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Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 07-12-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 175
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Posted By Leenie
Hi Heather and :welcome: So sorry to hear...

Hi Heather and :welcome:

So sorry to hear about your band removal and all your surgeries but I am happy to hear the LB helped you lose weight. Good luck with the IP diet, I see lots of folks on...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 10-31-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
I am sure people can notice... some just won't...

I am sure people can notice... some just won't say anything no matter how much you lose. I bet you feel great :)
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-19-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
yes good luck !!!!

yes good luck !!!!
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-05-2010, 09:29 AM
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Posted By Leenie
I'm glad you will have support, it is so...

I'm glad you will have support, it is so important physically and mentally :hug:

Yes, scary AND exciting :D
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-03-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Congratulations and Good Luck :hug: Everyone...

Congratulations and Good Luck :hug:

Everyone is different with surgery, I personally was NOT up the next day, it took me 4 days to even drive, I was sore. My insurance gave me 6 weeks off and I...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 06-08-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! I would double check...

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!

I would double check with your doctor and ask him what kind he recommends. If he says any then its really up to you and your taste. I like world wide protein, its 21 gms or...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 06-05-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Hi Melissa and :welcome: Have you had a good...

Hi Melissa and :welcome:

Have you had a good blood workup done lately ... could it be your thyroid? What is a normal day of eating for you, I know with the band we can eat more calories then we...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 05-24-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Right below the stickies... its for anyone who...

Right below the stickies... its for anyone who has had surgery :D
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 05-12-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Congratulations Jeefer, I'm so happy to hear your...

Congratulations Jeefer, I'm so happy to hear your success :bravo: Never give up is right !!

Leenie
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-23-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Hi Teeli, Finding out is good, it will help....

Hi Teeli,

Finding out is good, it will help. Please remember that people who have the band really need to be patient... its a slow weight loss process and that losing
1 - 2 lbs a week is normal...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-21-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Your welcome :hug: If your band is a big...

Your welcome :hug:

If your band is a big one, 10 or 11 cc's its going to take more then 4 cc to feel anything..but again, everyone is different. I have a few friends who have the 11 cc band and...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 04-20-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Hi Teeli and :welcome: Congratulations on...

Hi Teeli and :welcome:

Congratulations on your weightloss, good job !!! Yes, it is normal to not feel any restriction with your first fill. It is also normal to not feel any restriction after...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 02-10-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Yes, I was in alot of pain, for about 2 weeks...

Yes, I was in alot of pain, for about 2 weeks (the first 5 were very hard) but with each day it got better... and the more I walked the better I felt. I slept in my recliner b/c laying flat was...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 02-07-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
I hope so too.. it's got to be so frustrating for...

I hope so too.. it's got to be so frustrating for you. Hang in there !! :hug:
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 02-06-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
No your not crazy, what is his reason for not...

No your not crazy, what is his reason for not filling you? how does he expect the surgery to work if he's not helping you. Is there any way you can go to some one else. I would demand he put some...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 01-04-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
:welcome: Kathi Congrats on the WL :hug: ...

:welcome: Kathi

Congrats on the WL :hug:

Come chat with us on the threads below (non stickies).. the ladies are amazing and so supportive. Its really cool because there is a mix of...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 11-05-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Congratulations !! Come join us in the threads...

Congratulations !! Come join us in the threads below, I'm sure the ladies would love to get to know you.... stop in and introduce yourself :hug:
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-24-2009, 05:35 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Hi lookin at losin and :welcome: I do know a...

Hi lookin at losin and :welcome:

I do know a few ladies who have had it redone due to different issues and are doing very well with it. IMHO, you've made it through round 1, you know whats in...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-01-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
You must have a big band and yes, 4.5 is A LOT to...

You must have a big band and yes, 4.5 is A LOT to put in for a first visit, usually they only go .25 (your band is prob 11 cc or 10 cc). ... slow is good, and I'm glad your feeling better. For...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-01-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Yes, they do say to have the fill on an empty...

Yes, they do say to have the fill on an empty stomach. My doc tells me no food for 2 days (only liquids) after each fill. Please do what ever they say, even with water, sip sip sip, never gulp...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-29-2009, 07:03 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Thats wonderful Jane :hug: good luck with your...

Thats wonderful Jane :hug: good luck with your first fill.. let us know how you did.
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-21-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Oh enjoy your vacation. Watch the rice and...

Oh enjoy your vacation. Watch the rice and pasta, go really slow, as rice can ball up inside. I have to be careful with sticky rice as well as pastas.

I'm glad your enjoying this.. Even though...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-20-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Yes, that is normal. Its called getting "STUCK."...

Yes, that is normal. Its called getting "STUCK." Best thing to do is take baby spoon bites and chew chew chew chew. Eat as slow as you can and make sure when your ready to swallow your food its...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-14-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Hi Jane, Are you having the fill done under...

Hi Jane,

Are you having the fill done under fluro? thats the machine that can locate your port. I did not have it done under fluro, my doc just felt around and got it w/no problem. IMHO it does...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-08-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,532
Posted By Leenie
Hi Jane, At this point because you have no...

Hi Jane,

At this point because you have no fills, you have not stretched the pouch (you are swollen inside) ...the better you feel the more you'll be able to eat so don't worry. Just remember the...
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