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I am doing well. I have had 3 fills and have lost 65 lbs. It is alot of work! Today was the first time I threw up. It was wierd I guess I ate too fast or did not chew well....anyway dont want to go through that again!!!
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How are the banded Notorious Novembers???
kendallsmeme replied to mljalways's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please help! What do you guys do about taking your medication?? I just got my first fill and am scared to take my pills!! Before the fill I had no problem swallowing them but am afraid to now:confused: -
I Got My Surgery Date...Where Are The November Bandsters?
kendallsmeme replied to Cappy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a question..... I just got my first feel on Monday and I am scared to take my medication. The doctor said it should be fine but I do not understand how it wont get stuck! I mean if you have to chew your food so much then how will my pills go down?? Please help I am not taking my medicine:confused: -
Need advice--from band to bypass???
kendallsmeme replied to skhopp's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I know that my daughter had by-pass 7 years ago and has done amazing with it. She lost her weight very quickly and has kept it off. Now she was only 19 when she had it done but it is a life changing alteration!! I nursed her back to help and went through every step of it with her. I chose not to have it done because I did not think I would be able to handle it. It just depends on you!! I had my Lapband done Nov 19 and have lost 44 pounds. Now some of that was pre-op weight loss but I have lost weight since my surgery. I got my first fill yesterday so I am hoping I will begin to loose more weight!! Good luck at whatever you decide!!:wub: -
Where could you tell first when you lost some weight?
kendallsmeme replied to razberry*kisses's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded November 19, 2008. I have lost 44 pounds which is great but I have no idea where!!!! I tell everyone I think my wrist and feet have gotten smaller! I am not letting it get me down I know I will start seeing it in my clothes soon!!:wub: -
Almost 2 weeks since surgery
kendallsmeme replied to aallan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery on November 19, 2008 and I just had my first fill yesterday January 5! The hunger part will get easier! Just hand in there!! -
I Got My Surgery Date...Where Are The November Bandsters?
kendallsmeme replied to Cappy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have the lapband brand. The fill was kinda weird while he was putting the saline in I got a strange taste in my mouth!! it was so bizzare:thumbup: Has anyone else ever felt that! -
I Got My Surgery Date...Where Are The November Bandsters?
kendallsmeme replied to Cappy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got my first fill today! It was not that bad at all!! He put 3cc in my 14cc band. I go back in 6 weeks for more! I am back on liquids for a couple of days:thumbdown: As you can tell I am not excited about that!! I am hoping I will start to loose weight I have been at a stand still for the past 2 weeks! -
How are the banded Notorious Novembers???
kendallsmeme replied to mljalways's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I finally got my first fill today!! I was banded on November 19 and today they put 3cc in my 14cc band. The next 2 days I will be back on total liquids:thumbdown: I am hoping that this fill will reboost my weight loss I have kinda remained at the same weight for 2 weeks now. -
please help - in pain - am i stuck?
kendallsmeme replied to Musicmir's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was just banded on November 19 & luckily have not had anything like this happen. My question to anyone is does this kind of thing usuallly not happen right after you eat?? If I read this right it had been several hours since she had eaten. -
Clear liquid stage - having any cravings?
kendallsmeme replied to JWhipple's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am not an expert but peanut butter is a great source of protein! So I don't see what that would hurt! When I started my full liquid stage I ate peanut butter straight from a spoon. Now I just used a child spoon but it was good and helped with the craving! -
Clear liquid stage - having any cravings?
kendallsmeme replied to JWhipple's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes i understand! When I was on clear liquids I craved things as well. Change up your flavor of SF popsickles that helped me! -
Dr. John Bagnato - Hi
kendallsmeme replied to countrysunbh's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Well hello country! What part of Ga are you from? I live ijn Conyers which is east of Atlanta. I was banded on 11/19....how about you? -
Dr. John Bagnato - I'm new and nervous
kendallsmeme replied to sheritel's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey Sheri! I am from Conyers Ga which is not far from you at all! What hospital are you having your surgery at? I had mine at Newton Medical Center in Covington Ga on 11/19/08. I have not been able to go to my meetings at all, not because of distance but just works and kids and just being tired at the end of the day:frown::frown: I do my support on this sight and I love it!! -
Restriction following surgery???
kendallsmeme replied to Neugene's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am not an expert by know means but I think you should talk to your doctor. You need to be drinking plenty of fluids so you do not dehydrate! Did he fill your band at surgery?? If he did he may need to unfill a little! -
New Member
kendallsmeme replied to whitewitch10@iprimus.com.'s topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I think that is great that with your problems you continued to have your port replaced! I hope naturally that I do not have problems but if i do i hope that I just don't give up and have them remove everything! Congrats to you and your weight loss, Hopefully 6 years from now I will feel happy with myself and my self esteem will improve! -
Some people seem to breeze right through the recovery process. Not me, I was banded Nov 19 and finally I think I am feeling 85% normal. I am still sore at my port sight and still don't feel comfortable lifting things! I do not want to mess anything up! I was not really hungry though, but I had been on a 3 week pre-op liquid diet so I think that helped shrink my stomach! Just take your medicine and walk as much as possible and take it easy! Let people help you if you can!!
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I get to try solids next Wednesday! i can not wait! Have you had solids yet? Does anything bother you?
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I get to try solids next wednesday! Has anything solid bothered you yet? My doctor makes me wait along time!!
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hey! i have not been to any support meetings! i know that is bad but with work and all just haven't made the time! i will have my 1st fill dec 29 which i am glad. i am still not on solid foods so i really do want to eat christmas dinner!!
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I am sorry to say that I agree with Carrie. I can't imagine spending nights with my friend just because and I certainly can't imagine being away from my husband on my anniversary! Look you have got to talk to your wife! Do not have an affair!!
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I get mushie foods in a week and then after a week of mushie I can start eating regular foods. My first fill is not until Dec 29 so I should be good for Christmas. And listen 10 pounds lost is good. It beats the heck out of 10 pounds gained. I think if your band has slipped you would have some other types of symptoms. At least I would hope so anyway. The way my doctor explained it to me is without fills there is little to almost no restriction. But I don't know all doctors are different.
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Hey I just got your message. I am still on liquids and so therefore I am still loosing. I have lost a total of 28 pounds but that includes preop diet. I can't believe you can eat a sandwich or popcorn. I always heard bread was one of the hardest things to swallow. Have you lost any weight??
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First fill today got questions! Help!
kendallsmeme replied to kjhack's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I wish I could help you but i haven't had my first fill yet. How big is your band? How many cc's did he put in? My band is a 14cc band and has been placed on Nov 19 but no fills until Dec 29. My doc said he would put in 5cc the first time!! Is that too much?? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!!:biggrin: -
Congrats! You sound like you are doing well. You may get gas pains if you do I found that walking & taking gas X strips (they melt on your tongue) worked wonderfullly!!:cursing: