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If You're Happy And You Know It, Raise Your Hand!
kacee replied to kland's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Just hit my mini-goal of 175 for my California trip in 2 weeks. I am STOKED! I've just bought a bunch of new clothes, had my hair done, my nails are all grown out and polished beautifully. I think one of the biggest kicks I get is when I see someone I haven't seen for over 5 months and I watch their jaw drop. My whole DAY can revolve around that look!!!! And you know what else? It just goes to show that everything is RELATIVE. Thirty years ago I would have been APPALLED if I was sitting at 175....I would have been in the depths of depair and probably crawl under a ROCK somewhere! I actually stand in front of the mirror NAKED now! And literally for the first time in my LIFE I'm going "NOT BAD OLD GIRL!!!" How you feel about yourself is 100% how you feel about life. People tell me I am BUBBLEY!!! Happy camper doesn't BEGIN to describe my attitude!!!! -
If You're Happy And You Know It, Raise Your Hand!
Chris61 replied to kland's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My wife and I both love the band so far. She will be 2 weeks on Wed. and I will be one. Sure adjustments have been hard but most of them are, but that what makes this great. Will keep you posted. -
Whats sodium got to do with weight gain?
Sabredy12 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Really curious about this as I've seen it mentioned on a few of the weight gain forums!! Everytime someone mentions a weight gain someone says watch ur sodium intake! Can someone explain why?? As after weeks do water and protein I love a bit of salt on my scrambled egg :( -
Hi everyone! There are a lot of things up in the air in my life right now. I don't have a surgery date, but I'm estimating sometime in late Feb./early March. However, I'm looking at possibly having to move out of state shortly after that (but that's not set in stone, either). I don't know how it would work if I'm not about to check in with my surgeon three months post op. Has this ever happened to anyone? I know "life happens," and sometimes you can't plan for these things, but I was just curious if anyone has ever found themselves in a situation like this.
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I have the 4cc band also and I can not tolerate at 3.. or even 2.75..I am at 2.5 now and it is fine. I kept the 2.75 for 3 weeks because the weight was just falling off of me. Which of course it would, but I was tired and feelign not well...and LOTS of reflux and pain. So had the un-fill and was better almost immedieately!! Good luck to you! deb
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I went to see my surgeon today because I have been having a lot of pain in my esophagus and it was cause by the band being too tight. My esophagus is all swollen now. My doctor took all the saline out of the band and has me on a liquid diet for 4 weeks. Has this happend to anyone else, where they needed to get unfilled and go on a liquid diet? I'm really nervous about being on a liquid diet with no restriction. Thank you, Jill
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Ok, it's the beginning of April so it's no better time to start. I have scheduled all my appointments but am worried that my "doctor supervised" 6 month diet stint will not be accepted because it was 4 1/2 years ago. I started in July of 03 & ended in Nov. 04 with those. I lost 62 lbs but of course have gained most of it back. I''m excited and scared and yesterday being the first of the month I wanted to be "good" and all I could think about was ice cream from Culvers. Which went went and had along with cheezeburgers and fries for dinner. I disgust myself.:biggrin: Get some control girlfriend.! I think it's just because I'm like you have about 3-4 weeks to eat what ever you want so get it out of your system. I had to gain 10 lbs to hit the 40 BMI so now that thought process is lingering ... I need to get over it quick because I feel like CRAP!!!
