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Flouro shows restriction and they won't give me fill-BUT I'm Starving!!!please help!
AggiePaige replied to Just Banded's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon is Dr. Jay in Dallas. He told me if I stop losing 2-3 lbs in a week, to come in for another fill. -
I was terrified this would happen to me so I've been so careful. A couple of weeks ago I was starving so I rolled up a thin piece of turkey and cheese and took two bites and was like OMG this is what people are talking about. Needless to say...I won't be doing this again. I go for my second fill tomorrow and I'm scared to death again, I don't know why this freaks me out so bad!
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So, one week post-op, and I am having a hard time taking in all of the fluids AND getting my Protein numbers. Great find found on the internet - Protein 2 O beyond Water. It has 0 sugar, 2 Carbs, and 15 grams of protein in 16.9 Fluid ounces! I don't know about the other flavors, but the Lemon Splash is really good. It is so much easier going down as it isn't a thick milky shake. It was $1.59 a bottle at Target. I haven't found it cheaper any place else. Since I won't be doing more that a bottle a day, that doesn't seem too bad.
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Was in the er all day bcuz of bleeding. Doc said it was "threatened miscarriage" but he's (I think it's a boy) still in there and I got to see his heartbeat! So I'm 6 weeks which means I got preggo 1 week post op (sheesh!) I haven't eaten much today and idk what's wrong but I have no appetite and feel really queasy when I try to eat. I'm on bed rest til the next ultrasound. Doc actually said "no excess walking O_o Keep ur fingers crossed for me and the little one! SD:1/28/13 HW:358 SW:338 CW:297
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flower, I just put anti-biotic ointment on them, still do at 8 weeks. They are starting to raise up, so I'm thinking it's time for some Mederma to help them flatten out. Next time I'm at Wal-Mart, I plan to look for the Mederma bandaids. I can feel my port if I press on it. It doesn't poke out visibly. Some poeple do have pokey ports when they lose weight, but I don't think it's abnormal looking, really. Maybe those folks will post. Here are a few threads that might interest you... http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=6117 Scar Stages http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=6938&highlight=poke who can feel their port? http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4268&highlight=poking wierd looking port Just a little research for ya, hope it helps.
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Hoping to get revision soon
Golflady replied to Kaye21's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My doc is very experienced and would not do a sleeve from the band. I got band removed last April and RNY in December. I trust the doc's judgement and the less risk the better. Hang in there and do what they say! Follow diet and you will be very happy! I am 8 weeks post op and things are good, even getting back energy -
Sleeve Recovery Time? ..Have walking job..
Becca replied to renniemommie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the band and had about every complication there is. If you are about to lose your insurance DO NOT GET THE BAND! I was a self pay for my band (insurance exclusion) and you will have to pay for all of your fills and any complications. It can really add up to thousands of dollars. Thankfully when my band fell apart in my body, I no longer had an exclusion and I got my sleeve! I love the sleeve so far. I have been a little tired, but I plan to go back to work Monday after a two week recovery. The pain has been tolerable this week. Not so much the first week. I am a teacher, so if I feel too exhausted I can take some more time off. Good luck with whatever you decide! -
Sleeve Recovery Time? ..Have walking job..
Lose140 replied to renniemommie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started walking the hospital halls 3 hours after surgery. I am a physical rehab nurse so I can tell you that the earlier you move after surgery the faster your recovery. I had surgery on Friday and dischagred Sunday morning had my check up on Monday at Dr. Office and he said I could go back to work untill he heard I had a 50 pound weight minimum I had to lift. He said if there was no lifting over 25 pounds I could go back. I ended up going back to work at 4.5 weeks and working 12 hour shifts was hard. I don't know if it was because of surgery or if I was just not used to it because of the time I had off. My husband did not recover as quickly. He was light headed and dizzy for 2 weeks. It took him forevery to get dressed and ready to go. Be carefull about doing to much to early!!! Follow what your doctor says and listen to what your body says. -
8 days Post - Gas pain after swallows?
