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Cnewme2012

LAP-BAND Patients

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  1. Band To Tight

    · Cnewme2012 · 12/05/2012 02:05

    Hi guys I took your advise...went to the doctor and told him that I've had problems for approximately two months keeping food down. The first thing he did was have me have an X-Ray which showed that my band was still intact...so then he said it is probably to tight so he released some of the fluid. I can't tell you how good it feels to be able to eat normally and not get sick, I've been able to get my protein in today and I really feel great. Thanks again for the advice!!!!!!

  2. Having A Difficult Time

    · Cnewme2012 · 12/01/2012 01:38

    Hi guys I have been having a really difficult time keeping most foods down. I usually have my protein shake for breakfast and lunch and maybe a 1/2 cup of greek yogurt. I have been making a vegetable soup with chicken stock and I can keep it down some days. I'm afraid that something may be wrong with the band but I have't gone to the Doctor for fear that I may not continue to lose weight. I'm down 60 lbs since 4/24/2012. I'm getting so tired of not being able to eat food, and I mean healthy foods, fish, salad etc. I know this isn't normal but has anyone else experience this?
  3. Has anyone experienced that others have expectations of how much weight you should have loss. It makes me feel like I've failed them someone. I am ok with losing 24 lbs in 5 weeks. I know that once I really get serious about exercising the weight will come off. I knew from the beginning that the weight loss would be much slower than the gastric bypass. Any suggestions as to how to handle this ?????
     

  4. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  6. I'm scheduled for my first fill on Monday 5/21/2012. My doctor didn't tell me anything I needed to do prior to the fill, however I have been reading that you should drink plenty of water prior to the fill and that you should eat a liquid diet prior to the fill so your stomach will be empty.
    Does anyone know anything about this?????
  8. I was banded on 4/24/2012, I am currrently two weeks post op and began my pureed diet on yesterday. My instructions are to have 6 two to four oz mini meals per day. I will be returning to work on tomorrow and would like some suggestions on my meal plan. Look forward to hearing from all of you. Thank you !!!

  9. Day 9 Post- Op

    · Cnewme2012 · 05/04/2012 00:44

    Its been nine days since my banding. I feel well other than one of my incisions is very sore and painful. I don't know how anyone else is feeling is this normal or should I be concerned. I have my first Doctor's appt. on Monday. I also notice that I am able to eat more than initially. Before I would have my 4 oz serving and feel full, now thats not happening - I will not be able to get my first fill until 4 weeks post-op. Did anyone get a stomach band that was placed on you after recovery, and if so are you still wearing it or should I continue to wear mine?????

  10. First Weekly Weigh In

    · Cnewme2012 · 05/02/2012 13:10

    Ok banded on Tuesday 4/24/2012, Pre surgery weight 307 weight on surgery date 296, my weight on today was 290, a total of 17 lbs since two weeks prior to surgery and a total of 6 since my surgery. Being as heavy as I am I was in hopes of larger numbers but I will take it. This week I will
    make sure I get all my protein, water and exercise in and see what my numbers will be next wednesday. I wish everyone out there on this journey much success, remain focus and keep your eye on the prize -
  11. I can't believe that it has been a week already. I sure feel better today, than I did in the past few days. So far I'm satisfied with my portions, I'm on full liquid for 6 more days. Can anyone help me get more creative with my protein choices other than my protein shakes, which includes the whey protein and vanilla soy milk. My incisions are healing, it seem that maybe the one that around the port is sore, I have started using ice and today it seems to feel a little better. Are any of you wearing the stomach band that they placed on you after surgery and if so how often? I have decided to weigh in on tomorrow seven days post op and I will post my weight then. I am in the over 50 club and my lost may be slower but we will see. Everyone remain focused and keep your eye on the prize!

  12. Day 5 Post-Op

    · Cnewme2012 · 04/29/2012 22:30

    Hi Bandits, This is day five and so far so good. I'm not in much pain, not hungary so far and I have been able to do all of my business, (TMI) I know, I know- I plan on starting my 30 minutes of exercise on tomorrow and I will do my weekly weigh in's 1 week from my surgery date of 4/24/2012.

  13. 4 Days Post Op

    · Cnewme2012 · 04/28/2012 09:27

    Good morning everyone, this is day four, I've been sleeping in my recliner, tried to sleep in the bed last night and it felt as if my stomach was separating.......back in the recliner I went. My stomach is making all sorts of loud strange sounds. I just took three Gas-X strips, I pray this helps. I haven't been to the "potty" yet, should I do something to help this process along? Looking forward to your comments.

  14. Lap-Band Surgery

    · Cnewme2012 · 04/27/2012 22:18

    Hello everyone, I have struggled with my weight the majority of my life. I contemplated having weight loss surgery for years,finally after losing weight and regaining it back I decided that I needed a little assistance. I decided on having the lap band surgery, I went through the 6 months supervised diet and finally on april 24, 2012 I was banded. I am looking at this as only a tool to this journey and I know that I have to be an active participant. I'm not looking to be skinny but I am looking to be healthy and off of all or most of my meds. I solicit your prayers and support. I am 3 days post op and so far so good. I havent been hungary but I was excited to began full liquids on today. I also have a concern, I currently weigh more today than I did the day of surgery, can anyone comment on this. I am a first time blogger and look forward to your comments.
  15. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  16. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  17. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  18. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  19. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  20. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  21. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  22. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  23. I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
  24. Good Afternoon Bandits, Well this is day 6 and I am feeling better and better each day. However today after doing some erands I feel a little tired. It is warm today so maybe that's going on. I have my first doctors appt. on May 7, 2012 and my first fill not until four weeks post-op. So far I don't have much of an appetite and not many cravings. Yesterday I had family over for spaghetti and it smelled so good but I just had my 4 ounces of protein and was content for the most part. But again this is only day 6. I promised that I will began my exercise today, havent as of yet but will before the day is over. I wish everyone on the journey much success. I think I'll take a litte nap now -

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