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How long were you off work?
T'snewstart replied to UEvrWndrY's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Seems most people are back to work in 2 weeks. My job requires me to lift 50 lbs so I was off work for 2 months. Best Wishes. Tina -
so glad you made an appt also!!! i did this for a week, went to my regular dr cuz i couldnt see my surgeon, he told me i had gastritous, gave me nexium and sent me on my way:frown:. couldnt keep the nexium down,ended up in the er SEVERELY dehydrated, got an iv--- FINALLY saw my surgeon, he gave me a total unfill and there was INSTANT relief!!! didnt want the unfill either but my band was too tight and i wasnt losing, just becoming more discouraged DAILY. i lost four lbs this week and i will get a fill again in 4 weeks--- but only half!! GOOD LUCK- i know this is probably what you need! i feel 300% better:smile:
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missVickie +Reading Pennsylvania
LMBTX replied to missvickie's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
They told me I could have my surgery on Thursday and go back to work Monday, but I took a week off to make sure I felt ok. I did go into work for 6 hours Tuesday following Thursday surgery. If you can take the time, I would. -
Someone tell me to toughen up!!
badonkadonkbutt replied to badonkadonkbutt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I average between 1200 and 1500 per week. I think I know where some of my issue is.....I have had a terrible cold for the last few weeks and have been sucking on a lot of cough drops...have you ever looked at the sugar in those things?! I about died.....I don't know if this is the only problem, but it definitely goes to show that you have to count everything you put into your mouth.... -
Someone tell me to toughen up!!
juliegeraci replied to badonkadonkbutt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
LeeAnn, any idea on how many calories you take in? If you eat 1200 calories and burn up enough exercising each week you should lose about 2 lbs per week. That is if you should be eating 1600 to maintain. -
Daisydoodle, I have the larger band and had my 5th fill this week. I have pretty good restriction now, but up until then I had none at all. Dont be disheartened, a couple more fills and you will be fine. Im lucky my Dr lets me come in each week until I have restriction.
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I just had my first fill a week ago, but im in so much pain. Everytime i eat, i get this very painful feeling in my chest and I salavate like crazy! I feel like i am chewing enough, what is happening?!
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First fill a week ago, so much pain!
Lanakila replied to jeremiahsmommy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My dietician told me that I will have to do a week of liquids and then a week of mushies again after each fill. Maybe your stomach is still adjusting to the new restriction? -
Post op scars- 6 weeks post op the big one is my port
swrktp posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Before and After pictures
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wow you look great!!I am 5"7 and started at 285lbs now i am 235lbs. still want to loose 50 more but i m stalling. Its like my body want to maintaine my current weight....uugh! do you work out like a nut? -
I figured we could start communicating on the on the public forums. It is easier than private. How are you? I've been thinking about you and came across your post on this forum. It is a very emotional time for us, esp w/ the med situation. Know that I am here if you need me(public or private) I'd love to hear from others on this forum, too. I knew we had lots of issues in common, like the meds and such, but I didn't know our husbands were so much alike, too. I have done everything alone, too. If I was not (happily, but it is alot of work) married for 12 years now with two kids and so much "stuff" my husband and I have been through, I would feel exactly the way you do. I have just learned that that is the way he is, he works hard and cares alot about his family but I knew I'd be doing this alone until the day of my surgery. That is why I reach out to this website and to you. I would not even mention to my husband that I resent always being alone on these appts. I know that he is worried that something could happen to me, just as I am sure that is on your husband's mind. That could be why he doesn't want to talk or be involved with it(he could be really scared) How have you been with you on the pre-op diet? I was doing good during the first week, even cooking for everyone. Now I am hiding in my bedroom or leaving whenever it is their meal time. I ran to the market and got enough micro-dinners for the three of them to last until my surgery on July 7th. I feel guilty about that because the food is not very healthy and they are used to me cooking and sitting with them. My husband works 10 hour days as a UPS man and I have to feed them before he gets home. I am so weak and nervous now that I don't even think I will care this week if my 11 yr old son sits at the computer and my 8 yr old daughter plants herself infront of the TV all week. Isn't that awful? And on Tues, I have to drag them an hour to the city to go with me to my pre-surgery testing because I have nobody this week to stay with them. Oh well, everyone keeps telling me that it is not such a big deal, they'll survive and I am doing the right thing. Maybe it will get easier again this week. Another full week of liquids UGU!!! I know your surgey is the 2nd. Hope to hear from you before then. GOOD LUCK and don't worry about anything!
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My recovery has been tough. I don't know how you did it going back to work in 2 days, I was still taking Roxicet 3 days after my surgery. And not supposed to drive for 2 weeks after and still have staples in place. My job is mostly desk but I have to get up and down a lot. No lifting. My MD office had said 2-4 weeks out of work no matter what your job. Thanks for the responses! They are helpful.