Jobber replied to darcyjae's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Could be. If it's strong enough to be concerning, you might want to phone the surgeon's office to ask. I had gas pains for what felt like forever, but it was probably more like 2 weeks. Felt kind of like hunger but painful. -
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First day of soft food
liveaboard15 replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
so i can only eat about 3-4 oz each time. at first it took me almost an hour to finish one pouch of tuna. Now 4 weeks out takes me about 20-30 minutes. I just take small bites, chew chew chew and wait a few minutes before taking another. I currently eat quail eggs instead of chicken eggs. they are smaller. Chicken egg takes me a while to eat and is basically 2 meals. I typically cook a small amount of turkey sausage, onions and 2 quail eggs. (which is what i am currently eating right now lol) (this pic was my meal from yesterday). This will take me about 45 minutes or so which sucks because it gets cold -
Starting Solids Today
motherof5 replied to JamieLogical's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for sharing that. I don't know much about reading labels. Definitely will keep this in mind when I am looking at the labels in the future. There is a lot of fiber in those bars which leaves around 3g of carbs depending on which one you buy. I will get a few when I go shopping this week. -
Thank you so much! It really does feel good to see a "1" at the start of my weight. I honestly don't have a secret. I wish I did! I started the Couch to 5K program a few weeks ago, so I think that has probably helped. Thanks again for your support. It means the world to me! Robin
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I just had my first fill today. It took two sticks...but finally he got it. I could feel the band inflate as he injected the saline. I got 4cc's in a 9cc band. I don't really feel any different. He put me on liquids for a week! Don't know if I can go for a whole week...especially since I don't feel anything, but I also know it could kick in a few days after the fill...so I will proceed with caution! Then after a week of liquids he wants a week of soups then a week of mushies...he is very conservative.
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How far apart do you get fills?
Humming Bird replied to Wheeler5051's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think mine were 8 weeks for the first 2 fills ...........then I went back after 9 months, ended up going back for an unfill that brought me back to the fill level of my 2nd fill again..... then I went 11 months. -
How far apart do you get fills?
vickyd replied to Wheeler5051's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My first fill appointment was 6 weeks post op and after that every 4 weeks. So far, I have only had 1 fill (at the 3 month point) and I am doing so well that I now only go back every 8 weeks with the understanding that if I think I need a fill then I can make an appointment sooner. Each time I go in, I get weighed and then talk to the PA about my weight loss, portion sizes and hunger level before we determine if I am getting a fill - the reason I said "we" determine whether or not to do a fill is because they always ask my opinion (which I love because it means I have the final say as to what happens. -
Whew, I had my band placed in April and only tried rice three weeks ago and I promise you, I will never eat it again. The worst pain in my life. I guess that was a lesson learned. I can not imagine eating it just after being banded....
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Hello, guys I posted on Monday of this week indicating that I had my 2nd fill and I defintely fill restriction. Been on liquids since then. But my question is when I drink something I have no problems swallowing, but I can feel it going down is that normal?? I can fill it going through stoma or esphogas or where ever it's going.. Is that normal? I'm just wondering because when I start eating again, if it's doing it with water / juice, I can't imagine with food. When my dr does his fills he makes u stay on liquids for a week, so I want be on mushies until next Tuesday... Can you all share with me your exeperience? This site really helps me a lot. Thank you.
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How Do You Know When You Need A Fill?
kdalesandro7733 replied to kdalesandro7733's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks guys!...I dont feel like i am eating more than a cup at each meal...I mean sometimes i do but generally i dont...sometimes i can go 5-6 hours without eating and then other times i need a snack(like almonds) in between. It just generally depends...yes my surgeon said she is shocked I've lsot this much weight without a fill thus far. I might ask for just a 1cc fill or something along those lines and see how that feels. all ive done to shed the weight fast is eat low calorie, sugan, carb items and keep the protien amount high. I excercise 4-5 times a week for an hour-1.5. -
I'm two Weeks post OP and I finally slept on my side last night. the side of my port. I didn't feel any pain so I went with it. Now this morning I wake up and I notice the incision where my port is looks like an indention. It looks sunk in. Before my belly looked perfectly round but now you can see and feel an indention where my port is. I'm freaking out. Did I do something wrong??? Did it flip??? ZGB<br /><br />www.fabtofit.Blogspot.com
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Poll: If you lost your band?
