suzyq indy
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I had my surgery on March 9th. Had quite a scare 2d post op...? Pulmonary embolism (blood clot to lung), but am doing fine now.
I've lost 11# since surgery. I had gained 8# w/surg, but they had to give me a lot of extra fluids for my low blood pressure. All in all, I think I am doing really well. I am on mushies til my post op appt on 3/31. I pretty much eat the same thing every day and so far am very content w/that. I have had a french fry here and there as well as some meat (sm bites) from a hamburger, but no problems and definately NOT making a habit of it!
My kids and I have been walking 2.5miles daily when weather permits. So far so good!
Best of luck to all my fellow bandsters!
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Thank you for your replies. My port site is still sore and burning, but nothing like yesterday. I am wearing a binder which helps for my cough.
Hope you all have a great day!!
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Hi everyone...I was banded on 3/9/10 and have lost a total of 41#. (30# preop, 11# post). My port has stayed sore beneath it. Skin is tender to touch. I have no redness, hematoma's (bumps), so I don't feel that it is infected. I cannot lay on my left side or my stomach. Today while coughing, I felt a pop and severe burn. The burn is nothing new, I quite often feel it when I roll out of bed or side to side. My question is...do you think I have popped a stitch or two? Is there anyway to tell aside from going back to surgery? I have spoke to surgeon's nurse and she said to address it w/doc when I come in next wk for 1st follow up appt. I should mention that I bent over (approx 8d post op) and picked up little sticks out of yard and have been walking about 2miles almost daily---would this have done it?
Thanks so much
Sue
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Mine is about 2" below zyphoid process and to left of my belly button by about 1/2 inch. I have a lot of swelling and my kids have named my port "the third eye!"
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Hi bigbirney I am being banded at 9am tomorrow. Good luck to all us that start our new journey
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My surgery is tomorrow - 3/9/10Hi everyone...I too am being banded tomorrow (9am). Can't wait!
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I'm not being banded until March 9th, but have printed them out to start a new "lap band cookbook."
They look yummy!!:thumbup:
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Welcome! My surgery date is March 9th!! I don't know anyone who has had the surgery, but am going to start going to a monthly support group to meet others.
"Can't wait to begin the journey!"
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I am getting my lapband on the 9th also!!! I cannot wait!
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I have been doing a "liver reduction diet" for the past two weeks. It is generally a low carb diet. I have lost 12#'s so far and am taking in about 1000 cal a day. I have been fighting to just make those calories. Some nights I've only been around 800. I know the biggest difference in why I am so full/content in the amt that I am eating is because I have finally slowed down and actually "chew" my food now! I should also mention that I am walking 1hr nightly on my treadmill.
I have found that the Unjury chocolate shakes are decent as well as the "pure Protein shake" that I found at Target. It comes in a can in a 4pk. It has 21g Protein, 5g carbs and 110 cal/can.
I start my liquid diet on Feb 23rd and surgery Mar 9th. I can't wait!!! Quit my diet coke addiction cold turkey just to have this surgery.
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What is "Becks Solution?"
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He only does the band
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Found it....thanks!!
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Hi everyone....can you tell me where the "quick links" tab is? I have looked all over the site and cannot find it.
tia
Sue:drool:
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Hi everyone....I am a newbie in Indiana and having surgery March 9th....YEAH! I am soooo excited! I have been doing a liver reduction diet for 12days now and am so motivated. On the 18th of this month I go to the nutritionist in preperation to start my 2 wk liquid diet.< img src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Off Topic- Did anyone watch Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution show last night?
in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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After watching that tv show and reviewing my children's lunch menu, I have decided to stop allowing them to buy their lunch.
Since starting this journey for myself (& my family) to eat healthier, I do not want to "sabatoge" my efforts by allowing them to buy "crap" for lunch on a daily basis.
I really hope that this show "opens" the eyes of our schools and government and that changes are made.