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work related issues and restrictions
Lou:) replied to Amanda R's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You don't need to tell any specifics. You can say you had a hernia repaired and cannot lift anything heavy or it could pop back out, but then it would be work comp. Casheirs can do some lifting, but I don't see why they could not have you work around it... or move you to a floor rep spot for a short few weeks. -
I had surgery on 5/6 and yet to hit my protein goals. I have a very hard time drinking the shakes and the Isopure is disgusting. Is anyone else having this problem? What can I expect if I do not begin to hit my daily goals in the next few weeks?
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Hi, I was banded on April 18. I lost weight right away and have lost a total of 21 pounds. That was the first month. I have not lost any since. My usual diet for the day is breakfeast - Quest Protein bar or 2/3 c cottage cheese or a scramble egg with peppers. lunch I usually eat 3-4 ounces of turkery or chicken breast or 2/3 c cottage cheese. dinner is 3-4 ounces of protein ( pork chop, turkey burger, chicken or fish) and 1/2 c .I even weigh and measure my food.
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hospital stay
winning_by_losing replied to jessb418's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In my program, all 3 surgeons tell everyone to expect to be in the hospital 2 nights. I had surgery at 7AM on Tuesday and when the surgeon came by to check on me Wednesday morning he told me I could leave as soon as I could arrange a ride (that took most of the day as everything had been planned for a Thursday release). But with all of the medication, monitoring and walking, I never had enough down time to miss anything/anyone. Had I needed to stay that 2nd night it could have been different, but I can only guess. -
I have a 2 yr old son and 4 yr old dd, I had to stay In hospital for 3 nights went Friday, my surgeon said I could go home on Sunday but I elected to stay one more night as I was very sore and afraid the babies would be climbing all over me to soon. We all co -sleep. My husband brought them to see me everyday though 2-3 times a day, we sent videos and talked on the phone, I missed them very much but they were the reason I wanted wls so as a 40 yr old mom I would be able to keep up with them. Don't worry you will do fine and your son will not remember you being gone once your back home.
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I've read some of the threads about loosing weight before surgery "getting rid of the fat on the liver'??? does anyone know if you qualify for the lap band if you have Hep C? i know they require blood tests - how about biopsy's? i haven't seen anything about quitting smoking either? i have come up with some other questions... 1. what is this "programs that insurance doesn't cover? gym membershiip and such? 2. why do you have to loose 10% of your body weight before surgery? at my weight that would be 35 or more pounds. 3. Pre Op liquid Diet? is this something the doc prescribes? what does it consist of? or do you just blend everything in a blender? 4. have any of you experienced the shakes/dizzy feeling, from being on the liquid diet? 5. although i have "tried" to eat better in the past, I haven't really went on a "diet" for any length of time. will the doctor refuse to do the surgery because of this? 6. I have an HMO through Medicaid (NJ) Horizon NJ Health. Does anyone know if they cover the post-op procedures such as "Fills" or anything else? thanks susan
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FYI...allergies and hunger
jdmama911 replied to scootergirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That is awesome you mentioned that!! I was having awful nausea even after a week post op. I went into the doctors concerned about that and something unrelated. At the end of my appt. I asked when I was allowed to go back on my Allegra and my other allergy meds. My PA looked at me and said "Take them and see how you feel tomorrow. I bet your nausea is being caused by post nasal drip." She was totally right. Now, it's been about 10 days and I've been getting hunger pangs and wondering why. I just realized today it's been a few days since I've taken my Allegra!! That's great. First thing in the a.m. I'll be taking it -
Flu with throwing up ....
BabySheldon replied to tjdorsett's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh no sweetie. ....that is horrible. .... Your tummy is strong enough to hold up or stand up to vomiting....but if it igoes on n on n on n on n on for more than a week then there might be some reason for concern but you should be ok when in doubt call your doctor... Shel -
They just call me give me my results. I will have to do two weeks of a moderate intensity exercise program prior to surgery. Everyone had to do this; if so was you clearance after the two week
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I am a month in a half post op and am feeling amazing. I have lost 31 lbs since my surgery and 54 with preop. My NSV occurred while talking to a coworker. I'm a very handsy person when I talk... The bracelet that I got 3 years ago for valentines day and had to make my husband take back to add links so it would fit came flying off while I was talking. I didn't even care that I almost lost it, I was so excited that it was to big. I'm on the next link and can still slip it on and off. It feels so good! Adrianna - Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk
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Weight Loss Plateau
GradyCat replied to TraceyAmanda's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I see a lot of articles online about "pouch resets" and doing a week of liquids-only. Have you talked to your nutritionist? -
It is quite a bit, but I don't know how many weeks you are at or what surgery you had. I could kind of see that much if you are VSG (different sized sleeves variation) and if you ate the refried beans first. But not if you ate the eggs first. If gastric bypass, one egg was max for me at a sitting during that time. Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Date Approaching...I'm Scared
mimi11209 replied to SFgal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hey. I also feel like am younger than most people here. But dont worry. I feel the same way about my surgery. Mine is in 2 weeks and the closer it gets the more nervous I get, but everythign will be fine. You'll see. Keep me posted on how ur surgery goes. When is it? -
For me after four weeks I could have anything I could tolerate. I was a carb junkie so I tried to stay away from most of the above. But I had roasted tomato Soup, and the next time the salmon with rice. There's nothing I've tried that I can't tolerate. Don't know if that's good or bad lol
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From the album: 8 Weeks Post-Op
Left pic is 4 days before Surgery (3/22) Right pic is 8 weeks post (5/22) -
Explain head-hunger?
