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Hmmm...Im almost 2 months out and it's been 2 weeks since my first fill and I've noticed some heart palpitations the past couple of days. I guess it could be irritation of my vagus nerve but I was chalking it up to too much sodium intake. I've cut down my sodium starting today so I'll see if it resolves itself or continues. If it continues I'll let you AND my surgeon know. I hope the pain stops for you :thumbup:
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U also need three months of supervised visits from ur doctor and the approval took one week after they sent the paperwork in
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I'd like to be 250 by my vacation to Disney on 10/21/07. That's 24lbs - I think it might be a little unrealistic BUT ... it's going to be a hot and activity filled vacation with A LOT of walking. I want to be able to keep up and enjoy it as much as possible. Disney is suppose to be pretty "fat friendly" but I'd still like to go on some rides with my nephew and not have to worry as much about not fitting in them - lol! I was walking my dog for 45 minutes a day, 5-6 days per week for about 3 weeks before surgery. I'd like to get back to that and even exceed it, in the next 2 weeks. I haven't set any other real goals yet. I think the holidays, especially since I most likely still won't have good restriction by then, are going to be a challenge. I don't want to beat myself up if I have a hard time.
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Well I never set any specific goals but I have started to exercise. I just finished my first full week of going to curves and working out for 30 minutes, 5 days in a row. That in itself is a huge accomplishment for me. I have never ... ever... started a workout program before let alone do it for 5 days in a row. I am looking forward to continuing it and being able to adding more types of exercise into my routine. I also have finally put away a pair of jeans to save as my before pants. I put them on today and they had gotten so big that i felt like I had clown pants on. I finally had to go and change. I have gone from wearing a loose 34 to a snug 28/30 in pants and in shirts I have gone from a snug 32 to a loose 30. Everyone here is doing so well. I love to come and read about everyones accomplishments. Keep up the good work everyone!!!:clap2:
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Well - it's been 2 weeks since I posted this and I am back up to about 45 minute walks but I haven't gone longer yet. I have lost 8 more lbs though!!! I have 16lbs to go!
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So I have to update my goals, because, well... I am going to hit them a lot sooner that I had ever anticipated. With only 7.5 pounds to go, I WILL BE IN ONE-DERLAND BY THANKSGIVING! I should be out of most hideous flower patterned, jumbo sized print, plus size clothing by the begginning of the year. I am still working on the exercise goal. Now I should say that I will swim 3-4 days per week for at least 30 minutes. When I said that I didn't know if my original goals were realistic, it was because I thought that I wouldn't reach them in time, not that I would reach them a whole lot sooner! Crazy Ates, we are awesome!
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Hi everyone, I have played with the same 4 lbs. for 3 weeks now. I have had enough! If I even slip a bit I don't lose a thing. In fact, the scale swings the wrong way. I have been reading all your posts and everyone is doing great. I need your motivation, ideas and support. I have absolutely no restriction at all. I get my first fill on 11/29. I would like to be down 10 lbs by then. I bought the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVD and did the 3 mile tonight. I plan to do the 1 or 2 mile every morning. It has to help. I need to really focus on this and get the job done. Wish me luck!! I can do this!!:whoo:
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Does Doubt really mean Don't?
lunarose replied to HappyFace's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt the same way before my surgery. I even wondered if one of my cats getting sick a week before my surgery was a sign. I did not have a pre op diet beyond liquids for 72 hours before. I think it is normal this is a big deal. What helped for me was to keep thinking about the what ifs, if I did not go through with it. My weight was literally killing and I knew that if I did not get the wls surgery I'd end up on an operating table for some emergency weight related disaster. -
Congratulations!!! I am currently doing my pre op diet for my surgery on May 4th.. Doctor told me to start off this week with two slim fasts and one decent meal of 500 calories or less. Then next week I am completely living on slim fasts! Hope this helps.. Oh and two days before surgery is clear liquids .
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O week one is ok, I have heart burn a lot and gas yet gas x is not working, going to doctor tomorrow. I have only lost 4kg since surgery! I thought it would go quicker! I had lost most of that 3 days before surgery on the liquid diet. So I wish I can lose more! Maybe next week for week 2.
