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My surgery (RNY) was end of June so I hadn't had Starbucks since then. Previous to that I'd go get Venti sugary drinks 2-3 times per week Bc I hated my job at the time. I had a tall skinny mocha with almond milk (decaf). Wow. So yummy! I'm not sure if exact nutrition, but skinny mocha has 5 cal per pump and the almond milk ( which does have some sugar) so I estimate it has about 95 cal, 4 g fat, and 5 g sugar. I put in unflavored protein powder for 92 cal and 20 G protein. I don't cheat anywhere in my program and I still feel like this is ok. Once in a while, this is a meal. Thoughts?!?! Be honest!
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What Does An Ulcer Vs A Slip Feel Like?
proshooperLinda replied to marfar7's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
When my reflux was VERY BAD my coughing was also as my throat was irritated by the acid. Nexium doesn't sound like it's working. As far as the ER they are usually staffed by NEWer doctors - just out of school so they actually tend to have more current info than most other doctors. I was sent in for an upper GI to a hospital that does NO bariactic surgery and they were looking at my band and found what my problem.was...Granted I'd have been more happy at the hospital that did the surgery but I was equally happy now knowing I can trust this place if need be. Please don't let the fear of weight gain stop you from seeking help. Hopefully this is only a small speed bump on your journey. Better to live well than die skinny! Don't let it get that serious! Yes, I do mean to scare you - but only because I care! Good luck.... Linda (PS - I would go back to a liquid diet for now because all the throwing up causes swelling which then makes the band tighter - worrying about band erosion and band slippage to a lesser degree...actually more concerned about band twisting as that can cause the problems you're having. I just had fluid taken out as this week after a band-fill a month ago progressively was causing more pain. throwing up and swelling...now I feel human again and it took 1.5 cc's out..and I lost 3 bs. after it was taken out!) -
Can you FILL me, I need some help?
Makulafamy replied to Makulafamy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
hey kelly! Welcome fellow bandster (soon to be). There is dictionary on this site somewhere that has the definitions of all these abbreviations But, yes its just like described above. For example, when I ate that bite of sliced peaches I could feel it setting there for about 5 minutes. I couldnt burp, but I felt like I needed to. I always picture this as the food is sitting there blocking the hole. Anyways, It was like the longer I sat there, the worse it got bc my spit/slobber couldnt pass and it was backing up. So, when I PB'd in mister toliet, what came up was slimy foam OOOH gross. So that's that. My blog is the link below. There are lots of blogs out there that are interesting to read and help you get an idea of things to come! Amy -
My surgery date was July 10 and I have yet to have a true hunger sensation. It's strange but I eat BC I know I need to eat but not BC I'm hungry. However, I do have cravings......however, I try to stay away from them.
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@@AvaFern amen... applause couldn't agree more laughing at little boy bs so true screw that
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Even if you have never had bs issues before WLS, it is common with RNY to have reactive hypoglycemia. I have read many posts on this subject. I know that some RNYers that suffer with it carry the sugar tablets with them. You really need to follow Drs orders with this because it can be quite dangerous if you get to the point that you are fainting. Would not want that to happen while driving, etc. Hopefully someone with more knowledge than I have will come along and add more information here. Good luck to you!
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Post op eating
spelmanite10 replied to spelmanite10's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So after all the trips to er and all the stick to my feelings. I ended up discovering a leak.....now I have to be fed via tube directly to body so my stomach leak can repair. Its so small that can't go back in and find it. -
Hello! I am 27, was banded in January of 08 and have lost about 100lbs. My husband and I decided we were ready to start our family, and have obviously gone through the recomended year after surgery to do so. I have struggled with PCOS my entire adult life, and haven't been on BC for the past 3 months (no periods either) so my doc prescribed Provera to "kick start" menstration, then followed with 50mg of Clomid for days 5-9 of my cycle. Anyone else gotten prego with this regiment? What can I expect? We are super anxious to have a baby! Any thoughts or wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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starting my preop diet early
ready2haveanormalwaistline posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am scheduled for surgerybon 1/17 I have seen my pcp any ekg and per op blood work are good. I will be starting my preop liquid diet one week in advance i want to make sure i can do this its like a test of will. My surgeon only requires a 5 day preop diet. I am nervous excited sad mad and happy. Its like im breaking up with a horrible boyfriend that i still have feelings for. I have been overweight all my life and surrounded by two sisters who look like super models. I do just want to lose weight to look awesome i want to do everything i have never done bc of my weight. I feel my weight has held back my career my motherhood love life and fun. I am done letting obesity define me. I am kicking that ***** named obesity down the stairs and never looking back. Are there any january dates out there? What are u doing to get ready? -
I have bc/bs carefirst ppo. Well, 3 years will help a bit. I am seeing the dr. that I have always seen and am hoping that they have some weight records. Keeping my fingers crossed that this will be quick and painless. Thanks for the info.
