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How was goal weight determined?
DaisyAmy replied to Freckles70's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
When I first started, they asked and I said I had no idea. I think I threw out 175. I really just wanted to be healthier. Now that I'm 6 weeks out, they asked again and I threw out 160. I really still don't know! I don't ever remember being 160! It must have been in junior high or so. What's weird is I've already passed up the goal set by the Dexa body scan I had a year ago. Although I laughed when I saw what it said my goal was to significantly reduce my health risks (245!). -
Has Anyone Ever Experienced....
Foxbins replied to startingmyjourney's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had this a lot, and for nearly a year. Sometimes it's low blood sugar, sometimes it's a little dehydration, but mostly it's that the pressure sensors in your veins go a little haywire due to the metabolic changes going on in your body. Get up slow, walk slow for a while, sit down if you feel dizzy. It gradually got better for me and it's gone now but the first three or four months I was dizzy everytime I stood up or stood for a long time. -
Well, just got back from FILL #12. I know I said I wasn't going to go, but I lost that restriction. I finally figured out, (DUMB ME) WHY all of a sudden I got good restriction after 1 month of my last fill. I PB'd, and that made me swollen, therefore giving me good restriction. duh. That lasted 1 week, then it went away. I freaked! I started thinking back and realized it was the PB that gave me restriction. What an idiot I am. So, I go in for fill #12, I know that just a little might do the trick, so he gave me 1/10th of a cc. I had to eat some peaches before I left, and I think this might be the fill. (I know - i've said that with every fill - lol) I guess its my hope! I believe I'm at right around 3.9cc's. Not sure because he didn't take any out of me this time, just gave me a little and that was it. Well, I'm off to Nashville tonight - Wt - 175.6 - yuck - I'm up again after losing that good restriction!
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So I got this weird allergy. It started on my chest as red bumps about 5 days ago. I then noticed they turned into brown patches. Then I noticed it was on my back, and really bad!!! I'm about to be 3 weeks post op on Tuesday. Should I be worried? Mom wants me to go to the hospital, I think I can wait to see my PCP. I'm just scared it's one of my organs or something lol
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Belly/tummy band and medication questions
Chris R replied to Zen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't use any belly bands, though I think it might have helped a little with some of the pulling sensation inside on one of my incisions from the stitches. The meds I took pre-op were all things I'd been taking for diabetes, blood pressure, and arthritis. I didn't have to take anything special before the surgery. The meds my surgeon prescribed for me post-op were a liquid antacid (Ranitidine) and a liquid pain killer (Roxicet). The Pepcid is an antacid - what I have the Ranitidine for. He said I have to take the antacid for one month - I can't wait to be off of it, because it tastes NASTY! The pain killer I'm using more for my severely arthritic knees, at least until it runs out. I used to be on meloxicam for it, but my surgeon said I shouldn't take it after surgery, at least for several months (Nsaid), and the Tramadol my regular doctor prescribed to use in place of it wasn't doing the job. My surgeon told me not to start my multi-Vitamin (chewable) until Monday (2 weeks post-op). It contains calcium citrate too - hopefully enough that, with diet, I shouldn't need an additional supplement. (I got the Bariatric Advantage fusion - the dietitian told me to take 3 a day with the sleeve surgery.) I also take Cymbalta for my arthritis pain. I know that it is also used as an antidepressant for some people. Although the instructions with the meds said do NOT crush or open the capsules, my surgeon told me that many of their patients have without a problem, so I open the capsule and mix the contents with a small spoonful of sugar-free, fat-free pudding. Sugar-free Jello works OK before you get to the full liquid phase. Hope this helps! -
I have been experiencing some heartburn the last week or so. Wondering if anyone else has this problem. It has been a couple of months since my last fill and I was thinking of scheduling another since I am not really losing. What causes the heartburn? Any suggestions? Thanks in adance!
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Yes...I switched once (I can't remeber the reason) frm prevacid to zantac and the zantac didn't do anything then it took a week for the prevacid to get back full strength after switching back. Go back to prevacid asap
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I am 32 days post-op. I did not lose any weight for 3 full weeks then this last week I lost 5 lbs. It will start coming off. Try not weighing yourself. Good luck!
