melly37
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Home, sleeved and oh so constipated! - My pain level is very tolerable, except my bowels. UGH! I had to travel to another town for the surgery , even going a couple of days ahead of time to do all of my preop appoin...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Sleeved! - Had my surgery yesterday morning. My surgeon said there was less scar tissue than he thought. So, it went well. I do feel better without the band.
Since I live so far away ...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Thanks everyone! - I didn't get a chance to reply to everyone's comments on my last thread. Surgery went well. I just had my leak test and all looks good. I am in quite a bit of pain, very groggy...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Band, thanks for where you got me, but it's time t - I have to report to the hospital tomorrow at 6:30am. I am excited, but also a bit scared. Leak risk goes up to 6% with a revision to sleeve after LapBand. So, your prayers ar...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
I will be joining you goys tomorrow!! - I am in El Paso, just got done with my pre-op stuff. I will report to the hospital at 6:30am! I am excited to get the LapBand out and start with a wonderful new tool! I am sure...
melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
OMG!! 3 DAYS!! - Not counting today, I have 3 more full days to go before I have my surgery!! WOW!! I am getting extremely excited and also am a bit scared!
I know now that I will be coming...
melly37 posted a comment 12 years, 10 months ago
Thanks, Tracy!! I truly am blessed with the best boyfriend, ever. ...
melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Getting Closer!! - I got pre-op clearances that I need to do. My doc's office faxted them to me. I have to get some blood tests, a chest x-ray, and an EKG. I have to bring the results with me to m...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Question about reflux and acid indigestion - Hi there! I am trying to get ready for my surgery. I am scheduled to get sleeved on the 3rd of April. I am stocking up on some Isopure, Vitamin Waters, and am ordering some unju...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
VSG Surgery Date! - Wooo Hoooo!!! I got my date!!! I will be able to have my band taken out and get sleeved on April 3rd!! So excited!!
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
VSG Surgery Date! - Just wanted to keep all of my friends in the loop. I got a call today from my surgeon's office. They have scheduled my surgery for Aptil 3rd!! I didn't expect it so soon! I am...
melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
WOW!! Got A Surgery Date!!! YES!! - Got a call from my surgeon's office today. My surgery is scheduled for April 3rd!! That is just barely over 3 weeks away!! I never expected to get this done so quickly, EVER!!...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
An introduction from a soon-to-be former Bandster - Hello! I wanted to introduce myself and get to know you guys.
LONG story, made short, I was banded a little over 4 years ago. I suffered a slip because of my incompetent fi...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Approved, Sleeve in my future! - I just got off of the phone with my surgeon's office. I was told that my insurance approved the revision to the sleeve!! I am so happy about it. I am not a band-basher.....just ...
melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
YES!!!! A SLEEVE IN MY FUTURE!!!! - I just got off of the phone with Dr. Acosta's office and they told me that my insurance approved the revision to the sleeve!!!!!!! I am so excited!!!
She said she would conta...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
A small unfill, big relief - I had my appointment with Dr. Acosta yesterday. He basically confirmed that my recent troubles were brought on by my cold. The drainage causes so much filling of the pouch, etc...
melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
A Small .25 CCs Out, Big Relief - I had my appointment with Dr. Acosta yesterday. He basically confirmed that my recent troubles were brough on by my cold. The drainage causes so much filling of the pouch, etc. ...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Going in to get some saline out - My band is always a bit psycho.....tight and then just right.....loose, tight...... He drives me crazy!! Yep, my band is male! ha ha
I have been trying to eat better starti...
melly37 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
An Unfill..........Yep, Why Not? - So, I have been struggling for several months when it comes to solid protein. I kept waiting and hoping it would get better, but it really hasn't. when I first noticed it, I was ...
melly37 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Ahhhh, I Missed You - Yes, I have missed you...and the gym. Ha ha. I finally got my butt back to the gym last week. Wow! I was soooooo sore after that first day, but it is much better now. I have lo...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
xpost, a few days late....4 year bandiversary!! - I posted this on the Lapband forum, but my closest friends on OH reside here, so here goes!!
4 years ago, today, I was so damn excited I couldn't contain myself! I was going un...
melly37 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
My Band Is 4 Years Old Today! (long, but with pics - 4 years ago, today, I was so damn excited I couldn't contain myself! I was going under the knife to have a a little band wrapped around my stomach.
Once filled to the proper ...
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About Me
Rio Rancho, NM
Location
31.0
BMI
Surgery
04/03/2012
Surgery Date
Jun 26, 2007
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