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Been awhile since I checked in here
selvester420 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey everyone sorry it's bin awhile since iv bin on, my surgery was sept 23/2010 nd I went in at 200 and now I'm 175 I feel great people have been starting to notice nd so have I, I can't eat much but I don't care I love it u really realize how much u ate before surgery. I don't know if anyone can relate to this but I often get this feeling in my throat maybe I little more further down it's hard to describe it's fizzy achy burning feeling feels as if you can throw up when u get that feeling my mouth sometimes even gets watery when that feeling comes, when it does I breath and it goes away but I wanna know what it is. I hole iv list what's recommended at 2 months and week out, I'm excited to loose more seems like the weight loosing is in spouts it will quit then come off again stop then start loading again etc. Anyway hope everyone Is doing good -
2nd fill and I just don't understand....
txspatter replied to usmcwife1997's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel your pain. I had my third fill two weeks ago. After 1st fill, I was up .2 of a pound at doc's office. After second fill, Ihad lost 2 pounds prior to number 3. I'm on a plateau and can't break loose. I've lost 46 total since March 12, 09, but somewhat frustrated...don't know what to tell ya. -
So I've decided to do this - Insurance willing...
lexiemustang replied to lexiemustang's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you Xine. I think I'm going to start a journal - that is EXCELLENT advice. Complete with gel pens and stickers - I'm a kid at heart. Small update - I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea as of last week. This process is moving very quickly; my meeting with the Nutritionist and my Cardio test is tomorrow. I am actually going for the sleeve instead of the lap band...both my PCP and my bariatric surgeon thought it would be a better fit for me. -
Confession: I drink soda. Anyone else?
LipstickLady replied to ella37's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It was just sort of a silly title for the post. The first time I drank it was only 1 sip and that night I looked over my plan and it doesn't mention it one way or another past 8 weeks. I will mention it to him at my next check up but it doesn't seem to be hurting anything and like I said it's only a few sips. Why did your doc make you wait til 6 months? His plan actually called for a year. He gave me an exception because I was losing steadily and compliant everywhere else. -
5 weeks out and still have very swollen stomach
Gwen52 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hello! I am 5 weeks out from surgery and doing really well. My only issue is that my stomach area is still very swollen. The swelling is above my belly button and seems strange because I can tell my stomach is losing weight below my belly button. At 2 weeks my surgeon said it was fluids that would reabsorb but if that is what it is, it is still there! I don't have pain but I'm wondering what it is and when it will go away! Anyone have a similar experience or any advice? -
Lost hardly anything in first month?
theonejess posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Has anyone hardly lost anything in the first month after surgery? I just hit 4 weeks post op today and I've only lost 5kg (11 lbs). My surgeon said in 4 weeks most people have lost between 8-12kg. I feel so broken as im not sure what I've done wrong. I've been following the plan almost perfectly, having enough Protein and Water but just am not moving anywhere. I've been stalled for the last week and a half already (and I know stalls are very common so I'm not too fussed at that), but I'm just concerned at the really small amount I've lost, considering this is meant to be the moment we lose the most the fastest. The surgeon said some people just lose really slowly but I have so much to lose, I did this to give it a kick start, not to lose as slow as I could without it.. Sent from my SM-G930F using the BariatricPal App -
Day One Meal Question
Corrigan replied to jenlyn122's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Usually, in most programs, the first week is clear liquids, broth, sugar free jello, popsicles,tea,etc. Your surgery needs time to heal and foods heavier than clear liquids make that more difficult. Everyone is different. Many people have difficulty drinking anything for the first few days. You seem to be doing fine, just keep it light and take it easy. -
Sorry To Ask But........
GlendaLee replied to nichole33's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 1 week post op, and had your same concerns. I decided to take a softener ( miraLAX) before bed, 4 days post. This helped...I'm still taking each evening.. Sent from my iPhone using VST -
My Top 5 "No No" Foods @ 1 Month Post Op
erp replied to EweLewz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm four weeks out, can tolerate just about everything I've tried. Haven't tried bread or pasta b/c I'm watching carbs but so far so good! I eat 500-700 cals a day, not on purpose just seems to be all I can muster right now. Losing slow but that's ok. I feel better everyday! -
My Top 5 "No No" Foods @ 1 Month Post Op
nursepez replied to EweLewz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm four weeks out tomorrow and I get to start solids tomorrow. During my "soft/mushy" stage I was able to eat scrambled eggs, refried Beans, fat-free greek yogurt, really soft stewed chicken and turkey chili with kidney beans (chewed well). I pretty much kept to those few things and could tolerate them well...1/4 cup at a time. No bread, rice or Pasta. Not sure how much I'll change that up as I move to "solids" tomorrow. -
just whining and complaining some more....
