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SkinnyLaRodgers15

Sleeve Plication Patients
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  1. 4th fill tomorrow. I'm proud of how religious I've been about working out . But my eating still is subpar. Keeping it up with protein shake sin the a/m but the stress eater in me has went into overdrive for about 6 was. The combo has trapped me in this 10 lb net. Sigh

  2. Because I was afraid the horse pill would get stuck. I checked my blood sugar and it was 325. So I broke the horse pill into quarters (tho it says not to crush break or dissolve). I took a quarter of it and it feels like it's just sitying there. I didn't take the other three. It doesn't hurt but I'm very aware it's there. Don't know what to do. Can't not take the meds anymore if my blood sugar is going to be high on a phase 3 diet
  3. At 4.5 ccs I've regained 7 lbs . Omg ! Going on vacation don't want to call for an emergency fill but geeze . About half the weight I lost is back

    1. Aliyah14

      Aliyah14

      I heard that does happen with the band and people eventually go and get the sleeve

    2. SkinnyLaRodgers15
  4. Took a day, but a I can definitely feel restriction at 4.5 ccs. Now to correct the anxious eating to point of pain (Not sure what's got my nervous>)

    1. bkchick88

      bkchick88

      I'm looking forward to finally feeling a restriction. I'm beginning to wonder if I actually had surgery. They've got me at 2.5 cc. My next fill is in two weeks. This is taking forever.

    2. SkinnyLaRodgers15

      SkinnyLaRodgers15

      I feel you pain :-(

       

  5. Going for second fill Friday. Right now only have 4 ccs. Could definitely use more restriction.

    1. funky_monkey800

      funky_monkey800

      Let us know how it goes!!

    2. SkinnyLaRodgers15

      SkinnyLaRodgers15

      Only was given .5 ccs. The nurse said something about the weather making people feel like it's too tight. I was like okay? I definitely feel tightness. Part of it could be this cough from sinus infection that's back. Either way my next fill isn't until April, b/c I'll be out of town the month of March .

  6. 4th week post op Weigh In +0.4lbs :-(. First fill/adjustment tomorrow

  7. I, like many other bandsters like to keep my surgery private. Unfortunately, I work in a position that requires the wearing of a uniform. When anyone is injured, or for females who become pregnant, we are required to move to desk duty and wear civilian clothing. My surgery was done 12/31/14, which I took several days off for after informing my Supervisor (no way around it). When I came back, because of the healing process, I had to be placed on desk duty for the 4 week healing period. Of course the rumors fly because everyone assumes I am pregnant. No one will ask if I am even ok, except for the ones who come in on the following shifts. If they ask, I just tell them I am fine and leave it at that. But the other ones are (ask they have asked me) only concerned about how long I will be taking up the desk position(s). Trying not to stress and let it affect my results, but people are drama. On a side note, my husband wanted to indulge the rumor of our expecting (he works at my dept. as well). He's willing to accept the congrats!
  8. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    Privacy: How easy or difficult was it for you?

    Every other Sunday, I come into work to see a different shift work of people. Today I saw the group I hadn't seen since surgery/modified duty/plain clothes status. I walk in to see where my post is for the day and this girl yells in front of everyone "Are you on light duty?". Immediate reaction was to throw my hands up like isn't it obvious since I'm not wearing uniform? She's like (again in front of everyone) What happened? Are you ok? The only thing out of my mouth was I don't go around spreading my own news (business would have been a better term but I was confronted). Although it was nice to find someone who had asked about me and not how long I would be taking up a desk position, I didn't feel it right to make that announcement. Then I left the area. Not how I saw that one going down! LOL.
  9. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    Privacy: How easy or difficult was it for you?

    Every other Sunday, I come into work to see a different shift work of people. Today I saw the group I hadn't seen since surgery/modified duty/plain clothes status. I walk in to see where my post is for the day and this girl yells in front of everyone "Are you on light duty?". Immediate reaction was to throw my hands up like isn't it obvious since I'm not wearing uniform? She's like (again in front of everyone) What happened? Are you ok? The only thing out of my mouth was I don't go around spreading my own news (business would have been a better term but I was confronted). Although it was nice to find someone who had asked about me and not how long I would be taking up a desk position, I didn't feel it right to make that announcement. Then I left the area. Not how I saw that one going down! LOL.
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    Behavior Modification

    Thank you ladies for the words of encouragement! lol @@lisacaron pizza happens @@amponder I should try that! @@funky_monkey800 So True!
  11. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    Behavior Modification

    Boy do I really need to work on it! I am about three weeks post op and in Stage 4 eating (after soft foods/"eat anything"). For lunch I had a small grilled chicken salad no dressing to save calories. While eating it, I read an email that our boss had bough us pizza. UGH. I wasn't going to do it, but I was still hungry at the end of the dressing-less salad. The not one but two slices were flimsy. Barely any crust, sauce or anything. I hate to even log it in my MFP but I have to. Can't wait for first fill. Pressure in my stomach didn't happen until 3O min or so after finishing. Sad.
  12. Lost only one lb this week. Guess its better than nothing. #didijusthaveWLS?

