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When did u stip crushing ur meds?
TES replied to newme31's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon requires us to crush meds (or break apart capsules or take liquid) for 6 weeks post-op. Time released/extended release meds cannot be crushed. -
I have been feeling pain in my abdomen for a couple of months now, some days my clothing touching that area it hurts like hell. It lasts only for few days then comes back in a week or so. I mentioned this to my Dr that is doing fills and he did mentioned that it could be port because Smart Shape surgeons put their ports in the mid abdomen section He did tell me if this continues he will send me in for some scans/tests Banded a year ago
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Not sure what to say or do, so here goes...I got banded about 4 weeks ago and I am down a total of 23 pounds (preop lost 11 and the rest since surgery). I am truly excited about what my future holds as I am 1/4 of the way to my goal weight. The holidays weren't as challenging as I thought so I know that if I made it past Thanksgiving, the rest of this year should be a breeze. Next week is my first appointment with my surgeon since surgery and that is my first fill day. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Anxious and curious... <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wHslfXr/"> <img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wHslfXr/weight.png"></a>
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I Ate, Cried And Threw Up All Within 5 Minutes
Enerfina replied to chitowngirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
bummer i have to wait until my cable provider puts it on demand ... or wait a week until abc puts it on the site... at least i know who dies now... ...lol... -
WOW, you are losing weight at a fast speed. It's going to take three to four weeks to get my first fill after the surgery. I hope I won't gain all the weight that I lost during the liquid diet back while waiting for the first fill.
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Ok I was so hungry last night! The holidays are the worst. I went to two barbecues back to back and man was I hungry! I'll be two weeks out this friday. I ate some mushed up chicken with mustard and a little turnip greens but the chicken was not a good friend to me. I am so tired of soup it's rediculous!
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Incisions Pulling Apart?
travellvr replied to travellvr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You know, I really did well after the surgery. I had to sleep in the recliner a couple of nights because it was a little difficult to get up and down to go to the potty. I took the pain med (liquid loritab) pretty much the whole first day I came home from the hospital, including waking up and taking a dose during the night. The second day, I used more liquid tylenol than not, buy did use the loritab at night. I have been able to get in over 60 grams of Protein and 64 ounces of Water from the second day. I know some have said that was difficult for them at first, but not for me. I think part of staying home is just to adust to sipping water constantly and working out when to eat and then drink. I've not been too hungry since the surgery, but have been eating my three meals. In fact, today, I was able to get all of my protein without using a Protein shake. I must admit that I was getting tired of all of the sweet Proteins, Jello, and sweet medicines. Good luck to you. -
Gallstone attack with the Lapband??
Princess_Gottalose replied to candieee1974's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree if you are having pain dont wait!!! I actually (about 2 weeks ago) was having a dull pain in my right side and it went to my shoulder... Then i started throwing up and couldnt keep anything down! My lap band dr was in surgery so they sent me to the er and BAM did an ultra sound and I had gall stones... Needless to say I just had my gall bladder remove this past Tuesday and he said it was very infected and inflamed... He did take all of the fluid out of my band to give me time to heal... So no I dont have ANY restriction :blink: which sucks!.....I wish they had taken it out at the time of surgery... The anesthesiologist told me while he was discussing putting me to sleep that lap band and gall bladder issues seem to go hand in hand. I wont have any fluid put back in the band till June 2nd when I go for my 2 week post op appointment... He said being over weight and then loosing a lot of weight can really contribute to the gall stones.... -
Lactose intolerant after the band?
BostonPA replied to zeniada's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was intolerant before the band, but since the band it seems to have gotten worse. Maybe it's because I've been on liquids for 3 weeks and all my protein comes from dairy? I don't know, but I have to take Lactaid pills with any dairy now. -
the first couple weeks, my surgeon said to focus on my protein and stay hydrated. because i wasnt (on anything but liquids ) he mentioned nothing of calories.... keep sipping and then sip some more......you can do it..(btw, all dr's are different so what works for me may not be what your dr wants)...congrats on the surgery).
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1St Easter Since Forever That I Am Not Full From Candy
andi0120 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For me a diabetic who craves sugar so bad it use to wake me up from my sleep this is awesome. Craziest part of all I'm not even tempted to eat some. Five weeks out, went from four diabetic meds to only needing one which I'm slowly weaning off of. I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!- 1 reply
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What happens when you eat too much?
cindyw41 replied to PaulStephens1975's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get this weird hiccup, not the continuous kind just one loud one a couple times in a row. I have felt nauseous for hours after having too much sugar. It made me never want to have it again. Ive had one episode of the sweats, running to the bathroom. When things like this happen, I write down what I ate.. So make notes and either stay away from it or retry it again in a couple weeks. It sure is fun Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
What does "restriction" feel like?
