chopper Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hello Everyone, First let me say I think I am addicted to this forum. Can't seem to let a day go by without logging in. My wife and I were banded on Dec. 17th by Dr Ortiz and Dr Martinez. It truly was a great experience and I wish I would have done it years ago. I never have had any REAL pain or nausea and continue to do well. I started out at 284# pre op and weighed in this morning at 253. I lost 15lbs pre op and have lost 16 more since the surgery and this is day 19 post op. :good3: I of course wish I could lose it all overnight and be on maintenance tomorrow but we all know it just doesn't work that way. It takes time to put it on and it takes time to take it off. I am diabetic and was on metformin and glipizide before the pre op diet. About 12 days into the pre op diet my sugar levels were around 82 in the morning and Dr Jimenez had me stop taking the glipizide. The day after surgery I stopped taking the metformin and my sugar levels have been around 110. They do seem to be creeping up on me as I was at 122 this am. Must be that danged frozen yogurt. I was on high blood pressure medicine also and have been able to cut that in about 1/3 also. > I feel a lot better too. My wife ended up getting fitted with the 4cc band. She had a lot of nausea form the begining and starting around day four post op she started vomiting up large amounts of gas and air. She ended up getting in contact with Dr Martinez on the following Monday which was in the morning of day 7 and he had her start adding protein shakes to her diet. He said some people just don't do well with the broth and suggested she do the shakes along with having me pound on her back when she felt nauseaus. It was a scary few days and I felt sure she would slip her band or worse yet have to make another trip back to TJ to get checked out but when she started the shakes it almost all got better right away. As of yesterday she is down 24 lbs form when she started pre op. So all is well with us now and we are looking forward to a healthier and exciting new year. I feel like this surgery has saved my life and am thankful for the OCC, this board and all of you for sharing. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
determination Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I like you am addicted to reading everything on this forum. If I could have it in front of me 24/7 it would make me happy. I hate missing out on what is being discussed. I started out at 272lb. and as of this morning I am 237lb. I would like for it to off immediately too of course. I start solids tomorrow and I am trying not to let it get to me mentally. Goodluck to you both. I guess it is better to go from a food addiction to a forum addiction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Wow, you're all doing great - congrats! Just imagine what you're going to be looking like by 2010 - can you imagine!! You’ll all be thin, healthy, beautiful baby boomers. I just read that the 60’s are the new 40’s – I wonder what the 40’s are now! Congrats and keep up the hard work! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 That is really fantastic that you both are doing well. Keep up the great work and keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 You're the Dynamic Duo, way to go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I guess it is better to go from a food addiction to a forum addiction? That made me laugh. Thanks I just read that the 60’s are the new 40’s – I wonder what the 40’s are now! Congrats and keep up the hard work! Lisa Lisa, I'm thinking the 40's are now considered the "One foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel era! Doh, not really, my folks are from the 30's and I hope they are around for a long time. Thanks for your support. You're the Dynamic Duo, way to go!!! Not quite a super hero yet but I will keep trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Chris ~ I wish both of youse a happy new year together on your band journeys. I am so glad all is well and you can move peacefully forward. Continue to keep us posted on how you two are doing ~ we all learn from one another! Best to you both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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