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Plastics scheduled for July 22nd
allielee replied to deedadumble's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hey deedadumble.. I am also homozygous for c776t mthfr .. I did have a DVT so be careful.. I had full plastics in 2008 before I found out I had it.. Just know you will need blood thinners for two weeks after surgery. Now every surgery I just make sure I have my blood thinners ready.. Good luck!!! -
I move to week 2 post op tomorrow and get to transition from Clear Liquids to full liquids (Soups, yogurts, milk, Protein shakes) What is your favorite week 2 food? I am so excited!!!!
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Did you meet your surgeon prior to surgery?
Janice1968 replied to Bariatric Bypass's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I met my surgeon the day of surgery. I did see him and ask questions via Skype a couple weeks before hand. -
Anyone else have lower back pain since surgery???
Diane01824 replied to ReadyOrNot's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery in July 2005, I believe my band has slipped and plan to have it removed during my skin removal surgery. That said the lower back pain is excruciating, the last 2 weeks has been horrible, even muscle relaxers and valium can not touch it. I started at 286 lbs and I am now at 157, my goal of 150 will be reached/exceeded upon skin removal. I exercise daily, walk as much as possible. Do yoga. Nothing helps the back pain. I will post after the removal and tell you if that helps. My plastic surgeon said the weight of the excess skin alone may be causing the severity of the pain. -
Questions About Protein Drinks. Very Confused
LilMissDiva Irene replied to beachlover1129's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sure, I used to mix my powders with Lactaid milk for a long time as my tummy was intolerant. It tasted exactly like as if I made it with milk. And yes to the fruit. The only fruits to be wary of for the first few weeks are ones with tiny seeds, or ones that are very fibrous. In fact, I'd wait for at least 3 weeks before adding fruit, but once you're over your initial healing they should be fine. -
Has anyone's acid reflux come back? I was banded 5-13-13 and had a hiatal hernia repair as well. No acid reflux until this past week. Now it's back like it was before. I'm also fighting a port infection. We are hoping I'm not rejecting it. I'm on week two of bactrim ds. At this point he said it could go either way. I sure as hell hope it goes the good way!
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Surgery before starting grad school
Denn replied to AthinnerAmy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First of all congrats on your future surgery. I had mine two weeks ago and will be starting classes in two weeks. I'm just working on my bachelors- so my work load may not be as much but I'll be taking 12 credit hours this summer and working about 35 hours a week. I also did self-pay in Mexico. During the first and second weeks I was tired at times but honestly I feel great and wish classes would begin earlier. I think if you prepare in advance and make a definite eating plan you should be ok - but If it were possible doing it even a couple of weeks earlier might help. Good luck!!! -
Hey everyone, In the final 2 weeks of this research now so for anyone that missed it & would like to share their bariatric experience, here it is again. All input is welcome, you just have to be post-op! Thanks again to all who have contributed thus far! Looking forward to seeing the results! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eDZE0cIK8ChVCeWrsX1s-QMAshk5oLErL7c7q5Sk2Kw/viewform?usp=send_form
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How Much Weight Should You Lose A Week?
Rita1576 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 8/7/12. I saw my nutritionist on 9/10. I saw her again last night and lost 4.5 pounds in that time. She made a statement like that wasn't enough weight loss. I thought that 1-2 pounds per week was healthy? -
My pre-op journey has seemed to drag on forever. Monthly weigh-ins, a very occasional appointment. I was all psyched up as I finally had my cardio appointment scheduled, labs scheduled, next nurse practitioner appointment scheduled. Then came the phone call. A very strange phone call from the cardiology department, sounding like they had no idea why I was even coming in. Then another phone call. This one from the Bariatric Department. It seems that when cardio got my referral, they made my appointment with the WRONG DOCTOR!!! How does this happen? It seems to me that if Bariatrics is making the referral that it would be pretty obvious why I'm coming in. So, now, my cardio appointment has been pushed back a month. Because it got pushed back, my nurse practitioner appointment got cancelled! So, I went from full speed ahead to still in the Water (my famine). Very down, wanted to eat everything in sight. But!!! I stuck with my diet, kept going to weigh-ins. And this morning...another phone call. Due to my last weigh-in being in November and the holidays coming up, the patient advocate didn't want to take a chance of my appointments being "lost in the madness" (his words). So now I'm feasting with three appointments in September, two in October and my last weigh-in and follow up in Bariatrics to send everything to the insurance company in mid November! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for December surgery. It seems that it would make a nice circle as last December is when I decided to have RNY surgery.
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Hi , I am almost a year out and down 135+lbs. I had a tough go as a sleever , but learned what to eat and how to adjust. Along with my sleeve I had a hiatal hernia operation. I thought this would solve my heartburn and acid reflux issue. Last few weeks heartburn has been creeping up again and rather painful. Any advice it thoughts? Zantac ? Milk? Tums? Help!!!
