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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 -
Hi new here just sleeved a mth ago
Neal replied to Jay Hanson-Hoel's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm sorry to hear you are having such problems. While I won't be sleeved for a couple of weeks yet, I have read similar accounts on this site. They all seem to have said the same thing, that time settles these issues. I hope the same is true for you. -
Swallowing pills post op
Arthur Dent replied to Supernovae's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Last week, my surgeon told me that pills wouldn't be a problem. Just don't take them the morning of surgery. -
Considering Lap Band and found this forum, just saying hello
sunshine412 replied to iammagicmike's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
They want to see that you can change your lifestyle and adopt new, healthy habits. If you only have 50 lbs to loose, u might be skating on thin ice if u loose too much. Keep it to 1 lb a week or 5 lbs a month. -
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. -
So scared I start my gastric bypass journey tomorrow
stephjoysm replied to kristin16847's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had my surgery three weeks ago. I was 267 on surgery day. Don't be nervous. The surgery is over before you know it. All I remember after bring wheeled into the operation room is how bright and cold it was and someone said something like I'm going to give you some medication to help you relax. Then I woke up in recovery. Lol. -
I feel like a 9 month pregnant woman waiting.....
Tanesha young posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I feel like a 9 months pregnant woman waiting to give birth eventually. My surgery date is this friday and it seems like its taking forever to get here..... My two weeks protein went great and now I start my two days liquid only protien, thank God I was able to still eat for my two weeks cause after reading some of ya post and my mothers, I would of just died of starvation lol..... -
August 10th! Anyone else?
rln52 replied to thingirlinsideme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I chickened out in 2014. My brother went through with it and feels great, looks great and no more sleep apnea. This is my year. He and I both have same insurance and similar history so I think I should get approved. I started my journey up again in January and finished everything last week. Just waiting for the "call" now. Can't wait!! -
Contemplating Lap band surgery, A lot of Questions and concerns
catfish87 replied to nursechick77's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My experience... Yes, exercise helps with any attempt at weightloss. WLS or not. Its calories in vs calories burned. That parts pretty simple. I never vomit or get nausea. Sometimes I got stuck from eating incorrectly..,but I learned from it and moved on. I was off work two weeks. Yes, it was difficult to adjust my diet/eating habits...otherwise I wouldn't have needed surgery. Would I do the same surgery again, having experienced it for going on four years....Absolutely yes, no question about it.
