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  • Username: iowamommy
  • Location: Creston, IA, USA
  • Member Since: 9/28/2008
  • BMI: 37.4
  • Post Op - Planning a revision
  • Surgeon: Teresa LaMasters
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  • Comment by ItIsMyTime on 10/2/08 11:34 pm
    Thank you for the comment. You will do great .. this surgery was a life saver for me. It will not do the work for you .. but it makes it doable. Good luck and if you need some help let me know. SMILES!
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Looking for a Revision...
on November 14, 2011 12:11 pm
Well the lap band proved to not work out for me.....after losing almost 90 lbs, in October 2009, I got sick and started vomiting.  It wasn't from eating or anything to do with the band, my doctor thinks I got a touch of flu or something similiar.  I had to have my band removed after an xray showed it had slipped.  I tried hard at keeping the weight off, but here I am, 2 years later and with almost all of the weight back on.  Feeling frustrated and at a low point, I once again swallowed my pride and went back to my original bariatric center to seek their assistance in the sleeve.  I am now just waiting for my doctor's office to get everything submitted for insurance approval.  Ready and exciting for this second part of my journey to begin!!
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Almost 7 months out from surgery!
on June 5, 2009 1:25 pm
Sorry it has been so long since I posted!  My bad!!  I have lost 76 lbs and feel wonderful!!  Can't believe what a difference this lap-band has made in my life!  I love it!!  And I feel this is definitely one of the very best decisions I have ever made in my life!  I have gone down from a size 24 (tight) to a very loose 18 in clothes and can't wait to go down even more!  Good luck to everyone out there!!  I am so thrilled to continue on this journey to a much healthier and happier me!!!!
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14 POUNDS GONE FOREVER!!!
on December 2, 2008 9:24 am

I went for my follow-up appointment with my surgeon yesterday and I have lost 14 pounds since surgery!  They were very pleased as I am!  I feel really good and am trying to get back in the swing of things here at work.  This is my first week that I am back full-time and it is a busy one with end of the month reporting.  I am starting to notice some hunger in between meals and my doctor said it will be that way until I get my first fill on Dec. 22nd.  I am just going to try very hard to keep eating and drinking the way I have been.  I am on soft and pureed foods for another week and then will starting adding some solids!  I am so happy with my band so far and look forward to the year ahead and the changes ahead of me!

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5 DAYS POST SURGERY!!
on November 17, 2008 9:06 am
Hello everyone!  I did it!!  I am now banded and feeling better each day!  I had my surgery on 11/12/08 and had to stay overnight.  I did have the hernia that needed to be repaired.  I was actually glad to stay overnight as I didn't come out of recovery until almost 6:00 p.m. and with an hour drive home, I was happy to stay.  My surgery was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. but they didn't get me in until 3:00 p.m.  No one could get an IV started on me - it took 6 different tries to get a baby one started enough to get me to sleep and then they put in a bigger one once I was in the OR.  Kinda frustrating for my husband and I!  Both of my hands are bruised - look like a battlefield, but oh well, the main thing is that I am feeling good and looking forward to my new journey of life with my band! 
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Hi, my name is Lyndsay and I am 38 years old.  I have been overweight for most of my adult life and have decided enough is enough.  I have tried many, many diets, programs, etc.  You name it - I have done it!  I am married with a 7 year old beautiful daughter and want to be around to see her grow up.  I have high blood pressure and have decided that I am tired on being on the medication.  I have my Lap-Band surgery scheduled for November 12th and I am so anxious for it!!!  I am so excited to read all of the profiles and see there are so many people in the same boat I am!  Wish me luck - 45 days and counting!!!