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A little discouraged
ShrinkyDinkMe22 replied to ashleywi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Feel the same. I was sleeved 12/10 . On Dos I was 300 exactly. The scale has not moved since 12/23. I'm following everything to a T, and still nothing. I try to look at the big picture bc overall with my own plan prior to surgery, liquid preop and surgery I'm down 50lbs. But I still though the initial loss would be quicker. Positive thoughts! -
NewSho, my sister had a huge fibroid removed about 5 years ago. It was nested in with about 10 little brothers and sister (I have a picture, do you want to see it?) but the doc got it out with a C-section incision. The fibroids came back, she had a hysterectomy a few months ago and couldn't be happier. She has no children (1 step-son) and at 38, was fine with the hysterectomy. Her hormones have leveled out alot, and she is able to take off weight a little better now. Apparently, fibroids are estrogen-fed so your hormones are whacked out when you have them. Would you consider a hysterectomy? If you know you don't want children by a pregnancy, it might be a better option, especially if the fibroids return? Whatever you do, it will be a well-researched decision, I know! Hang in there. Let me know if you want me to ask my sister anything.
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Anyone have BCBS insurance?
jjinWA replied to christo5's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have fed BCBS. 3 months with a NUT, physc eval, proof of weight 2 years before(2012 and 2013) and dr requirements of EGD and cardiac consult, and some blood lab results. So far, out if pocket about $500 which included my $350 deductible. Not sure what my surgery will cost me once the ins pays what they contracted with the hospital and drs. -
I don't think it is my thyroid either. I just don't think they could diagnose me or didn't want to. My bladder issue ended up being mostly weight and my fault for "holding" it too long. My 'other' issue ended up being endometreosis...It'd became a blame game with them and a bunch of BS. I've since changed doctors and my thyroid hasn't even been an issue.
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Might also try the local health department for a BC pill prescription.
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Actually, have your pharmacy call for a refill. All the times I have ever done this for BC pills they will give you another month without seeing you. HTH
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Highmark BC/BS .... kinda scary if it happens...
slm2007 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Anyone from Western PA that has Highmark BC/BS insurance....don't know if you are aware of the heated debate between UPMC and Highmark but apparently, the contract is about to expire (JUne 2012...). This means to us, any UPMC doctor, surgeon, hospital will become OUT OF NETWORK! I think this probably covers every doctor my family uses. If this happens, I personally will have a $4,000 deductible for out-of-network expenses! I will have to find a new "fill" doctor, a new pediatrician for my son, a new family doctor and new ob/gyn. Any specialist will be extremely limited and we won't be able to go to any UPMC hospital unless we are willing and able to pay the deductible pursuant to our plan. Maybe this is something everyone who has this insurance should be inquiring about. I really can't imagine this being allowed to happen...Highmark will have to come up with something and UPMC really can't be that unfair to the thousands and thousands who are covered by Highmark....this is really scary if it does happen. -
I chose the band bc for me the sleeve felt too drastic a choice-for now. I even had a date fir that surgery but i just didnt have a peace for removing so much of my stomach. Not that it might nit be right for someone else or even myself in the future. But. I have great hope thAt this will be a huge help as a tool to lose. Also plan to attend support groups
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Gas - pain - hunger - nausea
SabrenaR replied to DD87's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its 7pm here where I am. I didnt have much pain when I sipped, more like discomfort. But, I did have pain if I sipped too fast behind one another, oh yeah, I definitely felt pain..it was bad. So just take it slow, your tummy is swollen & inflamed & very sensitive. So take small sips out of those one ounce cups, if it takes you 5-10mins to do so, then do that..don't force it, slowly sip every 15minutes. Try to get up & move around as much as u can, dont over do it but to help get those gas pains moving around & out of you & to keep from setting up blood clots. I know its painful, trust me I know, once I got home, 5 days later I was rushed back to the ER for severe pain, thought I had a Leak, thank GOD it wasn't! I just did too much..so please dont push yourself like I did bc I can be dangerous & very painful. My daughter eventually stayed with me to help me up & down until I was able to do it all on my own without any pain. You have to find what works best for you! Stick with it, follow your surgeon's plans & orders as well as your nutritionist & stay sipping for hydration..you'll be just fine! 😊 -
SEX and hormones
Melissannde replied to Kate rules's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It can happen. Make sure you are using BC until your body settles down. Enjoy the ride. -
My hiccups are violent...theyre awful. If I take too big a bite or if I eat bread and it hurts to go down then the hiccups come...I hate the hiccups worse than throwing up bc these hiccups wont go away....never in my life have I hiccuped so much!
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7 days post op sleeved with 102.7 temp.
kpeartree replied to kpeartree's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For the most part my recovery has been well. I haven't had to take much of the pain medication and I prefer not to bc it's pretty strong. My doctor approved Tylenol but i must crush it. The same with the pain medication he prescribed. It's really gross but I get through it. -
Aetna... I Want To Cry!
FatGirlSlim replied to roriep's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
that sounds like the guidelines of Kaiser through feds... it sucks but I didnt get approved because it was not two years and I didnt have 2 comorbidities... issurances are evil -
What preops diet taught me
Leepers replied to ashemademe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
To me, I found that hunger is just a sensation. Like when your neck hurts because you slept wrong. Hunger is not am emergency that needs to be immediately fed. I found that once I was able to control my response to hunger out became much easier to manage. -
How soon after surgery were yall driving? My dr said least 7 days. I'm having surgery in October and I'm kinda freaking bc 7 days is a long time. I have 5 kids so we are always on the go.
