Rockn4u

Has anyone experianced a Plateau in there Weight Loss? I go in for my first fill this Monday (4/30) I'm down 39lbs. but I've now been stuck at the same weight for about a week and a half. Not gaining weight, but just the same everyday. Could this be because I just need a fill? Thanks All, Rocko~~

Upside! I went in for my 2 week Post-op checkup on Monday (4/9) I'm down a Total of 36lbs! And I'm actually starting to see a Physical difference. Downside! Some of you may remember I had mentioned that I had a Hearing Loss? Well to refresh your memory. The day after Surgery I was discharged from the Hospital (wed. 3/28/07) I came home and pretty much slept all day. When I woke up Wed. Nite I couldn't Hear out of my Left Ear. Didn't really give it a second thought until I woke up Thursday Morning and still couldn't Hear. I tried popping my Ears, no luck thou. So Friday I went to my Doc. He gave me some Anti-biotics (Keflex) saying it was a Ear Infection. By Sunday I still had no change. So I have a Doctor whom I'm friends with, she told me to come in and she'd take a look at me. Went in, said she didn't see an Infection, so she took me off the Keflex, and started me on Prednisone (Steroid) Well being a Diabetic and having problems in the past, I decided not to delay and Monday (4/2) I went to a Ears, Nose, and Throat Specialist. They did a complete exam. I have lost 95% of my Hearing in my Left Ear. So he kept me on the Prednisone, and wanted to see me back that Friday (4/6) for another Hearing Test, and if there was no improvement they would do this Surgery called a "Microwick" you can go to this link and see what it is: http://www.micromedics-usa.com/products/otology/microwick.htm I am being told that it's a Nerve Problem! So I went back on Friday and there was no improvement, so the Surgery was done. I'm now putting the Prednisone directly into my Ear 3 times a day, still with no improvement. And the Biggest Kicker is, no one knows what caused this!!! I went to bed, and woke up Deaf in my Left Ear!!! The first week or so was driving me absolutely Insane! But I think I'm starting to adjust to not hearing now. I have to return on April 20th for my follow-up. I think if there's still no improvement they will order a Cat-scan. I guess the good thing is, the Place where I'm having everything done, is the same place that Developed the "Microwick" in 1999 "The Silverstein Institute" here in Sarasota, Fl. So that's the reason I really haven't been around lately. I appreciate your email's asking where I've been! I'm just very, very frustrated as you can imagine. All the Medical people I speak with say they've never heard of anybody going to sleep and waking up Deaf. Well hear I am!!! I've also checked with my Surgeon and asked him if this was do to Surgery in anyway? He said no. So now I just sit and wait... Best Regards, Rocko~~

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Pardon the strong language, but since I suffer from this illness from time to time I just thought I should share. Go get yourselves vaccinated…wouldn’t want you hard working folks to become affected!!! I called my boss this morning and told him that I am staying home because I am not feeling well. "What's the matter?" he asked. "I have a case of anal glaucoma," I said in a weak voice. "What the hell is anal glaucoma?" "I can't see my ass coming into work today." :clap2::faint::clap2:

A helpful tool. http://www.calorieking.com/ Rocko~ :hungry:

I'm probably getting around 600-700 Calories a day, starting yesterday. I'm down 30lbs from 3/12/07 That's with about 30min or so of exercise everyday. I'm pretty pleased so far, just wish this was available 10yrs ago! Rocko~`

Your very welcome! I kinda like the pics to Good Luck Laura!!! You'll do just fine! Rocko~`

Dude! I might have, you got lucky Twice! Recovery is going good, I started out having some trouble keeping liquids down, but now no problem!

Follow the link below, I found it a Great Outline to follow. :clap2: http://www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/nutrition.html Rocko~`

Follow the link below, I found it a Great Outline to follow. :clap2: http://www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/nutrition.html Rocko~`

Wow!!! I had Surgery a week ago today, and I'm on Straight Clear Liquids for 2 Weeks, then Full Liquids for 2 Weeks, then Mushies for 1 Week! I'm jealous you get to have applesauce, Maltomeal, your Doc isn't as strick as mine. But I really haven't found myself Starving yet. I was going to try Creamy Soups to, but have you looked at how much Sodium is that stuff?! Even in broth is outragous! Good luck to you, and glad your feeling better Rocko~~ Pre-Op liquid diet (3/13/07 - 2 weeks) 341lbs. Surgery Day (3/27) 322lbs Today (4/3) 311

