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I can relate to your disappointment...it took 14 weeks for me to have my first fill due to medical complications. The time will pass quickly...
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Problems, problems, problems and still no fill
Tigger_Shorty replied to crsmom00's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
:confused2:Hello everyone! I have post questions before and your input has helped me sooo much! So Here I go again.... I was banded 1/23/08..... everything went well went for my first fill @ 6 weeks (3/5/08) 2cc's about 5 days 3/10/08 I started feeling nausea thru out my days. I went back to the doctor on 3/19/08 and he took out the 2 cc's to see if it was the band making me feel that way. I went for a follow up on 3/24/08 and they replaced the 2 cc's befoe I left the office they ended up removing 1/2 cc because I could not swallow. That night I ended up at the ER for a ER Unfill. On 4/7/08 They put .75cc in my band and 2 days later they removed .5 cc. STILL having nausea this whole time. I was sent for an Upper and Lower Gi, Results were perfect. So the doctor got me up on the table stated he would have to remove the .5cc left in my band because they were requesting that I get scoped to see what is going on. WELL----- The doctor ended up removing 4cc's from my band!!!!!!!!! And he felt a kink in my tubing. So my boyfriend and I thought about it, kicked it around and thought that somewhere the cc's were mis logged. Since he found saline that should have not been there he asked me to go a week and see how I feel. So I went to back as a check up this past Monday 5/12/08 and for kicks the doctor flushed my band and out comes 1cc more than he put in! And I have gained 4 lbs back!!!! So how is fluid getting in my band and why am I still so nauseous all the time????????????? Does anyone think that I have a defective band? What are your thoughts? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME with this. I don't regret the band I just can't stand the nausea and the mystery fluid any longer HELPLESS IN FLORIDA :confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2: -
I don't believe any advertisements for stuff that says it burns fat. But I also watched this Dr Oz show a couple of weeka go and went ahead and bought some from Amazon. If I remember to take it I'm doing ok. Don't know if it's working or not. Haven't gained anything in the past week since my band has been emptied due to a slip. I was so afraid I'd gain a couple of lbs this next 2 weeks till it's filled again. Like I sai I don't usually believe anything that states that it burns fat, but I trust Dr Oz. So I thought I'd give it a shot. My husband is taking them too. I'll keep you updated on his progress. Marci
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Thank you I thought that is what it was because I don't usually have issues as long as I chew really well and take small bites. But the week of I just can't get anything down.
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Hi Guys, I have a question about teeth problems after lap band. I was banned on 4/21/09 and have lost about 84 lbs. I have been going for dental cleaning every 6 months since I can remember and I have never had any problems. Well, yesterday I went to have my teeth clean (it has been 8 months because my kids were sick a lot so I have to postpone it) and they do X ray on my teeth and found out I have many teeth decay. I will need to have 5 crowns within this year and 2 filings. The dentist asked me a bunch of questions because he was concern about me. I’ve told him the only thing major happen to me is that I had lap band done. He told me to get my blood check and see if I get enough nutrition. He asked if I take my Vitamins and well, I hit or miss the vitamins, so he thought it might be that. I am going to get my blood check sometimes next week. If you have problems or know anyone that has problem, please advice me on what to do. Thank you very much,
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They are full of cheap collegen protein... not going to hurt you but nothing you would want to live off of for an extended period of time. I used a few over the two weeks of pre-op diet. More than anything the texture was kinda gross & they are very sweet.
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Every doctor is different. Mine will require 2 weeks.
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Hi Sunshine2: Thanks you sooo much for all the information about Dr. Kirk and you were right. I really enjoyed his personality and his bed side manner. When he ask me if I had any concerns. I told him about my conversation with you on the internet. I did not know your actual name, but he knew right off when I told you had been recently had our 12th fill and he knew who you were. He did not give me your name so there was no confidentiality broken. I informed him about all the good things you had to say about him. I go back the end of October and now I do not dread it now. I can definitely tell I had a fill, but it isn't too bad. I haven't had any nausea or throwing up. Hope you are having a good week. Pam
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I had a pain in my left side for about a week and a 1/2. It is a muscle pain. My doc thought it was a gas pain but the pain meds don't work on gas lol. They did work on that pain though. Take your meds thats what they are there for. As for the other, not everything is going to be perfect, listen to your docs. If they thought there was an issue they would tell you. You need to relax, take a deep breath and say serenity now Seriously, just concentrate on your liquids etc. You will be fine.
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I took my meds the night of in the hospital. My dr.'s rule was nothing bigger than an M&M until soft foods at 4 weeks out. Then I could swallow anything! Kelly
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Had a very small 1/4 cc added fill, and my weight is dropping...went from 185 to 180!!!!!! Im sure the 3 day full liquids is making that look great, but it is a jumpstart mentally. My chest looks smaller and I'm feeling great. Feeling less hungry between meals and my meals are substantially smaller, getting about a half cup just this week. I think this just might b the green zone.