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after losing 34 pounds during the liquid stage of which the first week was the hardest now after surgery the DR wont let me have any vitamins for a week i do nothing but sleep because of no energy i need my protien shake cant wait until friday did anyone else experience this
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So I went in today @ 1000 and went to the obesity center to ask what I needed to do as far as registering and getting my time and prescription elixir. She told me to go to preregistration which I did and they told me I needed to have some labs done so I went to the lab and she took my blood to test for clotting and stuff for anesthesia purposes. Well she busted my vein and now I have a huge bruise looks like I was man handled or something. So I went back to the doctor in the same building and they gave me my prescription and finally a time for surgery. It's @ 0945 and then she said I will have a 2 week post op visit and then six weeks after surgery my first fill. Yay!! Im so excited!!:thumbup::w00t:
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Hell began Day 3 Post Op I would not do this again
asksdf replied to project lisa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
After I had first been banded and allowed to eat mushy foods, I started having problems. At night when trying to sleep I could actually feel intense pressure building up in my chest and in my stomach, making it difficult to breathe unless I forced myself to keep burping. No joke, this would go on for anywhere from four - five hours a night. The second time it happened, I called my doc and he unfilled all the Fluid and it was immediate relief. Up to that point (3 weeks after being banded, I think) I still had the constant shoulder pains, and it would tire me out just to talk regularly and do the simplest tasks. Luckily after the unfill I was able to get fluid put back in and I'm doing good now. I still haven't read anywhere else of people having that problem. I even made a topic on here about it at like 3am or something when it first happened. It's a scary thing. -
So close to the teens....grrr
jen1211 replied to jacee's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I completely understand! I got into tge teens this week, it made me feel like onederland is possible! -
Sleeved 4/11---Back To Work Today
Who's That Girl replied to waistnaway's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow! you're back already. I was sleeved on 4/10 and have my 1 week follow up visit tomorrow. also transitioning to soft foods. Can't wait to have something with texture - refried beans never sounded so good! -
Sleeved On May 17Th - I Thought I Was Ready. Not!
karenb4729 replied to phatdivabbw's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm a stomach sleeper too! I kind of figured I would have to figure out something else for a couple of weeks. Maybe sleeping sitting more upright which a bunch of pillows behind me. -
Ramblings Of An Impatient Post Op Bander
Wendy Peters replied to Wendy Peters's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My stomach does tell me at times when I have had enough. I have discovered the pain of not chewing throughly on Christmas Eve and that slowed me down and in forced me to be a FIRM believer in my smaller silverware and plate. I now cut my meat smaller and (remember the chant we used to say to my girls when they were little) chew chew chew I realize the band is a tool not the "fix" of my fat so I will utilize it and loose the weight I need to loose. I have to try to curb my impatience attitude because it has taken me 26 yrs to get this fat I wont be 150 in 6 weeks.. -
One year later. The good...and the bad. A truthful post
hm734 replied to hm734's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Bumping this way up from the past. I ended up not doing a second surgery, and am happy with my decision. Now 28 months out from surgery, and I am holding steady at between 112-116 pounds with little to no effort. I am scheduled for a tummy tuck and breast augmentation next week, the last step in the process for me. -
Hi All, I know I'm not going to do anything without talking to my doc first, but when where you all given the green light to at least start walking distances (2-3 miles). I can't remember what he said, I think it was week 4, but I may be way off base. I do know he said no sweat inducing exercise for a while. My next appointment isn't till January 9th because his schedule gets so busy during the holidays, otherwise it would have been due right before the new year. Thanks for your input. It is always wonderful. Ps- experiencing 3rd week stomach cramps, seems to be par for the course for what I'm reading.
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Hi everyone, So I am about a month and a week out overall I feel okay. I am so lost as to how I can do this, is a long story but I am going to make it short. I have 4kids live in a city where I don't have family or much friends. when I had the surgery my husband took 4weeks to help with the kids and everything but now he is gone, he is running a business out of the country so we see him once a month. Is just me and the kids with running around doing everything x10 and now trying to take care of myself by making sure I get all my Protein and Water I can't do it all. And because I am crazy I am trying to started a business myself lol I know. With a lot of that going on my natural reaction is put myself last so that I am able to do everything else which means I don't get in all my protein and water the last couple of days have been bad and I know I can't continue like this. Here I am not at 11:30pm trying to finish my sound protein of the day because this is the only time I have. I don't know if anyone can help me as to how I can do it all, but I would appreciate any advice. Thank you...
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Will I Be Completely Weak On So Little Fuel?
firebelle10 replied to amytug's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm a firefighter/paramedic which is a pretty physical job. I usually taken in between 400-800 calories ( depending on what kinds of activity we have during the day). I have never had a problem with lightheadedness. I'm constantly drinking water or water with a touch of diet cranberry juice. I'm 8 weeks post op. -
Will I Be Completely Weak On So Little Fuel?
Ailly replied to amytug's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am hypoglycemic, 3 1/2 weeks post op and average 370 - 480 calories a day. Three meals, three snack, multi-vitamin, b-12. I have plenty of energy and sleep very well at night now. The only carbs I get are usually from the one cup of milk I have every night with my protein powder. Friend me on myfitnesspal if you'd like. I'm sure you'll be fine. Best wishes! -
5 days post op and i'm feeling...