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Pain and Workouts (which are usually together but in this case, are not)
Electrawoman commented on Electrawoman's blog entry in Blog 78023
I was in more pain today than I had been all week. Maybe it's because I cut down on the pain meds. Either way, I was very tired all day. Luckily my son cooperated and I got a 2 hour nap. My son also wanted to go to the gym today but I just wasn't up for it. I am wondering how long it took for other banders to start working out post-op. I have done some walking but that's about it. I am also very interested in this ab circle thingy. Has anyone tried it? How did you like it and did you see results? -
Hi Brighteyes, I have the same feelings with the full liquids and solids too. I am hungry alot but the key is to eat healthy foods. That way, even if you eat too much, it is still ok. I too wonder about feeling full, but I have to say that I had an egg this morning, over easy and it is doing the trick. Try cottage cheese (i know, eww) but it is filling. Also, in the health section of the grocery store are these soups in a cup that you add boiling water. They are called fantastic big soup and there is a flavor called jumpin black bean and it is totally awesome. It is good for 2-3 meals cause it is like 24oz and is packed with protein and fiber. Also, their split pea is good too. Pastina is a treat on mushy week and yogurt drinks too. Also, try a spoonful of peanut butter, eaten very slowly. That fills you up too. You are doing very well. Before you know it you will have a fill. Good luck
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I am 3 wks post op and I an hungry all the time.
msdenali replied to latina1974's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I felt that I was hungry all the time until I started eating "real" food. Are you getting all the Protein in? That helps. And enough liquid. I am 5 months out and looking back I feel that I was having more acid issues. Not hungry issues. I also found that taking my anti acid meds at same time every day helped and they do take a few days to get into my system. I only was eating 400-500 cals at 3 weeks out. It also took me a while to settle into a comfortable routine. I find that I can't "eat" in the morning. I do better with a cup of coffe and my 2 scoops of protien in my coffee. Get my protein over with pretty much. That keeps me full with drinking my liquids. hang in there you will keep trying different things and find the one that works best for you! -
Sleeved 8-14-13 and lost, then gained, then lost, then gained 4 lbs. HELPPPPP
LMBTX replied to brandiga03's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I did the same thing. My surgery was 8/8/13. Lost a lot the first 2 weeks, then stopped. Went up and down for 2 weeks and finally today it seems like it is headed down again. Check your measurements. Even though I wasn't losing pounds, I was losing inches. Drink your water.....it is hard, but helps flush out the fat and toxins in your body. -
Just banded on 12/9. I asked my doctor what would tell me if I need a fill or not in the future and he said I may never need a fill. I have read things on these blogs and that didn't seem right to me. Anybody else told that? Also any tips for a new bander that have helped you? I could use any. Grieving the fact that it might be a few weeks before real food. Thanks!:biggrin:
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There are a FEW people that do well without a fill. Some only need one. I am not that person. I thought I might be until about 4 weeks after surgery when all the swelling suddenly disappeared. I was fine one day and a couple of days later I was famished. Have you made your first fill appt? Some docs say 4 wks post-op is enough. Others say 6 wks. I have even heard of one that makes their patients wait 8 weeks. That would suck! You should be able to go 4-5 hours between meals without hunger, only be able to eat about 1/2 - 1 cup at a setting and be losing 1-2 lbs per week. If any of these things are not happening then you probablly need a fill. Good luck. Keep us posted.
