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Sergio Verboonen, M.D., F.A.C.S.
I met Dr. V and he was very pleasant. All of the other members of the surgical team was there also. I was very impressed with how clean and organized the clinic was. I liked how the doctors chipped in if the nurses were busy. They did not act like they were too good to do take a blood pressure. They were extremely knowledgeable about many of the bands and different procedures. The hospital was so comfortable. It was a small hospital so it didn't feel like the nurses were too busy to help me. They were very quick to respond to my every call. Others were constantly cleaning. The rooms were very modern, but homey. The doctors visited very often which made me feel like they weren't "too busy" to see me. They took their time answering my questions and made sure I understood. I was very happy with my surgery and the care I received.
The only thing I could complain about would be that not all of the surgeons were able to speak English so one of the nurses had to translate. And since there were 6 of us patients in the clinic at the same time, the nurses were confused as to our names because they did not put any kind of identification on us. I suggested that they at least use name tags to make it easier for the nurses.
I will not have to go back to Mexico for followups as the surgeons travel to Baton Rouge every few weeks to meet with their American patients. But I would like to see them come to a more centralized location for those further North.
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I can not wait for my first fill!
on August 28, 2008 10:01 pm
August 28, 2008
I can't believe it has been so long since I have posted. I quit logging in so much because the days just seemed to drag when I did. And now it is finally just 1 wk from my first fill.  I am still down the 16 lbs. I'm just glad I did not gain it all back while I had no restriction. I have been getting some good exercise in the pool doing a lot of resistance moves in the water. Too bad I can't use it year'ound. I will post the outcome of my first fill.
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Ok I am FULL now!!
on July 17, 2008 9:52 am
July 17, 2008
I am noticing that my restriction goes back and forth. I have been eating cereal for breakfast and I find I get full much faster and I stay full for a long time. I don't put too much milk in my cereal, just enough to get it wet. But I do need to eat healthier. I hate to cook or prepare too much. But I notice that I feel a LOT better when I don't eat processed food. I feel less tired and my skin is much healthier.
We are going to be setting up our new above ground pool this weekend and I can't wait to do some water workouts and maybe get some more freckles (actually that will be a definite).
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Shoulder better....NO RESTRICTION!!!!
on July 13, 2008 12:26 pm

July 13, 2008

The advice that Sandy gave me for my shoulder has helped unbelievably well. I have cut back on really cold things like popsicles and ice water, but......I HAVE VERY LITTLE RESTRICTION!!! I am really understanding everyone else who have complained of losing their restriction so quickly. This really stinks, but I know that they couldn't put any in at time of my surgery, so I'm not mad at my surgeon, just mad at the situation. And yes I know that it wasn't going to be easy, just not this soon!! Please keep me in your prayers that I can hang in there. I think I'll go to town and goof around to help keep my mind off of it.

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My Shoulder is Killing Me!!
on July 11, 2008 8:58 pm


July 11, 2008

I went back to work today. I did just fine in the energy dept. but I was having extremely horrible pain in my left shoulder. I didn't think I would still be having "gassy shoulder" this far post-op. If anyone has any advise for this please let me know. It is bad enough that it takes my breathe away. Am I doing something wrong with my fluids/mushies? I don't know, I've been walking but it isn't long before it flares up again.

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1 Week Post-op
on July 8, 2008 6:37 pm
July 8, 2008
It has been 1 week since my surgery and I am doing pretty good. I have lost 14 lbs so far. I tell my husband every morning that I've lost another 2 lbs and he just laughs and says, "That's so wild!" I do feel hunger sometimes and my head won't shutup, but it's nice to be able to have a little bit of jello or juice and I am full. I won't have a fill for about 5-6 weeks. I am heading back to work on Thurs. and I hope I can hold out because I am working 3 12's in a row. I am going to call nurse staffing tomorrow and ask them to be sure to give me some of the easier patients. I work for the Rescue Nurse Dept. so I never know where I am going to be until I come in to work. We cover where the shortages are. I hope it goes OK!!
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I am a 42 year old mother of 1 son, and have been married to a wonderful man for 22 years. I am a nurse and love it. I am planning to have my lap band surgery on July 1, 2008, in Tijuana, Mexico, by Dr. Verboonan.
When I was Younger:
I was very active with dancing, softball, and many other sports. So I didn't have any problems with my weight. But I matured before all the other girls and looked bigger compared to them. I was taller and had curves. When I was 12 I had several boys call and ask me out on dates thinking that I was 16. I was also very muscular (which I am hoping to get back). On track day, the last day of school in the 6th grade we were lined to run the 100 yrd race. I tripped and fell, and still won the race. One of the other mothers made a comment to my mother that she couldn't believe I won being as fat as I was. My mother told her, "she's not fat, she has muscle and is obviously stronger than your daughter. By the way, has she hit puberty yet?" My mom always had a wit and a sharp tongue. I'm afraid I got that from her, and have to bite my tongue alot. (Did I mention that I'm a redhead?)
Anyway, I always had a boyfriend and was friends with EVERYONE.  I was well known for my dancing abilities and was on the High School Pom-Pon squad for 4 years. I usually weighed about 125-130 and wore a size 9/10 all through school.
I didn't start gaining weight until just before I got married, but it wasn't much and it was probably because I had my own money to buy what I wanted to eat and drinking beer.  So I eventually gained more weight through the years. I wasn't really thinking about what I was eating because I was always used to being able to eat what I wanted, but I wasn't as active as I was in high school.
Went on several diets and would lose about 25 pounds and then gain it back plus more.
Health Problems due to my weight:
Depression
Pre-Diabetes
Knee pain
Foot/Ankle pain
Tired all the time
I'm hoping this will help me get my health back. Wish me Luck!
I can't change yesterday, but I have a chance to make tomorrow better, starting today!

 


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