Tricia K. replied to lovecats85's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm sorry about your frustration. I had surgery 2 weeks before you did and I've had 3 fills in my 4cc band, totaling 2.2cc. However, I found that unless I cut my calories to an average of 900 per day, I wasn't losing weight. Might I suggest trying that for a few days and seeing what the outcome is? -
Hi all, Although this is my first post,I have visited the site often since my banding on April 12, 2007. For those motorcyclists, how long after surgery could you ride? My surgeon says 4-6 weeks depending on my healing. Thanks for your help.
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5 weeks post op, flipped port fixed, first fill
Lovinglapbandliving posted a blog entry in Blog 67084
5 weeks post op and I had to have a second surgery because the port had turned to the point where it was impossible to get to to fill. So far I have paid $100 in transportation for 2 trips to the Surgeon, $415 surgeon fees and I finally have my first fill of 1.5 cc. I didnt realize the lapband was going to be so expensive to maintain but thru it all I still feel it is totally worth it! I have lost 16lbs in 5 weeks. Eventhough I have little restriction I am loosing weight because I decided to partake in the 5 day pouch test monday thru friday until I have reached the all elusive "Sweet Spot". I refuse to gain weight thru this "bandster hell" My family is very supportive, my inlaws are not and I WILL NOT allow then to think even for a second that this is again another waist of time and money. I have spent so much thru the years trying to Battle Obesity on my own! With the lapband I will not fail. MOVING FORWARD! The 5 day PT get a little easier each time. And I really Like fish so this is a great one for me. Has anyone heard of ISOPURE??? I have heard it is the BEST protien drink with 40 grams of protien 0 carbs in a 20oz bottle. But it is $3.?? per bottle at the Dr.s Office. Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get ISOPURE?? -
life after RNY--weightloss and itching?
ranee17 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just something thats been bothering me a few weeks now. Maybe I'm just crazy or am I?? I have been itching EVERYWHERE. I think it all started like week 3 as I started my gym routine but Im also itchy when im not working out. Crazy huh?? i feel like a dog going crazy especially on my belly and lord forbid my back fat lol anyone else have these crazy itchies in their life??? -
Hey, I used to get that as well, but realized that I over eaten and it was stretching my pouch. You may need to get an "un fill" like I did and wait a few weeks. This will allow the enlarged stomach to shrink back through the bank and go back to the smaller pouch. I am so glad that I went and had the ECG done, because my pouch was really stretched and I had a lot of gurgling sounds and a hard time eating. Don't ignore it. Make sure you speak with your doctor or the "fill" nurse and let them know. Wish you luck!
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Girls, girls we are here to support one another not to try and root out where Ayana is at fault!!!! Not everyone has the finances, ability or opportunities that lucky PhranP has. We just can't assume anything on this website. Ayana, I'm sure you're feeling angry, confused, disappointed and totally frustrated. I get that as I've been in the same boat off and on. After reading some of the more encouraging and informative comments on this thread, I suddenly realised that a big part the problem is lack of restriction and not knowing that there's a journey of a few months to find it - the FAMOUS SWEET SPOT!! My doc has never mentioned it Ayana, you have been hugely brave in taking this radical step so I encourage you to take a deep breath, grab hold of your courage that's in there somewhere and give it another go. Also phone the doc and discuss having another fill. I am giving it another week of no sense of having had enough (the band is going to give us this message eventually!!) and then I'm going to phone my doc. We 're all behind you and want you to push through this first hill in front of you. Let us know how you're doing.
