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Surgeon Testimonial Aaron Cernero, MD Dr. Cernero is very personable, he takes the time to listen to you and offers helpful advice. His staff have been very courteous and work to find the answer if they don't know off hand. They are working on their aftercare program, which once in place will be wonderful. I feel that He is very open and honest and can be direct if needed. He goes over every aspect of the surgery on just about every visit and is determined to assist you in making you tool work. I would recommend him to anyone looking to have Lap-Band surgery. Latest Surgery Support Comments
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First fill on September 7, 2007 8:33 pm It has been 10 wks since surgery, I am at about a 40 - 45 lb loss. I had actually gained a couple lbs this last time. So it was difinately time to fill. I don't know if the gain was d/t TOM or actually that I found myself starting to graze d/t hunger. Either way, I got my first fill yesterday. We did it under fluro. We attempted last week but was unsuccessful. I kinda looked like a pin cusion, thank God for lidocaine, on the most part I didn't feel anything. Yesterday was a lot easier, and we discovered that my port had actually shifted some, so that is why we didn't hit it last week. Now, next time we can do it in the office and save some time. Dr. Cernero put in 1 cc. I can feel some tightness, it is not overwhelming. I have been on liquids now for two days. Tomorrow will be the real test when I eat something solid. My DH and I are going out to eat for our 6th wedding anniversary. Wow, it has been 6 yrs. That is hard to believe, he has survived me that long (jk). He is an amazing man, I am truly blessed to have him in my life. He is very supportive of my journey and has been here every step of the way.
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2 month measurements on August 25, 2007 4:56 pm Well, I got curious tonight and thought I would redo my measurements. Here is what they were on June 10:
Be the first to leave a comment.waist- 50" bust - 57 thighs - 29 calves - 18 hips - 65" knees- 18.25 biceps - 21 neck - 18 and tonight August 25, just 2 months and 5 days post op: waist- 48 bust - 51 thighs- 27 1/2 calves - 17 1/2 hips - 60 knees - 17 biceps - 17 neck - 16 That's is a total of 22 1/4 inches lost. I am so excited. Always knew the girls would be the first to go. But that is okay, didn't need all of them to begin with. Can't wait to see where I am in another 2 months. We have our first lap band support group meeting on Monday. I hope we have a good turn out. This is the group for Dr. Cernero, either those who actually had surgery performed by him or will be receiving fills from him. I hope everything goes well, I am assisting in getting it started and although I love to talk, being in front of others tends to get me out of my comfort zone. This first one will be a meet and greet and I will give some info on the services available in the area. Wish me luck and pray. Chat at you later.
Update on Life on August 21, 2007 7:22 pm It has been a while since I last posted. Some of life's stress has eased up. My sister finally made it home. My boys still have their moments- but boys will be boys. We did go camping with the church last weekend and they had a blast. They already want to go camping again. We finally got them another pet - We now have a 10 gal. aquarium and 4 tetras at the moment. Hope to add aleast a couple of more. Buddy is still asking for a dog though. I told my DH that the fish would not replace the dog. We lost our Golden Retriever in June 2006. DS has been asking for another dog for about 3 months now. I told him that it was up to his dad, that when daddy says we can, then we will get a dog. If it was up to me, we would have gotten one at the first of the year. The boys start back to preschool Sept. 5th. I can't wait! They are excited too. Especially Buddy, this is his 2nd year and Jonaton's first. We have been counting down the days.
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on August 20, 2007 7:42 pm It has been 2 months since surgery!!! I can't believe how time flies. I am down to 275. That is down 48# since attending a WLS seminar in November and down 43# from the first time I saw my surgeon in April. Yes that is 43# in 4 months. I was able to get into a pair of 3x scrubs I had tucked away in the closet. All my scrubs are starting to literally fall off. I have tried rolling the waistbands, it doesn't work. I have pinned some of them, but all the sagginess doesn't look too professional. I can wear my wedding rings again and even sleep in them w/having to pry them off. It's not just my uniforms that don't fit. All my clothes are sagging, drooping and falling off. Granted all my old bras are a little stretched but I was able to get a size 44d on as opposed to the 52DD I was wearing before surgery, AND they don't cut into me.
Be the first to leave a comment.About 2 wks ago, I took my car to a garage that is exactly .75 miles from my office for an oil change and to have a tire fixed. Well, I didn't realize that they did courtesy p-u's when the were finished, I just told them I would be by after work to get the car. Well, I was the last one at work so I decide to walk to the garage, instead of calling DH to come get me. Granted I was hot for the weather, but I was not even winded for the walk. Can you believe it I walked .75 miles w/o getting winded and did it in about 25 minutes. It is so wonderful to be able to do things again. I haven't had a fill yet, b/c I am still loosing between 2-4# a week. I am not really hungry, yes I get the munchies during that time, but I am learning to choose the healthy options and forgo the chips and chocolate. Don't get me wrong I still eat them occassionally, but very limited. I rather have sliced apples instead of chips now. And one small piece of chocolate satisfies, instead of the whole bar. It is and will always be a learning adventure. But I am finally realizing that I can and will do this w/ the help of my tool and support system. |