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So Nervous, input appreciated
Boogirl6 replied to Gina.marie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Gina! I'm going to Dr. Ortiz as well. My surgery date is November 16th. Are there certain things you are worried about? I've done a lot of research on him and the OCC and haven't really found anything negative. He seems to be a very well-respected, educated and wonderful surgeon. He's not the cheapest down there, but also not the most expensive. I think there are some threads on this site about other people's experience with him. I'm very excited to go down there. And no, you are not crazy! A lot of people hear "Mexico" and they think of chickens in the operating room in some dirty strip mall clinic. The OCC is top notch from what I've heard. Have you gotten on the OCC's website and watched their testimonial videos?Hi! Yes. I've been all over the website. Googled. Yelped. And your right I haven't heard anything negative. I think it's a great choice, I just need some confirmation and you have given it to me. Thank you. When did you schedule? I was wondering how long I would have to wait after I scheduled. Thanks so much for your input! I just scheduled a few weeks ago and sent in my deposit. My health insurance, of course, would not pay for the surgery, and paying out of pocket was ridiculous. The coordinator I've been working with at OCC, Ora, said that you can schedule anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months out. Do you have a date in mind? I decided to set my date for Nov. 16th, right before the holidays. That's a time that I normally put on a good 10-15 pounds. Have you done searches on this site for Dr. Ortiz? I think you can even just search "Mexico" and find a lot of good info like what to expect when getting picked up at the airport, crossing the border, the hotel, what to bring with you, etc. I'm already making lists! I've also found a few videos on YouTube that were helpful. Do you have someone who can go with you? -
How Much Weight Should You Lose A Week?
Randi Cartmill replied to Rita1576's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been losing 5lbs a week I work out everyday 2 hours a day and have a 1000 calorie intake which is hard to even I'm lucky to get 800 a day but I make sure I get 70 grams if protein a day which comes from my shakes.. Like everyone said each person is different and a loss is a loss.. I'd be happy losing 2lbs a week.. -
It does change at about 6-8 weeks it seems. But the liquids do help. The swelling has gone down so you can eat a little more.
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Head Cold= No Surgery?
Stacey Dayonne replied to Amazeyem's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Start taking zicam! I got a cold the week before and this cut the duration in half and had my surgery in time. -
I've lost a total of 25 pounds since I started Kaisers Options class I still need to lose 8 more pounds and I have about 7 more weeks of class. I also have been using the FitBit which I love so much it shows you so much that you do throughout the day. After my class I'm hoping I get an appointment with the surgeon right away and get to have my surgery within 2 to 3 weeks after that date.
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This is scary. I'm only 2 weeks post and scared to eat anything fearing I won't get full fast.
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Wow! Congratulations, your progress is amazing. Only 2 weeks out here and only hope to do as well at this.
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Have you hit a plateau but are loosing inches?
Chrisann replied to SB0233's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Guys, really stop worrying, your body is used to the liquids and not eating food by now. Once you start on food, real food, and get that fill, you will start to lose the weight. The 4 weeks after surgery are for healing, we will all lose weight in the next year once we get our sweet spots with the fill. -
Have you hit a plateau but are loosing inches?
Kat08 replied to SB0233's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm there with the rest of you. Lost 16 lbs real quick (surg. 1/3/08), then nothing. but I am losing inches. (measured at the gym yesterday and have lost quite a bit in 4 weeks, but like you all - I want to see the scale go down. I too, Ladytuscanny, I've been counting points and only get 15-22 a day and still do not lose. I get my 1st fill in 2 days and am hoping things will click in. Good luck to all of you, Kat -
Have you hit a plateau but are loosing inches?
teresa29657 replied to SB0233's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
hi, i was banded on 1/22/08. at my two week appt, i had lost 17 pounds. now a week later i have only lost 1 or 2. not sure because the scale at my gym is different than doctor's office. but my clothes are getting looser. so as long as i am losing inches, i am not going to worry about the pounds as much. or try not to. about to go on semi solid foods next week. did you do ok with the transition from liquids to solids? -
Northern Minnesota - The Journey Begins
RunningA5K posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi everyone, I am in Northern Minnesota, and am super excited to be starting this journey towards my surgery. Many years ago I was ready to have the Lap Band done, and because of my insurance at the time, they didn't approve it for anyone. After having my hopes and dreams dashed so many years ago, I got back 'up on the horse' and am starting the process again, with insurance that will pay for it. It feels like a blessing because I now know that I wouldn't have wanted the Lap Band (hindsight is always 20/20 right?) So, I have my initial 2 hour appointment (1st hour with nurse and 2nd hour with dietician) coming up in about a week and a half, and am really looking forward to moving towards the goal of the VSG. -
Insurance question
Debbiebydesign replied to somaiswhat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep...call, be very, very polite and charming they can't get too upset about a polite inquiry. I probably could be post op right now if I would have called when I thought things were taking too long. I found out I was forgotten for a few weeks at one of the steps. When I called, I got the appointment date I was needing the next day. -
I'm 24 and ready for surgery in January. No set date yet and haven't started the 2 week liquid/protein diet yet but I'm mentally preparing myself for these big changes! If anyone can give me advice on how to keep my hunger down before and after surgery that'd be awesome! Idk what all the letters mean but at my heaviest I was 355 I am currently 322 and a healthy goal weight overall is for me to weigh 180! I want to be really toned not just slim. I've always been really active and have lost weight earlier this year doing Crossfit, even earned the nickname Cross-Whit But now when I just go walking my knees start to hurt and I'm just ready to lose weight and get rid of the weight for good. I'm mostly just typing my thoughts to connect to others and find out what's helping others lose the most weight the fastest! Haha Also it'd be nice to have support from others that have already experienced the surgery. I have always wanted to be smaller and healthier and have always tried to lose weight but living in Louisiana it's hard to stay away from all the good eating! Hahahah Most recent full body pic! December 2016 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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diabetics
Reddrobin replied to Tracis weight loss journey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was off all diabetic meds a week before surgery due to liquid diet. After surgery they would check my sugar frequently and I was always had good numbers.
