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Possibly too tight, question
ElfiePoo replied to Cangel76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Before making a decision to get an unfill, I'd give it at least a week...and be kind to your band during that time. It may be that you have some temporary swelling from the fill. So go back to Protein shakes for a day or two, if you have to, since every stuck episode will only compound the problem by irritating the band area, creating more swelling. Then gradually start adding softer foods back in. Remember to take small bites and chew well. If a bite goes down hard, put your fork down and wait it out if you can. Generally, if something goes down hard and I know I took a small bite and chewed well, I push that item away and don't attempt more bites. If you're still having problems a week after being kind to your band, then you might need a slight unfill. . -
Possibly too tight, question
JJLaw08 replied to Cangel76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was going to ask the same thing. I got filled last Wednesday, and it seems everything I eat or drink hurts going down. I thought I may be too tight, but in my experience I have loosened up somewhat after a couple weeks so I think I will try to stick it out. -
Possibly too tight, question
Bardy replied to Cangel76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm actually having the same exact situation -- just got my second fill on Thursday and can hardly eat anything. I think I'm going to give it a week and if it still is this way maybe go back in and have a little removed -- i do think it is a little extreme at this point but will wait a few days to see if things start to ease up a bit. Good luck. Deb -
Hi , I got my surgery done on 6-22-2016 , I am in my 6th week , I am in my early 50's and looking for a sleeve buddy in the same era and that has had their operation around the same time , at least within a month ,, female please cus you males lose weigh much fast ,,, (hate you all , just joking) would like to see if us 70's chicks are holding up to the younger ones, what issues having , exercise routine , foods etc.... Lets have some fun and lose some /// no // LOTS of weight together,,, what do you say ,,,, not opposed to a little group of us , more the merrier,,,,
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Hi everyone, So I was told not to lift anything greater than 15 lbs for 4 weeks but was never given a time period as to when I could return to the gym, I was just told to take it easy. It's been almost 4 weeks since my surgery date and I have noticed the weight loss start to slow down. When did you guys return to the gym? I'm ready to kick-start the weight loss again!
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Oh no, I'm sorry you're having to deal with this! That sounds like no fun at all. I actually had to keep my drain in until a week after I came home to prevent this very problem. I was absolutely despising my drain but I know why it was necessary. I wish I had some knowledge or experience about it to offer you some comfort, but I don't. It won't last forever! Take care of yourself, take it easy, and feel better soon!
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It's always a good idea to talk to your surgeon when you have more pain than expected and the swelling you describe so they can confirm if you need to be seen. I had my band out in August of 2019. For me, my incision where the port was removed was larger than when it was put in. I also had a small hard section there for a while - maybe the size of a ping pong ball --- my Dr. told me they pull the tubing and all out through that area. I also recall it taking a 3 or 4 weeks before the pain went away completely but it was never significant --- I didn't need anything more than OTC painkillers.
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Hi everyone! This is a post for ask some information for the sleeved ones AFTER HOW MANY DAYS "Normal Life" starts? I'm going to be sleeved in February in my country Is long time that I don't see my family and friend so I also wish to have some time with the not being in a bed as a "sick" person I will be there for 5 weeks so I wish to know what to wait With family and friends all the plans will be quiet and I will be able to eat exactly what doctor will say Our plans will be like take a walk on the beach, spend a day in the boat, walk around the city etc... Any advises? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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After how much time ....
WLSResources/ClothingExch replied to Angelica Marti's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Angelica, I am not sleeved, but I can tell you that in the first few days after you leave the hospital, you will want to stay close to home. You will see that you can go out for a little walk, but do go back in when you start to feel tired or uncomfortable. The good news is that, because you will be in your country for five weeks, you will have good time to enjoy being with your family and friends. You won't want to run and jump and climb mountains, but you will be able to get around. You shouldl not be a "sick" person in bed. It is important to remember that each person heals and regains strength at her own pace, so be patient with your own recovery. I hope it is fast so that you can have the most pleasure in seeing the people you love. -
15 days post op...Still catching up on Sleep!
10stackzz posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm back at work 40+ hours a week..."physical labor" and all I can do is rest when I get home. I don't want to go anywhere but home after a long day. I'm not eating enough , not drinking enough fluids to go hanging with my girls. They don't understand...and I could care less it's the weekend. I know it will be at least another month before I feel like ME!... How are you new sleevers feeling at work or after work? Are you exhausted? -
I have been rocking the uni-boob since a week out from surgery. I have a drawer full of older bras that I am waiting to get into. Thanks for all the bra info!
