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deltadawn817
LAP-BAND Patients
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Everything posted by deltadawn817
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I think it all depends on the Dr. When I was in mexico on the way home there was a lady that couldn't get placation she had to wait 6 months her band was removed and there was too much scar tissue and she also had a hernia repair and there was mesh than was in the way so the Dr removed the mesh, cleaned out all her scar tissue and she had to go back. (by the way she was a nurse also) So with all that being said if you have a GREAT Dr. HE will not do the surgery unless it is safe.
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re learning to eat is hard. I have found that if I eat any carbs in a day then the monster in me comes out and that is all I want. I try to stick with soft cheese, protein, soft boiled eggs and cottage cheese. I did have a small salad the other day and it was good.
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You have to remember everyone is different. Do you have a blood clotting disorder?
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yup a good body shaper. I have a muffin top too now. I just put my shaper on when I feel I need it.
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When I was in my stall I still lost inches. and now that I have come out of it I have been losing a lot more in the course of 5 days. I weight Friday and Mondays Only.
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I was given a months worth. I wish I had asked for more. I bought over the counter stuff and it is just not cutting it. I woke this am getting sick and dry heaving because my stomach is so acid even with over the counter meds.
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I hear ya I was sleeved in Mexico and found a Dr in WA to take me on as a patient so I have to be seen 3 months out and they need to me meet with their Nut and it is going to cost me $200 since it is not covered under my insurance.
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I slept all day and all night waking many times to go pee because of the iv fluids.
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are you taking your pills with any food. I know you are not suppose to dink and eat but when I take pills I have a cracker or soft cheese with them.
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yup what she says. I can remember sitting next to someone that did Atkins and all I could think of what he smells like meat. I have been using degree and I haven't noticed an issue with stink. I have been known to add a refresher layers late afternoon at times. Also if you are taking really HOT showers that can increase stink too.
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I will be traveling this summer and can't wait to see if my butt only takes up my seat. I was close to a seat belt extender but for some reason only needed it on certain airlines/airplanes. Congratulations!
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I don't see why having a sleeve would make a difference with having a baby. They are totally different parts.
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I was told I could have a piece of toast on my soft foods phase.
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yes just as long as you remember where you started, where you have been and what it was like. I do feel that sometimes people forget.
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I have a 7 yr old and I told her that it was mommy's business to share and not hers. That it would be like me telling everyone she doesn't always wipe good and still needs baby butt cream. She got it and doesn't tell anyone.
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I would def cross the boarder the day before. I was told not to book my flight before 2-3pm. I was glad as I was leaving at 6pm because we only had to wait in the airport in San Diego for about 90mins. There was quite a line to get through airport security.
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I did watered down blended soups. Also I could do drinkable yogurt starting day 5.
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I was told I couldn't have coffee until 2 weeks post op as it is very acidic.
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You will stall I had my first one weeks 5 and 6 post op. then I will drop 2-3 lbs every 2-4 days.
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for me the end of the 3 weeks post op I started to feel almost 100%. I would have to say energy wise I am still not there and I am almost 7 weeks out. I find I have to eat at least 5 small "meals" a day to keep my energy up.
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Oh that is great that he is doing that for you. It is hard to even tell people let alone a doctor you are going to Mexico for surgery.
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I would buy what you want to buy and bring it with you to show him what you got. I had a list of what vitamins and how much dosage to take that was it. I could buy what ever brand I wanted to buy. I think I would be having a talk with the office. When it doubt tell him you have tried those vitamins and you don't like them. (I know some people don't care for them at all)
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I would find a response and stick to it. I find that works best for me in life. like a response of no I am in my healthy weight range and very happy with it, but thanks for your concern.
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I don't think i could do just 3 meals and no snacking my nut said to eat my meals vs drinking them. That is all that was advised to me I would have to say I eat 5 meals a day. and of course they are small
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I can say when I got home I LOVED my small bowels I think they hold 2-3oz. They would be considered ramekins. They were perfect for soup and just what my belly liked for portion size.