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I just had my Gastric Sleeve on May 26th, I have trouble telling when I'm hungry or not too. I had the Lap Band for the last 7 yrs but switched to the sleeve as the band was annoying and I could feel it bulging from my stomach, and exercising I couldn't do things that had to do with my mid section cause It would start to hurt. So I decided to switch to the sleeve, What is getting to me now is all the gurgling lol. Night when i'm sleeping it wakes me up and I'm wondering how long this goes on for. Could be embarrassing at the wrong moments, Job interview and body gets noisy or in church ect. Will this be something that will continue like this for my life, or will it ease up after awhile? Just want to know what to expect lol.

I eat high proteins and low carbs. veggies are important carbs, and the only things i don't eat are Rice, Peanuts (other kinds of nuts are fine), Corn, Bread unless its toasted (and not all the time), and nothing with carbonation as carbonation stretches the stomach (this is what my dietitian told me not to ever eat again, as they could clog over the small opening of the stomach). Other then that i eat small portions,. I also watch my sodium as it makes me swell up. I was never told to only eat crunchy foods, I started with soft foods in the beginning, and slowly added other things. I stay away from chips and candy of course but do eat fiber bars to cure my chocolate craving, It's all in how things are prepared and the portions, and exercise of course. You need small amounts of healthy fat such as Avocado's (sparingly) as you need some fat to lose fat. Don't give up, you will be glad you stuck it out. Remember small portions, chew it well and enjoy it. don't eat to fast, and drink plenty of water between meals not while your eating though as you want the food to fill you so your not hungry and snacking in between meals, the water/fluid will keep you satisfied between meals. If my dietitian told me that i would of lied to, to get my band fill lol. Good Luck!

Recovery is pretty fast actually, I had my surgery in Detroit and live in SF bay area, I flew there and stayed 1 day after surgery then flew home next day. Its really easy just had to have lap pillow to put between me and the seat belt. as far as throwing up, its been 3 yrs in April since my surgery and i have not thrown up once, with me it goes other end and feel sick but only for a little bit till i'm done with the dumping. However everyone is different. I know my best friend had Gastric Bypass (not lapband) over a yr ago and she is like me has not thrown up once. When your band is to tight, if you eat to big a bite it will feel like it is stuck, when this happens i have to stand up, Take a deep breath and hold it, so i expand the opening a little so it can fall in (I get hickups when its to tight and eat to fast or to big of a bite). Everyone is different in how much they lose and how fast, depends on if your eating right, getting exercise, drinking enough Water ect. Once you are ready to start introducing normal foods again, I was told and have not eaten any Rice, Peanuts (but other nuts are fine) Corn, or bread unless toasted. No Carbonated beverages of any kind. Rice, Peanuts and bread can clog over the opening of the stomach as they mash up together, Corn can also block the hole as the skin doesn't really break down. Carbonation stretches the stomach making it easier to eat more and regain your weight. Hope this helps. and Good Luck with your Surgery and your Weight Loss!

Good Luck on both the Lapband and Knee Surgerie. I had my surgery for Lapband almost 3 yrs ago and with the weight i lost am walking better, I will need both Knee and HIp replacements down the road from bones deteriorating due to both RA and Osteo Arthritis, knee cap is floating and locks as well and hips lock up if i walk to much, so i understand. I do push the walking as much as i can in hopes to push back the surgeries as far as possible. Don't be discouraged, You will do fine and losing the weight does help on the knees, before my surgery i couldn't stand more then 5 minutes without knees and hips forcing me to sit, now i can walk to the store and back, sometimes i have to take a break and sometimes it doesn't bother me at all. Again Good Luck!

