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Swallowing Pills?
AbacoRaveness replied to Michelle Wolfe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am three weeks post-op and saw my surgeon for follow-up today. I asked him this very question. He said, a general rule is that if the pill is smaller than your pinkie finger nail, go ahead and swallow it. But, if its bigger, at least cut it into smaller pieces. I want to make it clear though that I have not had any trouble swallowing or keeping anything down, so your situation might be different. -
Banded May 10th is this normal??
whatever replied to whatever's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok-so I saw my doctor, and you guys are right... It's the port site. It seems I have developed a fairly good sized hematoma under the port, so whenever I eat, my stomach swells, which pushes up the hematoma, making it more pronounced. The Dr says he could drain it, but he is hoping it will resolve on it's own "in about 6 weeks". I am hating this thing. It looks ridiculous! I am just praying it goes away, because I have seen posts by people who say theirs never went away, but became scar tissue instead. Did anyone else have this problem? -
Long Term Post Op Care
Bufflehead replied to Sleeveless n Seattle's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
You should have someone running labwork about every three months. Your surgeon in Mexico may be able to give you a list of the tests that need to be run - it's more extensive than usual patient labwork. I know mine checks for vitamin and mineral deficiences, sodium and potassium levels, albumin/pre-albumin (something like that). -
I've seen a number of people here say they needed to sleep on a recliner for a couple of weeks post-op, so it must be a common thing.
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just the opposite i slept like a baby after surgery with very little discomfort was really tired however and got up and walked as much as i could and kept it up for a week or so
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Quite a few people have mentioned sleeping in a recliner for a while. I had to sleep on a wedge for about a week. So, yes, it's common. You just have to find out what you can do to get comfortable. Good luck!
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I am 4.5 weeks post op and my right side is really hurting me. It feels like someone has kicked me in the ribs. I've also been having trouble eating even 1/4 of a cup of food (as my nut says I should be able to eat now). Has anyone else had this experience?
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Yup, that first week can be uncomfortable, for sure. I slept in a semi reclining position with a little pillow under my belly to give support.
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I am 3.5 weeks post op. I am being very careful with what I eat and have not had any desire to cheat at all. I am exercising about 3-4 times a week too. BUT, I find that I have a difficult time eating with my family. I tend to chew too quickly with them and I have a hard time just looking at the food they are eating. Im doing great with weight loss. Ive lost 30 pounds already. Have 100 to go. I get my first fill on May 23. But, I am having the worst problem feeling down about eating so differently and feeling so limited with the food that I am eating. Anyone else feel this way? :welldoneclap:
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Hey Y'all - New Here - Insurance approved today!
Tbird49 replied to SkinnyScarlett's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations on your approval it sounds like your mind is in the right place to take on this journey with us I just passed the 3 week post op date 20 lbs down , I wish I could say it's been all fun but it hasn't , the beginning liquid/ puréed food stages SUCK but remember that is all temp. My highest weight was 267 and I will be 50 in April I wanted to start living not existing .. So my new friend have faith and all will be well ... Cheers to your new healthier life -
"Nouveau Fat"
Beachsprite replied to nomorechubbybutt63's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm sort of in the middle, I was a normal/little overweight up until 25, i'm 32 now, and morbidly obese, (i'm pre op but only one week to go!) So while it's only been 7 years for me i don't remember what it was like to be 'normal sized at all'. Mentally I've been fat all my life, i remember being self conscious at age 5 about how fat my legs were, so to myself I've always been fat, i'm a self fulfilling prophecy I guess. I look back at pics from my early twenties and think ugh! there was nothing wrong with you you looked great! - yet i didn't see it at the time. So I have no memory of being normal sized only photographs that I can look back on and realise what i didn't see then. -
Hi there, Kaiser (SoCal) has a mandatory 24-week Healthy Options program pre-surgery where they teach you about the lifestyle from A-Z, and in that time frame, expect you to lose some weight. My Bariatric team specifically said that the 10% rule is out the window; and that Kaiser no longer requires that a medically supervised diet is followed. I am doing the full-food program since I already use a full-nutrition supplement 1-2 per day, and am adjusted to a partial liquid lifestyle. Currently losing about 1.5 pounds per week on my own, which puts me almost exactly at 10% total weight loss before my operation in late-December/mid-January. As I receive info, I'll post in the forums! Knowledge is power. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I would love to say I've been walking a ton, but my energy level is non-existent. I've been super cranky this week, hoping that settles down soon.
