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Happy Dance.. Happy Dance... My mom is getting banded.

#1 User is offline   Kristi Icon

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Posted 10 March 2010 - 05:50 AM

Good Morning,

I just wanted to share my joy. My mom is getting banded. Yippee... :)
She has been struggling with weight for years and wanted to get banded about 3 years ago and then someone talked her into Gastric Bypass and her Rheumatoid Arthritis doctor denied it and after the last 6+ months, she got her full approval through her insurance and her date is April 8th.

I am so very excited. I am really praying that with weight-loss her RA won't be as extreme on her. I hate to see her that way because she is really such a vibrant person. I know it will not take away the pain, but I so would love it if it wasn't as bad as it is now.

Well, I just wanted to share that.
Hugs,
Kristi
Banded May 19th, 2009
High wt/surgery consult/surgery/Drs. goal/my goal
238*4-24-09/234*3-25-09/221*5-19-09/145(143.7*12-19-09)/130
05/12/2010 Current weight: 126

Band Fills:
started with 1.75 ml in 10ml band
1st Fill 7-02-09: total 2.75ml
2nd Fill 7-30-09 total: 3.25ml
3rd Fill 9-03-09 total 3.5ml
4th Fill 11-02-09 total 3.75ml (actually was at 4.0ml)
5th Fill 2-18-10 total 4.50ml
Met & surpassed Goal Weight of 145 from Doctor at 7 months!!!

100 POUNDS GONE!!!

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04-24-09 @ my heaviest 02-16-10 @ 100 pounds lighter...
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 05:52 AM

View PostKristi, on 10 March 2010 - 07:50 AM, said:

Good Morning,

I just wanted to share my joy. My mom is getting banded. Yippee... Posted Image
She has been struggling with weight for years and wanted to get banded about 3 years ago and then someone talked her into Gastric Bypass and her Rheumatoid Arthritis doctor denied it and after the last 6+ months, she got her full approval through her insurance and her date is April 8th.

I am so very excited. I am really praying that with weight-loss her RA won't be as extreme on her. I hate to see her that way because she is really such a vibrant person. I know it will not take away the pain, but I so would love it if it wasn't as bad as it is now.

Well, I just wanted to share that.
Hugs,
Kristi



Awesome news! I am doing a happy dance for her. I love my band and love my life! I am sure she will too! Yippee!
BMI 45.2 Surgery date 4/24/09
Weight pre-surgery 279.8 - Pre-op diet 265 > 14.8 lbs (5% = 15 lbs) - Post-op diet 262 - Current 230

Fills
1 - June 1, 09 .7 cc's 265 lbs.
2 - July 6, 09 .5 cc's 258 lbs
3 - August 14, 09 .4 cc's 260 lbs.
4 - Sept. 25, 09 .4 cc's 249 lbs.
5 - Dec. 07, 09 .4 cc's 237 lbs.
Total fill 2.4 cc's in a 4 cc Alergan band.

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Posted 10 March 2010 - 10:52 AM

That is sooo awesome!! I have a friend that after talking to me about it is going through the pre op stuff right now and another one that is going to look into her insurance on it! I love being able to talk to others about it and I can't wait to see them do well!
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Thursday, October 23 2008
OCC - Dr. Ortiz - 4.0cc band

Fills:
12/8 - 1.25cc
1/12 - 1.00cc
2/16 - 0.30cc
3/24 - 0.35cc
6/09 - 0.20cc
10/30 - 1.00 unfill
12/2 - 0.08
1/14 - 0.10 (3.0 total)


Starting Weight: October 2008
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65 lbs gone forever! July 2010
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 02:22 PM

That's great news! You are an inspiration to so many. To be an inspiration to have a healthier life, what a blessing. You'll also be able to help her stay on track.
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"Don't test your band to see how much you can eat. Test your band to see how little you can eat and feel satisfied." paraphrasing Dr. Ortiz and Dr. So

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Posted 12 March 2010 - 01:51 PM

View PostBrownEyedGirl, on 10 March 2010 - 02:22 PM, said:

That's great news! You are an inspiration to so many. To be an inspiration to have a healthier life, what a blessing. You'll also be able to help her stay on track.



Kristi,

That is Awesome news and WOW who better to be there to cheer her on while on her Journey and give her such Inspiration!! She is truly blessed!

