Jillbeme65

I had my surgery done out of town on July 31:eek:,,, on Wednesday I started feeling really bad... When I called the doctor on Tuesday they advised me to move to mushies..I had the shakes really really bad.. and all i did was belch. So I got up Wednesday and decided ok I can eat.. like the doctor said slow and easy... well I ate one bite of a scrambled egg as the dr ordered and i was gone.. i began pbing over and over and over and over..I called the surgeon and he told me to go to the nearest bariatric hospital I did... met up with a dr that never saw a lap band before.. He called my surgeon and they both decided I was dehydrated and that I needed to be admitted.. I was curled up in pain Wednesday night , Thursday and Thursday night. I got this nurse today who said so your our lap band patient that can't hold anything down. She said why haven't they called another surgeon.. She stomped out of my room yelling people in this place are idiots.. She made 2 calls a handsome surgeon showed up and drained the 2.5 cc's out of my band giving me instant relief.. Home now and all is good..

Make sure you have completely understood the changes you are about to put your body through. Make sure that your mind is insinc with what your heart is doing,. Ask ask ask questions, don't think you got the answer ask some more. Remind yourself that this is a decision that you have to live with you can't go home and change your mind after its done.. Yeah its reversible but does the cost out weigh the means. Find a confidant, ask ask ask questions... Not happy with your surgeon change remember this is your body...

Wow it sounds like where I went...I am so sorry for the pain you went through... feeling the nausea now.. Had Surgery at 2.30 suppose to be 10.30 and left hospital by 4.00.. No compassion and no answers...

That is so funny because I was just saying the same thing. I have gas but what I need is a great big burp.. Oh oh then I get the freaking sneezes thought I was going to die... Please Lord let me feel normal

When I went to my first visit with my surgeon he said that I wouldn' t be able to feel the band.. Well that surgeon had an emergency and I was switched to a different surgeon. I had met him once before the surgery and the day of I asked again, about port flipping and will i be able to feel it. He said that he puts his directly under the skin. Well I feel it it sticks out like a sore thumb!

the extra strength Tylenol should be in liquid form..

I was wondering if anyone knows if we can have throat lozenges I was banded yesterday and my throat hurts when I swallow...

surgery yesterday suppose to be at 11.30 ended up at 2.00 left surgery center at 4.00... really sore but functioning. My doctor started me with a feel but the water wouldn't go down. so had to take it all out.. He said he might re add it at 2 week appointment. The nurse told my doctor when I drink I have to stay sitting up for an hour I am dehydrated and drink and fall asleep I can sleep on my right side but I cant stay awake an hour after every sip... I will never rest. Looking forward to feeling better...

good luck Tracey ... My surgery is in 12 hrs:eek:

If we are able to have protein shakes what about smoothies?

it tells you how different each dr is. My doctor allows protein shakes immediately following the surgery.

Well fellow butterflies tomorrow is the last day and my day to meet mr band. LOL. Little nervous today thinking what the Heck am I doing... Am I going to miss food? Am I going to fail again. How long was it before you felt like eating again, am I going to wake up starving?

Hey guys have to take me off the roster as I got moved into July... Surgery date 07/31/08 at 10.30

I didn't have to do a pre-op diet. I just don't eat the day before which is tomorrow :wink2: Like they said everyone is different just follow the instructions your surgeon gives you...

Well I thought I was to be an August All Star, got the call today surgery moved up to Thursday... Looks like I am a July gal now:scared2:

I will be on a liquid diet following the lbs as you all no... Is a smoothie considered a liquid or a mushie???? Sounds like a stupid question but I was wondering with non fat yogurt?

I just called the member services on my card and asked for authorizations

I called anthem and found out the dr forgot one form.. Once they got all the ppw was less than 24hrs

My surgery is the 1st too.... Don't know whether to cry or laugh!! I don't have to do a preop diet, so I have had it pretty easy.. This week is to prepare my mind that my stomach is going to shock the HeLL out of it

My surgery is Friday and when I look on this site I see that a lot of people have had some sort of trouble with their band, like one of the posters stated that the doctor couldn't find her port and this was her first fill. I know we are a small group compared to all the people who have had the Lap band surgery. But sometimes and probably more now since I am getting close to the surgery it scares me thinking what if and should I really do this. How did you ease your nerves? I am not sleeping now I lay and worry but I am a worrier by nature. Dr okayed the ativan to help with nerves.

