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First Fill tomorrow and question for female patients.
ShrinkyDinkyDoo replied to Onyx5268's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my band done on Apr 12th and it seems like my port was sore forever. When I went to my nutrition appt, she said when you can lay flat on your stomach without any pain, then you are ready for full excercise. Everyone else in the room was ready, except me. It took over a month for it to be fully comfortable. Even still, sometimes if im carrying my little boy, or something presses against it too hard, it smarts. But, the fill didnt hurt at all. Even the needle stick. He went really quick, and I literally didnt feel a thing. The bad part was that he put a huge band aide over the little needle stick area, and the band aide irritated my skin, and left a huge red patch, that itched like crazy. But that had nothing to do with the fill itself! As for Bra's, I had the same issue. For a while I was putting a band aide over that incision because it would sting when I would sweat, and it rubbed raw when I wear a bra. I bought some really nice supporting ones from Stein Mart, that are pretty, and the center area is arched, and it doesnt touch that incision. That gave it time to finally heal, and now it doesnt bother me any more. -
ok i saw this and thought it would be nice to do it here again. so im starting a weightloss challenge good for now till v-day. so thats 11wks to get that scale moven. i hope everyone comes and joins me in this as i really need the support. so i will go first name-china scw-356(starting challenge weight) goal 4 c-31lbs(how much weight you wanna loose) you can either post the infor here or you can click the heart and do it. thanks everyone
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Band to Bypass
indiangirl replied to NEW ORLEANS GRL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you talked to your doctor about having the band removed? I'm worried about health issues and am considering removing the band after I loose 25 - 30 pounds. -
Getting back to losing..
Mommyto4 replied to Debra Barron's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow Heidi you sound exactly like me! I was banded in Dec 08 and only lost 40ish pounds then got off the bandwagon. Now since January of this year I am "back on" and I am trying to figure out how to make this weight come off! Ive been excercising for the first time in my life and counting calories every day since January 2nd and I have only lost like 9 pounds. Frustrated I went to my surgeon today for a fill and she declined because she said I was "loosing some weight" so my band was fine. Now she is pushing no carb and lots of Protein diet or Meal Replacement shakes...what are you doing to keep it going??? I am more serious today than I was when I put my band in and I need some friendly advice from somone in my shoes. Any advice will be appreicated. Thanks, Danielle -
Fattest MOM in America???????
kimaly replied to JoJo1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think she is very disturbed, I'm thinking at 600lbs she may feel it's too hard to loose so why not make everyone think you want to be that big. She really needs help. Someone should take her to Brooklyn clinic at let her see how someone of that size struggles to survive.She is selfish because she has a daughter and she's not putting her first. she needs her mother and her Mom is pretty much killing herself. I find it quite sad and hope she can get a grip on reality before it's to late. -
I just want to thank you for the words of wisdom and support- I have got my mind and heart set now to focus on myself- to start loosing weight and to be happy.
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I Dont Feel Any Different
tmorgan813 replied to neeve's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This actually made me laugh. Too funny. I am looking forward to see how if things in the bedroom are different once I loose a big amount. I am sure it will be and to be honest, I am really looking forward to it. Sorry if that was TMI. hehehehe -
I have had a hard time since a trip to Europe the beggining of Oct. Then of course there was thanksgiving, christmas, new years. I have put on 30 pounds from my lowest weight. I was told by a few people I lost a little too much weight. I have going to loose 20 and see how I look and if my jeans fit. I can't workout right now because I just had a boob job 12/21. I had my trainer put me back in the schedule 1/10. I hope the doc. okays that. It will be 3 weeks. Yesterday and today have been great eating wise. I have broken up my daily food into 6 mini meals. I think this will work well for me. I also started journaling again. Let's hope my motivation continues. I think I'll be in a good spot if I can just put 3-4 good days together. I never want to be fat again! Thanks for listening.
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I do agree with "readyformyjourneytobe" though. Since I stopped weighing every day, I started noticing how my clothes fit, how my energy level is, even how my shoes are starting to feel loose on my feet.
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I was banded on 8/21 and I am down 37 pounds since surgery. I am just so glad that I am not 37 pounds heavier. I am so scared of getting saggy skin and all the other affects of fast weight loss that I look at it as a blessing. For the time being, my skin looks great and I am toning up nicely and that's the way I would like to keep it. Stay positive and continue with your program.
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I had my surgery on July 31 and have lost 82 pounds but recently I have had my port move. It is pointing out of my skin. The first time it happen it felt like a pop and then I was looking at and could really see it. I told the dr but he said he had never heard of it. All I have to do is push on it and it goes back in place. Has this happened to any one else:confused:
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Same as me, 2m Loosing slowly, 6kg down in a month...
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I have PCOS and I'm loosing weight with the sleeve. I think I'm loosing slower than many folks, but at least I'm loosing. I'm down 100 pounds after about 7 mos. I didn't have any hair loss, and other areas seem to be growing faster than they did before. (I think it is the biotin in the multi vitamin and the hair follicles are closer together since there is not as much skin). There is hope for weight loss even with PCOS, just be prepared that it might be slower than others.