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10 1/2 Weeks Out
Tamara Carter replied to KayKay20's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are doing great!! This is more than just a physical journey. It is definitely an emotional journey as well. I am sure your husband and kids understand and have no hard feelings toward you for your snapping when you were not feeling well. I am glad you are starting to feel like your old self again. I have a feeling you will be in Onederland by the end of next weeks. -
Quick update - After my third fill (October 2012) I got stuck with everything I ate (7.2 cc in 14 cc band). I toughed it out for a while but then had 0.3 cc removed in December and 0.5 cc removed in March. I gained about 8 pounds back during this time. I was eating a lot of potato chips since they did not get stuck. Last week I got filled back up to 7.2, stopped buying and eating the chips and the scale shows 3 pounds lower this morning! I'm hoping my time in the wilderness is over. At the first information session the doctor talked about the addictive nature of food and how some bandsters end up substituting one addiction for another, mentioning alcohol. I never thought I'd have a potato chip addiction! Cold turkey got me off it and now I don't go near them at the store for fear they will jump into my basket. Thanks for all your posts - they're very encouraging.
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From the album: Before
This is me about a week and a half before surgery. -
Room Temp Protein shakes can i say BLAHHHH
intelirish replied to intelirish's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
it's certainly worth a try.. i was sooooooooo happy to reach the shake part of my diet as i don't think i can live on broth for another week. although i do feel like i'm cheating when i had my yummy SF pudding.. OMG never thought that it could taste so good.. who need junk when you can have SF pudding .. but at only 4 days post op i so do not want to do anything i shouldn't and am happy to take it slow. thanks for the tip i'm going to try it now.. -
Shortie Porties--Banders that are short!
RedFiona replied to PigsRFlying's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello! I am 5'3, and belive me that one inch makes no difference at all!! Ha ha!! I have been very overweight my entire life and am at my heaviest now at 307. I turn 39 in september and I dont want to be fat at fourty!!! My surgery date is 8/20, less than a week!! All those clothing stories, I am right there with you!!! -
I have my surgery date......JUNE 4th @ 7:30am. I am so excited to finally have a date. I guess after I walked out I begin to feel a little nervous but excited. My surgeon was very informative and easy to talk to. He answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable. I also found out that BCBS is requiring me to stay the night. I did think I would be able to go home. My husband already took off work and I found out that my mother-in-law will be coming down to stay at least a week with me too. I'm wondering what others have done to get prepared for surgery besides just the 10 day diet. Did you cook up food? Did you buy certain foods, drinks? Do you carry a 64 oz jug or do you carry a smaller one and refill?
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I went to my first support group meeting today (I'm getting banded on the 27th) and it was great. This is a group that is just getting started and today was the first meeting so there were only 6 people there, but I feel more comfortable with a small group anyway. We are hoping the group will grow. Anyway, it was so encouraging. Three of the people there looked great - thin! Two others were still losing. There was a time when I was considering rny, had the surgery scheduled in fact. I went to an rny support group meeting and it scared the heck out of me. The lady next to me was 11 months post-op and said she was only beginning to feel OK. Many of the people looked unhealthy, with poor color and sagging skin. And nobody seemed too happy. It was a major factor in my deciding against rny. So I'm so glad my bandster support group was nothing like that! I think it will be a big help in my weight loss journey! Nancy
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!:clap2: I'm one week out from mine and I know this is going to be the best thing ever. Good luck on your journey!
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I thought the same thing that I'd never reach my goal of 214 lbs unless the last 25 lbs or so would come from PS. I attended a PS seminar last week and the surgeon said that we shouldn't be looking to PS to lose any weight, it's to contour our bodies after weight loss. After hearing this, I felt a bit down for 3 days then decided that I'd get motivated again and do everything I possible could to keep losing to get closer to my goal of 214 lbs lost. I have a pannus that is sagging really bad and he said that most sagging tummies way between 3 and 6 lbs at the most so it's not a huge weight loss after PS. I know a woman that lost 300 lbs without PS and then she had her PS to just tighten everything up. Invest in some good clothing that helps to suck you in so you don't feel so flabby and just keep moving forward. Look at how far you have already come.
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:roll:YIPEE....got word last night that I'm approved. I've got to attend my seminar in a couple of weeks and hopefully then I'll have a surgery date. Time flies!
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Terrible Pain in Left Shoulder/Heart Area
ParrotheadCathy replied to Shannonsonline's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh, yeah....it's gas from the gas pumped in for surgery. It has to be reabsorbed to get rid of it. The things that help the most: 1. Move around as much as you can. Walk small distances several times a day. Sometimes, put your arms up over your head and wave them. A friend was told by her doctor not to sit in a regular chair for the first week, but to sit in a rocker and rock every so often. 2. A heating pad! You can put it behind your shoulder when you sit, or drape it over your shoulder. Just don't sleep on it because that's not a safe thing for anybody to do. -
Yes, we should keep in contact as soon as we are able to use our phones. One week from today wow!
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Hi. After surgery in the hospital I had the left shoulder pain pretty bad and they said it was gas and gave me medicine for it that helped a bit (Malox). It went away a week or so after surgery and it came back after my first fill a few days ago. I'm assuming that it is gas again since I get really bubbly and burpy while drinking water or anything. I did take some gas x and it seemed to help a bit. Hope that helps!