Bamafarmchick replied to tiffany1521's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 2 1/2 weeks post-op and I have problems with water as well. I still drink even though it's so painful. However I'm just about to stop since I'm learning my lesson- water equals pain. I can drink thicker things almost pain free now. But I have burps which omg make me want to pull my hair out. I still have the rumbling and have just started with the reflux. I also think i had some energy store that i have finally depleted -because this is my first week to crash and feel like blow drying my hair is too much work! Also- no hunger or appetite. So you sound exactly like me. I had 1 week of clear liquids and was anxious to start my 2 weeks of full liquids. Now that I'm almost ready for soft foods and i thought i would be so ready to chew! I'm freaking out because I don't feel ready at all! I know I don't have to eat, of course but this week was harder than the previous one in terms of pain eating. -
I'm new at this and I need help
ThinknHealthy replied to grandmawof3's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Definitely go in for a fill. That will help a lot. Also ... stay away from the sweets. Those are often slider foods that will go down easily no matter how restricted you are. Those darn sweets kept me on a 10 week plateau last Fall. On the other hand, I'm a firm believer in not depriving yourself. An occasional PLANNED sweet is probably ok. When you have it, enjoy it like it is your last forever. I enjoyed half a serving of chocolate cheesecake last week. I can still remember it. Lost 4 lbs anyway that week. Go Figure! -
I am so glad the journals are back on! Well, went for my first post op. appt. yesterday. Doc says everything looks good. Allowed to go on mushies. Had some refried beans at taco bell because my pals were hungry so we stopped. Those went down good even though I'm not a big fan. Today I haven't eaten anything except some soup. Might try scrambled eggs later. Going back to work Monday (yee ha). Down 14lbs. yesterday at dr. he said that has been the average for people's first post op. I go back in a couple of weeks. Not sure if I'll get a fill then or what. Got a new dog Wed. Her name is Holly and she's a 1 1/2 year yellow lab. Owner was moving and can't keep her. So far she's has been really good. Took her for a mile walk the other day. It's been raining off and on all week. I'm hoping to go again tonight. Hopefully it won't start raining again. Everyone I know is cofused, they keep thinking I had the RNY. Have to keep explaining. Not looking forward to all the busy bodies at work asking questions Monday. It's a regular Peyton place there.:cool: We've had people at work have the RNY and they lose weight FAST. They will probably expect me to do the same. Oh well, I"ll do what I can. The main thing is to get healthier.
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Only the people on here would understand!!
SaraEmily commented on SaraEmily's blog entry in Blog 51037
So I got banded on 2/6/09 when I started my pre op diet the second week of January I weighed in at 348 pounds for a female that was the most I had ever weighed in my entire life and I have no idea how I ever let it get so out of control. As of this morning I weighed in at 296 pounds!!!!! For most people that is still a ton but for me I am back in the 200's and so so proud of that! First goal officially reached!! Good luck to everyone, hope you all have a beautiful day!!!:thumbup: -
So I had my 3 month post op appt today and before I start complaining let me say I have gone from 348 pounds in the second week of January to 286 pounds!! The dietician at my surgeons office said that was one of the highest weight losses she had seen at 3 months. I have been working out so hard every single day it was awesome to see it all paying off. Now for the complaining my doctors office has an amazing nurse that does all the fills but she is leaving at the end of June so she has been training another nurse for several months. Well the nurse that always does it is off till Tuesday of next week so I saw the trainee and she could not find my port. I got stuck 3 times and she was digging around for 10 minutes with the needle in me before she told me she couldn't find my port and I would need to come in next Tuesday to have the regular nurse do it. So now I have a bruise the side of my fist on my stomach and am soooooo nervous to get another fill it hurt so bad! I just don't understand with the other lady I don't even feel it ugh! Oh well done bitching I have lost 62 Pounds in a little over 3 months woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Never hungry and always getting stuck
Treenz posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So not sure if this is normal but pretty much 90% of what I eat gets stuck no matter how slow I eat. Have even had Soup get stuck and find that I feel quite nauseated most of the time. Called my doc and they said he is away for two weeks and can't get an appointment with his replacement. Getting so frustrated!!