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Considering The Sleeve As My Surgery Of Choice
kyllfalcon replied to karenh831's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
All I can add to what the others have said is that about half the people I met and still meet in the bariatric center are either having the band removed or revised to sleeve. I am almost 4 weeks post-op with no problems and no regrets, and no, my gall bladder was not removed. -
Surgery date confirmed ..yikes!!!!!!!!!!!
serenityyyy replied to arrangrl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
your the other end of the country from me lol sounds like a great clinic tho, im feeling tired more than anything im on the milk pre op diet and its harsh lol i just wish it was saturday now im so ready for this and am kinda excited il let you know next week how it was -
August Bandster-only 30 pounds lost
belbarr1 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am discouraged that I have only lost 30 pounds since my banded date of August 9. I have had fills every 6 weeks since. My last fill was 6-1/2 cc's and the doctor hesitated to give me that much the day before Thanksgiving. I am going to today and I want to ask for more fill. In the last 2 months I have only lost about 1 pound. Any suggestions? I think I am going to ask him to increase my fill to at least 7-1/2. -
August Bandster-only 30 pounds lost
honk replied to belbarr1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You may need to bump your execise to 5 + days a week. I think if you shoot for x days per week you will actually go x-1 or 2. So I try for 7 days a week and usually do that but sometimes go 6. -
August 13th - the 1st Day of my NEW Life!!
Cathrine Ray replied to Donna Makowski's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I know how you feel... I'm so happy for you ... It has almost been two weeks and so far so good.. Where you are the waiting game is the hardest... The unkown... Enjoy... we will all celebrate your birthday... -
Swelling and Incision Pain?
Cingulus replied to Bell1138's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The port healed for me in about about a week. The small incisions have taken much longer about 2 weeks. -
what liquid vitamins do you use?
whosyadaddy replied to want_so_bad's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
im jumping in here. bout 6 weeks out. Go to Sams Club and buy Gummie Vites! Taste exactly like Gummy Bears! My doc has always told me kids chewable Vitamins are pretty muchh the same as the rest. -
Hi Guy's: Been out of touch for the past couple of weeks but there hasn't been too much to report. However, I got my second fill last Tuesday. My weight loss had stalled, I was getting hungry. My doctor put in 2 cc's and had me sit up and drink some Water. I started to gag so she took out 1/2 cc. She said that was as aggressive as she wanted to get. She told me to call her if the band is too tight. I now have 7cc of my 14cc (large) band filled. I noticed an mediate change in my ability to consume food. I'm already down 3 lbs. in the last few days. Things were going pretty well until last night. We had some friends over and I made my famous barbecued ribs. I had a little wine, sat down to eat. Without thinking I took one of my old big bites of rib, half chewed it and swallowed. Well, as you can imagine, I spent the next half hour in the bathroom upchucking that bite of rib. I couldn't get it up and was totally blocked. Feeling pretty miserable I got the number of the emergency room at the hospital. As I was dialing, the piece finally went down. Talk about a wake up call, I sure don't want to go though that again. Any other war stories?
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pre-op appointments?
Jodi_620 replied to Annie0341's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to do: Two visits with the psych in surgeons office (one filling out psych test, one reviewing results and asking questions) Two visits with the nutritionist in surgeons office (one one-on-one visit to discuss my eating habits and one classroom style visit to go over pre-op and post op diets and discuss when and how to eat etc.) Barium Swallow Test at the Radiologist (in my opinion the worst part--that barium stuff you have to swallow sucks :thumbup: but I survived it!) Blood work, EKG and Sugical Release with family doctor (all in one visit) Sleep study was optional--I didn't have any symptoms of apnea so I didnt' do it. Then a pre-op visit with the surgeon a week before surgery where he reviewed the results of all the above and discussed details of the upcoming surgery. -
La_madam Thanks for that kind word "WOW" lol. I actually started the lapbanding process on 07/29/04 which is my starting point for my weight loss. I was 330 on that date and 309 on 08/10/04 when I was banded. Today was my second visit to Dr since banding and I was given as fill. Over the last week I have been hungry all the time and I was able to eat more then I was. So he pumped in 1cc and gave me the Water test and Its back to where it was. I know the weight will come off slower now and my next goal is to be at 225 by Christmas. I see you are going very well with your weight and congradulations on that. Was easy getting the weight on and much tougher getting it off. Thanks again for your concern Greg
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Cant sleep.. Anyone ?
SmilingEyes replied to Lala12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yes i have had the same problem. I am now (3 1/2 weeks post op) starting to sleep a little better.. hang in there i believe it will get better..
