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5th week post-op Dr has moved me to solids. I'm scared!!
Tricia K. replied to rpaniagua77's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I moved on to solid foods (baked fish, tuna, etc.) by the 2nd week. Every doctor is different. Just remember to take things slowly and introduce one new food at each meal. -
I don't feel so bad now when I say I'm feeling hungry. At the moment it's 90% willpower 10% restriction. Of course the willpower went by the wayside over the holidays. Now that I'm back at work I'm too busy to think about food but the problem is when I get home. I sleep quite late at night so my mind keeps moving towards the kitchen... "now what else can I have??" As far as metrics is concerned, I know we use litres when it comes to petrol and you still use gallons. I was over in the USA in 2006 for 7 weeks and it got a little confusing. We used to use pints and gallons about 30 years ago but we changed it. Same as dollars & cents.
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There are several of us that are having a plateau issue and I almost think it's a natural stage of weight loss since there are so many of us. At least that's the way I'm trying to stay sane. I want to slug my scale every time I see that same blasted number on it. I eat 800-1200 calories a day and I vary it so I don't have the starvation thing. I exercise about 20-30 minutes a day and I've moved that up in the last month. I think I've tried every method know to man but fasting to break the plateau. Wish I could be of more help but if I knew the answer I wouldn't be right there frowning with you. :Banane37: Let me know if you find anything that helps. I'm gonna try another fill next week and see if that helps me.
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Stomach Tightness/pain
Lissa replied to LauraKitty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I couldn't sleep on my left side for a while, but that's where my drain was and the incision there was a bit sore. Because of the incisions, there are places that hurt some after surgery. For each incision on the outside, there was an instrument placed inside our bodies, and that gives many opportunities for soreness. I'm not sure how far post-op you are, but I'm assuming you are under a month out. If the pain is just soreness, I wouldn't worry about it too hard unless you can feel a lump or bump under there or you see blood, pus, or other evidence of infection. It's definitely something I'd mention at the next doc appt, but it's probably nothing. I have a new ouch spot near where my drain came out. It hurts when I sit hunched over with my elbows on my thighs. I asked about it last week and it turned out to be a fibroid. I knew I had the fibroids, but didn't realize that it would be something I could feel from the outside. Losing the fat deposits that have covered it for so long makes it tender to the touch. Perhaps this is what is happening to you? If you're having sharp pains, or if it affects your ability to stand, walk, or exercise, then it is a good idea to call your doc sooner. And, of course, if you're really concerned about it, it's always a good idea to call the doctor. It's better to have them tell you that it's nothing than to go in and find out it really was a big deal. Good luck! Let us know what happens. -
Hi Molly, I haven't been banded yet....but I can tell you that I had an outpatient surgery due to some female problems last year and it took me a good two weeks just to bounce back from that. I found myself taking frequent naps and just not having much energy. I think that some of us just might not bounce back from any type of surgery as quickly as others. I hope you get your energy back and get to feeling better soon.
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Oh, I forgot something kind of important. After my surgeon's madatory 6 weeks post-op I did get a fairly conservative fill (dont remember how much) and the result was I couldnt eat ANY solids with out excruciating pain in my chest (NO NOT heartburn,...much much worse. and it was right after I swollowed. so a few das later I went in for a partial unfil.l and then, liek I said before, I went right back to my old ways...and with little to no problem......eat any amount, eat any kind of food. Occasionally the first meal something will get stuck and I have sliming etc. but never an y PB's . SInce this unfill, I havent seen my surgeon. its been months now!!
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When I am restricted where I like to be, the food goes down slowly and if I eat too fast I get a gurgling sensation that tells me SLOW DOWN NOW!, At proper restriction I also fill up on a small plate of food and I don't get hungry for at least five hours. I have had four fills and scheduled my fifth for next Tuesday. The first did nothing, the second and third gave me restriction but once I lost weight the restriction was lost(within about two weeks). The fourth fill was just over a month ago and I am just now losing my restriction and seeing myself eating a little more which tells me I need a fill. As a matter of fact, I called to schedule my next fill just a few minutes ago.