Hello Pink, I had my surgery in April 09 and had lost 100 pounds and now find myself bouncing from an 80 -100 pound loss. Part of my problem is the sodium in the foods. If you have an issue with this try sodium substitute. Exercise is also a factor, if your not getting enough it won't come off. I had trouble exercising and at times still do from my different forms of Arthritis, So i have a pedometer and try to walk as much as possible, Even if its just around my complex to get in enough exercise. Hope this helps. I know how hard it can be. Good Luck in your future weight loss and a healthier you. btyboop58

I had my first fill yesterday, I was surprised how quick it went and i had no pain at all,:crying: just a little stick from the needle to numb the area He added 3cc to start and there was already 4cc's in there. This isnt the dr. that did the Surgery, But i was lucky to get him to take over my case for the fills, Since i flew out of state to have the surgery done. I wish i had found him before my surgery but looked in my area and couldn't find anyone that took Medicare. Anyway He said it is very rare he wil except another Dr's patient, but under the circumstances he would take mine. :target:

I had my first fill yesterday, I was surprised how quick it went and i had no pain at all,:thumbup: just a little stick from the needle to numb the area He added 3cc to start and there was already 4cc's in there. This isnt the dr. that did the Surgery, But i was lucky to get him to take over my case for the fills, Since i flew out of state to have the surgery done. I wish i had found him before my surgery but looked in my area and couldn't find anyone that took Medicare. Anyway He said it is very rare he wil except another Dr's patient, but under the circumstances he would take mine.

Good come backs Band_Groupie, I also see her rude remarks and a lack of self exteme, Maybe she is not willing to do what it takes in the long run , and if she falls into the same yo you syndrom as alot of us do. It will catch up with her later, I lost 96 pounds on my own but did gain it all back plus alot more. so doing it on her own doesnt mean she is any better that you, because you got the help to get where you want to be. you chose to have the surgery to get the results you want, Which shows you are determined to do what it takes. Keep up the good work and don't pay any attention to her. After all she doesnt matter, You Do!!!

I wish you very good luck on your weight loss journey, I completely understand where you are coming from , with your job and the eating. I did dispatch work for a year for a cab company. The drivers all knew how much i loved my Starbucks coffee and would buy me a gift card every couple weeks. and even go get it for me, Large venti Caramel Macchiado/ one pump of chocolate with whip. yummy. but in that year i put on over 100 pounds. Not all the Starbucks fault either as i would love to cook for the drivers. and with my boss and his wife we would barbaque every tuesday for them as well. Holidays would have all the trimmings. I guess they were very spoiled cab drivers hahahaha. Anyway here i am learning how to eat correctly and get the weight off once and for all. Living with my grown kids isn't easy when they eat everything in site and bring home all the wrong things. but i'm learning to ignore their food. and i a very impressed that i'm doing very well. I have my first fill on the 23rd of this month and after losing 26 pounds so far am looking forward to losing more and a new life for me. Good Luck and i will continue to follow how your doing btyboop58

I had my surgery on the 30th of April 2009, I suffer form several forms of Arthritis (Rheumatoid, asteoarthritis, and a few others) as well as fybromyalgia and i have trouble walking since my knees and hips are affected the most. I have lost 26 pounds so far :thumbup: and can stand a little longer than before the surgery, so i know its going to get better. However so far the only thing i am doing is exercising my arms, as i am in to much pain to try to do anything with my legs. :tt1: Any suggestions on things i can do to get a regular exercise program to fit with my problems. Btyboop58

I was banded on April 30th 2009 and in the first week i lost 11 pounds, as of today i have lost 26 pounds. I get my first fill on the 23rd of this month and although a little nervous am also looking forward to it.

Hello Nancy, I have extremely High Blood Pressure, I am on two different blood pressure meds and also a Water pill. I also have several forms of Arthritis and fybromyalgia. I have trouble walking from all the pain. I was banded on the 30th of April, and lost 11 pounds the first week. Don't have a scale but i can tell i have lost more since i saw the dr. on the 5th of May. Since it will be 6 months before you have your surgery, Please follow up on my progress and if you have any other questions feel free to ask. I'm hoping to ease the pressure off my joints and bones to be able to walk better and get around on my own, and also help get my blood pressure back to normal.:frown: I hope all goes well for you:smile2:. btybooop58