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A blog by drowsydad in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by drowsydad on BariatricPal. 12 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Are we there yet?

I just had my 9th or 10th fill. I have sort of lost track.   They say I have 10cc filled on a 14cc band.   Restriction has been barely noticeable the last few visits. The last two weeks, I actually wondered if they took fluid out, as I was eating everything I wanted and then some with no problems or fullness.   Today, I was told my pouch and restriction looked excellent on the x-ray, but they have said that everytime I visit.   I really think they are milking me for my money every two

The Art of Self Sabotage

So...some of you out there not losing the weight as fast as you hoped after the surgery and several fills?   Feeling like a failure?   Given up and started eating under your old habits? Gobbling up your favorite foods and binge eating? Ice cream in the fridge or Oreos in the pantry? Soda even in the house? Maybe you stopped getting fills and enjoy being able to eat what you want with light restriction   I thought you might be out there...silently struggling...thinking all is well on your

Holy crap that is a big needle!

I had band fill number four yesterday. Every visit so far I have made sure not to look down. I do not like needles, and seeing them only makes things worse.   However this time, I found my eyes focusing on what the technician was doing. When she took the plastic cover off I about screamed. That needle is HUGE!   I never feel it thanks to the Lidocaine, but the visual appears to represent a medically approved stabbing.   If you are weak in the knees when it comes to big needles, do not wat

Bandster Hell and the Honest Truth

I recently went to a Lap band support group and the folks who spoke mentioned only how strong they were. They never cheated, never felt the desire to eat bad foods, and never felt hunger after their surgery.   At first, I thought I was a freak. I could not relate. Sure, the surgery was not too bad and I quickly recovered, but daddy still likes to eat. A few weeks post op and I was hungry just as before.   These folks were talking about losing 50 pounds before their first fill. Not me.  

Second Fill Update

Had my second fill Tuesday. They added 2cc for a total of 4cc.   Still not feeling restriction. They say this is normal since they used a bigger band. Might be a few more fills.   I feel impatient. Mostly because I am not losing weight. Just maintaining the 30 lbs I have already lost.   Diet is an issue. Working on it, but old habits are tough. Especially when eating out with the family. I have been eating fast food salads if we end up at some place where we need food fast. Skipping diet

First Fill Update

I had my first fill Tuesday, and though I was a bit scared, the whole ordeal was very easy and short lived.   The only pain was the lidocaine they administered while I was laying on my back. The long needle they used to add fluid was painless.   The sensation felt like a small tug when they entered the port and when they pulled the needle out. I never felt anything as they pushed the fluid in with a syringe.   I did not ask how much saline they used, but it appeared to be 2-3cc.   I had

Protein Shake Recipes Needed!!!

I purchased a new blender from Sam's Club. The Oster Professional Series. Figured I am now a person who requires a blender on a daily basis. Can't wait to use it!     Truthfully, I am getting tired of the plain vanilla, chocolate and strawberry protein powders in a shaker to get me through my post op days. I just need more spice to life. Please help! Can you send me what worked for you?   I had LAP-BAND®® Surgery on Monday, March 1st, so I am only a few days Post Op. Can't do the m

Post Op Day 3

Well, I am three days Post Op now. I feel much better since surgery. The pain and vomiting has all went away. I have very minor burning around my incisions when I bend down or sit down too low in a chair. Nothing at all bad. It is easy to manage.   I am drinking protein shakes, chicken broth, and lots of water through the day. I have also had sugar free Jell-O. It feels good to get the digestion process started again.   Today, I was able to keep a dentist appointment for a cleaning and it fe

Lap Band Surgery & Post OP Day One

Hello Everyone,   I have been reading everyone's posts, and wanted to say thanks for all the good information during this journey.   Figured I would try to pass this information to the next person who is waiting for surgery. These are my experiences so far, so I hope I do not scare anyone. I just want to be honest about what I feel and how things have went so far. I am trying to be very detailed, so sorry if this is a bit boring.:thumbup:   I went to St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO

5K Run Update and More...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!   I am thankful for being alive and having wonderful people in my life who love me unconditionally.   Today was a great day! Started this morning with a 5K walk in Springfield, MO. They call it the Turkey Trot, and today was the 15th year of the event. 6,000 people attended and I was one of them.   Started the race a bit cold, but found myself jogging the first 200 yards. This really helped, and the rest of the way my pace was a very quick walking step. It

388lbs and Choosing Life

I am a jolly old soul. Love to eat, cook, and did I mention eat? I long for that full feeling. It comforts me.   I have lost weight off and on over 12 years. Most successfully by starving myself. Once lost 70lbs eating one meal a day.   Weight Watchers and Adkins worked for 20-40lbs. I gained it all back a few months later.   I always thought bariatric surgery was too extreme and that no matter how bad things were, there was always the possibility that some day I could lose the weight and

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