imaluckydog
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unexpected gas pains 2 yrs postop
imaluckydog commented on Living My Dream's blog entry in lwood's Journal
It just started for me as well, I have been banded 10 months. I had an unfill and thought that might help. I now am experiencing burping while laying down and gas pains, along with gurgling and hiccuping. I am not liking this one bit. I do hope this does not last long or I am on my way back into the Dr.'s office. I am coming up to my one year bandversary soon. I am looking into an antacid. I hope that works. imaluckydog -
You sound like you are going to be just fine. This is the time to heal yourself. I also had a brief diarrhea attack but it does go away. Drink your fluids and follow all the rules. With the nice weather get out and walk it helps so much with the pain. Keep a positive attitude and time will pass. Best wishes to you on your journey. imaluckydog
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Hey, This is a life changing journey you are thinking about. I have also met so many friends that have helped me along the way. The support is truly amazing. We all have different bodies and react to this differently. I have had nothing but great experiences on this page and with my Lap Band. I would do it over again if I had to. I am a new healthy HAPPY person today. I love to buy clothes and shop something I never liked before. Went from size 24 Plus to 14 and holding for now. It can be a time consuming journey but just keep plugging away at all the details and DREAMS do come true. Best wishes love to hear from you again. If you have any questions maybe I can help. imaluckydog Kathy
PS you have a great attitude
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So PROUD of you this is hard to do. I quit 21 years ago and every once in I while I would still KILL for a butt. Now you are free and clear to start your LB journey. Yippee, For me it has been 9 months and down 97 pounds I am very excited with this and the journey has been amazing. Best wishes to you on your journey and letting go. You are a winner imaluckydog
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Don't be worried I did not feel any REAL restriction until I got my third fill. Just keep following the rules as a fill could kick in. Mine always happened three to four days after the fill. I would feel different. Be patient all will be well and enjoy where you are now in your journey. I am nine months into this and down 97 pounds Best wishes imaluckydog
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This is a very exciting time for you all will go well and keep blogging it has so helped me keep my paws out of the cookie jar. Best wishes to you. imaluckydog
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You will be able to go to sit at a dance recital. You may be still in pain. If you are not jumping around and just watching it should be OK. This is your time to heal I am not sure driving is recommended on the medicine we take. All will work out. Best wishes. imaluckdog
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Keeping yourself Motivated! All Important!
imaluckydog commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
Thank you for sharing. I feel I am in control with help from HIM/HER. My inner strength. Yes, I do talk to myself all the time and it does help, it keeps me more positive and in focus playing with my band. Happy Easter to you and glad to be so Happy in my own skin today. Love imaluckydog -
Thanks Ken I will try this recipe for ham sounds so tasty. Happy Easter imaluckydog
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My Journey - 6 months post op - down 79lbs
imaluckydog commented on lapband82709's blog entry in Blog 74014
Nice post. Thanks for the info and keep it up you are doing great. imaluckydog -
I have had this happen too. Why does the band get tighter after a while? I am not under any stress. My band tightened after 5 month of being just right. I had to have some removed as well. I feel better now although I am still maybe too tight. Best wishes imaluckydog
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Hi I read your blog about having to have some removed. It has also happened to me. I do not understand why after 5 months the band just gets tighter? I also had to have some taken out due to acid reflux at night. I noticed you are a chef. I am so interested in cooking now for myself as I am on this journey to healthy eating I was wondering if you have any good recipes that you use that you may be able to share with me? I was banded June 29, 2009 Best wishes on your journey. I may need to get more taken out I am just waiting to see if going slower will help. I asked to be a friend. Thanks again. imaluckydog Kathy
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4/1/10 Happy Bandiversary Bunnies!
imaluckydog commented on Band_Groupie's blog entry in The Sweet Spot
BG you crack me up I knew you were NOT pregnant!! LOL I can't be either Ha Ha Ha. Congrats on your one year :-) you having given me so much support this year I do not even think I would have gotten my band if it where not for your support, Or with as much confidence if I did not have you to empower me forward. Thanks so much for everything. So glad to hear you are feeling like yourself again. I love the Peep show thanks for sharing. Going skiing one last time tomorrow should be Spring skiing at it's best!! Have a great holiday and I am not cooking yippeee.....Best Wishes imaluckydog -
Don't you just love this!!! Yes, going down a size each and every one has made such a big difference for me too. Just getting into a size I did not think I was, was a shocker a huge step in the best direction. I wore a dress around the house for an afternoon until my husband got home from work because I could not believe my size had change that much. And that I could fit into it. He just took me out to dinner and we had a date it was so cool. I am so excited for you. Best wishes imaluckydog
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Bought a size 12 tonight! Not a 24W anymore! Whoo Hooo!
