6 weeks out surgery update lapband WLS 1_30_08

[ashaymom]

Thank you for posting your video's. I enjoy watching them. I'm 1 week post op and am STARVING!! Did you have this problem?

[itcomputerchick]

You are in what they call BandsterHell :) It stinks you are hungry but you dont want to eat. Just remember that during this time you are suppose to be healing the losing is just a bonus. Any more questions just ask. I should be posting an update tomorrow 9/12/08 :)thanks so much for watching & Good luck - Hugs, melissa :)

[19la54]

I am so glad to hear about the "building up of the Lap Band fills". I am so frustrated. I had my first fill 3 weeks ago (2cc's) and was so disappointed that nothing had changed. I am still hungry and can eat normally. My second fill is next week. I am so ready for things to start happening....Thanks, Lori

[itcomputerchick]

Lori - Just hang in there the restriction is coming - The lapband is especially for people who are patient lol - But the 2nd fill you will definitely fill the restriction. I cannot wait for my 3rd fill to really get the restriction :) Thanks for watching & keep me posted - Hugs, Melissa :)

[kennakay07]

im 15 and my mom is looking into the lapband for me i have been overweight for about well...since i was like 9 or ten and now im at the weight to get one but i was wondering if you knew the age requirements i know they do young but i dont know about in texas some things we heard were to get it done it mexico? but i was just asking thx!

[itcomputerchick]

I think the age limit is basically your surgeons limits. You have to discuss that with a surgeon. I have heard of young people as young as 13 going to Mexico to get it done. Dr Ariel Ortiz is the one that I have read about doing younger bandsters. But please keep me updated on your journey - thanks for watching- hugs, Melissa :)

[maryanne79]

This video was so helpful and informative, i'm having my surgery in november... kind of a long wait.... but i'm so excited for myself and everyone i see progressing with this surgery, its fantastic.... good luck darlin- all the best fo luck!!!

[itcomputerchick]

Aww thank you so much :) I am so glad the videos are helping people - that was my goal to at least help one person :) November will be here before you know it- Congrats on yours as well- thanks for watching - Hugs, Melissa :)

[EMTprincess05]

My surgery is a week from today, and I'm freaking out a little... any advice?

[itcomputerchick]

Just breath everything is going to be great :) You are going to do so awesome and your new life will start in no time - just dont forget a pillow for ride home, chapstick and body pillow for the house - keep us posted - and congrats - Hugs, Melissa :) anything else needed just let me know :)

[clearserenity84]

I live in the Atlanta area too, and i'm just wondering who did your surgery? and would you recommend the doctor who did it?

Thanks a lot!

[itcomputerchick]

Dr Scott Davis did my surgery of Emory Hospital - He is awesome - Yes I would recommend him in a heart beat very sweet man - if you have questions he answers everything and never rushes you - Yes go to his seminar that are Awesome :) Please keep me posted on your choice :) Hugs, Melissa :)

[racecream]

Hi ITCC, congrats I hope you continue to do well. :)

Can you talk a little about why you chose the LB over a RNY or DS?

[itcomputerchick]

Hey there - thanks so much for watching :) I chose the lapband over the others because I have a blood clot condition to where any major surgeries to possibly kill me with a blood clot. So i decided w/ the lapband. Also it seems to have less risk involved but lots of people on here have had the rny w/ no problems. so just each case is different. I just chose it because it seemed to be what fit me. I am patient so the slow weight loss doesn't bother at least somedays lol. Just my 2 cents - :) Mel

[babybee3184]

Congrats on 26! Thats true that the pouch has to build up. That was a great and easy way of describing it :). Keep it up! You're doing well and I look forward to your videos!

-Abby-

[itcomputerchick]

You are so sweet. I just had to come to that realization with the pouch because lapbanders do not have the pouch the 1st time around so that is why the weight doesn't melt as fast. But not complaining and hanging in there :) Thanks for watching - Hugs, Melissa :)

[plaimee]

Hey Melissa! Congratulations! 26 lbs is AWESOME! I was right about there at 6 weeks out, too. I LOVE that I fit into chairs now! I totally get how exciting that is! Oh! And booths at restaurants! Movie theater seats! So cool! It just gets better and better. You're doing great! Keep it up, girl!

[itcomputerchick]

You & your sis are such an inspiration to me I am so glad that I have yall as support. You both ROCK :)

[tammru]

Way to go Melissa! You are doing great! Thanks for the update, the information you share is so valuable, like expectations for WL and building up the pouch. Please keep posting, I love seeing your updates! I can see the change in your face already. Hang in there. You've earned this!! -Tammy

[itcomputerchick]

You are just too sweet thank you so much :) I am sincerely happy that people are actually getting something out of my videos lol. Still feels like I am talking to myself lol

[BlessedTwice0506]

You are doing great! I just finished watching all of your videos. You can really tell a big difference. I'm going to be banded in February.  Twenty Six pounds pounds is a great wonderful loss. I cannot wait to see another update.