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I told my boss and a couple co-workers, one who has had gastric by pass. My boss is amazing and he has been so accommodating with all my Dr. Appts (I had to do the 6 mos diet plan). Even with the time off after, I was asking for one week and he said take two. I don't know how I got so lucky, I have worked for other managers that I wouldn't have told of the specific procedure , because she would have blabbed it all over, so I can understand where some of you are coming from. I feel very blessed to have him as a boss and another gastric person to share with, she has already been very helpful.
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I had surgery on December 21st. I have lost close to 30 pounds since my pre-op visit. My doctor said losing 3 pounds a week is about average. This morning I weighed myself and I had gained 2 pounds. Has anyone else had this happen? And if so, is there a reason behind it?
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I was wondering about the same thing. I will be a week post op on friday and still experiencing a lot of pain in my stomach from drinking fluids. I glad to see that eventually it will go away.
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I am 1 week post - op and I feel like I'm starving. Nutritionist wants me on liquids one more week but I don't know if I can handle it. I am anxious about this entire decision to have the surgery. I feel confused as how to move on, what to eat, how much to eat, etc. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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I also had my surgery Feb 12. I was reminded about the week 3 stall earlier this week. I would just continue getting in your Protein and 64 oz of Water daily. We all lose at different rates. Starting weight plays into it as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I am 6 weeks post op, have lost about 22 lbs and have stopped. I am not 100% with the program, but added exercise this week and eating so much less than I was. I don't understand why I have stopped losing weight. I cannot eat a lot so I get hungry every few hours. I am not supposed to graze but get intensely hungry throughout the day. I am very depressed about this, I put myself through this emotionally and physically grueling procedure and I am besides myself. I eat a lot of protein but do eat sweets a little bit, but not enough to stop weight loss?? I do not drink the required 6-8 glasses a day. I really need help. I was not crazy about the nutritionist I saw for pre op work, and do not know who else to speak to, if that is recommended.i don't know how many calories I eat a day and can't find the right food journal. Thank you for your help in advance!!
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Im frustrated and mad at myself! I quit smoking back in May. I did this because I was sick of the consequences of being a smoker. It was also ruining my relationship with my husband, and I didn't want my son to think smoking was ok. I held strong and didn't even look back. Until 2 weeks ago...I was literally dreaming about smoking, then came the cravings. Well, 2 days ago I broke my non smoking streak. I of course am completely hooked already. I started Wellbutrin this morning, and hoping that will help the cravings....but I fear it's cross addiction. Im raising the white flag. I've never been a fan of shrinks...but at this point I don't know what to do. Im calling my ins. on my lunch hour. Im praying there is an addictionologist that I would be covered to see. Anyone else struggling with cross addiction?
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Everyone has already given you good advice, but I want you to know I felt like my surgery was a mistake the first couple weeks. I kept thinking "Why did I do this to myself?" This seems to be something a lot of people feel early on. It's such a big life change! I can tell you, it got better as I moved through the food stages. I'm a year post op now and my life is INFINITELY better than it was before and I'm so happy I had my surgery. Hang in there! It will get better! Sent from my Nokia 7.2 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Newbie Dr.Geiss Patient
healthysue replied to slim2be's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Lisa, I just had my appointment with Dr. Geiss about 2 weeks ago. What did you think? I am excited. Do you have any of your testing done yet? I still have to go to the pulmonary doc and my endocrin doc. Are you going to go to the meeting next week? Maybe i'll see you there. Sue -
ok everyone, I'm a week out today. My incision where the port was placed, which is my biggest incision looks like half the size of a tennis ball.it shows through shirts and all. It looks like a big lump on my stomach. Should this be? Should it be this big in the first place? If so, should it have went down by now. Another reason for me to panic!:thumbup:
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any austin texas area January banders?
llcoolj74 replied to melidawn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my first post op appointment today. The pain from the gas was too much, even taking my breath away sometimes (while lying down). I've been taking gas-x, walking, drinking peppermint tea but nothing was really working. The PA told me I had another week of that to go. After I cried, she told me she could take all the liquid out, which I opted to do. The theory is when I'm completely healed (another 2 wks) I'll get the band filled again. Not what I wanted but catching my breath is scary and I don't want to go through that for another week. uid uuuthththh -
Surgery in Monterrey Mexico By Dr. De la Garza Feb. 21st 2006 Beginning Weight - 254.5 Weightloss - 15 lbs. the first week wow Been slow since March 21st - 1 month 236.5
