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Just told me MIL
I won't tell my mother. She is very judgmental and always saying how fat people are. Just don't need her watching me.
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October 2016 Bypass Buddies?
October 7 was my day 3 weeks post op tomorrow. Down 15 lbs. Had lapband revision. Sooo glad I had it done. Lapband had eroded into stomach and was pull port in with it.
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Why is everyone converting from band to sleeve?
My band had eroded into my stomach and was pulling the port in with it. I thought my port had flipped. Had my band for 7 years. After a couple of years couldn't tell if I had fills or not. Opted for revision surgery. I am 3 weeks out and its the best decision.
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Any October 2016 Sleevers?
October 7. Wish it was over and done!
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Pressure when stomach growls.
Had band for four years. Recently got a fill. When my stomach growls I get an uncomfortable pressure around my stomach. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this? It is quite uncomfortable. Thank You MRB
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2nd/Third - Follow Up Fill Experiences
Going for my second fill next week. Haven't lost a lb since my first fill. No restriction felt 3 days after 1st fill. I was eating a bean burrito about a month ago and was eating too fast. Got stuck and it took me 2 hrs of sliming and pbing to get it out. It was horrible. It has been really hard for me to slow down and chew chew chew. Also smaller bites are a problem. You can't afford to let yourself get too hungry. This is definitely a learning experience!
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a fill tomorrow but scared today
I know where you're coming from A couple of weeks ago I got stuck so bad it took me two hours of pbing to get it out. I was hungry and ate too fast. Not again!!. I'm going for my second fill next week and I'm concerned about it happening again, but I'm not loosing and that is my goal. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers for tomorrow. You'll be fine, and remember its going to help you start loosing again!!:smile2:
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Banded between 200lb - 210lb
I was banded April 22, 2009 at 206. I now weigh 185
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First fill (yay!) But only 2cc?
Had my first fill yesterday. 3cc added. Hurt a little more than I liked but no one ever said it would be easy. I do fill restricion today. Hoping not to have to get another one for a while! I have to drive 3 hours to see my doc so I'll have to be sure when I decide.:ihih:
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How long til your steri strips fell off?
I am allergic to the steri strips. Had bandaids on my incisions. My doc said I could stop using bandaids when drainage stopped.
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excruciating left shoulder pain-3 days post op
I'm 5 weeks post op. I think that was the worst! Mine possibly lasted almost a month. Still if I over eat I feel it in my left shoulder.
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Have you been Critisized for wanting the band?
My GP said I didn't need it. I just needed to exercise and eat right. (She probably weights 105 and has always been that way)
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Has anyone else stopped losing weight?
I am 5 weeks post op. I'm even gaining a little but am not following a strict diet. Going for my first fill Tuesday. Can hardly wait! Had my first PB this weekend ! Been dreading that. Got to remember to chew chew chew and smaller bites. This is a learning process for me right now!. But am really glad I had the surgery! No longer living by the scale. It no longer runs my life!
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How are there people on here so chipper the day after surgery?
Surgery Date Was 04/22/09. I was able to go the work the following day. My daughter had her surgery last July and was not able to work. Go Figure!
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Was anyone banded at a weight of 200lbs or less?
Don't be discouraged! Maybe its time for a fill. My doc scheduled me for three months after my checkup last week but to come in for a fill when I started gaining or couldn't loose weight.
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