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I posted this in the wrong forum so I'll repost here: As most of you know that are reading this I will be getting an unfill tomorrow after about 3 weeks of suffering being to tight. I'm so so so so scared that hunger will come back and attack me. I know that we should feel some amount of hunger, or how else would we know when to eat to survive. But I'm scared of the ravenous hunger that I used to have pre-band. Is it just me? Am I being unreasonable??? Please anyone help put my mind at ease
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Finally Booked!
Melissa D replied to dymondeyedchic's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I believe the correct answer is "whenever you feel like it" lol. I'll let you know how long that is when I get back from surgery next week -
Anyone else banded October 2006?
montanagirl replied to derbygirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Scheduled for October 25th! Very interested, I just joined here tonight. Have decided I'm going to do it as of last week and scheduled today. -
Please Help Im Post Op 5 Days
chasitybeatty replied to chasitybeatty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well Its just this feeling of lost and no energy. Week and numb! If that's makes ant sense! Ill prob be loving it when this passing but right now I just want to be normal! -
Did anyone GAIN before their first fill, and still succeed with the band?
dietpeach posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Please share your story, I need some encouragement. I had been doing fabulous on Weight Watchers, but after staying perfectly on plan a whole week only to GAIN 1.4, I lost it mentally and gave up the plan. I've regained at least 5 pounds. Did anyone else gain weight before their first fill? And did you still have success with the band? -
Free mens & ladies clothes - Aspendale (Melbourne)
Goannabanda posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have a bag each of mens size XL / 107 and ladies size 24-26 clothing to give away to any local bandsters who'd like to come and have a look / take them off my hands. I am not keen to bother with postage, but will consider it if you are prepared to cover the costs yourself, and are in desperate need of something to wear. If you'd like to have a look - please send me a personal message (PM) by APRIL 15 2007. It's first in, best dressed (literally! LOL!). I have also advertised this at band2gether.net , and will be asking round at my local support network, so it's first in, best dressed (literally, LOL!). If I haven't got any takers by the 15th April, I'm taking the lot down to our Church's Op Shop in Chelsea. There's enough in each bag (especially the ladies' bag) to kit someone out for work & weekends as you melt down through the sizes. I've chucked out any rubbish - all the things in these bags are pretty much in new or near-new condition. Some of the ladies things are BRAND NEW, with the store tags still attached. I am too lazy to try and sell the stuff on ebay, LOL! There'll be more of the ladies clothes to come in a few more weeks. In the ladies size 24-26 bag there is, for example: several pairs of shorts several pairs of long dress pants several tops suitable for work a few t-shirts several tank tops (great for working out!) dress jacket (black) suit (plum colour) - jacket and long skirt casual jacket (camel) at least 4 lovely cotton / linen skirts for work 3 or 4 summer / party dresses satin PJ's (really warm) 2 or 3 lacy nighties In the mens size XL / 107 bag there is, for example: several short sleeve cotton shirts and t-shirts 1 or 2 Rivers long sleeved shirts double breasted dress suit, with matching tie and pocket handkerchief black cotton cargo pants Cantebury long sleeved polo / jumper Good luck, and enjoy! Cheers, Anna. -
Today was busy. I sold my older horse in preparation for two young mustangs we are getting tomorrow. They are beautiful but need a lot of training. Another challenge. I'm pretty much used to just liquids. It's day 21 of the pre-op diet. My tummy still complains every once in a while but after the first three days it did get better. I found a good list of things to get done and to purchase befor surgery. When I go to Boise for my last pre-op appointment next Tuesday I will be going shopping to make sure I'm all set up. I'm too tired today to be too excited or nervous. I rode my bike 30min. and consumed 1020 cals. http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/d/4;41;93/st/20071018/e/surgery/dt/-2/k/68c5%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Ca%20href=http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wwNunKT/%20target=_blank%3E
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Myfitnesspal is the best. I'm only 10 weeks out from surgery and am still intensly focused on getting to my goal, so I try to only net between 300-500 calories. I eat about 300 calories per meal (Protein, veggies, fruit), 3 meals a day plus a snack in the afternon if needed. I also run every day, which burns enough calories to help me stay in my net range. It's different for everyone. I met with my nutritionist and reveiwed my plan. She made a few suggestions but said calorie wise I'm at a good target for me.