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tomorrow is my preop plastic surgery appt and I am so very excited. I am booked for a tummy tuck, breast lift with implants and thigh lipo on Nov. 19. I am getting a thigh lift a couple months later. Everyone keeps freaking about the money but really??? People pay so much for their vehicles and don't even blink an eye. I am worth more than any car could ever be and these surgery's will last longer than any car. I paid 18 grand for my lapband so why wouldn't I go the whole way? Why not I say you only live once! So I am diving in. I love the way my body looks now in clothes, the surgery will just make me love my body without clothes. I would still choose extra skin over fat any day and I was one of those people who spouted how I would rather be fat than have extra skin.. really??? That is just a bunch of bull! I was so miserable fat. I am so happy saggy skin and all. No one knows I have extra skin when I am dressed but everyone knew I was fat. So seriously don't worry about extra skin if that is what is holding you back from getting lapband, you are just looking for an excuse, which is what I did until I ended up almost having a heart attack from being so obese. Getting the lapband has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. Being thin has been worth all the money and hard work. The band is a tool not a cure. Big difference! Ok enough of my spouting. I am just sooo pro band! Wish me luck everyone!
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FRIDAY is "B" Day!!! YAY!!!
LisaMG replied to NancySmiles's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I know your sooo excited! I'm excited for you! First time you'll be happy to be catagorized as a "Looser" I bet. See you on the loosing side! Did you make sure to get a before picture? Ha, Ha, you probly have enough of those, right. -
Gaining weight sad but starting over. Help advice and support needed.
Zingythingy replied to Zingythingy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Julie if I'm honest the only questions I ask were could I die... And was my tummy going to be flat and not sit on my legs wobble and be sweaty. I didn't look into possible bad outcomes. I was imo young, super fit at the time. I did have very stretched skin. Only about 1 in 10,000 gets my problems. I've had c sections and this was nothing like that. So much worse. By my surgery date I was so thin my overhang was pretty small. I had 3•5kg of skin/fat removed. A relatively small amount. I'd ask about drains I had mine in for over 3 wks. I'd ask about width of scars mine are pretty thick. I had a reaction to the thread they sewed me up with. My body kept rejecting it and new areas opened up. I'd ask worse case scenario outcome. I'd also advise stool softener. Tmi but it was an issue. If your having just a horizontal incision I believe it's even rarer for the wound to dehiss and become necrotic. Wear a good binder or support underwear. I didn't. Be prepared to feel totally zapped. It floored me for 3 months. But I've read a lot of positive outcomes. Look on real self. It's a great site. Lastly good luck. -
I just went o IL for a wedding a little while ago. And being a California they were making fun of me the whole time for being an ice block. I think I did loose a lot of insulation.
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Back in Oct of 2012, I had to have my band completely emptied because I had air trapped just above my pouch. I had to be on a liquid diet for about 3 weeks. It helped me loose 7 pounds. So, although your band may be empty its better to go have it check and emptied if necessary; hopefully correcting the issue you are having, then to risk having to have the band removed.
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I would really like some information from those of you who have already had the surgery in regards to excess skin from the weight. I know that the health benefits are greater than the issue of excess skin, but I have to be honest and say that it has definetly crossed my mind a few times here in my pre-op stage. My surgery is set for 2/5/09.
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3500 calories = 1 lb of fat 3500 / 7 = 500 calories per day That's 500 calories per day MORE than you consume, to loose one lb per week. So, if you consume 1000 calories, you must burn 1500 calories....OR consume less calories per day. Ideally consume less, and burn more...increasing the gap between the two.... And that is for real fat burning weight loss, not the quick early stages of weight loss which everybody experiences If you want to loose more than one pound per week, you have to up the above numbers.... Also, in my case, I have always found Protein to give me more energy than calories.... Also, since I am no llonger concerned about loosing weight, I find that exercising everyday covers a multitude of sins....with no weight gain...
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I was just banded three weeks ago. I am a little discouraged to read a post below with everyone stating they are tight in the AM and cannot eat at all or only a shake, then totally loose and eat everything and anything at night. Can I hear from some people that have had their bands for a while that have consistent restriction? Or is this true for everyone. I really would love to eat a healthy egg Breakfast. Thanks, Laura
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I was sleeved the same day is you and I've lost 30lbs so far, and 10 was pre-op. I exercise 5x a week. And I'm doing great! Our body's are different and we loose different.
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hi I am almost 4 months out and having my 2nd fill on the 21. Boy do i need it. I have good days and bad just like you. I have not yet ventured out and tried bread. But i have tried out toast, tortillas. I have had only to episodes where the food (rice) went down fine till i had the 4th bite and BAAMM!! what a nasty feeling. Thankfully the 2 times where in my house. The weight is coming off slowly...and i have to remind myself that "if it took me 10 yesr to gain 100 lbs, i cant expect my body to loose it 1 year" To be honest i am not sticking to the dieat 100% bad habbits die hard. But im hoping that with each fill i will be getting closet to that "sweet spot". Good luck in your journey!! this website is great!
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My 15 year old is suffering from obesity and I think she is angry that I am loosing and shes not. In fact she may gaining faster than i am loosing. Im wearing clothes she has grown out of. I dont know what to do to help her. I am so upset because I know exactly how she feels. What do i do? I make extra healthy meals and have zero junk food in house.
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I know it sounds crazy and I NEVER thought I would ever feel this way but I want the weight loss to stop! my original goal was to get down to 160 lbs Well I am currently at 141lbs when I started my journey I was 219 lbs. I am not happy right now I find myself getting depressed at times, I am having bady image issues. I try to tell myself it's only because I have gotten used to seeing myself one way for so long that I am not used to seeing myself thinner but to me I am starting to look sickly this is the wildest experience ever! for yrs I was so unhappy with my weight it was constantly on my mind every day all day now that I have lost the weight I now feel like I have lost too much weight and right back in the same boat about feeling uncomfortable in m own skin! going shopping used to be hard because everything was too small now everything is too big! I was only happy for a few months with this weight loss. I am actually trying to gain back at least 10 lbs. Is anyone else going thru anything like this?