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I find this no straw thing annoying. I have been almost exclusively using straws for as long as I can remember. The reason being when I drink out of cups I felt like I was swallowing too much air. I still feel like I am getting too much air when I sip from a cup or bottle. Its driving me bonkers. I am thinking of using a straw for a day to see if I feel better. But I am only 3 weeks out is it dangerous at this point should I wait?
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Well i went for my pre-op testing today when my date is on the 15th and they did a nasal swab and popped positive for MRSA so i have to do a week of antibiotics, now i always thought this was highly contagious??? or boils?? i feel fine i am so confused!!!! so now i dont know when i will have this done, cause i had to sched this during Xmas break so i didnt have to re-sched anything else so this is all messed up right now, after all the flipping problems i had with this liquid diet im PISSED
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I got my band in march of 2010... had a few fills in my 10cc band........ Im up to 5cc's? .....I don't have that much in my band.....around 5cc's I had a fill on January 21st 2011........everything went fine....didnt have anymore restriction until about a week or two ago ....stuck allot and throwing up allot..... yesturday I couldnt get anything down.....by 6:00 I had a few crackers with Salsa and felt so full...pain around my pouch area and bloating..... today I had a shake for breakie.... a shake for dinner and just had three rice crackers and a bit of salsa....Full....pain...and weird stomach gurgling... doesnt feel like Im stuck....its a different pain.... to tight?? or Im thinking slippage.....erosion???
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When I was diagnosed with a slip that would require surgery, I went under with three possible options: 1) that the band would be restitched, 2) that the band would be removed, 3) that the band would be restitched with plication. I was lucky and had the band restitched with plication. The only thing I know for sure, I don't want to ever have to try to maintain my weight without a surgical tool of one sort or another. If I had had my band removed, I would have gone through the necessary healing process and then had the sleeve!! Never again do I want to have to do this on my own!!
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Getting Sleeved This Tuesday
soon2bslim replied to time4menow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just found this website randomly but am very excited to have done so! I'm having my surgery Tuesday too...and I've been pretending (aside from the all Protein diet) that it's just another week...but I'm starting to feel the butterflies. I agree, we will be fine and it is the beginning of a new life. Just nice to know there is a support group out here! -
Hello All, I'm in Nassau, but I haven't shared that I've had surgery with family or friends so I'm a little reluctant to identify myself. I was banded on 8/8/05 and it's been an up and down 5 weeks. I thought I could get and give support in an online group until I'm more comfortable with talking about it in person. I'm very proud and excited about my decision, but I don't want to hear from those who think I have no willpower or that I "cheated." I'm also not ready to be the topic of anyone's coffee-break conversations. I've been reading lots of posts and I admire you all...you are so open and so supportive.
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Why am I not losing?
blondie66 replied to deflationinprogress's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi there! If you're still on the soft food part just eat what you can...I know not much!! Cottage cheese and I used Premier shakes on ice. Just keep at it and walk as much as you can it honestly is the best exercise at the beginning. The weight will come off you're still very early in process. You will find you'll lose more later when you move into normal food. But don't rush it! It's all part of the process. Good luck!! I lost 150 pounds but it took just under 2 years...120 first year and rest slowly afterwards...basically 1/2 my body. Only weigh yourself once a week! Same day in morning don't become a slave to the scale and you will also find one day u think hey I feel slimmer and weigh yourself and you'll be down 5 pounds or your clothes are loser. -
Why am I not losing?
deflationinprogress replied to deflationinprogress's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congrats on your loss, that is amazing success! Im glad to hear this is normal. I see these people that lose a bunch on instagram. I follow a lot of WLS profiles, just seems like they are losing faster than me and some of them arent even exercising, and I see them post food I couldnt even imagine touching at this phase! Sounds like I am more normal than I thought. No wonder they were not concerned at my appointment last week. -
I am going on 6 weeks post op. I don't have my second visit until July 14th, with that being said I am hoping to get my first fill. Here is what I am expieriencing I am getting hungry about 1 to 2 hrs after I eat. Now I can only eat a little bit but more than 1/2 cup. I feel great no pain but I also feel like I can eat like I did before I had lap band. I am at a stand still with my weight I am down 22 lbs and I am happy about that but I am just wondering if what I am feeling is normal. I brought it up to my dr and he pretty much said we will see what happens and how your feeling when you see me. Is this normal to feel this way? I am eating alot of protein, I have been drinking protein in between meals to see if that helps and I am not really snacking in between, trying to stick to what the dr gave me as a guide to eat. I had a piece of whole wheat bread with all natural peanut butter that seemed to help a little but again I get hungry soon after I eat. It is such a mental fight I have with myself, because I am not about to go back to the way I ate before lap band and it is so hard. Advise, suggestions anything HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP:) OH one more question Salad is safe to eat at this stage right? If so I am going to start eating salad.