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Hi i wonder if anybody else has experienced this. I had a lap band revision to a sleeve on august 1 2016. I had a leak and had to go back in the hospital. I was put on a feeding tube for a month. Long story short the tube came out on oct 11. So its been a week where i can drink and eat mushy foods. But once they hit my stomach its just aches. Any help as to y would b appreciated. Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App
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Having a hard day. :(
Stef_L replied to leezel_777's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was there too- i had to do 2 weeks preop with only protein shakes and jello and then it continued for 2.5 weeks after surgery- im now almost 3 weeks out and was cleared for soft food- there's definitely a light at the end of the tunnel! it'll be here before you know it. You just gotta give your new stomach some time to heal -
During the soft stage which I'm in right now; And I didn't like it! My taste buds have changed! Sleeved 8/26 11 weeks post op
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The Soft Solids Effect
Jersrose43 replied to almosthome's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think 5 ounces of liquid may be too much at once. Try soft foods like the fish and at that stage I was getting 2 ounces and feeling very full. That was perfectly normal. At 8 weeks out I can do 4 ounces. My surgeon told me he never wants me to eat more than 6 ounces at one meal ever in my life again. I am ok with that -
I am 6 weeks out and every time I eat, I get a 'hungry' feeling afterwards? Is this maybe gasses in my tummy instead? I am definitely not one of those who lost the hunger hormone . I am the type of person who could live without eating if I didn't feel hungry....food just isn't that huge of a deal for me (especially now) but I seem to feel hungry all of the time. If I get full (and I do) it doesn't last long. I am eating protein and trying to drink my shakes and my water but trying to figure all of that out is a pain in the butt. Anyway, I'm down almost 30 pounds and I'm happy, I just want to stop feeling hungry!
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Hello!! Im 6 weeks and down 30 lbs too!! I feel hungry about n hour after eating too, but it passes soon after. Good luck and hope you keep progressing!!
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How long for this stall?
shakur154 replied to shakur154's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok I just weight myself again and still nothing lol that's it I'm telling my mother to Hide the scale. lol I'm going to increase my water and protein and eat every two hours! That's it! This stall phase will have u depress smh. Thanks guys:-) -
Well the first two weeks out I was only on liquids. Then the third week I was on purée foods. I'm on week 4 and still on purée for another week. I do check my calories on the purée diet and am getting around 800 or 900 a day. My Nut said that about right.
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Elective to Mandatory.
michelecaples replied to roczy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You are an indpiration to all. I suffer from excruciating back pain and have a ct scan next week to assess the damage. I am blessed to have had this surgery to get the weight off, but my constant pain makes any activity unbearable. Good luck witj surgery. If you are on facebook friend me. My name is michele caples from missouri -
I started my journey January of 2011. Went through the process of a whole year of weight management, went to countless appointments and i was supposed to have surgery january-february of 2012, and it didn't happen why? Because the hospital staff is lazy and unorganized. It was May of 2012 when i decided to give up on the idea because i had gotten a new job, and i just didn't have the luxury of taking 3-4 weeks off for recovery. Soon after calling it quits, i found out i was pregnant and 3 months in i had a miscarriage, was it my weight? Maybe so said the gyn but it could of been plenty of other things. Months passed, and i injured my back, doing chores. After going through months of agony i finally found out what was wrong with me, i had a slipped herniated disc. I was rushed into an emergency spine surgery and right before surgery the surgeon(that saved my life) told me that if i would of waited a little longer i could of been paralyzed. And also told me that i should look into getting the gastric bypass surgery. I quickly told him the nightmare i went through with trying to get it and he said dont worry i know someone. After surgery he told me that he really recommends me doing the gastric bypass sooner rather than later because i need to lose a significant amount of weight to get full function of my leg and to have a fully healed spine. He worked his magic with the gastric bypass surgeon & because of this wonderful man, i am now scheduled for my gastric bypass surgery on February 11th and am on my way to a full recovery! below is my before pic, cant wait to post a 6 month post op pic!
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My surgeon strongly urges against using straws. He says you can take in too much liquid and he has seen some get terrible gi distress from the air sucked in with the straw. So far I don't miss them but I am also only 7 1/2 weeks out. I am sure down the road I may try them but I have enough problems with gas don't want to add unwanted air to my pouch.
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I'm only almost four days out so I know not yet. But what week did people start working out. I know as of next Monday I should be able to take longer walks. As now I'm only walking around the house to get rid of gas which is so much better than the last two/three days some advice would be good as my last few posts iv got no response so I'm I'm feeling very overwhelmed since most questions I can't get answers for till I see my dr but that 5 days away Also anyone get a little sad in the first few days. I'm ok I just never know if I'm eating enough soup or not enough. There isn't as much I do available of list of things I can eat apart from liquid soups and optifast so it's a little hard not to her board . I know juices are not recommended but at there any that are ok. Water is getting really old and I normally live water Any help would be muchly appreciated Oxoxox Kooks
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I need some advice....I am 3 weeks and 2 days post op and i have felt like i had a UTI, but tested negative. But i so a high amount of Protein in my urine. The first urine test they did showed 30 and then today they did another and it went up to 50. I am worried and wont get to talk to my PCP till tomorrow. Has anyone else had this?
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Has anyone had a stall that lasted 2 months or longer. ??
