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1shauna1

LAP-BAND Patients
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About 1shauna1

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    Supreme Time Waster
  • Birthday 01/28/1973

About Me

  • Biography
    I was so tired of being overweight, I took my life into my own hands!
  • Gender
    Female
  • Occupation
    Court Reporter
  • City
    Toronto
  • State
    Ontario
  1. 1shauna1

    Unfill setting me back about 6 months :-(

    You probably should have stuck with soft/liquids after being stuck on the shrimp, for a day. The alcohol might have dehydrated you too. I find after alcohol I am tighter and need to rehydrate slowly before I can eat. Just take it easy, you'll get back there.
  2. 1shauna1

    Lump undneath incision site?

    My port site has a slightly larger incision. You can feel the port underneath the skin (it's probably a bump). And yes you may feel some tugging to start with because they've probably stitched your port to your muscles. But if you have concerns call up your doc's office and just ask, I am sure they will be happy to put your mind at ease.
  3. 1shauna1

    Oh my gosh the pain

    Maybe it's too much fluid in your band; some people can only tolerate very small amounts (I can only get .5 cc at a time). Usually when I get a fill I am recommended to slowly work back to solids over a couple of days. I would say, go on liquids for a day to give yourself a chance to adjust, but if you're still having issued, you may need some fluid out.
  4. 1shauna1

    Really stuck last night

    The first time I was really stuck was very scary too. I often don't feel stuck until a few bites in as well. Take your time and rest between bites. Also cut your protein really small, like the size of a pencil eraser, I was told. That should help.
  5. 1shauna1

    Hiatal hernia?

    I am self pay also. They found mine when they went in and just repaired it. It explained things that were happening before the surgery (i.e. constantly burping after eating). It didn't cost any extra (for 16K they can put a couple of stitches in for free, IMO!).
  6. 1shauna1

    First Stuck Episode

    The papaya enzymes are little tablets you can buy where you get vitamins. The enzymes help aid digestion (same with the pineapple juice). Sometimes you just need a little help to get the food through your band and these can work.
  7. 1shauna1

    First Stuck Episode

    You could also try pineapple juice. It works really well too.
  8. 1shauna1

    Why yogurt????

    Yes, I get stuck with yogurt; I don't know why. I drink the yogurt drinks now.
  9. Happy 40th Birthday 1shauna1!

  10. It's one day. Forget it and move on.
  11. 1shauna1

    Is This Normal???

    It definitely didn't slip, if it did you wouldn't be able to eat anything. As mentioned, it can take several days for the fill to settle. I've had restriction come in a couple of weeks after a fill. You need to watch your portions; just because you can eat as you did before, doesn't mean you should!
  12. 1shauna1

    Team Lunch Today :-0

    I often get stuck while I'm out :-/ . I would definitely stick with a soup, just so you don't have to do the awkward rushing off to the bathroom with people around who you may not want to know you've had a surgery!
  13. Pebbles, sounds awful! But I got the fill; nurse didn't have an issue since I hadn't noticed any tightening of my band since being sick. Feeling okay! Thanks everyone!
  14. Well, got my fill & feel that restriction!

  15. 1shauna1

    1St Time Being Sick Since Banded

    I would take gravol or something. I have been sick to my stomach after being banded and it is NOT fun. Stomach contents do not want to come back up through that tiny opening. It's very hard on your stomach to vomit (different than PBing for sure).

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