Everything posted by jenzds75
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No weight loss weeks 5-9 post op
I also had a revision from Band to DS. I'm 8 week PostOp & I went to my followup appt & only lost 30#. I'm all excited cause I don't know when I've ever lost 30# in a year- let alone 8 weeks! My Dr said that it was good cause it's giving my body to react to the weight loss. I am loosing inches. Just keep up the water & protein!! Let your body heal & do it's thing! [emoji7]
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Incision still hasn't healed?? 28 days out...
My large incision site finally healed at 6 weeks. It kept having a small scab, then it would come off. Then scab over again.
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Cigna Insurance Approval
I have Cigna & they gave me 30 days to have procedure. My surgeon was booked up so it was right at the 30 days!
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Gas pain due to drinking liquids. 2 days post OP.
It could be the watermelon juice!!!! It happened to me as well right after surgery & then found out that watermelon causes that sneaky stomach bloat!! I didn't have issues before surgery with watermelon. But after. No Go!! [emoji51]
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Cramps on Days 28-30 of pre-op diet
Maybe you're ovulating??
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Did anybody else's skin clear up?
Yes!! Plus my nails are growing too!!
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Confused
Same thing happened to me. Ins said they had no record. However, I got a letter in the mail & Dr office called me with approval that next Monday.
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10 days PostOp
I know that I had a pretty major surgery. I had a revision from Lapband to DS. I'm actually starting to feel "normal". But, I am still having the incision pains or feel like I have to hold myself when I walk. I guess I'm wondering if it's normal.
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I'm an emotional wreck
My hubby went out of town a day after I came home from surgery! I came to this group a lot for support. And I played a lot of mindless bubble popping games lol
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What does it feel to be "full"
After the 2oz of the beef stew "soup", I think it was just a lot of gas that I didn't expect! I have been on such a bland diet & then introduced something new with spices. Boy, I sure did some walking, sitting on balance ball, & GasX to try to get the uncomfortable feeling to go away! About an hour later I was relieved from the bloat/pain feelings. [emoji28]
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What does it feel to be "full"
I was banded several years & knew what me "full" feeling was (tightening in the chest). I know I'm 7 days PreOp of the revision to DS. So, my neighbor brought me some beef stew "juice". I had my 2 oz cup worth. But I feel kinda bloated. Guess I'm not familiar with new signs from my body.
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Behavioral evaluation?
My behavioral evaluation was a packet of 600 questions asking if I'm "likely or less likely" to do things. Kinda like an aptitude for a job. [emoji58]
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Itchy!!!
I went to Dr today for my 1 wk PostOp appt. everything looks great! However, the itchy is from me having an allergic reaction to the dermabond!!! I got a steroid shot! I'm doing better now!! [emoji108][emoji28]
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Itchy!!!
I had my gallbladder removed several years ago after I had my Lapband In 2009.
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Itchy!!!
I'm 7 days PostOp and my belly is very itchy!!!! Is this normal?? I assumed the incision sites would be. But all over belly!! [emoji51]
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Struggling with Pureed Food Diet
Did you have any gas or bloating after the beans??
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Anybody have a problem eating fruit?
Curious, I thought we couldn't have fruits with seeds until like 6 weeks after. (Strawberries, blueberries)
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Home from DS Surgery!!
How are you doing? Tmrw is day 5 for me. I can tell that I am able to move more. But still sore.
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Home from DS Surgery!!
I only stayed one night. Because they wanted to make sure my pain was controlled. Everything. Went great! Now I'm home, how to get comfortable!?!?!
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2 Days to go!
How was your surgery? What did you end up having? My surgery is schedule for tmrw morning.
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EGD Scheduled week before surgery.
Had my EGD done today! It sure was a breeze! It definitely takes longer to get prepped. Yes- I had an awesome nap too!!
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How long was your surgery?
I asked my Dr today during my PreOp appt. He says with lapband removal it should be only 2 hours. If I still had my gallbladder too, it may be a little longer. Plus he only expects me to stay 1 night too. I know everyone is different. With different surgeons. [emoji3]
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How long was your surgery?
I keep reading the different lengths of time the DS take during surgery. My surgery is schedule June 22. I'm trying to prepare my hubby
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Insurance Revision Requirements
Same here- my band was still functioning. It's just I haven't been losing weight. They wanted to make sure I complied with the follow ups with the band. I was approved the first time.
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Insurance Revision Requirements
I had the lapband 2009. I had to go thru the whole process with Cigna. I was approved & surgery is scheduled June 22