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Just Left Er! First Day Home After Surgery
5DogMa replied to mommamea's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I HATED my drain! It was in for almost 6 days and I went to the doctors office and demanded it out. I sat in my car in his parking lot 2 hours waiting for him to come in from the hospital. I threatened to take it out myself. It caused me a lot of pain. Most of the Fluid at that point was watery pink and clearish yellow. I couldn't stand to put suction back in the blub after I would empty it. The pain from the suction hurt all the way into my left back shoulder. So he slowly took it out after he made sure it was the drain and nothing else causing me so much pain. There was like one or two stiches holding in. They didn't hurt and it didn't hurt when he snipped them to remove the drain. He took it out very slowly and I could feel a trail of pain as it was leaving my body. Well, after he put me in the hospital for 3 days and 2 nights because I couldn't swallow for almost 3 days and I was dehydrated. I had additional swelling caused from untreated acid reflux since I couldn't take my Nexium and I believe the forced air into my esophagus from my CPAP machine made it worse. They had me trying to drink Mylanta for my acid relfux, but I couldn't swallow it. It was a bad week. 4 days out of hospital and I'm doing soooooo much better. I can actually drink again!!! YAY!!! So, how long has the drain been in? Maybe you can talk, or like me demand, it come out sooner than the doctors planned? Take the pain meds every 4 hours to help cope with the pain. I know what you're going through I was just there last week. Man, that sucks out loud!!! Hope you get help and feel better soon. Good Luck! -
Surgery Ply Starting A New Job Help!!
u4leigh replied to jess0504's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hopefully your doc's scheduler can help move you up a week or two! I would definitely ask for an earlier date! -
I've Been Approved! Surgery Date Is 3 Weeks Away! Yipeee!
slimthickens posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
After waiting for what seemed like forever, I finally got the call that I've been approved for surgery on the 12th of April-less than 3 weeks away! So excited I could pee my pants...lol -
A New Beginning A New Me-5 Days Post-Op
lafaye999 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am five days post-op. I am feeling good. I walked 2.5 miles this morning, I had gas in my shoulder yesterday and thought I was going to pass out. Finally, my oldest sister, who is two years post op told me to drink a hot soda to relieve the gas. Lord knows I didn't want to but I think it save my life definietely from the pain. I am moving around great but has a lot of gas. Really believe it's from the pre-op diet of broth which can be greasy. My initial weight was 212 pounds; heaviest weight: 222; I lost 12 pounds during the two weeks pre-op diet phase. Day of surgery I weighed in at 200 pounds. Today, I am at 199.0. Not much difference. -
One Week Out.....and On The Losers Bench :)
Lizbeth posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
So it was last Monday I was sleeved and I get to start my protien shakes today. I have lost 14 lbs as of this morning woohoo.I am so excited to be starting my full liquids as I have been so hungry since Sunday and got tired really easy. So it will be nice to feel satisfied for a little while. Things are going very well, I am healing nicely. I havent had any pain. My worst pain was the day after surgery, the gas in my shoulder was like someone wacking me with a bat but I walked lots at the hospital and that went away fast. I so enjoy reading everyones posts aand just wanted to say thanks you all are an inspiration and have helped in more ways that you could imagine. God Bless and Good Luck!!!!!! -
Hello Everyone, I just had my gastric sleeve done on 02/28. To date so far I have lost 13 pounds in on week. I have about a 130 pounds to lose but I am happy I am on my way. I really dont have much pain. I am little slow moving around because I still have a little discomfort. The first week was a little difficult because whenever I would eat or drink I would get a bubble feeling in my chest. After reading many of the posts I started taking prilosec. It has helped tremendously! I am getting ready to start walking everyday and once I am feeling better I will start running. I am not starving but the smell of food I used to eat does attract to me but I am still staying on course. My only problem has been the Protein shakes. I was taking the Bariatric Advantage shakes but they are just disgusting to me now. I also tried the Isopure but I cant stand it. So now I am doing the Atkins and muscle Mlike shakes. At first I was having some regrets but after seeing my weight loss in the last week I am feeling much better.
