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Thanks for the info!!
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Hi All,
For those of you who have had the plication surgery: how many days did you stay in TJ before and after the surgery? I am considering a revision of my band and wanted to know how long the adventure might take? I actually live in San Diego, about 20 minutes from the border, and wanted to know how many days is really required to be close to the facility?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi All,
I have come here again looking for some fellowship with my fellow bandmates. I am a little bummed out because I went to the doctor and found out that I have gained back more weight than I thought. The funny part is that I never weighed myself while I was losing weight after my first fill. I knew the weight was coming off, it was not difficult, so I wasn't focused on the scale. So I am at the doctor this week and he shows me a graph of my weight in the last year. I was actually down to 176 last year and didn't know it. I average 180-185 on any given day now and I have maintained it for a year (or so I thought!!)
Anyway, bummed because I did give 10 pounds back last year. Since the first fill, it has been a chase to get the right fill amount in. My last fill is not doing much for me - at 3.2. I think I tend to go a lot longer without getting a fill than most people. I try not to think about it too much or I become completely obsessed and bummed that I am not making more progress.
And then I start reading the forum and it hits me - duh!!! Go get another fill. Seriosuly, you think I would get it by now. I have to keep reminding myself that, when my fill was working at the end of 2007, the weight fell off. I was eating good things, but portion control was easy. Withouth the proper restriction, I am back to stressing out over every meal and I can't lose weight that way. Maybe it's a personal thing, but the more I think about what I am eating, the crazier I get.
It is also good to see the few people here that were banded more than a year ago. I know many of them have hit their goals and moved on, but there are some of us that are taking the long road.
Still grateful for the band. I know it's the only thing that keeps me at this weight. WIthout it, I would be back where I started.
I'll have to wait for payday to go back to OCC for the fill, but at least I have a plan :-)
LS
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Hi All,
I have checked out the forums for a while now. I was was banded at OCC in October of 2007 (I can't believe it's been a year and a half!!!). I have had ups and downs with the band, but I am grateful for the experience. I could not have come this far without it.
So, here's the stats:
Starting weight: 215
I have had a few fills, one unfill, and I currently have 3.2cc in a 4cc band.
Current weight: 183
I wanted to finally participate in the forum because I feel kind of isolated with my band. I don't really talk to anyone about it. I don't know anyone else who has one. I think I need someone to bounce ideas off of. I have a wonderfully supportive partner, but he doesn't know exactly what I am going through. You know what I mean?
Anyway, I am happy to read your posts. I may be a little shy about participating, but I do read them and I get a lot of strength and perspective from them.
Lara
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Hi,
It's been over a year since I got my band and I always have some port site sensitivity. My port also seems a little high, but I am high waisted and I thought it was because of my body type. That said, I can't wear pants that are tight at my port site. This will make the sensitivity worse. Also, I am one of those people (don't know if anyone else is like this?) that can't have an empty stomach. If my stomach is completely empty, I get TERRIBLE pain in my stomach. If I eat something - even something small - it will go away.
Regarding shoulder pain, I had pain for several months after surgery, in my shoulder and back. It has gone away now, but it took a really long time.
I know my recovery was painful. It was 2 weeks before I could go back to work and about 4 weeks before I could wear a bra. I have forgotten about it, for the most part, but your email brought it all back to me. It is a little depressing while you are going through the pain and coming to terms with the different way you have to eat. It is worth it, though. Just the other day, I was thankful for my band. I was starting to "emotional" eat and I got a sharp pain from the bread I was eating. It made me stop in my tracks. I didn't eat any more. That is what the band is saving you from.
Overall, I am happy with the surgery, even with the discomfort. I could never have lost the weight on my own. Even though I have not lost as much as I would like, I am still a million times better off than I was before the band.
Good luck. Stay in touch with your doctor.
Lara
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in Gastric Plication (GSP) Support & Discussion
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Hi,
Yes, this forum is great! Be sure to come back and post your experience with the surgery. A lot of people are watching this board to get information (me included). I was banded at OCC 3 years ago and the facility and doctors are wonderful. Good luck!
Lara