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Everything posted by hopingtobebandedsoon
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1St Day Home Serioud Pain
Yes Sarah it will get better, and all so worth it, i hear its a little worst when u have a hernia repaired, its the gas hang in there and try to walk as much as u can.....good luck!
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Pain Control
No i never alot of pain..but if he doesmt go away or some relief, you may wanta call your doctor,...good luck
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Newly Banded On 8/30
Yes u are only to sip 2oz at a time..you can make the while 8 oz just sip and drink 2 oz at a time!
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I Know Its Some Pain Meds I Was Told Not To Take With The Band..anyone Know If I Can Take Hydrocodone For Pain??
Just wondering if i can take this for pain?
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Neck And Shoulder Pain After Or Drinking!!
hopingtobebandedsoon replied to hopingtobebandedsoon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AThnks everyone, i know i eat to fast still working on that!!
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Neck And Shoulder Pain After Or Drinking!!
I have noticed that when i eat or drink i get pain in my neck and shoulder anyone experience that? Is it a full sign, cause i have 3cc in a 10cc band im 2months post op and still dont really feel restriction...but lately ive really been getting this pain in my neck and shoulder..any opinions would help!
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My Fitness Pal And Daily Calorie Allowance
I was told by my surgeon not to count calories i had the same probem with myfitnesspal giving me waaaay to many calories...i eat 1cup a food three time day..i eat anywhere from 600-900 cal a day..for bandster i think thats bout the norm some people may eat more but i dont, im 2 months post op.
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Weight Loss After Surgery????
Wont need to take much to the hospital, and the hospital i had surgery gave me a small pillow, im 2 months out and sincw surgery ive lost 17 pounds, lost 17 pre op total so far 34 pounds.
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Does Everyone Still Take All Thier Vitamins?
hopingtobebandedsoon replied to hopingtobebandedsoon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AThnks everyone i take my daily also.
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Does Anyone Still Take Your Vitamins?
Just wondering which vitamins everyone still take, im 2 months post op and just wondering?
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Does Everyone Still Take All Thier Vitamins?
Im 2 monts post op and was justing if everyone still takes all your daily vitamins, r which ones do u still take?
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First Short Term Goal...complete!!!
Great job
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How Long Before Deciding Can You Actually Get The Surgery?
I started my journey in Nov 2011 had my surgery June 18 2012..my insurance required the 6 month supervised diet, it went fast.
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Anyone Else Feel Bloated After A Fill???
Just wondering if anyone else feels really bloated after a fill, my stomach is bloated!
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Knocking On Green's Door
Well i got my second fill today got a total 3cc in a 10cc band..after i ate some jello and drank some crystal light..i felt like i had went out to eat really got full off that..cant wait to get to my green zone, im also heading that way.
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Knocking On Green's Door
Well i got my second fill today got a total 3cc in a 10cc band..after i ate some jello and drank some crystal light..i felt like i had went out to eat really got full off that..cant wait to get to my green zone, im also heading that way.
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2Nd Fill Today Filling Really Full After Drinking Is This Normal?
I have a 10cc band 2nd fill today total in band now 3cc...i fill like really tight in my chest area after i drink...just fill really full, is this normal?
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My Weight Loss Journey Update!!!
Starting weight - 287 Surgery 6/18/12 - 272 Todays weight - 255 Total lost 32 pounds Feeling good!!
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Headed To The Hospital
Good luck on the start of your new journey!
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I Feel Bad I Had A Drink!!!
hopingtobebandedsoon replied to hopingtobebandedsoon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&Athnks everyone u all makes me feel better, i dont drink often so im back on track today
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I Feel Bad I Had A Drink!!!
hopingtobebandedsoon replied to hopingtobebandedsoon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&Athnks everyone makes me feel better im human and couldnt resist a drink, i dont go out much and thats the only time i feel the need for a drink, once or twice a year wont hurt i guess!
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I Feel Bad I Had A Drink!!!
So i got banded June 18th so far doing everything i was told to by my surgeon, i was told no liquor for a year...well i had a long island tea last night now i feel so bad for drinking it i only had one drink hope i didnt hurt my band..anybody else have liquor after no even two months post op?
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I Feel Bad I Had A Drink!!!
So i got banded June 18th so far doing everything i was told to by my surgeon, i was told no liquor for a year...well i had a long island tea last night now i feel so bad for drinking it i only had one drink hope i didnt hurt my band..anybody else have liquor after no even two months post op?
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Fills..? How Often?
Every 4 weeks for me.
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Band Size
I have the standard band and its 10cc..