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Surgery trip this Sunday
lapbander081004 replied to Frank's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
God is Good...All Day Long Best wishes for the two of you. I was banded on Aug 10, 2004 and have lost 60 pounds so far. Best thing I ever did. Soda was one of the hardest things for me to Dow But I got thru the three day headache from the caffine withdrawal and I don't have a problems now. I do like Cyrstal Light So that works for me.....and lots of Water. Don't know much about Mexico and the tipping habits for that trip. Well Enjoy your new life. Its going to change lotes of things.(for the better) Once agian good luck and we'll keep you in or prayers here in Michigan Greg -
Hey there! I am new to this board, but not to the world of the Lap Band procedure. I began researching this WLS back in 2001. I went for the first visit with the surgeon, got freaked out that I could actually have surgery and lose weight, and then lost my health insurance so I could not follow through with the surgery. I am recently married, and am getting my Masters Degree in a week and a half. I am going to start teaching English in the fall. I realized that I want a better life for myself. I have severe asthma, and walking long distances has become a chore, to sometimes impossible on my bad days. I need this surgery to live a normal life. I just want to be able to breathe. I am eager to continue on this journey into Bandland
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Hello I've had my gastric band since December and had my 2nd band fill two weeks ago yesterday. It's definitely much tighter than it ever has been before as I can eat so much less. The problem is that I've had pain where my band is for almost 48 hours now. I don't know if I've got some food stuck or not, I have actually been removing food from my mouth if I can't chew it up to smooth. The pain is a sharp pain that is hurting my chest and around my back too, it sometimes surges to be worse. It's hard to explain! I've taken antacid tablets as I have had a bit of heartburn which I've not had since before I had the band until now. Do you think it's food stuck or is heartburn that much worse with a gastric band. I've contacted bupa and my surgeon but am waiting for someone to call me back. Has anyone else had the same problem? 48 hours seems an awful long time to feel like this! I've tried milk, antacids, coke to try and shift anything if there is something stuck, is there anything else I can try? I've tried making myself sick but can't manage it. Any advice gratefully received, I'm desperate! Nina X
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I am 7 weeks out from surgery. sooo excited I founf a support app! How is everyone doing?
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When Can I Sleep In My Stomach?
Yolyann replied to number 7's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I started sleeping on my stomach about week 1 maybe even 2, it all depends on when YOU physically can -
How Long Will It Take For The Pain To Go Away
Milz replied to cnunez77's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had no pain after I left the hospital. I can't lift more than 25lbs for 5 weeks. -
I'd like to re-introduce myself
hummingbird7 replied to hummingbird7's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you for the words of encouragement, KekeBoo:-) I have to admit, he first two weeks after surgery, I was exhausted when I would take just a short walk. I'm a therapist, so unfortunately I sit in a chair much of the day. My staff is starting to make jokes about how much I get up and randomly walk around the inside of the building several times a day now. As soon as the snow melts, my daily walks with my little doggie will increase significantly too. -
Anyone Have Issues Months After Surgery?
thatchick posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had no issues since surgery in June. Until the last two weeks. I did over eat once while visiting family, I really should've but since then sometimes not all the time I have pain after meals. Also since I started doing my abs when I work out I've had pain where my left side drainage port was. Could they have left something in there? Anyone have similar issues? Does anyone know if a leak can happen this far post op? -
Pre Op With A December Surgery Date
katie75009 replied to BarbM's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am planning to see him either the first week in Feb or the first week in March...please be sure to post your opinions and as much of your experience as you wanna share. I would be very grateful! -
Yay! I'm Going To Get My Surgery Date :)
just_kari posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I got an email from my surgeon yesterday telling me that I've been cleared to schedule surgery. WooHoo!! I'm so excited! I am supposed to get a call from the office in the next couple weeks to schedule, however I am seeking a June date so that I can recover during my summer break (Im a school bus driver) and not take time off. My only other Drs order is to maintain my pre surgery goal weight until surgery...for me that will be 6 months! Ugh. Thankfully I will have time to recover from any holiday weight gain. I'm hoping that won't be an issue as I plan to be "good" other than on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day when I know the goodies will be hard to resist. LOL -
5 weeks out and first sliming and puking experience
eclipse posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Let me start by acknowledging that I know I'm lucky that I haven't had any issues before now. Today's dinner of just over an ounce of baked salmon and 3 slices of pre packaged apple slices with a tsp of peanut butter pretty much sent my mouth sliming almost immediately. About ten minutes later, up she came. The bright side? I was impressed with how well I chewed my dinner. -
Is losing 5% of your weight on surgery every month normal or less !