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I used the powder and just mixed it in my yogurt - od'd a bit and had some problems on day 4 but that resolved itself. I am 2 weeks out and still need some help in that department.
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You sound so discouraged! It's so hard to keep going when you aren't losing! I've seen it over & over on this site where people lose 30-50 lbs in the 1st year without too much effort, then they stop losing & struggle & give up. Are you on my fitness pal? Try logging your food- you may be surprised at how many calories you are eating. Also get enough protein - at least 60-80 grams. Drink water! Try for 1 week to follow the plan. If you do you'll lose 1-2 lbs. which is normal. Good luck! :-)
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I'm three days post-op and have had 4 episodes of hiccups. I'm only on Clear liquids so the "soft stop" you all are talking about must be for liquids too. I'm so darn thirsty all the time, sometimes I forget to slow down. I'm taking small sips but because of the hiccups, maybe I'm just taking in too much at one time. Thanks everyone for helping solve this mystery for me.
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Surgery this Friday (PV, Mex) Tell me what to take!
carolnphx replied to susimar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was one of the lucky ones. I did not have gas pains. My surgery was 12:30 so was late afternoon before I was back in my room and I wanted to sleep. I had very little pain. I think that was because of left over meds from spinal. The second day the only pain I had was lifting my left leg up when getting back into bed. The good thing is since the surgery is laproscopic there are only 5 very small incisions maybe 1 inch ea. That makes it allot easier for moving around. I felt kinda tired and drug out but other than that from the the second day on I was OK. Moved kinda slow but no pain. It is pretty easy actually. I was surprised. I agree with VA, I thought I would be able to tell that most of my stomach was gone but can't tell any difference. Guess is kinda like my gallbladder or my appendex. I can't tell they are gone either. I'm so glad I did the sleeve surgery and I know you will be too. The 1st month is a challenge and then the transition to regular foods is hard. I wanted to go back to my comfort zone of mushies but I also wanted "real" food. It took about a week to be able to get my mind into solid Proteins. It is so worth it. Good luck with your "adventure" into a new life. carol -
Good for you. I was banded in April, had two fills since one 4 cc another 2 cc and I'm still waiting for restriction. The only thing helping me lose is staying on a 1000-1200 cals a day and workout 3x a week. I feel like just saying don't worry about fills and just suck it up and suffer being hungry all the time. I'll let everyone know if I ever feel that wonderful feeling of restriction when it happens!
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I just had to share b/c I got caught off gaurd, and maybe ya'll can relate. Went in yesterday for my 4th fill (banded Aug 16). I'm down 51 lbs since starting weight about Aug 2nd. So, I really wasn't sure if i was going to need one, feels like i'm pretty close to green. So, everytime I've went in, every 4 weeks I've lost about 12 lbs. Well, I knew it wasn't as good this time (Halloween candy from the office, menu testing for my restaurant, etc...I had a few hurdles this month). So, she told me I was down 9 lbs over the past 4 weeks. After talking to the Doc a little, i told her I would feel guilty if I got a fill, b/c i just wasn't really sure if i needed it or if i was just being selfish for not losing as much as i had b4. She starts telling me i am doing great, and not to be so hard on myself, I will always have hurdles...blah, blah...I do realize this, I do. But then I started talking about me being scared that once i eat say a piece of candy, i'm the type of person that just wants to keep eating it, and just how scared i am about going back to the way I was...I don't want to be FAT anymore!!! I started crying!!! What the hell??? I was shocked!! I didn't know i was really having any of those feelings. Lol, of course I started laughing and apologizing! The doc said I had no idea how many people are always crying in her office!!! I'm just not normally that type of person. Anyway, we settled on a .2 cc fill, she felt good about doing that (half of what i got last time) after talking a little bit. I don't go back until 8 weeks now...I'll cross my fingers!! She gave me a big hug when I left and called me a "crybaby". We laughed b/c she knows i am as sarcastic as her, and i know she cares about me. So, I guess all in all, it was a good day.
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What is your sugar # in the morning, Pre & post Lapband
kamicola replied to CaliGirl626's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Another addition to the story.... so... I haven't had a period in a few months due to not paying attention to what I was eating and blood sugars are up like never before.... I was going through that last suppering thingy.... everytime my blood sugars get out of control, this happens... SO.... I started the liver shrinking diet a few days ago as I am having surgery in a few weeks... on the 27th.... and just after 3 days of blood sugars dropping dramatically on the lsd... I finally started my period.... so I believe that having co-morbities in check and getting stress under control has SO MUCH to do with fertility in many woman, especially those who are obese... although I know this isn't true for every woman.... I have certainly found it to be true for me... hope this helps... PS.... take BC if you want to get some weight off first... pregnancies happen all the time before people are ready.... physically. Kammi in Everett, WA -
Patients who are scheming to have lap band surgery are inquired to stop smoking six to eight weeks before surgery. Patients who do not smoke have less difficulties and it takes not less than a month for the lungs to recover. Smoking damages the lungs which raises the possibility of surgical difficulties. Quitting smoking is powerfully recommended.
