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So-cal girl in need of mentor/buddies here.
heatherleveridge replied to VixianRyia's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Aww I'm 25 and have three little babies myself! I had surgery two months ago and down 50 lbs! -
Every doctor chooses the diet he or she thinks most appropriate for his patients, so you'll find several different diets here, everything from Clear liquids, to no diet, to a week of 3-4 Protein shakes a day plus a small sensible dinner (that is what mine looks like) to Protein Shakes only. They can run in length from nothing to a month or more. In every case I've seen, it's expected that you will drink lots of Water and/or SF non-carbonated beverages. Some doctors allow caffeine, others decaf, and some no coffee or tea at all. Most of the diets appear to be low carb or low carb-esque in nature, so I would be surprised if potatoes were on the diet. If he's saying 5 protein shakes a day, and didn't say anything else, then the likelihood is that is all you're supposed to have. The only one who can answer that, though, is your doctor. Please call him or her tomorrow and confirm. You'll feel better knowing what the intent is. Good luck!
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I used to gulp ice Water. I worried about not being able to drink it during meals. At this point - 3 weeks in to this, I have to force myself to drink, just to get as much as I can in. I'm aware that it's best to drink 64 ounces a day, and I try - but I doubt I've actually hit it. Not drinking during meals to get the "I'm full" feeling? Wow! I still don't feel full. Ever. Hope I will after a fill.
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PinkyLee You left out an important part in your first post. You haven't had a fill yet! No wonder you are hungry. You in Bandster Hell! That's the period after you have healed and before you start getting fills. You have no restriction. Neither do I. I was so proud of myself during the first month. I was losing weight. I wasn't hungry. I thought this isn't so bad. I'm special. I don't need no stinking fills! For the last 4 weeks I have been gaining and losing the same stupid one Lb. I'm getting my first fill on Friday, too. :nervous Not special after all.
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My mom was against it at first too. She is accepting of it now and supportive of it now. But im some what ticked on how she came around. LOL . We see the same OB . I have seen her since i was 16 when i had my son , so my mom trusts her ALOT as do I . Of of my mom's first words when i told her about having surgery was " What does Dr B think about it ? I told her I dont know I havent told her yet. She told me " I would feel better if she oked it" I honestly think she thought she would be against it . WELL I Saw her last week , I told her I was going to have it and she stood up and clapped and said " GOOD FOR YOU GIRLY " LMAO I wasnt expecting THAT reaction but great. She said " I'm all for it I know how hard it is for some of my pts with PCOS to loose wt and i have lots who have done great with the band , I say go for it " . SO I tell my mom what she says , my mom says " OH OK I feel better about it now , So when are you having it done ? " She wouldnt say 2 words to me about it before. I understand wanting to get the " OK "from a doc but Does she think im an IDIOT and not going to make sure this is safe... ect ? PARENTS UGHH > Long story longer, ,,,, lol hang in there she might come around. Might not come around the way you hoped, or liked but she might come around ! Mindy
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I'm going to be put on a 2 week optifast liquid diet. Have any of you been on optifast? Did you have any side effects like diarrhea? Any other side effects? How did you feel? Thanks!
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I was on 2 weeks Optifast....I had no problems and was never hungry!! they taste nice as well!
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Thanks everyone!! stina.... the best thing I can tell you to do right now if you think you have a problem is to call Inamed and they will open a case file on your problem and you will have a way to track it. I am sending my port/tubing back to them this week and will await their verdict on the issue. I personally think my leak was caused by a needle hitting the tubing when my doc tried to give me a fill but I won't be sure until Inamed examines the tubing.
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Just bought this the last week, not bad at all. I also got it in peach apricot too!
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so those type of things are band friendly? I love tea alot and i have already given up the soda for about 2 weeks. I don't have a problem not drinking them but need something other than Water too...
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I am on my third band.. The first slipped, second leaked. The third I had changed to the realize band. I am noticing alot more restriction than I remember with the lapband. Is that normal?? Its about a month after the third surgery and Im supposed to get my first fill this week.. am a bit nervous... Has anyone experiences anything like this.
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How often do you weigh yourself?
