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Hi everyone, Yes, my port flipped! I went to get my first fill 2 wks ago after having my band in since May 29th,2007, the Dr. kept hitting metal. . .so sent me to interventional radiology where they tried to flip it back but no luck. So, next week I have to have surgery!!! YUCK!!!! My Dr. tells me that this has never happened in his practice and in worldwide statistics, only happens to 1% of banded people! Can you believe it? Leave it to me!! lol. :phanvan Has anyone ever heard of this happening? I really need a fill. . .I have lost 30 lbs since May 29th and am stuck there and able to eat too much. Stephany
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The scale is not moving! Has anyone else had this happpen?
KYteacher replied to HeatherJones's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm coming up on week 4 and having the same problem...a little fluctuation, but I'm not losing! I lost 15 pounds starting the week before and during the first two weeks after surgery, but none since then...just up and down a few pounds. I'm slowly eating more, but feel like I'm eating sensibly and exercising. I just hope after my first fill, Aug. 10th, I will start losing more! -
I almost went to the doc's last week because mine had turned green! I finally thought to Google green bms and realized that I had been drinking a lot of grape Crystal Light! LOL
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Days Like This .......
Catherine Shinn Habhab replied to LHT's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The first week is rough, no energy. After any type of surgery, you have to make yourself get up and get moving. Do you have any specific complaints? -
My Surgery Is Scheduled! Valentine's Day 2012 <3
hadouni replied to MuddySoles's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good for you! I was just sleeved on Manday and am doing fine. I'm starting to miss the physical aspect of eating but know that will come back in a few couple weeks. I know this was the right decision for me and I wish the same for you. -
I am so thrilled this morning ! I officially made it to halfway there! 5 weeks out and lost 32 lbs! Next phase 32 lbs to go to get to goal 140! Wooooo whoooooo!!! Happy happy happy !
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Type 2 diabetics
Lewiswife replied to madisunshine1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also am a type 2 diabetic. I was on insulin..humalog and lantus...sliding scale for the humalog and 80 units of lantus at night. .. I had my LRNY gastric bypass June 30th..about 2 weeks after I no longer need insulin at all...my starting weight 235 my current weight is 198...surgery will definitely help...good luck! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App -
Im 5 almost 6 week post op...I lost 35 lbs I was 251 then 214 lost it with in 3 weeks. I got on the scale last week and I weighed in at 217... -.- not to happy but I have been going to the gym this past week too I do 30 minutes cardio and do weights for 30 minutes and then in the pool for 15 could I gain muscle and that's why I gained...I'm kinda bumped
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I think back to a year ago, and I had just gotten approval from my insurance company, and scheduled my sugery. What a difference a year makes! I walked into surgery weighing 277lbs - this morning on my scale, I weighed in at 193lbs. 193 lbs in 11 months - holy smokes. I always wanted to be a thinner woman - and not be the biggest mom in the group, and cringing when boarding an airplane hoping the belt would buckle. I wanted to fit in the desks at back to school night, and wanted to stop undoing my pants on my drive home, since I had stuffed myself into a too tight pair of jeans rather than buy a larger size. I wanted to look in a mirror and not cringe, I wanted to buy clothes in the regular ladies section, not the plus sized section of the stores. I wanted that - and went on so many diets in an effort to acheive it - but always failed. I wore a 26/28 shirt, or a 3XL, and squeezed into 24 jeans, but really should have been in 26's. I muffin-topped out of every single bra I owned. Not now - October 19, 2009 was a day that will forever be noted on my calendar as a second birthday, if you will. My rebirth - the day the NEW me came into being. I have joined the gym, I walk several times a week, I don't just sit on the couch anymore! I wear a large t-shirt, and bought size 16 jeans today (whoohoo!) and they fit comfortably (meaning no unzip on the way home from work!). I bought a sweatshirt in a large, too, since the XL was just too big and the arms way too long (why do clothing people always think heavy people have REALLY long arms!!!) I have new goals - such as hitting the 100lbs down mark by the time 2011 arrives - and trying to figure out what to do with my boobs, which now look like two deflated beach balls, altho they easily stuff into anything these days. I also would really like to see what buying size 12 jeans feels like! THAT would be awesome! 11 months...and I am happy with my progress so far! This has certainly been a journey - but one I wish I had the courage to make years ago, instead of waiting so long! I cannot wait to see what the next 11 months have in store!
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I have been tracking my calorie intake and on average I consume 450 to 500 calories a day. I have nothing in my band and have restriction. My question is at 8 days post op about how many calories should I be eating? I eat a lot of protein and was released to mushy foods but I am worries that I am not getting proper nutrients. My doctor told me not to worry but to eat three time a day but I am a little concerned.
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A Few Questions
FaithfulIntercessor99 replied to FaithfulIntercessor99's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I heard back from my surgeon's office. They said it could be that the fluids decided to move around to my back and that caused the bruising but that doesn't explain the pain. It could be a hematoma. They could have fit me in today except they are an hour and a half away and it was the most busy day this week for my husband. They said call my personal doctor. Well she's on maternity leave. But I have never had a problem seeing another doctor in the practice. So I called and asked if they thought I should be seen. 6 hours later one of the doctors' nurses call me back and says "Yes, Dr. G says you should be seen. His next appointment is December 7." I'm like I'm seeing my surgeon next Monday. So we didn't make an appointment. But I am confused. If I need to be seen, why couldn't they fit me in sometime this week? Oh well. If the pain gets worse I will just go to the ER. But if not I will wait until Monday. -
who or what determines when it's time to fill ?