Bawilliams1 replied to beachgirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am on my second band right now. Both bands were 4.0 cc max fill. Right now I have 3.4 cc's and have no restriction. I am very upset/nervous. With the first band the most I ever had was 3.0 cc's and I had a very hard time getting fluids down and I PB'd every time I ate which is what I assume caused my band to slip eventually. I also went from an empty band up to 3.0 cc's within a few weeks because I went to several different fill doctors. I just wanted to get the show on the road and lose weight. I am sure that might have contributed to my slip. So, I lost my band, but I got a new one. Things have been different this time around and I don't know if that's because I weighed 196 when I got the first band and I weighed 134 when I got the second band. I guess time will tell! All I want for Christmas is RESTRICTION!!!!!!!!!! -
Well I'm back from the doctors and I had gained 4 lbs. I told her that I don't always make the must choices. I can't eat bread and have to be careful with chicken and beef. I can eat to fast and need really chew my food. She told me she wanted to do a barium swallow to make sure the pounch and my esphougus was not stretched. So the swallow test turn out fine. So she put in 1cc and the had me drink water and started pulling out fluid till if felt the water do down. So ended up with another .2cc in my band. I now have 3.9cc in band. Will see if this makes a differance. I have been able to eat just about anything I want. I have never be restricted to just a 1/2 cup of food. I hope this makes a differance this time. I would love to drop a few pounds I know I have to do my part and start working the band. I'm doing much better. I have not brought any cookies or candy in a long time. I'm trying to eat my protien first. I need to decrease my carbs. Well today is a new day and I'm having a protien shake right now. So far so good. I don't feel like I'm a tight. Well see what the rest of the week brings. Got to get busy I have a tree to decorate.
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For people still waiting to feel restriction...
luchay replied to froggie456834's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for your post Zilly, and all the replies. I got banded on 2/25/9 and up until recently was aggravated at myself for not staying on a stricter diet to lose weight and upset because I have had to wait 6 weeks for 1st fill and 5 weeks till next fill and I am in a HURRY to get down to the next size in my closet. I have come to realize from reading post from others with more experience that I have to do my part and dont have to do it perfectly, and for most of us the restriction will come and the band will do the work for which it was made -later if not sooner. I am a little more patient now, grateful I can not binge like I used to, although I can eat enough to keep from loosing weight. Thank God I stay around the same weight while I am waiting for the next fill. I can see how finally feeling enough restriction is very helpful in becoming more motivated to exercise and eat better. I am not where I want to be, but i AM NOT where I was before the surgery and I am so grateful for that. Keep on trudging the road of happy destiny! Luchay -
For people still waiting to feel restriction...
mich replied to froggie456834's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think I have found my twin. I was banded the day after you, I have had a terrible time waiting for restriction! Two weeks ago I lost it when the scale went up again. Miserable crying, self pity, this is never going to work. Dreading going back in and asking for another fill. Every fill was the same, I would feel a little for a week, eat super, lose a few pounds. Then I would feel nothing and those few pounds would return. In 9 months my weight loss has just moved from 10 to 15 pounds, back and forth, over and over again. Well I forced myself to go in on Tuesday. Amazingly enough no one lectured me. They added 1cc and wow! I never thought it would happen, but I am tight! On Wed morning it took me an hour to drink an 8oz protein shake. I almost gave up! I was so close to never going back into that office again because I could not stand feeling like such a failure. So I agree, don't give up! Nine months ago today I had my surgery. I never dreamed it would take so long to get the band working. And even if it does loosen up some, I have now at least had a taste of what true restriction is. Good luck everyone! Thanks Zillyanne! -
Something is wrong, not sure what yet.
yvonne74 replied to kyleegirl01's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
How are you feeling? I wonder b/c your story sounds like me the past week. -
The 20-25 pounds you are referencing is not lost fat. Maybe a couple pounds ... yes, but let's look at this objectively. It is widely accepted that 1 pound represents 3,500 calories. Consume 3,500 more calories than you burn, you gain a pound. Burn 3,500 calories more than you consume, you lose a pound. So: 3,500 x 20 (lbs) = 70,000 That means, over whatever period of time your chose (1, 2 weeks) you need to run a deficeit of 70,000 calories ... Hmmm ... So, hopefully you can see there is no possible way to do that, even with the sleeve. So, what could it be? Water. Water is heavy and easily moved in (pre-sleeve) and not so much after sleeving. So, just listen to your Dr, do what you are supposed to do and get rid of the scale. It is completely meaningless at this point in your story. You are losing fat, but not much. You are also going to be losing muscle, so be sure to get your Protein in to help combat that. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.
