Nickel
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Third Fill and no restriction!!
Nickel replied to targethungry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am in bandster hell too... Surgery was 11/17 (no cc's in the band at all), the first fill was in early January - he wouldn't put anything in until then, really?. Then he started at 3 cc's, which is fairly common I guess. I just went in for my second fill last week and he upped it to 4cc's. I have another appt scheduled in a month to revisit. I have had 0, nada, zilch in terms of restriction or feeling fuller. I am down only a total of 33 pounds (including all that I lost pre-op). I am eating better and exercising but only losing 1-2 per week max. And I am starving... I just want some help. I can't do this alone or I would have done it years ago so I know exactly where you are coming from. I am giving it time, but it is a LONG road. I know I'll make it through but I can't believe I am 3 months post op and the band has yet to do anything to support my efforts. Just keep your eyes on the prize and keep pushing. Thinking about you -
Returning to Work
Nickel replied to SouthFloridaDiva's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took 1 day off - had the surgery on a Weds. at 6pm and worked on Friday with no trouble. I was a little tired and sore but since I have primarily a desk job I was fine. -
I found this thread the same way. I am also not pregnant and the exact same thing is happening to me! I am only 10 days post op but have lost 25 pounds since 11/3. The weight loss has been rapid but I don't know what to do to stop the oiliness. I only used a 'stripping' type of shampoo today and plan to keep using just that with no conditioner but I don't know what else to do. Is this a nutrition deficiency I can help resolve? Do I just have to wait it out? I hate this
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November 2010 Bandsters - post op
Nickel replied to DebWS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm hanging in there too. every day I have less gas floating around and less soreness. I was banded on 11/17 and was back to work on 11/19 - so not much down time. I have been losing about a pound a day (from pre op through now) and I hope that stays until I move to mushies. I have a full 2 week liquid diet so I have almost another week to go. I also have my first post op appt on 12/2 (my bday ) For Thanksgiving I had exactly 2 bites of mashed potatoes, 1 bite of pumpkin pie, 2 bites of applesauce and half of a deviled egg. That was pretty much my first attempt to have mushy foods. It did just go down and sit there like a rock. Like I am not ready so I am glad I didn't overdo it. I can't believe how quickly I am dropping weight... I haven't incorporated my normal gym routine yet (just not enough energy) but I hope I can keep up a steady loss even when moving on to foods. Happy black Friday! -
Way to go! What a meaningful milestone.
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Just banded a week ago and I'm HUNGRY!
Nickel replied to ladybug_popo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm right there with you! Banded on 11/17 (so day 6 post op for me). I had a full 2 week liver reduction diet, and now I have a full 2 week liquid diet. I am starving, I mean double dog starving and the gas pains are still incredible (both from in my abdomen and in my tummy). I am dropping almost a pound a day but it is really hard to keep this up. I also have little to no energy so I can't start any real exercise (even low impact yet). I go on mushies after one more week, thank goodness. Whew, all that said, we will make it through and this should kickstart the whole process and weightloss. I sure hope some of the hunger pangs go away. -
Way to go! You should be celebrating, you have done a great job
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Friday - what's on *your* menu?
Nickel replied to ElfiePoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm still on clear liquids and protein shakes for now, but trying to get enough liquid and protein in since everything is still so swollen and sore. -
Had the surgery on Wednesday... I ended up in pre-op for 5 hours because there was an emergency surgery that came up between the first scheduled band and mine. That was a looooong afternoon - hot, uncomfortable, etc. I ended up in surgery around 5pm and out at 6:30pm. I was in PACU until about 8pm and then woke up in my room. My friend was there and staying a few until I dozed off. The night was uncomfortable but not terrible. I had a PCA? for pain and got up in the middle of the night for the restroom and a quick walk. I was discharged at 9am or so the next morning and headed home. A little pain but not too bad. I slept most of the afternoon too. I had a hard time getting much liquid down, but that is a little better today. I am just struggling with a pretty bad headache and worrying about getting enough Protein and liquid in me since I can't get much down at this point. When does the gassy feeling go away? When does it get a little easier to get down liquid so I can get some protein? What about the pain and swelling? TIA!
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It will be here before you know it!!! I am scheduled for 11/17 so I definitely know the feeling :thumbup:
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Wow, you could be my twin. I am 5'8", highest weight and starting weight of 271, self pay, in my 30's, work a LOT, etc. I absolutely need to have long term tools/assistance with keeping my hunger under control. I can also lose weight like you described - 50-60 pounds a few different times and when I do that I feel great. Then just when I am ready to take the next step (maintenance or more for looks instead of health), I gain it back (and quickly). Often it has been a major event in my life that triggers it, but sometimes it is just me and the food. I look at the lap-band as a major key to my success in the future. It can be done. It is not a quick fix. It is a tool in my toolkit (not the solution). I have known for years that I have to make changes for my health, my future and my self esteem. And I decided this was the time.
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Approved Snacks for Liquid Diet
Nickel replied to MsJeannetteA's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am so amazed at how varied the different pre-op diets are... Mine was so structured: low card slim fast for bfast and lunch. Lean Cuisine/Healthy Choice for dinner. No Snacks unless you are ready to binge, then you can have an 80 calorie cup of yogurt. The target is between 600-800 calories per day. -
November 17th is the day!!!
Nickel replied to Nickel's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Down 10 pounds as of this morning - day 7 of my pre-op diet! I guess the hunger is worth it :thumbup: -
November bandsters unite!!
Nickel replied to topazz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have just over 1 week to go now... 11/17. 1 week of the liver reduction diet is done and I have lost some weight. Amazing how the butterflies will just hit all of a sudden when I realize how close I am.