JennEdge replied to JennEdge's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for answering everyone! I was told that it would take anywhere from 3-6 fills to get to my "sweet" spot. They said that before I get there I would start to notice that I was a little more hungry toward the end of the 4 weeks inbetween fills. Right now I'm able to eat three meals a day with a protien shake thrown somewhere in between and it seems to satisfy me for the day. The hard part is this - I'm having to learn the difference between "head" hunger and "body" hunger. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference. I'll be walking past the fridge thinking about how I'm hungry, then I have to ask myself if I really do "feel" hungry...it's just frustrating, and it's hard breaking old habits. -
Stuck need HELP Hello I've been banded 2 years and 5 months Staring weight was 300 today 225 I'm stuck can't seem to lose not even 1 pound a week just got a fill last Friday 12/7 1/4 cc I do feel less Hungry my week consist of 3 times a week going to the Gym 45min Cardio 45min free weights I'm less hungry coffee in the morning 1 cup oatmeal 1:00pm lunch cup of food 8pm small cup of Tuna I work 3:30pm - 12:00am
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New from CA & contemplating the band....
JustSandra replied to Pangela's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was so scared of getting the band but in the first two weeks I lost 30 pounds and I have been big since I was a child. I am still big right now but the band has cut down on my eating and it was the best thing I ever could have done. Don't be scared. (: -
Hi everyone. I was just banded on April 9. My staples were removed one week later. Most of the incisions look good, but one of them is pulling apart slightly. The opening of the incision is not very deep, but it is open. Did anyone else have this problem, and if you did, what did you do? I don't really care if the scar is a little bigger because of this, but I do worry about infection. Thanks ahead of time for any help.
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Hi all! This site is great. I have question regarding restriction. I was banded on 6/30 and I've not had a fill yet. As the days and weeks go on I find that I have very little restriction with food. Why is this. Good or bad? My doctor moved me off of the mushy phase so that I can eat almost anything reasonable.
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Just making sure this is 'normal'
DanBar replied to Katycando's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the exact same feeling for awhile after surgery and drinking fluids... It went away so don't panic. I kept thinking it was my heart! Burping is the same problem... three months out and it is still hard sometimes. I have noticed if I stand up real straight, put my shoulders back and tilt my head back, sometimes that helps get a burp out... Not everytime but sometimes. Good Luck to you! -
Did anyone start with a BMI in the 50's? What were your results?
winkie80 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had my surgical consult today and it has set my mind spinning! I have a high BMI of 55. My surgeon, though absolutely willing to move forward with lap band for me, strongly suggests I consider Sleeve or Bypass. He feels I may be disappointed with my weight loss results with the band. I have been reading posts on these boards for a few months now and I have seen very few people with a starting BMI/weight as high as mine (weight is 354). My surgeons office recommends an ideal weight of 155 for me (I'm 5'7) where as I would be happy with 175. The largest results in my research I have seen with the band were in the 100lbs range. Though this is amazing that would put me at 250. I guess what is really discouraging me is all the posts on here within the last few weeks regarding failing bands and low weight loss. If I am going to have surgery I want it to give me the tool that I need to assist me. I need some inspiration from those who started with high BMI's please. The great thing is I can start the process of the supervised diet and psych eval without making my final decision so I have some more time for research on both. I will be attending support groups for those who have gone through Band and Bipass surgery to hear their stories as well. Thanks! W -
I had the gastric sleeve on 01/24/2018, and I was wondering if any of you all hit a stage after surgery where you didn't lose weight for a couple of days. I have weighed the same amount for 1 week now and I have been exercising and doing what I was supposed to, has anyone else had this happen to them?
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Why are people afraid to call their doctors
Texasbandit replied to cheryl2586's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I totally agree. Or people saying that they are throwing up, cant keep anything down, not losing weight, or in a lot of pain and they are 3 weeks or more past their operation date. So it makes me think is there another side to this story? Maybe they are wanting validation for something the doctor has told them is a no-no. -
At What Point Did Your Stomach Capacity Grow?
Aussiegirl posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 5 and 1/2 months out from surgery and have noticed over the last week that the quantity of food I can consume has expanded. Not greatly and definitely nothing like pre-surgery. What I am able to consume now feels like an acceptable amount of food. I have also found that my hunger has returned and am eatting small meals a few more times a day (like 5 times a day now), before I barely wanted to eat 3 meals a day. However when i am hungry now I am looking for healthier alternatives, nuts, wholemeal crackers, fruit etc. I am still loosing weight and working out twice a day, my body is probably calling out for sustenance. Anyway, was just wondering when you all experienced/noticed a difference? -
exercising and not losing
vlp1968 replied to natismi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try not to focus on the number on the scale. Are your clothes looser? Since your working out, you may be gaining some muscle, which weights more then fat. I suggest you stay off the scale, except for once a week. The natural flucuations in your weight will drive you crazy. -
7 weeks post op / solid food! No!
Djmohr replied to curlysue86's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Incidentally, eating gets better with time. It took several months before I felt like I could eat normal. Every once in a while when I eat too fast, I have a problem as well and it causes me not to be able to eat my meal. That being said, it does get better. Promise. For now Water and clear fluids are critical to ensure that you are hydrated. food is secondary. My nut did not even have me start on Protein shakes until week 2. -
Port incision about 2 weeks after surgery.
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From the album: The progress..
