Big Mama 514
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Hello All, I am soooooooo excited...today for the first time I have reached "onederland":biggrin::wink2: It took a while but I am FINALLY there..it is such a great feeling...I thought I would never see a 1 as the first number on the scale again..I actually dont hate the scale anymore..this surgery was definetley worth all it comes with...it is a hard road but as long as you are committed & determined you can succeed:smile:
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Birth Control Pill and Weight Loss
Big Mama 514 replied to travelinsnorkel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been taking my pill since the day of surgery with no problem..it is so small that it is fine to swallow... -
any one banded 7/15/09
Big Mama 514 replied to donnapa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded 7/22/09...i have lost 20lbs, BUT gained 2 back (I donr know why, I am geting very discouraged) I dont eat alot, I limit myself & eat small portions (could eat more but I choose NOT to) & I eat good foods, no junk, hardly no carbs, & I try to get my protein in as instructed (sometimes I dont get enough protein in, but most days I do).....I am hungry more often BUT not losing....I am very discouraged & hopeing to start losing again REAL soon...I go for my 1st fill next week..... -
Good luck with the TT today...Dont worry you will be fine & back on your feet again...You are gonna look soooooooo fabulous:) Keep us posted on your progress....
You go girlie
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going swimming at 1 and 1/2 weeks post op
Big Mama 514 replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My Dr. said I could shower the next day after surgery but NOT to "submerge" (bath, or swimming) for at least 4 weeks after surgery.....I am missing the ocean & pool...the summer's almost over -
TOM: ? for Ladies (WTMI)
Big Mama 514 replied to doodleallday's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on July 22nd and have been bleeding ever since...it seems to be getting worse instead of better, & I'm on the pill this whole time so I really should not be bleeding....I wish it would just go away already, Ive had enough............ -
Hello All, My surgery was 13 days ago, I had my first follow up appt. today & so far I've lost 20 lbs:smile: (which includes 1 week of pre-op liquid diet) I dont see any change anywhere yet but it will take time...I just hope the loss continues & doesnt slow up........ Good luck to everyone........
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I would definetley call the doctor if its oozing..yellow usually means some sort of infection, its not worth taking a chance, if it is something you can get medicine asap........
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Hi,
Hello..I was banded July 22nd, so close to you...
Oh my...sounds just like me...ny port site in real sore, feels like pulling, especially when I move (get up from the couch, toilet, etc.)So how are you doing?, how much have you lost? are you on food or liquids?
Hopefully we can keep in contact & follow each other along this NEW journey of ours. We are sooo close, we can compare stories!!!!
TTYS
Kim
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8 days out & port pain is outrageous
Big Mama 514 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello All, I am 8 days out from surgery & my pain has been minimal & I have been bragging to everyone how blessed I have been with such a great recovery...even my scars look good....except today I woke up with EXTREME port pain, it feels like its pulling & tearing....is this normal, has anyone else experienced this looking forward to some responses....... -
Hey Bobbie,
How are you doing???? I am doing very well...I am still on liquids(protein shake,s/f pudding or yogurt, water, crystal light)....I am going to try to last on this for at least a week after surgery, longer if possible....
TTYL
Kim
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I too sweat very easily, but I figured it might be b/c I am not really getting in as much fluid as I should be.....just my thought.......
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.....wear cute/sexy clothes & look good in them .....run around outside w/ my kids .....not have to depend on some1 else to catch my 4 year old when hes running around .....have the scale be in "onederland" .....be able to see my feet when I am standing up & looking down .....READY TO LAUGH..to be able to when I take my kidz to the waterpark get in the tube at the "lazy river" & not fall over, to actually fit in the tube & sit comfortably & enjoy the ride....LOL the little things that mean SO MUCH ....to NOT have my 4 year old see his mom as "big & fat" :thumbup:
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Surgery later today......sooooooo scared
Big Mama 514 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello all, My surgery is tomorrow, actually later today, I am scheduled to be in the hospital at 11:00 am for a 1:00ish surgery....I am sooooooooooooo scared....I am also having a hiatal hernia repaired & all the posts regarding these 2 done together is about HOW MUCH PAIN everyone was in after.....I expect pain but according to those who have gone thru it already it is BAD......Wish me luck for a successfull suregry with NO complications and not TOO MUCH pain....My poor children who will have to be around me while Im in pain... I"ll post as soon as I am able........... TTYS -
Arterial Blood Gases...The most painful Labdraw..WHY?