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Congrats but take it easy remember you just had major surgery I'm glad your feeling great I am 5 weeks post opt and feel great too, what a great feeling.
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I am one week out from surgery and lost 15.8 lbs in the first week. I am still pretty sore especially where they had the drain tube. Activity at one week out is still minimal. Has anyone else experienced pain from the drain?? Get depressed I just want to feel better!
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I'm so bummed. I gained 2 lbs this past week. It was my 3rd week post op and now I'm on soft foods. I hope this is typical. I hope this is just a "body adjustment" thing. I had lost 33 lbs but now it's only 31. Now I'm afraid to eat anything. Such a let down.
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Gained 2lbs 3wks postop
Jazziminna replied to Jazziminna's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Calories are low, less than 600. No exercise until after week 6. Drink water and shakes. I'm not overreacting yet. Just a little bummed and looking for positive encouragement. I added vitamins again last week. Maybe it is just water retention. Maybe this week will prove better. Thanks for letting me attend my own pity party. LOL -
I did my sleeve operation 24/9 a month and half ago I lost 30 pounds 2 weeks ago I stopped losing weight I don't know why am very depressed and disappointed, is that means that the operation failed I don't know what to do any help ????????????
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Please Help Im Post Op 5 Days
chasitybeatty replied to chasitybeatty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank u all for advice! I'm feeling somewhat better! The Dr said I needed to eat some bannanas and small amount of potatoes. I got some down with a protein shake and g2! I just hope each day keeps getting better from here. I've lost 14lbs so far good start for a week! Thanks again for responding! -
Please Help Im Post Op 5 Days
finaly4me replied to chasitybeatty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is typical. I got exhausted just showering. It took 3-4 weeks to feel Good. I still get tired. Im 5 weeks out.I'm finally not having waves of exhaustion. Drink drink drink. Get your protein and you'll do great. Good luck -
Even though I've been losing weight, I wasn't feeling any restriction. I could pretty much eat however much and whatever I wanted to. I was just controlling my portions, but the lack of restriction left me open to a couple of bad food choices like a handful of Fritos and sharing some popcorn with my wife. These are things that I shouldn't have been able to eat easily, but they were no problem. Rather than let my couple of bad choices snowball into a string of bad choices, I elected to have my second fill today, 4 weeks after my first fill. I've got a 9 cc Realize band and already had 4 cc of saline in it from fill #1. The NP didn't have any trouble locating the port or hitting it with the needle. She drew out 3 cc of the existing saline then added it back with 1 more on top. I guess that brings me to 5. I was burping when I swallowed Water at the Dr's office and she thought that she might have me a little too tight. I am drinking OK now (4 hours later), but still burping a little and I can really feel the restriction. Hopefully this will get me to my "sweet spot", if I can ever figure out where that actually is. I know that it's a moving target, but hopefully I'll know it when I get there, so I can gauge when I need how much of a fill. Bryan Banded 8-26-08
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Yes, bread this early is a no-no for most. It balls up in the stomach and sits there like a rock. Stick to liquids for 2 weeks, mushies for 2 more weeks and then soft food for 2 more weeks, after that whatever you want but watch the caloric count.
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Sleep flat? Post op
aelovelady replied to Laurac727's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was in my bed on day 1, I usually sleep half on my side, half on my stomach. I think it was about a week before I could sleep normally. I was in my bed on day 1, I usually sleep half on my side, half on my stomach. I think it was about a week before I could sleep normally.