playlikeworldchamps replied to need2bthin!'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
actually some people do get real hunger again. about 6-8 weeks post surgery I got real hunger pains back. not quite as strong as before but they are real - my stomach will rumble, I'll feel empty and hungry. just wanted to let any newbie know that real hunger does come back for many people. if you are lucky it will take a year or more! It is less intense perhaps but its there. I also get head hunger too. that is the one to ignore or find a coping mechanism for! Real hunger is of course the right time to eat if you get it! -
difficulty drinking
outrigger42 replied to kelseydana's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
May 15 here. At 3 days post op I could only get in 2 ounces a day so was still in hospital. Then on day four 30 ounces then on day 5 no problem at all. It just took time for the swelling to go down. The nurse told me to take my pain meds even though I wasn't feeling pain, because my stomach was. She was right. My stomach stopped rebelling. Good luck! Everyday it gets a little better. At 9 days out, I am finally not regretting the surgery so much. -
I needed a kick in the ass this week, too. I've been down due to a break up and the anniversary of my sister's death approaching this weekend. Stressful bookends to the week...time to toss away any of the carbs I have let myself indulge in! Thanks y'all!!
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Our Pets & Our Sore Tummies
Kindle replied to MsButterfly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I sleep with two 50 pound dogs and two cats every night. The cats sleep on my pillow and on my tummy. No problems with the "arrangements" post op. One of my 50 pounders also thinks he's a lap dog, so like adargie, I had to confine him to the rest of the couch for a couple weeks. It wasn't the end of the world even though he thought it was. And like Bufflehead, one of my cats launched off the headboard onto my tummy, too. Not the best postop experience, but it only hurt for a moment. -
I am a little over 2 month post op and have only lost about 23 lbs, im so frustrated somethimes it takes almost 3 weeks for a pound to come off..im i the only one not loosing weight?? :'(
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You are so right! I just see all these people loosing so much and it makes me feel like im behind..but you are right...i have not been getting all my protein and liquids in..in a long time..i will get on top of things this week Thank you!
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I was given what diet I should follow for the week and the day before surgery in a notebook that was given to me at my first visit so you may want to check any materials that you were given just in case. I was also told that the surgery center would call me the day before to tell me what time to arrive. I got a call from the surgery center a few days before surgery to go over the meds that I was taking and asked about my surgery time then,
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MEASURABLE Non-weight successes!
Rebeccaabrooks86 replied to CherieRyde's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Went from a size 22 to 18 in 4 weeks -
blood clotting/vein thrombosis
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to charlesoakes68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is ALWAYS better to be safe than sorry when it comes to blood clots. I found this out the hard way about 6 weeks ago and almost lost my life because of it. Please, if you even think there's a remote chance, go to the ER. They have to treat you. You need a doppler of your legs to make sure there's no clots. Btw- contrary to popular belief, you can have clots in both legs at the same time. I wrote a blog entry about my clot experience, you can find it here: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blog/6349/entry-26062-a-warning-about-blood-clots-grahic-pic-beware/ Please, don't wait. Get checked out ASAP. -
I work out 6 days a week for at least 30 minutes on the treadmill. In the beginning walking now running. I have a hard time drinking Protein Shakes on the regular and getting it in like I should but I only drink Water outside of the Protein. I am now going to the gym and adding spin cycle classes twice a week for an hour. I do the squat challenge, and challenge and arms. You can google that and it will show you 30 day challenges. I stay connected to a support group on here from the month I had my surgery and stay motivated by the stories on here. I weigh myself everyday just so I know what to adjust but I don't get upset if I gain. I just keep pushing through it. I went from size 16 and now I'm back into all my size 8's comfortably.