*susan* replied to pretty plum's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It should be something that is determined by both you and your doctor. Basically, you will let him know how you are feeling, such as, are you hungry, how soon after eating do you get hungry again, how much are you able to eat at one time, etc. Your doctor will take all of this into consideration. He/she will also look at how much weight you are losing and what it averages out to per week. After taking all of that into consideration, a decision will be made as to whether or not you need a fill, and how much. I would say, seeing you are six weeks out and have not had a fill, you will definitely be getting one at this visit. After all, the band is designed to work with fills, not without them. Good luck and let us know how it goes. -
June 14, 2008 Down 4 pounds in 24 hours is quite amazing to me, however, I realize that the pounds are going to just drop off here at first. Yesterday was my first day on a Pre-Op two week diet. I had 1 Slim Fast Optima, 1 Weight Control Quaker Oatmeal, a serving of grapes, 1/2 an apple, 1 can of vegetarian vegetable soup, one 8 oz glass of skim milk with a packet of Carnation Instant Breakfast (no sugar added) mixed in, and 1 cup of no-fat cottage cheese. Oh and of course plenty of water, which I love. Actually, it wasn't so bad. I kept myself busy with reading, computer work, laundry. That's the key. I need to redirect my life. I'm looking into starting my own web site so that will take some time. This morning I got up at 7:00 and took a walk with the dogs. We walked down to the pond, which is a little ways away, downhill. The dogs loved the water and romped and played. So they got their exercise too. The trudge back up the hill was a killer, but I know it will get easier with time. If I consider my alternatives, (heart attack, stroke, diabetes, death), I rather like this hiking up and down hills. The Slim Fast tasted better this morning: Strawberry Cream, which I thought would be delicious, turns out NOT to be. Plus I had a yogurt, Activia, which I didn't get in yesterday. All the foods I mentioned are all that I will eat for the next two weeks. This was given to me by the dietitian. Why, I bet I lose 20 pounds even before surgery! The dietitian explained to me that the reason for this diet is to help the liver to lose weight. Fatty tissue built up around the liver is not good and hinders absorption of proper nutrients. I know there is more to it than that. I will need to research that again. So, I'm off and running. Well, actually, not running yet. That will come later, I hope.
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Keep up with the water and protein. And ask your doc about adding B12. That helped me with weakness/dizziness I had around 2-3 weeks.
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2 weeks post and feeling weak.
Bufflehead replied to Swamprat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is very normal for people to feel exhausted and weak for several weeks after major surgery. Keep working on your fluids -- you may want to double check the rules with your bariatric practice, as most don't limit water/fluid intake so soon after surgery, especially if the only real nutrition you are getting is liquid protein shakes. Getting all your fluids in will definitely help you feel better, but time and rest are also essential for post-op recovery. -
You probably will not like this answer but stalls are normal. I would first make sure your eating and exercise habits have not changed. If they are the same then you body is just in a adjustment time. I have had several stalls. Some short and some as long as 1 1/2 months. The longest one was just recent and I had lost a lot of weight....I knew my body was adjusting. That being said I always lose inches during a stall on the scale. Try not to panic the scale will move again. Best Wishes to you...
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12 days post
scarbedazzles replied to DanielleSleeve's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm now 2 1/2 weeks out and oatmeal did not sit well with me at all. I tried cream of wheat same deal.... but same day I made some instant butter grits...with a very soft scrambled egg on top and It was amazing! Best meal ever! I managed about half the egg and 1/4 the pack of grits. I think we are all individual and our own body knows what's best for us. Try it and see.....if it doesn't work, on to the next thing.... lol -
I was miserable the first week. Hang in there, it will get better.
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MzzDani do you like fish? If so try having salmon at least 2x a week so you can get the omega 3 fats and all the other great nutrients that it has. It could be a 'not enough' healthy fats issue. As Lynda486 says Tumeric couldn't hurt. Vital source collagen/protein powder might be helpful too. I hope the pain subsides and keep us posted.
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At 4 weeks I was allowed to start the elliptical and at 6-8 weeks I could start doing ab excercises.
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8 days post op & surgeon follow up visit
bradycone replied to makemyownluck's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good job! I am 7 days post op and just starting on full liquids and mushy stuff too. It's all been going down really well. I am with you with the protien shakes. They all give me gas! My doctor had told me to stay on Gas-X for a few weeks while I am still doing protien shakes, and it does help. -
I am in the Green Zone and the only time eating hurts is if I take too big a bite or don't chew enough. Otherwise, no, it doesn't hurt. I do know it takes me close to a week for my stomach to go back to normal after a fill. It's very touchy for that first 5-7 days after. If I were you, I'd give a full week from your fill date and if you're still having the same problem, give you surgeon a call and see what he says.
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Edema after surgery
WL WARRIOR replied to 2NewBeginningsxoxo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My legs, ankles, and face were always swollen. It was only three days after surgery when it noticeably got better. I couldn't believe it! I haven't had a problem with it since. -
I was banded on 3/23/09 and I would like to introduce myself: bandedwendy
jet9999 replied to bandedwendy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
'cause that's the day I had my surgery too! Had my first follow up since surgery today. Doc said my incisions looked great and gave me the go ahead to go to the soft, moist food stage. Definitely ready for some variety in my menu. Had planned to be off work for 4 weeks but the way I'm feeling think it's going to be a lot quicker than that. So, hello Wendy and all the other March 20 something other bandsters! -
1 day post op - already hungry?
anewbear replied to aminorharmony's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I am now one week post-op, and I too was hungry very early on. My surgeon explained to me that it's really important to stay on fluids, since scar tissue has to form on the stomach where the band was placed, to keep it where it needs to be when you start eating real food again. Eating real food right now can cause your stomach to move, and there is a risk the band will move too. If the band is in the wrong place, it's either not going to work properly and you won't lose weight, or it will be up too high and you might not be able to eat anything at all. The liquid phase can be unpleasant - I hate soups and shakes - but in the long run it will be worth it. Hang in there!
