cheryl2586

I hate to see any mistreated animals ever. They can not help themselves. We are the ones who have domesticated cats, dogs, reptiles. So we should take care of them not abuse them. Any one that can just let their animals go likea piece of garbage deserves to be treated the same way. When you take on the role as a parent for animals you know it is for the life time of that animal. No excuse is a good one to drop them off at a shelter just because you have to move, can't take them with you, cant feed them or take them to the vet. You know that when you get them that all these things can happen so if you can't commit for the life of the pet then don't get any.

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I never had a fill for a year. Lost 70lbs with no fill

These questions come up very frequently and they are all normal things that occur after weight loss surgery. Hair loss: Normal! There is really not many products that really work. It will end eventually. If you are having excessive hair loss then consult your doctor. Constipation: Constipation is normal when you are on a high protein diet. Again if you are having extreme issues and a little stool softener is not helping consult your doctor. Weight loss stalling: Normal! No diet in the world will not come with weight loss stalls. You just have to bear with it. Pain after surgery: Now I am not being rude but who has ever had surgery and not had any pain? I haven't. The severity depends on your ability to deal with pain. Some can and some can't. Gas: Normal. Any abdominal surgery you will have gas because your belly is filled with gas during surgery so they can see what they are doing. How long it stays is also indvidual. No one can tell you how long it is going to last. Diarrhea: Normal! Liquids in liquids out. No restriction: Normal! People get restriction confused as anything. Its not about keeping you from eating food its about keeping you satisfied for 3 to 4 hours or longer on small amounts of food. Until you reach your green zone you have to do some or not all of the work. Yeah it sucks but its the truth. Did I hurt my band: Probably not but if you continue to eat large amounts of food, drink and puke, get food constantly stuck because you are eating the wrong things then yes eventually you will hurt your band by causing erosion. Then your band will come out. Port Pain: Normal. The port area can hurt up to three months. Not normal things: Chest pain: this should never be posted in the forum unless you really are seeking attention. Go to the emergency room then tell us how you are doing. The time you spent posting in the forum you could have been on your way to the hospital. Leg Pain: Not normal. Could be a blood clot. Again do not post this in the forum go to the emergency room you could have a stroke in the time you posted this. Constant Vomiting: Not normal. Something is wrong and again call your doctor and or go to the emergency room. Throwing up with the band can cause slippage. Any kind of pain that you did not have post surgery is not normal. Constant heart burn: Not normal Not being able to keep any food or fluids down: Not normal. Seek medical attention. If you are having medical issues then call your doctor. Care enough about yourself to do that. We are not medical professionals to give you medical advice. Your surgeons are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week if you are having medical issues. They are getting paid to take your call. Call them, they don't mind after all that is why they chose to be a surgeon and knew what came with the job when they took it. Why fear calling them and distubing them. To this day I still have my surgeons cell phone number and can call him day or night and he will always answer any questions I have if I am having an issue.

Hair loss is an eminent part of WLS. There really is no one product that will help this. Biotin is recommended but I have not seen a difference with that either. You just have to wait it out.

Yes its normal but you can take something. Some peri colace or something until you get regular again or prune juice works too.

I do not use fat free anything but if you want fat free that is okay too.

I would measure a cup and that is it.

Couscous is the only pasta that is packed with protein. Makes a great addition to any salad.

Life isnt about food and drinking anymore. Its about spending quality time with your friends and family inspite of eating. There is so much to life besides eating and for once you will be able to enjoy it. You still can have your friends but don't associate your friends with food anymore.

liquids do not keep you full. Eat food. There is no reason you can not eat other things and especially vegetables. They are hardly any calories and yes you can eat them. You do not have to be stuck just eating meat, cheese and eggs.

Well you have to change that attitude and really want it. You can't get there if you dont want it. Chin up and get back on the wagon.

Everything that is happening is normal. I stayed three days because I couldnt keep anything down. All the pain, swelling and everything you both are experiencing is normal.

I did not. It was my last resort and I am thankful every day for doing it. Fear is normal for any surgery. Good luck on your decision though.

Congrats on your weight loss. You will do great!

Gas, bloating, belching, right flank pain. Usually when you eat dairy, high fats it triggers attacks

So why arent you eating vegetables. 3 cc's is not going to make that much of a difference. You wont feel much til maybe 5 or more cc's. Right now you have to have control. You dont have to just eat meat and eggs there are many other things out there you can surely eat.

Maybe he only put in 0.7 cc's I can not imagine any doctor would put that much in a band at surgery. If he did I would find another doctor that is ridiculous. Portion control or not.

I had no pain once I was medicated after surgery. None at all once I was home and I was able to eat regular food that night. I have had no issues except for some discomfort when I eat dairy and then I only have bloating so I dont eat it anymore. Other then that I was doing laundry by 3 days post op. I have had a wonderful recovery and I had no gas after surgery. Piece of cake.

Love this and needed it so much today.

weight loss stalls happen to everyone. You will lose and then stop. Its normal.

There should not be any absorption problems because nothing was rerouted or disconnected like with the other wls. Only with a lot of weight loss will the dosage sometimes have to be adjusted because of the lesser weight.

How much of a fill did you get. You are probably eating too fast or too much at one time. Time to slow down now and take smaller bits. After you start getting fills its time to learn to eat with your band and I think that is what is happening.

I never thought I would fail either. You have to do it and stick to it. I was not going to fail this time.

I never had an issue eating anything in the beginning and as time goes on and you get fills it is only then that you will be able to know which foods wont work for you. I can eat salads and some cant. It all depends on what your band decides it will like and not like.