Wow!!! I had Surgery a week ago today, and I'm on Straight Clear Liquids for 2 Weeks, then Full Liquids for 2 Weeks, then Mushies for 1 Week! I'm jealous you get to have applesauce, Maltomeal, your Doc isn't a strick as mine. But I really haven't found myself Starving yet. I was going to try Creamy Soups to, but have you looked at how much Sodium is that stuff?! Even in broth is outragous! Good luck to you, and glad your feeling better Rocko~~ Pre-Op liquid Diet (3/13/07 - 2 weeks) 341lbs. Surgery Day (3/27) 322lbs Today (4/3) 311

It's starting to go very well. I've dropped 10lbs since Surgery, and a total of 29lbs from my pre-op diet (3/13) But it's still hard for me to see a differece yet. My Mom said she see's a difference, but she doesn't count...She's Mom!

Hi all, Ok so I'm 4 days Post-Op. I am almost 100% healed up, I mean the scabs over the incisions are already falling off. I have absolutely no appetite at all I mean "Zero" I don't even think I coming near 200 Calories a day, if that. I don't feel weak, I feel normal as always. I still can't seem to keep much liquid's down, nothing painful, but I Burp and up it comes. I was told I was breathing in to much Air, so I've been very careful with that, makes no difference, it still comes up. I can go more than 2 hours without any sort of liquid and start developing the "Foamies" as I guess there called? The weight seems to be Melting off, as far as the scale keeps telling me, I still can't really see anything! I was Weighed in the day before my 2 week Opti-fast Diet (3/12) at my Surgeons office at 341lbs. The day of Surgery (3/27) 322lbs Today's Weight 313lbs. Since the day of Surgery I'm dropping Approx. 3lbs a day, but like I said I'm hardly hitting 200 Calories a day. So is this Normal? Is there any reason to call the Doctor Monday Morning? I mean I feel good, healing up great. I'm trying to just take very little sips when I do drink, but then...Foamies! I'm out and about everyday doing my normal things, no problem. I am taking my Vitamins, and my Meds, they seem to stay down with no problem. So do I have a problem? Or not? I also found out why my Ear was Plugged up, went to my PCP and he put me on a liquid Antibiotic (Keflex) He said my Middle Ear Drum had an Infection. I'm having no pain, started on the Antibiotics yesterday morning, but still can't hear anything, my left Ear is still Plugged shut. Which is just annoying as hell... Look forward to all of your impute! Much Thanks, Rocko~~

Hi all, Ok so I'm 4 days Post-Op. I am almost 100% healed up, I mean the scabs over the incisions are already falling off. I have absolutely no appetite at all I mean "Zero" I don't even think I coming near 200 Calories a day, if that. I don't feel weak, I feel normal as always. I still can't seem to keep much liquid's down, nothing painful, but I Burp and up it comes. I was told I was breathing in to much Air, so I've been very careful with that, makes no difference, it still comes up. I can go more than 2 hours without any sort of liquid and start developing the "Foamies" as I guess there called? The weight seems to be Melting off, as far as the scale keeps telling me, I still can't really see anything! I was Weighed in the day before my 2 week Opti-fast Diet (3/12) at my Surgeons office at 341lbs. The day of Surgery (3/27) 322lbs Today's Weight 313lbs. Since the day of Surgery I'm dropping Approx. 3lbs a day, but like I said I'm hardly hitting 200 Calories a day. So is this Normal? Is there any reason to call the Doctor Monday Morning? I mean I feel good, healing up great. I'm trying to just take very little sips when I do drink, but then...Foamies! I'm out and about everyday doing my normal things, no problem. I am taking my Vitamins, and my Meds, they seem to stay down with no problem. So do I have a problem? Or not? I also found out why my Ear was Plugged up, went to my PCP and he put me on a liquid Antibiotic (Keflex) He said my Middle Ear Drum had an Infection. I'm having no pain, started on the Antibiotics yesterday morning, but still can't hear anything, my left Ear is still Plugged shut. Which is just annoying as hell... Look forward to all of your impute! Much Thanks, Rocko~~