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22 lbs in 6 weeks is awesome. Why so blue? tmf
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I am six weeks out, and I lost some hair during the first three weeks, but it is growing back. I try to make sure that I get enough Protein and healthy fats (olive oil, nuts) in my diet, and I try to remember to take my Vitamins. The Vitamin part is a challenge because they are chewables and taste like chalk. After I'm done with this bottle I am switching brands. Don't worry. If you end up losing a little hair, it is a small price to pay to be leaner and healther!
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Hello All, Once again I am writing on here because I feel like the BIGGEST idiot whoever lived. This has absolutly NOTHING to do with the weight loss, but the band itself. Before the band I was on birth control pill (4 months ago) and lets just say my "Mr. Perfect" and I had a long awaited tryst the other night, not even thinking the deed was done, and because of the surgery I went off the pills and had a complete loss of memory when the ever so rare "Mood" struck. I haven't been on the pills in a long time and I was wondering has any of the bandsters out there taken the "Morning After Pill"??? Should I call my surgeon and get his advice...should I just go get the pill...times a ticking and I have learned my lesson. I heard its not good to get pregnant after being banded so receintly...which I DEFINATLY do not want to be pregnant.. On a happier note, I have my first fill next week which I am really thrilled about.
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**sorry this one's a long one!!!!** Hello everybody, I had an appt with my doctor a few days ago for follow up on my bloodwork and ultrasound on my gallbladder because she thought I might have needed to get my gallbladder removed. Turns out all my labs were perfect, no gallbladder problems but I did have a little bit of a higher cholestoral and I found out that I also have Fatty Liver [emoji45][emoji45] we discussed how it happens and how you treat it and basically... She said I have to lose weight. I finally brought up weight loss surgery to her. She wrote down everything she could to try to get me to get approved. She wrote down how long I've tried diets, what diets I've tried, morbid obesity (she said if she just out obesity it wouldn't get approved), body pains, asthma, etc and she put in a referral for surgery. Since I have medi-cal I guess the referral goes to a referall center then it goes to the bariatric surgeon or bariatric program or something like that and I'm supposed to hear a call back within two weeks. My doctor said the program is going to take 3-4 months and that I can't do it through her, I have to do it through the bariatric office I guess. Like my nutrition appointments and things like that can't be through my personal doctors office. Anyways, I am super excited and hoping I get good news soon! On a side note the bariatric office/surgeon that the people in my county get reffered to (I'm in the central Valley of CA btw) has horrible reviews and someone who went to him is dealing with horrible complications. I do not want that to be me... Is there anyway that I can go to a different county to get surgery but still have it covered by medi-cal? If that place is my only option then I will hold off on surgery until I move or until I can pay out of pocket I guess [emoji45]🤦🏻♀️ If anyone has any info that would be great, thanks so much.
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hi guys anyone have amerihealth administrators I did a three month dr thing which wasn't required by insurance however my surgeon named dr harrison required it, anywho the papers were submitted and insurance requested I go for a thyroid and igg test ( maybe igg is wrong) and everything came out okay so now waiting for approval again has this happened to anyone else I know people in my 3month class already had dates for surgery:confused:
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worried please help!
Idahomommy04 replied to Idahomommy04's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow! Congratulations! That's awesome. I hope I'm being just paranoid and get approved. I just didn't know if I should postpone my 6th appointment for next week when I know I won't be bloated or on my monthly haha. I heard Medicaid is ridiculous sometimes. You must be so excited! Good luck to you