You know I may be to late to make a comment but I am 5'5" I weigh 235 I have struggled with my weight and been embarrassed by my weight for years. I have high blood pressure and thyroid issues however that isn't my reason.. As all of you want to I want to look good too. I want to be able to climb stairs with out feeling like I am dieing I want walk with out my knees killing me and I want to ride roller coasters again.. Your weight problem and my weight problem may not be the same however our goal is.. Good luck and God Bless

Though I haven't had the surgery my surgeon told me to get a multi vitamin chewable or liquid

Congratulations Hope to see you in the August All Stars

LAP-BAND vs. Gastric Bypass Surgery – Side Effects And Long Term Complications Of Gastric Bypass Surgery Weight Loss Surgeries If non-surgical methods have not helped you lose weight long-term, you still have another option. Studies demonstrate that weight-loss surgery, as compared to non-surgical treatments, yields the longest period of sustained weight loss in patients who have failed other therapies. But keep in mind that a positive attitude, self-discipline, and the ability to plan ahead are key for the success of any weight loss surgery. Surgery can help you achieve your long-term goal only if you are ready to make a commitment to losing weight and keeping it off. The most common weight-loss approach is to eat less, eat sensibly, and exercise more. However, studies have shown that patients on diets, exercise programs, or weight-loss medication lose approximately 10 percent of their body weight but tend to regain two-thirds of it within one year, and almost all of it within five years.The cycle of losing weight and gaining it back is called the “yo-yo effect.” While temporary weight loss can help, the yo-yo effect can also make it harder to lose weight in the future. The National Institutes of Health report that 90 percent of the people who participate in diets and weight-reduction programs do not experience significant and sustained weight loss. For seriously overweight individuals, weight-loss surgery should be strongly considered when other therapies have failed, as a way to lose weight, improve their health and increase their quality of life. There are several categories of weight-loss (bariatric) surgery: Restrictive —reduces the amount of food the stomach can hold but doesn’t interfere with normal digestion of food and nutrients. Malabsorptive —shortens the digestive tract to limit the number of calories and nutrients that can be absorbed. Combination —restricts the amount of food the stomach can hold and reduces the number of calories absorbed by altering the digestive tract. The two most commonly performed weight-loss procedures in the United States are the gastric bypass (combination procedure) and the LAP-BAND® System (restrictive procedure) Description LAP-BAND A restrictive procedure, during which an inflatable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. This creates a smaller stomach pouch, which restricts the amount of food that can be consumed at one time and increases the time it takes for the stomach to empty. As a result, a patient achieves sustained weight loss by limiting food intake, reducing appetite, and slowing digestion. GASTRIC BYPASS A combination procedure that uses both restrictive and malabsorptive elements. First the stomach is stapled to make a smaller pouch. Then most of the stomach and part of the intestines are bypassed by attaching (usually stapling) a part of the intestine to the small stomach pouch. As a result, a patient cannot eat as much and absorbs fewer nutrients and calories. Advantages Lowest mortality rate1 Least invasive surgical approach No stomach stapling or cutting, or intestinal re-routing Adjustable Reversible Lowest operative complication rate Very low risk of nutritional deficeincs. Rapid initial weight loss Minimally invasive approach is common Longer clinical experience in the U.S. Slightly higher total average weight loss reported than with purely restrictive procedures Disadvantages Slower initial weight loss Regular follow-up critical for optimal results Requires an implanted medical device In some cases, effectiveness can be reduced due to band slippage. In some cases, the access port may leak and require minor revisional surgery Cutting and stapling of stomach and bowel are required More operative complications Portion of digestive tract is bypassed, reducing absorption of essential nutrients Medical complications due to nutritional deficiencies "Dumping syndrome2" can occur Non-adjustable Extremely difficult to reverse Higher mortality rate Erratic absorption of medications Protein malabsorption Pregnancies are higher risk Vitamin deficiencies are possible if supplements are stopped Results Although during the first year after surgery, weight loss with the gastric bypass is greater than with the LAP-BAND® System, surgeons report that at 5 years many LAP-BAND® and gastric bypass patients achieve comparable weight loss (55% for LAP-BAND® and 59% for Gastric Bypass).3 Risks1,4 Mortality rate: 0.05% Total complications: 9% Major complications: 0.2% Most common include: Standard risks associated with major surgery Nausea and vomiting Band slippage (minor revisional surgery) Band erosion (minor revisional surgery) Access port problems (minor revisional surgery) Mortality rate: 0.5-2% Total complications: 23% Major complications: 2.1% Most common include: Standard risks associated with major surgery Nausea and vomiting Separation of stapled areas (major revisional surgery) Leaks from staple lines (major revisional surgery) Nutritional deficiencies Recovery Timeline5 Hospital stay is usually less than 24 hours (Typically this procedure is day surgery) Most patients return to normal activity within 1 week Full surgical recovery usually occurs within about 2 weeks With a laparoscopic approach: Hospital stay is usually 48-72 hours Many patients return to normal activity within 2.5 weeks Full surgical recovery usually occurs within about 3 weeks

You know I thought about the mini bypass however, I don't want to have anything moved around inside of me. I believe that anything can fail. I have had several friends who have gained their weight back after bypass surgery.. It sounds like to me that though I haven't been banded yet it all comes down to self control. I watched a couple more of those videos and the one lady said I didn't have to do anything. Well if you think the band is a magic wand think again its a tool and everyone on here expresses that... I may be proven wrong in the years to come, but for now with the information I have this is the choice I am making... I think you have to make your own decision but look at the pro's and con's of both...