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A weight loss surgery blog by karen46 on BariatricPal. 4 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Help

Is there someone out there that is having the same problem or had at one time this problem. I am hungry about an hour after I eat. I also can eat a lot more than I am suppose to with no problems. Sometimes I wonder if I was really banded, I can eat almost like I did before. I had my first fill last week, the Dr. put in 3cc. but when I sat up it was really hurting me and he took out 2cc and said I would have to take it slow for awhile. Now I wish I had kept quiet, maybe it only hurt initiall

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• karen46
• December 22, 200916 yr

Read more about Pre-op diet

Pre-op diet

Good Afternoon everyone. I am on my pre-op diet and would like to know how one gets a protein drink down, I have bought three different kinds and they are just awful. I am trying to drink Eas chocolate drink now and am having a very hard time. I used a straw and couldn't get anything in the straw because it was so thick. I added some skim milk and a packet of equal with it. I am hoping this is okay and not cheating, but I had to do something. Anyone else having this problem???

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• karen46
• November 13, 200916 yr

Read more about Finally surgery on Nov. 19

Finally surgery on Nov. 19

I finally recieved my date for surgery yesterday, the 19th of Nov. three days before my birthday, Happy Birthday to me. I like this gift but am really scared. Woke up this a.m. and first thing I thought of is "what the hey am I doing, this is so drastic". wish I could do it on my own, but I know I can't, have tried it many times. I just pray I am doing the right thing. I know if I don't do it I won't live to see my grandkids grow up. I am so tired of not be able to do anything because of my we

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• karen46
• November 12, 200916 yr

Read more about Need Help ASAP

Need Help ASAP

I am going to be banded the end of Oct. and need to know what me life will be like after surgery. You see I am retired living in Fl. with my husband and right now my health is such that I can do very little. We came to Fl to have fun and meet new friends, which we did. We like to have parties, go golfing with our friends, out to dinner, people over for cocktails and hors d'oeuvre. How will my life change????? Do I want this LAP-BAND®,absolutely, I just want to know if I can still go out to eat w

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• karen46
• September 30, 200916 yr