Almost there
· papoose · 06/24/2011 17:46
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I got my lapband 9/22/10. I am wondering if my scale is broken. I got my last fill on June 7, my doctor felt I didn't need a fill but I told him I was very hungry at night. So he gave me .2 cc's under flourscopy. I think I have a total of 5.0 in a 10 cc band. He gave me the right amount to put me at my sweet spot. I really have to make myself eat, I don't get as hungry as I used to. The reason why I think my scale is broken is because the first week after my fill i lost 3 lbs. I went to my primary dr. and he has not seen me since i got my clearance to have the surgery. He was very happy with my weight loss. He was not happy that I had stopped taking my high blood pressure medicine and my blood pressure was high 130/100, he told me to start taking my medicine again and don't stop taking them. So that was a downer. This morning I got on the scale (I don't know why) it's friday and i usually only get on the scale on Mondays. What a surprise I lost 7 lbs. 5 more pounds and I have lost 100 lbs. Never thought I could do it. I am so pround of myself. I just need to make myself exercise more to tone up the flab. I do walk a lot. I hurt my shoulder a few months ago so that has made me stop. I have to start going to therapy, but going on vacation so will start when I return. At this rate I may be at my goal weight or close to it by 9/22/11.
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Please give som suggestions on how to add fiber to my diet. I eat enough protein and vegetables, but i am still constipated. I use Colace a couple of times a week, but nothing is helping. Thanks a lot.
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the last 2 days i have been having a pain i guess it is near my left ribs right under the port. everytime i move i feel it. is that gas or something i should call the dr. about??? thanks
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surgery on 9/22
· papoose · 09/23/2010 16:50
had my surgery yesterday. surgery was delayed 2 hours. was wheezing and my oxygen level was low when i woke up. they gave me treatment and i felt a lot better. passed barium swallow test, started drinking liquids and everything went alright. got home at 8:30p.m. drove through a terrible rain storm. feeling a little sore, not too much gas, just tired.
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3 weeks post op
· papoose · 10/11/2010 23:41
i went back to work today. very tiring, even though i sit at a desk all day. the commute is a killer. hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. i was not hungry until the end of the day. i had a balance bar and i ate that on the bus until i got home. i rested a few minutes and fixed my dinner and lunch for tomorrow.
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day 4 post op
· papoose · 09/26/2010 16:19
still having gas pains, so i guess i need to walk more. but i also feel the gas pains maybe hunger pains. also good news i have lost 10 lbs. since surgery, guess it's all water, but loving seeing the scale come down.
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suggestions
· papoose · 09/24/2010 21:21
any suggestions for gas pains, they kicked in last night and i could not sleep. i am chewing gas x.:thumbup::bored:
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Tomorrow is the day
· papoose · 09/21/2010 18:09
I can't believe it. Tomorrow 9/22, i will be having my surgery. I am at work today and have been following the liquid diet. so far so good. i am just constipated. any suggestions. don't want to have any problems after surgery with that. good luck to everyone else having surgery tomorrow.:thumbup::tongue::thumbup:
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For those of you that have had surgery and is losing weight what type of support under garments do you wear. I know once I start losing I will be jiggling all over. For example, Spanx, Body Magic. Something not too expensive because my size will be changing rapidly. Trying to think positive. Thanks for your help.:wink:
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15 days to go, i can't wait. I am getting a little bit nervous. On Sept. 14th, i go for a visit with the dr., i guess they will tell me everything. I also do my pre-op that day. Hopefully everything will go well. I have been trying to chew my food longer and not drink and eat, but it is so hard. Someone please let me know how you do it correctly.:smile::thumbup::smile:
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I am approved
· papoose · 08/21/2010 01:05
While taking my endoscopy, which everything is fine. I got a call from my surgeon's office that I have been approved by the insurance company. Now I am excited. My date is 9/22.:biggrin::thumbup:
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My Medical Dr.
· papoose · 08/10/2010 15:44
Today i went to my last appt. with the surgeon. I had to see the surgeon 3 times and then my paper work can be submitted to the Aetna Insurance. I have seen the pysch, nutritionist, i have my endoscopy appt for 8/27. Now my hold up is the medical dr. I dropped off the sample letter for him to write and then forward it to the surgeon's office, so they can add it to their package to the ins. co. That was 2 weeks ago and he still did not write it yet. I am screaming inside. I am ready to have my surgery and start getting skinny. Anyone have this problem, I have already called his office twice. I will call it everyday until it is done.
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Tentative Date
· papoose · 08/19/2010 18:24
My surgeon's office just called and asked me if September 22nd was a good date for my surgery. Of course I said yes.:wink2: She is now submitting my paperwork to Aetna.:thumbup:
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Medical Dr.
· papoose · 08/12/2010 15:05
Just called my PCP again. They wrote the letter and they charged me $25 and then they didn't want to mail me a copy or send it to my surgeon. When this is over i will definitely look for a new PCP.
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