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I am almost 4 weeks post op, and two days ago I walked almost 3 miles, some of it up hill. Ever since then, my left side has been hurting, especially when I inhale. Could I have pulled a muscle? Or worse, damaged my band? Sent from my MB865 using LapBandTalk
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Time management & motivation Challenge.
hatters replied to SuperKen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Like you said time management, is key. You may have to wake up earlier to go to the gym. If you are one of those folks that can study and walk on the treadmill, I say go for it. Also pack your food. Cook and package all your weekly meals on sunday. I am not sure what your campus is like but where I went I walked 2-3 miles just getting around, so maybe you could just that part out of your work out. Or you can go harder on weekends, maybe get a personally trainner once or twice a week, just to make sure your pushing yourself. Oh and dont forget all the great excerises you can do at home if you cant go to the gym like jump rope, squats, sit ups, push up, planks, pull ups etc. Also I should note, dont beat yourself up if you cant work out one day. I know how important it is to get in those healthy life long routines but just try to do what you can. And If that is just going to the gym 3 day a wk then 6 while school is in, then just make it your goal to go 3 days a wk and stick to that. -
Distended Abdomen After Eating?
isaviolinist replied to isaviolinist's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you so much for your reply. Ugh, now I'm scared - I hope nothing is wrong with my band. I just moved to a new city and am still looking for doctors so I can't even go see my surgeon. Ergh. When you got an unfill and waited for a few weeks, did your pouch go back to the correct size? -
The bariatric doc is at a loss. They want me to go to the nutritionist. I see no point since I showed them a printout of my food log and they agree I'm doing very well on making good choices and on controlling the quantity. A week ago someone from the clinic called and asked if I'd lost any weight since my visit. When I said 'no', she asked if I wanted to consider a bypass. I get the feeling that they think my food log was made up and I'm not exercising. *I* would think the same thing if someone had told me they were eating 1200 calories, walking and not losing weight in a month. My regular doc who specializes in diabetes says 'it just takes time' although I have another appointment on Nov 22nd and she's going to do a thyroid test and a couple hormone tests. I thought eliminating carbs right down below 30 would help since that's how I lost 70 lbs a few years back, but even that doesn't seem to be helping. Very frustrating. I got on the scale this morning and I'm now another pound heavier. To be honest, I just want to cry. I've never worked so hard at losing weight as I have this last month and *nothing*. Fortunately, I long ago cleaned out my pantry so I don't even have the ingredients to make a batch of Cookies to drown my sorrows in and by the time I go to the store to get the stuff, I'll have come to my senses. Ok <shaking myself off>...think I'll go online and see if I can find a Zumba class to work off my frustration. They're like fleas around here so that shouldn't be a problem. .
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Ladies, you are too funny! Ayana, keep working at it. I was banded in August of this year and have my surgeon told me no fills as of yet. The reason is like Betsy wrote, I am working the band and my body as if I do have restriction. I watch my portions, measure, weigh and even though I am certain that I could tolerate certain foods in larger amounts, I don't even go there! I exercise 7 days a week no less than 30 minutes at a min. and an hour max. so far been averaging approx. 2lbs per week. Go back take a look of what you are eating and how you are doing it, look at your exercise routine and if your surgeon's office gave you information and suggestions, go for it. Wishing you the best of luck!
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Any One Have Trouble With The No Drinking With Food?
Shape_Shifter replied to Aug2ndsleever's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Glad to see it's not just me. I'm working on one thing at a time. So far limiting caffeine & diet coke. I went out to dinner alone last week and decided to try proper chewing. I'm glad I won't be eating alot because I will be at the table forever. It took quite a while to finish a portion of my small steak (granted it wasn't the most tender steak). Afterwards I realized that I drank alot less as well-only one glass of soda. Maybe because I had the food in my mouth so much. When out to dinner i have had up to 6 glasses of diet coke while waiting for food and eating etc. You'd think I would have no room for food. However, I never drink that much at home. I think it's because I'm spending so much more time at the table than I wouuld at home. -
My Dr. Had me take Benadryl about a week after surgery do to a reaction to the glue that they used. Sent from my iPhone using VST
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6 months out having issues and looking for advice
Stivers4097 replied to Erica SRQ's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery the same time. How many.ccs did your band have? Before the unfill? I had a similar thing happen to me. I had 1 cc removed and felt better. I have stalled on weight loss since. -
One Major Question...
Lanakila replied to SoCalCass's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc told me to hold off for one full week, and then I was free to do whatever I could tolerate comfortwise. I did read from one gal that everything was fine but that she thought it was funny that she could feel her port when it was, shall we say, rubbed? She said it didn't hurt, it was just funny that she noticed it. She said her hubby couldn't feel it.
