Yukiko
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I'm happy for you. . I was banded May 27th and I love my band. I went to the Doctor on July 2nd and I'm down 52 lbs. That weight loss was due to preop diet and my banding. I wish you luck. When are you scheduled for surgery?
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Hi Sparkles . I'm really happy for you. To be honest at first I felt alittle but now I'm ready for a fill. I really feel my weight loss now is due to having only 1200 cal. per day. My friend that has had 2 fills says he feels the restriction now. I think the worst was the pain in the left shoulder but it only lasted about 4 days. Now, I don't even feel my band or my port and I can now sleep on my stomach.
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Weigh in... how much have u lost?
Yukiko replied to Southern Missy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello - Do you feel a difference when you have your 1st fill? I think I will be getting my 1st fill July 2nd at least I hope so. Presently, I don't get full and I'm hoping that will help. My weight loss is due to discipline for now, but I get hungry often and have to tell myself I've had enough. I sure don't want to stretch my pouch. -
Weigh in... how much have u lost?
Yukiko replied to Southern Missy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello - what address code did you use to paste your w. ticker on your comments? I have had nothing but trouble trying to cut and paste mine. When I paste it just gives me the address and not the ticker. Thanks for your time. Wow. . 14,500. but just think that when all the weight is gone it will be soooo worth it. Good luck! -
Weigh in... how much have u lost?
Yukiko replied to Southern Missy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Finally . . . down another 3 lbs. after several days of nothing. I'm now down 23lbs since May 27th. -
Hi everyone - I was banded on May 27th and I started walking 3 times a week. However, I don't know if it's my band or my port that I have pain in. Sometimes it feels like somethings pulling away or even rolls down - has anyone experienced that feeling? I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow.
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I had surgery on May 27th. I was in surgery for about 1 hour. Dr. Higa kept me over night which was nice because I got to use the self administered pain medicine dispenser. I didn't have to do a prep the day prior which was wonderful. However, I had to go on clear liquids 24 hrs. prior to surgery. . . I didn't have to have a catheter inserted either. Dr. Higa is wonderful! So far I've dropped 13lbs the first week and 7lbs. the second. Good luck on your surgery!
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I was banded on the same day and I wish my doctor would give me a fill. However, I'm going to call him tomorrow. I stood up and felt this terrible pull in my stomach and then a sting have you experienced any discomfort?
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Are you sure there's no nasty after taste? How many calories does that drink have. I love that amount of protein in them.
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Hello everyone that's wonderful that you get full so fast. I've been banded for 11 days and I'm starting not to feel full. I've lost really well but I would say it's discipline. I'm always wanting to eat and I have to tell myself no. I've been on mushies this week and I have found that I'm hungrier than I was on liquids. Any suggestions? How much is everyone eating and one time? :confused2:
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Banded on May 28th...One Week Post-Op Update
Yukiko replied to fotogurl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wonderful . . how inspiring! I was banded on May 27th and lost 13 lbs my 1st week. Prior to that I lost 27. . . so I'm down a total of 40lbs as of today! This is great and what's even better I got to start mushies yesterday and I never thought they would taste soooo good. Anythings better than liquid.:thumbup: -
Weigh in... how much have u lost?
Yukiko replied to Southern Missy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded on May 27th and went for my 1st week doctor's appointment and lost 13 lbs. Prior to surgery I lost 27. I'm now down 40 pounds and feeling soooo much better. Hey how do I put a ticker on my sight? -
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I want some REAL food!?!?!?!?!
Yukiko replied to txjanaa1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, just when you think you're all alone you realize your not. I'm trying to think of it this way I had days and days of stuffing my mouth and look what its done. Come on everyone out there can you just imagine if we all continue to support each other I know we can make it through this liquid and mushy stage. We'll be so proud of ourselves when these couple of weeks of are over. I just completed week one today but the Doctor said I can not start mushies till tommorrrow . . . I can hardly wait to wake up and have some cream of wheat. -
Have you tried EAS Premium Protein from Costco's. That's a powder you can spinkle in to anything you drink. Also someone told me yesterday that Costco has a paste that comes in different flavors in a jar. I'll have to find out alittle more and I'll let you know.
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Try Muscle Milk it has 27 grams of protein and TASTE GREAT!!! You can purchase it at Smart and Final. (Lactose Free)
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No catheter either - I was banded May 27th in Fresno by Dr. Higa. Great doctor!!!
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Hi Suzanne, have you tried the Muscle Milk from Smart and Final? It's very high in protein and it taste wonderful it's also Lactose Free. Calories if I can remember are about 270 but if you're replacing a meal it's great. Flavors are Banana Cream, Strawberry, Chocolate. There's also the flavorings that I was introduced to in my support group by Torani and they're sugar free. (Purchase at Smart and Final Also) You can add them to any protein mix and it makes a world of difference. I was just banded on May 27, 2008, but I did alot of experimenting and attended the support group before surgery a few times. Good Luck. :biggrin2:
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what about gas?????? help!
Yukiko replied to Bandana's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My problem right now, and I believe its gas, is that I feel like I have to burp and I get this tightness in my chest but I can't. Within the hour I'll get this terrible pain in my left shoulder that I can't stand. Any suggestions? -
Hello . . I am so happy I came across this site. I was banded on May 27 and I'm feeling great!!! Occasionally I get that dreaded pain in my left shoulder but I was told to walk . .walk . . walk and that a heating pad might work . . to my surprise it does. I'll be going back to see my Doctor June 5 . . I can hardly wait. I'm still on clear fluids and starting to feel hungry.