Blessings,

Brenda

[itcomputerchick]

You are awesome Brenda :) Thanks so much for the kind words. You gotta keep us posted on how you are doing :) I am so excited for you :) Hugs, Melissa :)

[bakersbazaar]

Melissa you look so pretty! You have cheekbones too... 26 lbs. is great some lapbanders haven't loss as much as you so don't be discouraged at all it will happen & you will begin to see the difference too. Oh and my gosh, do I know what you mean about fitting in chairs. When I was at the hospital for my grandbaby's deliver I couldn't get over how well I fit in the chairs...then we went to Big Boy Resturant & I can fit in their booth with room to move..isn't it awesome? Your doing great! Hugs!!

[itcomputerchick]

Oh you are doing so great :) Cannot wait to fit in booths. Will be so happy to not have to say table please everytime :) Thank you for the sweet words. I know I have to be patient. I am learning that daily lol. You are looking awesome yourself :) Hugs, melissa :)

[slmnsongbrd]

This is the 2nd time I have posted this comment. grrrr. LOL I am so glad to see you. You are doing amazing!! Look at you go. Can't wait til you get your results on the 13. Your face looks so thin. Don't wait so long to update!!!!

(((HUGS)) and prayers,

Rebecca

[itcomputerchick]

Aww you are such a sweetie pie :) I am so glad you are feeling better :) Cant wait to catch up to ya ;) You look amazing :)

Hugs,

Melissa

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[3foldutopiandream]

26lbs is 26lbs!!! that's so freaking awesome. GREAT JOB!!!! i can totally tell that you've lost weight. i looked at my subscription page and i was like.. "who's that?" and OMG! it was you!

i can eat a slice of veggie pizza too. it takes me about 40 minutes though. LOL. and it's so good. and it's great... i don't feel guilty at all about eating ONE slice of pizza.

YOU'D BETTER UPDATE MORE FREQUENTLY NOW! or i'mma gonna come over there and whup you up!

[itcomputerchick]

LMAO you just made my day w/ that comment! You ROCK :) MMMM veggie pizza is so good :) I will update more frequently I promise - Hugs, Melissa :)

[arsvenustatis]

you look great hun, so excited for my time to come

[itcomputerchick]

Your time will be here before you know it - Thanks so much, Hugs, Melissa :)

[littlesheree]

Oh you are looking GOOD!!!! Wow, 26 pounds is fantastic! It is great you are doing so well. I am happy for you! :-)

[itcomputerchick]

Thank you so much - I love your videos - You are doing so great w/ your exercising :) Hugs, Melissa :)

[cncrjwl]

You are doing amazing and you look great! You sound great too and I totally understand about the chairs fitting!!

Have a wonderful week =o)

~J~

[itcomputerchick]

LoL thank you so much - you have helped me out more than you will ever know :) So glad someone else has felt my pain lol. Just love your videos - Hugs, melissa :)

[meltingmamma]

You are looking so good! When else in your life have you lost 26 pounds in a month? You go girl!

Hugs,

Amy

[itcomputerchick]

You are aweseome thanks so much for your kind words & support :) Hugs, Melissa :)

[MichiganCutie69]

congrats keep it up

[itcomputerchick]

Thank you so much - Hugs, Melissa :)

[sunfyre8]

Melissa,

You look SO FREAKIN' GOOD! Congratulations. I know it seems slow, but damn girl...26 pounds is a lot of weight to lose. Thanks for the update, have a great week!

T.

[itcomputerchick]

You are doing great as well :) I know it is a lot I just gotta be patient :) How are you doing? Love your videos - Hugs, Melissa :)

[YvesMetamorphosis]

Melissa,

You look so pretty! I have been checking everyday for your update. 26 Lbs is alot of weight to lose. You are doing so good my friend! Did you cut your hair? Your face definitely looks way thinner! So nice to hear from you. =)

[itcomputerchick]

Aww thank you - you are too sweet I can so tell the difference in your videos too that you are losing. You are looking so good too :) Yes I cut my hair got tired of looking at my forehead lol. Thank you for being so great - Hugs, Melissa :)

[krazy77grl]

I'm so glad your done with your shots!!! I have my first appt next friday!!!  Yay! I'm nervous but excited at the same time. Have a good one!

[itcomputerchick]

You & me both those shots hurt :( I am so excited for you too. Keep us posted on your journey :) Hugs, Melissa :)

[rustyandlady]

You look great:)Congrats on your 26 lbs happy for you, love your haircut. Take care Diana

[itcomputerchick]

Thank you so much for the response. How are things going with you :) Hugs, Melissa :)

[rustyandlady]

I will be going into surgery on monday a little nervous but really exited. Thanks for asking:)

[itcomputerchick]

OH wow you gotta keep us posted :) Congrats & Good Luck :) Hugs, melissa :)