Big Mama 514 replied to cindyj33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also had this bloodwork done & HECK YEAH IT HURT....to top it off the guy doing my test had to try like 3 times, he couldn't get any blood...I was freaking out..my whole arm was tingling & burning.......I hope I never need that done again........ -
Did you cheat on pre-op liquid diet
Big Mama 514 replied to crystalcml's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am ONLY on day 2 of a 6 day ALL LIQUID DIET....5 Optifast shakes (& they DONT taste good:thumbdown:..not even a little a day with only water or zero calorie beverage in between...NO FOOD AT ALL...OMG...I have not cheated...I keep asking God to give me the strength & willpower to get thru this & for my surgery to be successful..... Good luck to us all........... -
Just a Week away...July 20th
Big Mama 514 replied to 1hotchocolate's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The fatty liver is EXACTLT why you are on the liquid pre-op diet....It will shrink your liver so that they CAN do surgery, so if you get the urge to cheat just think that that could make the difference in the surgery not being able to be done....Stay focused..you can & will get thru this I am starting my liquid diet today:w00t: and I am so scared...I pray for my kids & my co workers who will have to deal with me & my moods during this trying time........ We can & will get thru it:smile: Message me anytime.maybe we can help each other thru this -
I start my liquid diet (Optifast) today:rolleyes2:...I pray to God to give me the strength & willpower to get thru it..this is the start of the rest of my life & I want to succeed with this more than anything...I am sick of being "fat".....I just feel sorry for my children who have to deal with me & my moodiness during this time...I CAN & WILL do it & do it RIGHT.... Wish me luck
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Guess I am in lap-band hell?????
Big Mama 514 replied to idababy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hang in there...you will get thru this tough time... You've made it this far, once you get over this bump you'll be okay.... -
Congrats to the beginning of the rest of your "healthier" life...this site is great..you will find a lot of wonderful people & informative info.
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Yeah:sad:I start my Optifast in 2 days....I dont know how I am going to get thru it!!!!!!!!!
So how are you feeling??????? Hows the weight loss???
TTYS
Kim
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Any July Bandsters out there?
Big Mama 514 replied to mgmagnolia's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello All, My surgery is July 22nd...I start the liquid diet(Optifast) on July 15th...I am anxious, excited, & oh sooo nervous all at the same time. I am also getting a hiatal hernia repaired at the time of surgery...so I KNOW I am in for A LOT of pain afterward, I am soooo scared. Lets all keep posting & keep up to date.. Good to luck to those not banded yet & Congrats to those who are already... -
Hey,
Hows things going??? I start my liquid diet this Wed(7/15):ohmy:
I am going to be sooo moody, God help my children, I do not want them to get the brunt of my mood...Im getting excited but also VERY nervous...
Hope you are doing well
TTYS
Kim
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Hey everyone, I am sooooo pissed off right now, it turns out that the "authorization" numbers given to me by the rep at my insurance co. were NOT authorization #s they were reference #s. I HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED YET, they are requiring MORE testing to be done:cursing::wink: I am distraught. I pray everything works out..!! & that ALL that I have been thru & done so far will not be a waste. Thanks for listening..........................
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Hey Girl,
I am sooooo upset & pissed off right now, it turns out that the "authorization" numbers given to me by the rep at my insurance co. were NOT authorization #s they were reference #s. I HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED YET, they are requiring MORE testing to be done:cursing:
I am distraught. I pray everything works out..!!