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I had my first fill today it has been 10 weeks since surgery and I want to say that I was so scared but it was not bad at all.  I got 5cc's in my realize band . I am on  clear liquids for a week. That is really going to be hard I think because before my fill I was wide open and could eat anyting and I mean anything.  I tried to control what I ate and how I ate but sometimes I did not do well.  I should have had the fill two weeks ago but I was scheduled to go out of town and did not want to chance having any problems.  So we shall see how restricted I am in  a few days.  Wish me well.

I had an appointment with nurse coordinator on Monday 4/20/09 and he was very encouraging.  I did get an appointment for my first fill (May 14th)  I asked for a date after my trip to visit my mother ins South Carolina. I did not want to have it before I went just in case there were problems.  We both agreed that I don't have any restriction now and that I am dieting.  Still with my exercise routine I am hoping that I can still loose. I now weight 336 according to his scale.  That is a total of 34 lbs lost since surgery date of 3/2/09.

I got on a scale today for the first time since 3/31/09 and I have lost one pound now weight is 339.  I am happy with that small lost.  I went to water arerobics yesterday for the first since having surgery six weeks ago. It was a good workout and I plan on building up to five days a week (l hour each session.) I have very bad knees and so this is the best exercise for me.  I am so happy that I had the lap band.  I have not gotten a fill yet and don't have any restriction but I am following the plan of three meals a day--protein first then veggies and if there is room carbs.
Wish me continued success.
Yvonne

Hello OH Family I am so excited I just come from a doctor's appt. with my PCP and got a chance to weigh I have lost 10 lbs. since 3/18/09.  After surgery I had begun to get a little discouraged because  on the day of surgery  (3/2/09) I was told that was 335 down from 370 lbs 35lbs lost right?  However when I went to my first appointment after surgery  3/10/09 I weighed 350 lbs a 15lb gain.  I felt that maybe it was because I was  full of air and fluids from the surgery so I just tried to keep my hopes high. 

Well today I am offically 340 not that is exactly 30lbs.  Sad to say but I cannot remember when I was 340 I have weighed  347-355 for several years.  Well I am on my way and feeling good.

I have not been scheduled for a fill yet but as long as I am still losing I am not complaining.

I had my first post surgical appointment 3/12/09 had gained 15lbs from surgery date.  I hated to see that on the scale however I am not discouraged.  I have been following the program and I know that eventually it will come off.  I am now on two weeks of full liquids.  I have a visit with the nurse that coordinates the program  Wednesday 3/18/09 I hope I have another loss.  I am to have my first fill in a month according to the surgeon. Will post again soon.

Hello Everyone,
I am officially a loser.  I had my surgery Monday 3/2/09.I could not have the RNY because of extensive scar tissue so doctor did lap band I am very happy and blessed.  The surgery was fine and my recovery is comeing a long. When I was weighed at the hospital Monday I had lost 35 lbs. from the pre-op diet of 7 days.  Yeahhhhh.  I would like to thank all of you that prayed for me and wished me well. It can only get better from her. I will post later when I have some more good news.
Yvonne

My surgery date is drawing ever closer.  I am thinking like many OH members have "Am I ready for this big change?" I know that  I am but it is kind of scary.  I need this surgery so bad I feel bad every day with the joint pain in my knees and the feeling of being older than my years of 58.   I am now on the 7 day pure-op protein shake diet.  Just the shakes and water according to my doctor this will help to reduce the size of my liver for the operation. I am drinking "World Wide Pure Protein 35 grams of protein 12 oz can. I bought chocolate and vanilla not bad.The have 2gr of carbs and 1 gr of sugar.   Five more days to go and I will be on the losing side.
Yvonne

Hello all,
I got a surgery date 3/2/09 I can hardly believe it.  I just got the ball rolling a few weeks ago 12/06/08 with the WLS  seminar got a date with surgeon 1/5/09 completed all testing 2/7/09 got a date on 2/10/09.  This sureal that I can hardly wrap my head around it.  I was hoping for a date in March so that my daughter can care for me before she returns to work in April. If anyone has any advise for me I would more than appreciate it.
Yvonne

Hello everyone, I just might be well on my way completed:
Psych Eval 1/22/09
Cardiologist Consult 1/28/09
Pulmonary Consult 1/29/09
Nutrition Consult1/27/09
Stress Test1/29/09
EKG-Blood Work 2/2/09
I now have an appointment Saturday 2/07/09 with Personal Trainer
Stomach Scope scheduled for 2/21/09 

 And then I hope I get a surgery date. I have read so may stories from OH Members and let me tell you your stories have helped me so much You answer all of the questions I could possibly have.  I get scared from time to time but I see that it is natural but I know I need this surgery so bay.

My daughter had a baby on 1/24/09 and I do want to live to see her grow up but if I don't get healthier that will not happen.  Wish al lof you well . When I get a date I will let you all know.
Yvonne


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Hello All
I got a phone call from surgeon's nurse great news...my scheduled appointment for Dr. Cahill on 1/19/09 could be moved up to Jan. 7 if I wanted it.  Was she crazy yea I wanted it. To be able to get the first appointment 11 days early. Th1e appointment with Dr was great. He has some concerns because I have had previous abdominal surgeries in1969 and a c-section on 1986 and I might have a lot of scar tissue.  In addition I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and don't take blood for any reason.  The doctor assures me that he will attempt the surgery without blood,  I trust him he has performed almost 1300 surgeries with out losing a single patient.  I need this surgery at 370 and racked with a lot joint pain, back  pain, high blood pressure, and diabetes among other things.  This is my last chance to live a better life. 
No I have to wait until I get approval to schedule the surgery. 
Wish me well