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Old 08-05-2010, 01:14 PM
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Default I had surgery yesterday....

well, yesterday I began the road to a new, happier me! I had lap-band surgery done! Its been a long process for me- I began thinking about this back in August 09 but our insurance didnt cover it at that time. So I had to wait until January when we switched insurances that did cover the surgery. Then I had to do a 6 month diet to show the insurance company that I tried to lose weight. I finished that in Junet and the paperwork was submitted and I was approved in less than a week!

Surgery went well yesterday- Im a little sore but its definitely not as bad as my 2 prior c-sections! It was laporoscopic surgery so Im having a lot of gas pains but nothing that gas-x and my pain meds cant handle!

Has anybody on the boards has this surgery done or contemplating doing it?
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Old 08-05-2010, 01:19 PM
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Wow... good for you!! My step-dad's sister had it done a few years back... I don't know how much weight she lost, but she is very happy that she did it...
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Old 08-05-2010, 01:48 PM
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Good luck with it! Congrats on taking the step to a healthier/happier you!
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Old 08-05-2010, 01:54 PM
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One of my good friends had it done- I think she was happy with the results but still had to work pretty hard to lose weight. She did lose a lot though and even was able to go off her meds for diabetes. She got pregnant and had a baby not long after that so I think it was good for her that she got so much healthier. Good luck to you!
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Old 08-05-2010, 01:56 PM
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Good luck with your recovery! Congratulations on taking a big step towards a happier and healthier you!
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Old 08-05-2010, 01:58 PM
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congrats! I have heard good things about the surgery, best wishes towards a healthier and happier you!
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Old 08-05-2010, 02:00 PM
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Congratulations!!! So happy for you!

I don't know of anyone that has had it done. I wish you a speedy recovery!
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Old 08-05-2010, 02:06 PM
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wow hope you have a speedy recovery and it is helpful in helping you lose the weight!! I have heard it is really helpful but do not know anyone personally who has had it done.
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Old 08-05-2010, 03:10 PM
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Yay Amber!! I had gastric bypass surgery in December of 08. I know quite a few people who have had lapband and have great results! You can pm me if you want...not that i know a ton about lapband...but i'm sure there are some similar things with gb
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Old 08-05-2010, 03:10 PM
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Old 08-05-2010, 03:14 PM
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WOW Laura- I would have never guessed! You look fantastic!

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Yay Amber!! I had gastric bypass surgery in December of 08. I know quite a few people who have had lapband and have great results! You can pm me if you want...not that i know a ton about lapband...but i'm sure there are some similar things with gb
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Old 08-05-2010, 04:11 PM
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Good luck with the recovery!
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Old 08-05-2010, 04:37 PM
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Exciting for you! Glad you are feeling good too (considering you just had surgery anyway!)
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Old 08-06-2010, 10:42 PM
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Today has been not so good- Ive been running a low grade fever which the nurse said is normal. Still not having too much pain but oh man the gas is wicked.
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Old 08-06-2010, 11:01 PM
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Hope you start to feel better soon! I know this must have been a tough decision to make, and I can't for updates on how you look and feel in next year or so!!

This has been something that has been on my own mind for the last few years. I am not 100% sure on it yet.
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I hope you have a speedy recovery. That is a big step. I hope it works out for you!
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Old 08-07-2010, 02:23 AM
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wishing you a great recovery and a wonderful outcome!
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Old 08-07-2010, 08:36 AM
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the gas was the worst part for me...it took me a full probably month before i felt better...and longer than that to eat sort of normal.

just remember, the beginning is rough, but it is SOOO worth it in the end. you're health (both physical and mental) will be so much better...and it's always fun to see the look on people's face when they see you for the first time in a long time

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Old 08-07-2010, 08:45 AM
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My friend had gastric bypass about ten years ago and is thrilled. She said the worst part was immediately after, the first few weeks. She's had relatively little issues with dumping.

She wrote an article about it, you cam pm me if you want to read it.
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Old 08-07-2010, 09:00 AM
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I've never had it or know anyone who has but I wanted to say good luck on your weight loss journey.
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Old 08-07-2010, 10:55 AM
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Best wishes on your recovery!
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Old 08-07-2010, 11:20 AM
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Good for you! I wish you the best!
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Old 08-07-2010, 11:37 AM
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Congrats on taking that big step! I'm sorry you aren't feeling so well though. I hope you keep us updated!
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Old 08-07-2010, 01:35 PM
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congrats on taking that step! i'm sure you'll be feeling better soon!
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Old 08-07-2010, 01:43 PM
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Congrats to you and best wishes for a speedy recovery! I want to have this done too, I have heard that our insurance will cover it starting in September ad plan to talk to my doctor then. I have known about 4 people who've had it done- the biggest thing I noticed was you really do need to work out with weights, you lose weight so fast you can get a lot of sagging skin, eek!

And Laura, my big sis, you look fantastic! I never would've known!
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Old 08-07-2010, 02:49 PM
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Jen and Melissa- I did a LOT of research on the surgery before I decided to do it- there is a great website called www.lapbandtalk.com if you want more info. Or feel free to email me at amber@kazmir.net or PM me here if you want more info!
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Congrats--hope your recovery is quick!
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