wanna take a WILD GUESS what this guy did for a living? And, just for shits and giggles, he's kind a "living legend" among his peer group. (And I even have kind-of-family connections into the top levels of the agency involved, but I just don't want to go there...because it's something that should be OVER by now.) For my own protection, I visit a website that HE frequents to see when he plans to attend the reunion luncheons they have in my area. (He has moved away and between THAT and a new wife, it DID cut down on the calls...to, actually, nothing in quite a while now. ) But I visit the website all the time, based on the premise that if you stalk your stalker, you have fewer negative surprises. And I now have call intercept on the phone. And, well, there's the 12-gauge...bird shot, buck shot, bird shot, buck shot...you gotta know your own skill level for stuff like this. ("If you ever find yourself in a fair fight...you didn't prepare.")
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05-24-2006, 01:26 PM
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#14 | | Sarah - Slow Losers Club
Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 26
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City: Gardena State: California | Wow Sue, so glad to hear that all's well! Also glad to hear your esophagus is working again.
I can't imagine having a stalker. CREEPY!! But.... if you ever wanted to do headless shots or something, I'd be happy to fuzzy the face or somethin' on them for you! (if you know how to use graphics programs, then nevermind that last comment, lol)
__________________ Mini goals: [250 REACHED] [230 (50 lbs lost) REACHED] [210 (half way) REACHED]
{195 REACHED WOOO!!!} Current Mini Goal 180 (100 lbs lost)
165 (the weight I remember most form jr. high)
140 (FINAL GOAL)
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05-25-2006, 01:16 AM
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#15 | | Registered User
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State: CA | Well...how about (pre-op and six months out):  | |
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