illuminationlady

I did it! Day one down. My doctor did say I could have a half a piece of fish or chicken with dinner. I had the fish. So so proud of myself. My therapist helped, as well. She had RNY 8 years ago to cure her diabetes.

I had this happen with the lapband and yes, it's called slimming, usually from eating too much, too fast, or the wrong thing. Hope this helps. dottie

A friend of mine had this problem and she found out that excess acid in the stomach causes hunger. She started on Prilosec and the hunger disappeared. Just a thought.

I saw my doctor today. Had all preop done and started the liquid diet today. Also saw my therapist. I'm gonna be just fine. Thanks guys!!

I'm July 12th! Hi everyone! Fountain Valley California

Hi guys, I am to be sleeved on July 12th. My surgeon wanted me to do three weeks of liquid diet. From the first appointment till now I have been eating right, walking and have not cheated at all! I take a medication that makes me hungry...bad! So, I have been doing the shakes, one eggs in the morning, greek yogurt for snack and half a piece of fish, with steamed veggies (small portion/no butter). I've lost a total of 32 lbs. With my current state of hunger it is very difficult to eat only liquids. I am ready to do it after the surgery, for sure. But I get so hungry I want to vomit and am nausious quite often. I guess this is normal and should buckle down and do it! Thanks

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Glad to hear your feeling better Denise. And yes, we must care for our teeth. My DH has had a heck of a time with his but so far mine are okay. It sounded just awful for you Denise! So sorry to hear you went through that. Everything is status quo here. I have yet to cancel the second knee construction, so I must be going to do it. I, too, enjoy the sliders much to much and that is a problem. As I've read on here before, "to bad we can't band our brains also" :thumbup: I want to thank you all for your input on the surgery. Your wisdom means the world to me!!! Has any one heard from Betsy? Did she quit LBT? How is her husband? I hope she is doing well. Gonna head to the gym here in a few...just dropping in to say hi and thanks a thousand times over for your support...lots of love, Dottie

I'm here...wow Denise what an episode you had! You have really been through the ringer my dear! I HATE sliming! It's the worst part of being banded and being stuck too. I got stuck on a piece of broccoli once and slimed in the bushes. I haven't touched broccoli since that day...oh and another one is eggs...scrambled eggs...and I used to lovvvve them! Anyways, I went to my PA (bariatric) and she used to be in orthopedics...so I took the opportunity to ask her opinion on whether I should get my knee replacement now or after the holidays. She leaned strongly to getting it over with. We realllly discussed it in detail...weighing the pros and cons out loud....and I'm leaning that way although still quite hesitant. Melody, you make a good point that I should drop more weight before I do it and my surgical leg is not 100%. But the PA said that it is pretty common to do the other one without the first one being 100%. She used the analogy of getting two babies out of diapers...you just want it over with so I can get healthy. She gave me a little fill and I did gain over 10 lbs. which I'm very sad about. But she didn't seem to think it was a big deal. I do! I now have 5.8 in a 10 band. I'm on liquids today and tomorrow. Just checking in...thanks for listening...lots of love, Dottie

Are you still on pain meds? They can make you very thirsty. Just a thought...best wishes!

My doctor gave me one of these and I wore it for 2 weeks. He recommends it for port flippage. He has NEVER had any ports that he places flip. I also needed a pillow for the ride home and the liquid Adult strength Tylenol. It helped a lot! Best wishes on your journey...

Thanks to all for telling me not to feel "shame". It's amazing how much shame we all face with our weight problems. Melody-sorry to here about your loss. They were very worried about that with my knee surgery. I had to go on cumidin (sp) afterwards due to swelling in my leg. They watched me like a hawk. I had to go to the doctors every three days for 2 months. I'm glad you didn't kill the kitty...she/he may become your best friend...who knows? Praying for you to find a good job. Denise..my thoughts are with you and am praying for a speedy recovery...I went back to the knee surgeon and he says I'm ready to do the other knee. He scheduled me for Nov. 2nd. I'm hesitant because I'm just getting good restriction back now and then they will have to go and empty my band again :thumbup:. I might wait until after the holidays just to lose the weight I gained. And my daughter (who is a big help) will be on winter break...I don't know what to do...what to you all think I should do. The only reason I would want to get this done and over with is that by next Sept. I want to return to work...fully recovered. I am a school teacher. I've been on disability for about 2 years now and am anxious to get back in the classroom. I already have a job waiting for me...I just need the other surgery done. Let me know what you think..please. Stacie, I'm a cat lady too. but down to one kitty at the moment. My husband also would divorce me if I got another one...but I love kitties. They are so sweet...well most of them. Anyways, I'm off to the YMCA to work on cardio..Lots of love, Dottie