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I'm not a doctor but those were my flu symptoms a couple weeks back. It passed about 3 days into it.
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band plication vs. sleeve vs. plication
Jenn replied to nikki c's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
Hi Nikki Sorry I didn't see this until today. I had the band for almost 10 years and after about 7 years, I started having lots of complications. I always had difficulty with fills and unfills because my port flipped almost immediately after surgery. I did fairly well with the band and lost about 100 pounds. However, I regained almost all of that weight after 2 children, 5 months of bed rest and an injury from running. I started looking into revision mid-2010 and was given the choice of RNY (which I found out I couldn't have due to my severe anemia) or sleeve. I wasn't happy with either of those choices so after about 6 months of research I found out about the plication. I was going to go to Mexico but ended up finding a doctor here in Southern California who had just started doing plication. I was his very first banded plication patient, which was scary but somebody's gotta be first!! Anyway - I've lost a bit over 42 pounds in 15 weeks. I'd like to lose about another 50-60 pounds. I started at 283 and am now at 240.5. I am actually surprised that I've lost as much weight as I have considering I'm a revision patient. I track my food but not religiously. I ensure that I eat 50-70 grams of Protein and drink about 60-80 oz. of Water. I do exercise almost everyday and walk/jog about 2-3 miles per workout. I completed my first 5K a few weeks ago and am planning on wogging (walk/jogging) a 10K July 23. I have averaged about 10 pounds per month and have lost 42% of my EWL (excess weight loss). I've gone from a 22/24 (26 top) to loose 20s and almost fitting into 18s! My goal is to be around 170-180ish which for me is a size 12/14. I don't want to be much smaller than that as I prefer that size on me and so does my husband! PS-I have not had any fills in my band and I plan on leaving it completely empty. -
i used the flatout bread for the first time yesterday and i tolerated it well. i'm 4 weeks post op. i haven't tried regular bread, i'm scared to. also because regular bread is a trigger for me. but i've also had a whole wheat wrap from a restaurant and that went down easy too. i'm think bread might be a little dense for our sleeve.
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Many if not most new banders need more than 1 or 2 fills to feel some kind of satiety. I lost 12 lbs the first 2 weeks post surgery and then nothing for the next 3.5 months and 2 fills. What you're experiencing is what we call Bandster Hell. Seems like you're hungrier than even before surgery and you can still eat large bites and large servings. It will all pass once you get your band adjusted properly. I got my 3rd fill about 4 months after surgery and for once I started to feel like I could eat less for longer periods of time. It took 3 more fills to finally get to the green zone. I believe my journey is typical for many banders. I tried very hard to eat healthy those first 4 months and even now. One more thing, I had a consult with my nutritionist at my 4 month dr visit and she steered me to foods that helped with satiety and also helped me eliminate about 300 unnecessary calories. Hang in there and keep going in for those adjustments.
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Pre-Op diet...counting protein, carbs, veggies AND cals?
MiLeBr replied to KikstersRT's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My nutritionist is having me follow the post operation post liquid diet. And I do have to say it's working. I have an apple and a cheese stick in the morning for breakfast. I have a low cal/carb high protien shake for lunch with some veggies. And for dinner 4-6 oz's of chicken/fish/game. Even if I make a casserole I can have a cup of it and some veggies. The basic breakdown is 30 carbs for breakfast, 30 carbs for lunch and 30 for dinner. 0-15 for a mid morning snack and 0-15 carb for afternoon snack. The veggies I love are "freebies", like radishes and cucumbers. And even three cups of popcorn is only 15 carbs, and 3 cups of popcorn is a good size snack. I haven't been too hungry and it's been really easy to follow. If you would like some more foods that you can eat on this just let me know. -
I'm being sleeved in 2 days and maybe my situtation is unique. I travel extensively for work. One year I was on the road 49 of 52 weeks. I consistently average 200+ nights a year in hotels (Marriott Platinum Premier) and accumulate and use tons of miles and points. I'm going to be home a week before I have to go on the road again for a week. I know it won't be easy but work is work and have to do it. I'm going to have to map out what I can take, get through TSA screening, what medicines I have to take, account for time zone differences, the works. My plan is to share my stories and hear what others have to offer. Maybe through communication we can share tips and make the process easier for others.