FreckleJuice replied to Aquarius12459's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I weigh myself nearly every day...first thing in the AM, wearing nothing...I just feel its more accurate (my clothing tends to weigh 5-8lbs depending on the season)...most scales are are off by 1% of your body weight +/-...so I don't put too much emphasis on minor fluctuations. Generally speaking, I have to weigh myself daily because ignorance is bliss for me...if I skip weighing myself for 2 weeks, I'll step on the scale and have a 5+lb weight gain. So it just keeps me focused. -
I Got My Surgery Date!
mom2han replied to Look@meitsEmily's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got my date yesterday, October 5th! It depends on the facility. My surgeon works out of several facilities and they are booking 3-6 weeks out depending on where you go. I started this journey in January, the last 8 months have flown by and I'm sure the next 5 weeks will too. It is such a relief to finally be approved and have a date! Yay for us! -
Congrats to all on your losses! I think that we are all doing great. Everyone is different and loses weight at different rates, it is important to remember that as long as the scale is moving down, we should celebrate. I for one got burned out and had to take a break for a couple months, I actually didnt diet or work out and still lost 1 pound per week, now I am back on track and expect to see a big loss. I got a fill yesterday and am now at 10cc's in a 14cc band. Still on liquids until tomorrow but I am not hungry at all.
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I love reading everyones NSV....so sharing one more of mine...for the past 20 yrs when ever useing public restrooms I always wait to use the Handicapped stall.....reason being in a normal size stall my body touched the walls if I wasnt careful when moving.....well yesterday first time I used a reg stall ( the handicapped one was being used) and OMYGOODNESS i felt small in there...and crazy as it sounds...I just stood in there and moved and smiled....even laughing out loud a lil.......Lifes good !
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Realize Band-C CCs to Green Zone?
MiniMi replied to losangelesislovely's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would Insit on a fill. I'm due back in 28th jan but I'm going to call and get a fill this week! -
Hi all. I have Pre-op on June 7th and surgery a week later. I have gotten most of the items ya'll have posted for post-op. Just getting alittle nervous:phanvan not a whole lot because I know this is the right thing to do. Do ya'll out there in lap band world have any tips for making this next week and a half go by faster?:help: And also how long till you were up and kickin' again? About 3 weeks post-op I have a trip to take and I'm hoping I can make it. Thanks in advance. LEAH
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Vitamins & Calcium
scottscottf replied to KathyOfAlabama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im 2 weeks before my procedure. I take (diovan and protonixs everyday) What do you do once post-op (mash the pills or just swallow) -
I missed mine completely and then the second month it came and lasted 2 weeks! Yuck!
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I'm soooooooooo excited, even though physically only feeling marginally better. I have gas. Period. The gas from my surgery even. I can drink without worrying that its the drinking that is causing the gas pains. I know that the band and port are both okay. MDFinch, they started me on milk of magnesia to help with the gas and to keep things moving okay. I have been reading about the constipation you and daisy had and was worried that would be my next issue to deal with. I drank 1/2 bottle of water on the way home (granted it is a 1-1/2 hours drive). I am having some cream soup as I write this. I'm on bedrest for the next few days and won't be going back to work until next week, but my mind is relieved and there is light at the end of the tunnel now. I figure over the next few days I may finally be able to hit my liquids goal! Thanks for all the encouragement. I would have never made it without ya'll. I even told the doctor's office about what a great support I have found here. You guys rock!
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You know I have had some virus this week with throat sore and drainage. This has been a soup and soft food week for me. My band does feel tighter and my priority right now is to stay hydrated. I hope you feel better soon. Banded since 2010 dec...colds for me do restrict a bit.
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Congrats on your non scale victory!! Are you totally in love with your measuring tape? I had heard that it is much nicer than a scale..I don't have a scale here at home and not sure I intend to get one. I'm am excited that I get to see the doc today for post op visit. I get to weigh in and see where I am at. Hopefully, will get to change my ticker today!!! keep fingers crossed. after one week of no food and two weeks pre op diet, i better have lost something! hehehe p.s. also excited that maybe he will help me with my gas issue. it was so bad yesterday that my insides feel bruised from all the gas pressure...
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Hello everyone, I had my 3rd fill on April 28th and lost another 5 pounds within a week. That's great, but for some reason I am stuck at 215 now. After my second fill, the same thing happened. I was 226 and then got down to 220 and just stayed there till this last fill. Is it suppossed to be this way? Do I have to keep getting fills or is this normal and can I still lose weight with this last fill?
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Okay, dunno about the fill thing, haven't had one yet, but I just wanted to say HI! and good to see you here. I get stuck all the time, always have. My body tends to like 208. I started there at both pregnancies. I was 223 on band date and at 5 weeks out and 15lbs down, I'm 208. Yep. And stuck. Sigh. Looking forward to your replies here...
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hi all wooooow one week in and I'm 17lb down yippee :clap2: i know the majority is water but its still off . its daft but i can see my ankles they arent puffy . i got through the first week ,week 2 hear i come :clap2:
