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Wgbem
LAP-BAND Patients
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Everything posted by Wgbem
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Was your first fill done in the doctor's office or in radiology? I am nervous because my doctor stated my port was deep and had to be done in radiology.
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If you are taking any narcotic pain medications, that will constipate you. Please make sure to drink your fluids and walk. You can probably ask your surgeon for Miralax, which can be added to water or juice.
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MissE I agree with you. I was never advised of this period but without this site I would have given up too. To know that it was not me but something we all go through and others understand had helped me. Hang in there! We will both make it through and reach our goals.
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Yes contact your doctor. The continued loss of fluids could lead to dehydration.
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Congrats on the banding. Welcome to our world.
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You all are doing fine. It was a slow start for me but now I am up and about and slowly getting my strength back. I am entering week 3 and feel so much better. Still achy but doing fine. Hang in there. It does get better.
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Wow, 80 pounds! That is encouraging. I am 3 weeks post op and having a hard time with weight loss. Lost 21 pounds initially but also felt horrible, I may have gained 3-4 lbs but continue to watch what I eat, started walking daily, etc. My surgeon wanted to see me loss 5 lbs by my next visit but I am nervous I may not reach that goal.
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Someone at another question suggested this app called Lose It! It allows you to track your calories and exercise. The tracking does allow you to see things straight out and look at your calories. I love this. Try that for a little while and see if that helps. I feel your pain because I did not expect this either ( the feeling of bandlessness) but I am going to work through and pray for my fills. I know the band can work.
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You and I are in the exact same place. Today is 2 weeks for me as we'll and I was shocked when I had hunger pains and was even scared. I stick to the smaller meals, no breads, just liquids and today starts soft goods. We have to just hang in. Good luck,
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So I can go to work after it is done? Anyone had any problems?
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That is interesting. Why are they making you lose weight? If we could do that, we would not have gone through with getting this "tool" inserted to aid us in losing weight.
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Thank you all so much. I have battled weight for years and know I can get through this. Again, I just did not realize this little glitch of getting to the green zone. My eating has cut down a great deal so now to get back to work with exercising. I am so glad I have this site as the support is amazing.
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That is so encouraging. I am going to fight through this hunger. I just did not realize that the feelings of fullness would wear off. I have come too far to let this go.
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Thanks for the kind advice all. I did not view it as a miracle but if it could not help me I would not have gotten it. I am willing to do the work but do expect the assistance of the band.
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My doctor says because of the depth of my port he will probably be doing the fills in radiology so as to aid in visualization. Has anyone had this done?
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I congratulate you on taking the plunge but as others have stated it is very easy to to become dehydrated. I did and there are so many effects to the body. Also, this stage will pass and you will feel better. This is week 3 for me and I feel do much better. I am still sore but am now outside walking. Glad I took 3 weeks off though.
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Sorry, I guess I was not clear. What I mean by problems is since I have gone through surgery and am healing, I do not feel the same restriction as I did when I first got home. I am so scared that as my diet increases I will gain weight. I guess I did not realize there was a period where weight gain could be a possibility. It is easy to lose weight on liquids but the challenge is starting to introduce solids again.
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Would you have still gotten the lap band or would you have gotten the sleeve?
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Thank you all for your answers. I greatly appreciate it. I guess I will just have to hang on. I just hear such great results and have seen them immediate post op that I want it to continue.
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I was banded on September 24. Today was probably my best day. I am on full liquids headed to soft but feel like I now need more restriction. I am not feeling as easily full as I did before. It is not the same as pre-band but definitely not as tight as when I first got home. Has anyone else felt this or have I moved my band off, LOL?
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Very good. I am glad everyone is moving along. Lets all stay healthy and beautiful.
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Christna150, why do you feel you need the fill? I am slowly feeling as though I need one because I feel like my pouch is not as restrictive but just wondering why you said that.
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I have loss 21 lbs and am very happy and look forward to more!
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Walk, walk, walk....
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I had a hernia repair but no shortness of breath. Go to the ER.