Carrie
BREAST CANCER SUCKS!
Banded Novmber 14, 2008- Dr. Martinez OCC
Pre-Op Weight 264, Surgery Weight 246, Current Weight 180 :-) Living my Life !
First fill 01-09-08 1.5cc
Second Fill 01-23-09 1.0cc
Third fill 03-13-09 .5cc
Fourth fill 06-20-09 .30ccs
Fifth fill 12-10-09 .50 -Doc said I only had around 2.50 not 3.40, Added .50
Sixth Fill 01-12-10 1.0cc (said I had 2.50 kinda confused)
Total Unfill before PS Surgery 03-04-10
Ext TT, Breast Lift with Implants 03-09-10
TOTAL =0ccs
First fill after PS 05-11-10 1.20CC

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Posted 12 March 2010 - 03:47 PM

Good Afternoon Ladies,

Thank you all for your wonderful words.:)

She and I have been talking alot about it all. I am thrilled to be able to be here for her and help her with it and through it all.

Hugs to all,
Kristi
Banded May 19th, 2009
High wt/surgery consult/surgery/Drs. goal/my goal
238*4-24-09/234*3-25-09/221*5-19-09/145(143.7*12-19-09)/130
05/12/2010 Current weight: 126

Band Fills:
started with 1.75 ml in 10ml band
1st Fill 7-02-09: total 2.75ml
2nd Fill 7-30-09 total: 3.25ml
3rd Fill 9-03-09 total 3.5ml
4th Fill 11-02-09 total 3.75ml (actually was at 4.0ml)
5th Fill 2-18-10 total 4.50ml
Met & surpassed Goal Weight of 145 from Doctor at 7 months!!!

100 POUNDS GONE!!!

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04-24-09 @ my heaviest 02-16-10 @ 100 pounds lighter...
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Posted 12 March 2010 - 04:45 PM

That is such good news Kristi. You will be an invaluable resource and support for your mom.
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My Stats: Age 51( just turned 52) / Height 5'6" / Size 5x, 30-32
Highest weight: 317
Starting weight pre-0p: 297
Weight on surgery Day : 269
BANDED SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2009
Johnson & Johnson - SAGB BD3XV (11cc)

Goal weight set by Dr. Miranda : 175
Update: Nov 1/09 Pants fell off :) Went to store and am now a size 2x. Love my band!
Update : Jan 9/10 Bought size large yoga pants at Walmart and they fit (ye ha )
Update: May 10/10. Now wearing a size 14
UPDATE:JULY3RD......I REACHED MY GOAL TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had an extended tummy tuck, thigh tuck and lipo on July 8th/2010
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Posted 13 March 2010 - 09:09 AM

((((((((((((((((Kristi))))))))))))))))))

I'm so pleased to hear your mom is going to get banded. I can see the both of you enjoying your lives...shopping for clothes, taking mini vacations. I'm so proud of your success. You look amazing.

Love to both of you.

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View PostKristi, on 10 March 2010 - 07:50 AM, said:

Good Morning,

I just wanted to share my joy. My mom is getting banded. Yippee... :)
She has been struggling with weight for years and wanted to get banded about 3 years ago and then someone talked her into Gastric Bypass and her Rheumatoid Arthritis doctor denied it and after the last 6+ months, she got her full approval through her insurance and her date is April 8th.

I am so very excited. I am really praying that with weight-loss her RA won't be as extreme on her. I hate to see her that way because she is really such a vibrant person. I know it will not take away the pain, but I so would love it if it wasn't as bad as it is now.

Well, I just wanted to share that.
Hugs,
Kristi

My Diary of a Lapband Patient: http://ssimonssays.blogspot.com

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Surgery date: 5/22/09 at the OCC

167 - Lowest weight since 1993
199 - Lowest weight since 1995 prior to my pregnancy with baby number 3
200.2 - Lowest weight in last 10 years 08/01/02
294 - Highest Weight 03/12/07* (See Photo Below)
212 - Lowest Weight in last 5 years 02/08
257 - Consultation 01/29/09 (I started to go in reverse)
248 - Arrival at the OCC 5/21/09
235 - First Fill Dr. Jay Dallas, Texas 08/11/09 | 1.5 cc
233 - Second Fill Dr. Jay Dallas, Texas 09/28/09 | 1 cc (2.5 cc total)
229 - First meeting with primary Dr. since surgery 10/08/09
234 - Weight on employers scale (first day of employment at Jenny Craig) 03/01/10
225 - Third Fill Dr. Jay Dallas, Texas 07/27/09 | .9 cc (3.4 cc total)
225 - First Unfill 07/27/09 (Yep...less than 30 minutes after the fill) | -.2 cc (3.2 cc total)


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Before - 294 (March 17, 2007) | At the OCC - 248 (May 23, 2009) | After - (June 5, 2009)
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