imaluckydog commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
I LOVE my band too!! I am so happy for you, I know how it feels. It is nice to have your arms just hang down next to your body and not feel like they are sticking out. It is that thinner feeling I am getting used too and I like it a lot. Congratulations to you we are both working so hard playing with our bands and we are making great music together. I love to follow your blogs. Best wishes imaluckydog -
Let me just say you will fell better if you do NOT drink it with the bubbles still in it. It can give way much gas. I am not one to be able to burp so the gas was painful. I did try drinking a FRESCA my Soda Pop of Choice I had one and have not had another and it has been 9 months and I am down 97 pounds. I do not even think about soda today. Best wishes. imaluckydog
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Promblems not feeling full after eating!!
imaluckydog commented on SylviaM's blog entry in Blog 78347
Oh you can do this!! I just had an Un-fill after about 5 months. My band started to tighten all on it's own. I was shocked. I had 3 nights of acid reflux and in I went to the Dr.'s Office and I am still very tight. They know it too because they did two barium swallows. I stayed the same weight for 4 weeks. I was having a fit. If you can get OFF THE ICE CREAM it will help you to lose. Plus it will clog your arteries and slow you down. Once in a while but the high fat stuff will slow your metabolism down and it is high in empty calories. -
question about chest and band tightness
imaluckydog commented on tjgibson1968's blog entry in Blog 87499
Hi I had those pains for about one month. I asked and it is the healing taking place inside. I also felt tugging and pulling on the inside too. Move slowly and no jumping around for a while. Let everything settle. This is your time to heal and take care of yourself. Call your Dr. for any questions I did and they are more than glad to help you, they almost want to hear from you. I still have a hard time burping I just can't so I end up with a lot of little gurgles sounds. I just try to relax my throat it helps. Best wishes I am sure all will be well soon. Keep blogging it helps. imaluckydog -
Katie, Try not to get too disappointed if you can help it. I never had any expectations of myself and how much this band could help me lose. The most important thing I can suggest is stay POSITIVE OK
I was at one weight for 4 weeks and it was very hard. Your body will do what it wants to do, so listen and learn from it. I only had three fills and then one day after 5 months of not having anymore fills my body tightened up so much I need an Un fill. This I found out after having three nights of acid reflux. They have given me a barium swallow and all is so much better now. They had no explanation why my band decided to tighten on its own LOL actually It was very uncomfortable so watch for signs and listen to your body. It has been an amazing journey. My fill always kicked in after three or four days so go slow and remember to chew, chew, chew, but you already know that I Love your babies they are so cute. Best wishes. I hope the sun will come out tomorrow! Kathy imaluckydog -
Thanks for the nice note you made my day
I love my black lab, I will look for your pics. When did you get your band? I have been at this for 9 months now and have lost soooo much. I eat Food. Not Too much and mostly Plants with protein first. I was too tight and I had to have some removed. I am still extremely tight but I am working with my band. I only have 3 more pounds to lose to be a member of the 100 pound club. Have a great day. Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy -
Hey thanks my friends for all the positive feed back. I have been working harder on this (playing with my band) for the past nine months and the journey has been so exciting. I am getting close to losing 100 pounds and the scale moved yesterday after 4 weeks of staying the same. I find it so amazing how my body does not want to let go. Staying positive has helped me get this far. Please sun come out today so I can feel just a little bit better, I need to dry out from all the rain. Best wishes to all imaluckydog
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I failed my lap-band. Starting over 7 years post-op
imaluckydog commented on HopeForTheFuture's blog entry in Blog 89062
Hi, I know you can get back on track. It sounds like this is what you really want now for yourself. Sorry for the loss, it is hard to do this on your own. I agree ice cream Is something I like more now that I am banded. But I eat only very small amounts (high in FAT) I do not want to be FAT anymore and it sounds like you want thin too. I was banded 9 months ago and have lost 99 pounds as of this morning. I go to the Nutritionist / Dietitian almost every month. These people know food and there nutrients. They know What and how much of it to eat. It is all about body chemistry. They recommend to me Eat Food. Not Much. Mostly Plants and Protein first. I do try not eat any thing from a box or package. I make most all my own foods and eat nothing with more than 5 ingredients listed. Read the labels. Best wishes and please join me on my wagon we can help each other on our journeys together. imaluckydog -
Yup, quit you will be glad you did. My Dr.'s do not band if you smoke must be quit for a year!!!!! Best wishes to you imaluckydog
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One foot in front of the other. Take it slow you are ready NOW. How is this for results, I was banded 9 months ago and have lost 97 pounds. It sorta just blows my mind. I never thought I would feel and look this great. Size 12/14 and as happy as a school girl. Best wishes imaluckydog
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You are off to a great start Great attitude as well. You will need it, so stay positive and work with the rules. I am banded 9 months now and have lost 97 pounds. This has been an amazing journey. May your journey be just as amazing. Best wishes imaluckydog