  13. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    OMG I feel like I am going to die....

    I'm not sure if it's showing that I like your posf, I was trying to scroll on my mobile. And of course it's not letting me unselect it. Sorry for your pain! I was experiencing what feels like stuck medicaton and want to look to the forums for guidence.
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    MyFitnessPal.com Members

    tamarjag lapband with Plication 12/31/2014 Just logged back in after not having used it for several years. Really keeps calories in perspective.
  15. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    During Weight Watchers 2006/2007

    Hello old Me, I miss you! We WILL meet again!
  16. I agree @Pac-woman. Hopefully, she will be supportive throughout your journey to a healthier you. I too am interested in how my relationships will change. Only close family members, my husband since he drove me there and back *lol* and my boss, know about my procedure. Everyone in my family (I was adopted, so non blood related) is obese. Years ago when I was smaller, they kept telling me I was too skinny. After a depression, I gained it all back and then some. Now I find that I was actually at a healthy weight. So with them, I kind of know how its going to be. Both my husband and I are dieting (he refuses to have surgery). We married less than 5 years ago, so I don't know how it will be when I'm his "hot" wife. As far as co-workers, they are already judgmental and don't like to see other people happy (98% of them are also obese. Mostly gaining the weight since starting our profession). So I can already anticipate how it will be with them when I am healthy. With all that said, true friends, will be supportive of your endeavors and Celebrate your accomplishments.
  17. I preface this comment by saying I was a pack a day smoker for 15 years before quitting cold turkey in 2012 (because of dental implant surgery and pregnancy. I had my lapband in 2014). In 2011, I had jury duty in a case where a woman had a breast augmentation where she was claiming it was botched by her surgeon. She was warned by the surgeon to quit smoking because it can drastically effect the healing of the surgical wounds. Well, she admitted that she did not quit smoking prior to the surgery even though she had been warned. I had the unfortunate luck of seeing the result of consequence of her not quitting. Her incisions were, black, decayed and gaping wounds. I can't see how anyone can heal from those kinds of scars (mentally or physically). We, the jury, didn't find in her favor of sueing this doctor because she didn't quit after being told to. I know that this is a completely different surgery, but its surgery and is the consequence worth it? Quitting for me was completely psychological. I spent a lot of $$ that I didn't have to repair a missing tooth with an implant. I was warned by the dentist that it would fail if I didn't quit. I was also pregnant and did not want to harm my baby. After he was born I had one, while out in a social scene and it was the worst taste/headache I had had in 17 years. The only advice I can give is love yourself enough to not only start this journey to a healthier you, but to not risk finding out what not quitting smoking before surgery can do to you. If all else fails maybe wait until you're all healed up. Maybe by then you won't want a cig. Hope this helps.
  18. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    Doctors in HEB, Fort Worth, Grapevine area?

    I also had the iband by Dr. Snow 12/31/14. Love the bedside manner. Makes me laugh even though it still hurts!
  19. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    Privacy: How easy or difficult was it for you?

    I like your plan lol I may have to follow suit. An ulcer wouldn't be unbelievable either. I think they know they typically stress me out lol!!!
  20. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    HELP!! Not covered by ins. self pay

    Same deal for me. Out of pocket I'm paying 4500. financing with them $90 a month for 48 months. If not, wouldn't be able to do it.
  21. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    Sipping water?

    I was wondering the same thing?! I'm 15 days post op and drink normally. Probably have since 3 or 4 days post op. Good question, sine I worry that I've stretched something. (Lapband w/plication)
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    The rumors have started!

    I just made an almost identical post to yours yesterday about drama in the workplace because I want my business private. I hear from some that everyone thinks I'm pregnant but no one will ask (even if I am ok) . All they care about is how long I will be on desk duty. Frankly it's a joy to me ( now) that I know and they do not have the privilege.
  23. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    Hiatal Hernia Repair/Gerd After Surgery

    Mine was repaired with lapband/plication. No problems 3 wks in
  24. SkinnyLaRodgers15

    Discouraged and regreting

    Congratulations on the loss! I am glad you have posted this. I am 2.5-3 wks post op (lapband with plication). Yesterday, I went for my first post-op follow up per their scale, actually weighed more than their scale in the preop room. How discouraging when I've been living on protein shakes, Thin oatmeal and soup! Without this post, I don't think I would have ever heard of the "stall period". Definitely motivating to keep on keepin on and the lbs will (eventually) fall off!

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