TheGamer replied to indian's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You're not doing anything wrong and making poor nutritional decisions to speed weight loss is a bad idea. We're already losing a LOT of weight compared to a traditional diet, even though it might not seem that way. You can't judge your weight loss by what others do. Personally, I only lose about 4-5 pounds a week. Sure, I want to be done already, I'm as impatient as the next person However, it adds up. I've lost almost 100 pounds total now, and you will too You and I had similar start weights. -
New guy here.. 2 months till surgery, excited and nervous..
NysiOklahoma replied to island_son's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations!!! I am almost 4 weeks post op and I feel out of this world. The best advice I can give is start practicing your life style now, start weighing your foods, practice eating very slow and drinking often and KEEP POSITIVE. You will do awesome! -
6 Weeks Post-Op Today...Not What I Expected...Anyone Else?
Shelley9 replied to deedeemuffin's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am 6 weeks post op. The first week I lost 10 pounds and have not lost a pound since. I know I have lost inches because my clothes are not fitting. However, I pray that this 'freeze' won't last. I am eating between 50 & 60 grams of protein a day and under 40 grams of carbs. I try to drink 8 cups of fluids a day, but I manage about 4 or 5; I never did drink 8 cups a day, ever. If anyone has any suggestions to help me understand what is going on, or how to get the pounds moving again, I would be grateful. -
6 Weeks Post-Op Today...Not What I Expected...Anyone Else?
deedeemuffin posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
What a long, strange 6 weeks this has been. It seems such a long time ago that I was laying in the recovery room in horrible pain. This process has not gone at all how I have expected. My first 2 weeks I dropped 37 pounds. Then the scale didn't move AT ALL for 3 weeks. 3 weeks in a row I got on the scale to just get the exact same number. It was so discouraging. Today I got on the scale & I was down 5 lbs. Finally I am moving in the right direction again. I thought that I would have lost more by now. I do recognize (even with a 3 week stall) that my weight loss average is a pound per day over the past 42 days. That is a lot of weight. I also have finally broken through one of my biggest mental fears. I have been in the 380's many times in the past few years. I have never made it into the 370's. With my 3 weeks stall I was afraid that I was doomed to stay in the 380's. Well, today I am in the 370's. Over the past 6 weeks I have learned many things but there are 2 major lessons that I have taken away. The first is not to compare my weight loss to others. That is the most self-defeating behavior. If I looked at just my weight loss, I would be happy. When I compare myself to others is when I start to stress myself out & feel discouraged. The second lesson is to just follow the program. If I eat healthy, incorporate exercise & listen to my body then I will lose weight. It might not be the way that I expected, but it will come off. I am just starting this new journey. I need to be strong & have faith in myself & the process. -
New to the whole process, Aetna, What can I expect?
tonid2328 replied to tonid2328's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for posting Rycherchick, My journey seems to have been very similar to yours. My initial visit was on the 18th of January, I had my EGD done about two weeks later, I had my Psych eval done and initial Nut visit in Febuary and three more followed approximately 30 days apart from one another for a total of four appointments. It ended on May 28th. In the mean while, My doctors office clerk was working behind the scenes getting the other information that would be needed which was a two year history of being overweight. Since I had already been seen by another physician a few years back and was on Phentermine for a while, I had that taken care of. So all in all, it does seem to be a smooth transition. I can say that I have a great group working for me. (I also have nurse co-workers that had the same proceedure who are helping me through the initial process and helped me know what to expect. It is great to say that they have also become a great support system for me and while I will be in the hospital, one nurse has opt to be my personal nurse/coach through the healing process! I am so blessed throughout this whole ordeal. I can't wait to be beautiful again! -
Thank you Chandi. You have done an amazing job. Do you have any advice for us freshly sleeved people? In particular, so many people on hear are worried about stalls or slow weight loss. I am constantly reading that people are worried they are doing something wrong and won't be able to lose their weight. I would love your input.
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Anyone else scheduled for July 9th..
disney2013 replied to AshleyLynn235's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am scheduled for July 9 at 9 am. I am both nervous and anxious. I had to do the dreaded 2 week liquid diet. My willpower was definitely tested. Good luck to you -
Burning feeling frim the sleeve....
GoSkinny replied to mejazzyt's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
mejazzyt....how have you been feeling? I hope your pain has eased up, I haven't had any pain for about a week. Just thought I'd check up on you
