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Getting ready for Pacific Bariatric
annav562 replied to thxkbye's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Omg..I actually am opposite of you..I had health net 3yrs ago and was referred to Pacific bariatric. .went to seminar in October and by December I was told I would be scscheduled for surgery in January. .did everything from pre op classes to all the testing required. .sadly the medical board denied me last minute despite my countless pages and pages of documented attempts to lose weight that spanned almost 10 years...fast forward to last year in April I am back with Kaiser and I was approved for the options program..had surgery 3weeks ago..Pacific bariatric I thought did good in terms of making you informed. .perhsps not as much as Kaiser but maybe things have changed I was under the care of Dr. Suh at the time...I was happy overall in the way things moved smoothly. .but unfortunately like I said getting approved last minute wsd an issue. -
Congrats MustLooseIt! I had the same thing happen...was feeling dizzy and lightheaded if I stood up too fast. Went to my regular doc and my BP was low! He decreased my meds by half and it really helped! :w00t:
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Need encouragement!
Saria Fleming replied to KaylaWls1216's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started this process on July 25th and I'm with pregnancy Medicaid after having a baby but I stayed on my insurance agent asking if they got the request from my surgeon assistant (obesity solution/ Longstreet Clinic) and by doing that I got everything approved in a month and a surgery date sept 20 it's happening so fast that I'm now second guessing and scare I guess you call it cold feet but I'm now on my second week of pre op liquid diet and mentality facing the fact that it's about to happen.... Heck I need some encouragement I'm scared as crap bc this is happening so fast Sent from my Z963VL using BariatricPal mobile app -
I have enjoyed my sleeve, but worry about not getting in my fruits and vegetables. I was introduced to a new product and feel great. I'm not trying to sell you anything as you can watch videos for yourself! I count my protein everyday and get full so fast I can't eat my fruits or vegetables. This company has a nutritional juice and an energy drink I'm in love with! Go to www.sozolife.com/ignition This company is ground floor and is only in the pre launch phase in Texas! Will launch in April. It hasn't gotten to any other states yet! I only want to share so others that are interested can take this product or become a distributor. I'm not a distributor, but an advocate for the product! My friend who has colitis introduced me and is now off of Imodium. It's a true blessing!
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Are you eating Protein first? It's denser and will help fill you up! When I was eating badly I wouldn't feel any restriction either unless I ate too fast. When I ate like I should, then I could feel it. You can get through this! Just examine the rules and look to see if you are following them
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Feeling pretty good.
Wvcari replied to 1Corinthians6:19's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel way better than I expected. This is day 3 for me and the only pain I have is in my shoulders and neck that's just hanging on. My incisions feel fine unless I bump them on something. I have an allergy to adhesive so the steri strips are itching me like crazy. Taking benadryl to help until I can get those off. Doc said leave them until they come off, but I don't think I can wait that long! Taking eating very slow, but yesterday I drank too much too fast and had horrible hiccups. -
I am now 10 days post op and was given the OK to advance to soft foods by my doctor (yeah!). I had scrambled eggs tonight and I ate them really fast, without even thinking or realizing it. Like within a few minutes. I just don't seem to be able to grasp the eating slow. I did not have any pain or discomfort...so should I be concerned? Will I learn the "hard' way after I have some restriction? ONce I have restriction is that when it really matters? Cause at this point, I feel just as I did prior to surgery...I can and want to eat, and I don't FEEL the need to eat slow so I'm forgetting.
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Fell down flight of stairs... yes I'm whining
maggib11 replied to leo0704's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Someone said yesterday that there a lots of videos on Youtube for chair exercise and free! Feel better fast and hope nothing is broken!! -
:biggrin: I am so excited, I started the process on Feb 23rd, 09', I was told my the scheduler she would call me by Monday or Tueday of this week, here it is Thur and still didn't hear nothing, I got too impatient and called her. She got paperwork from CHAMPVA, which is my insurance, saying they don't need a preapproval. I am so excited, so we set the date for the surgery for the 17th of June 09'. I am going to do the Realize Band. I think the Realize Band is a better way for me to go. I go for the preop appointment on Monday. I have already lost 5lbs of the 10lbs I need to loose. With my husband being so supportive I know I will loose the other 5lbs so easy and fast. The doctor was talking about postponing the surgery for a few more weeks because I just had leg surgery on Tue, so thankfully Dr. White called the ortho surgeon and talked to him, she didn't have to postpone it afterall. I am so happy. I was just wondering does anyone got any tips on the protien shakes/drinks? I am looking for some that are not chalky or nasty. I have seen alot of talk about them on here, but I am having trouble disifering between them. Which is a better vitamine the Flinstones chewables or the Centrum one a day chewables? I have seen alot of both of them, but still needing the advice. Mandie. :tt1::biggrin::thumbup:
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I'm just about 3 months post op and have been doing FANTASTIC. My daughter and I went to one of our favorite healthy eating restaurants. I hadn't been there since surgery. Without thinking, I went to the salad bar at a restaurant. Few leaves of spinach, grated carrots, grated beets, and a little tofu salad. Next thing I know, my plates almost empty, I'm stuffed and wanting to vomit. I know I ate too fast. I also didn't chew as completely as I should have. I don't even remember chewing. lunch was at noon. I was uncomfortable until about four o'clock. I didn't feel like eating until eight o'clock. Even then, I had to make myself have a little Protein. I wonder if it was the raw veggies, not chewing properly or both that was the issue?
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Well, I learned an important lesson that I've heard discribed by many other bandsters last night. I've been working nightshifts and they haven't been the best shifts......just lots of little problems that make the nights long and add to that I am tired. Wait....make that EXHAUSTED!!!!! So last night was no different. I've been planning all my meals, making sure I get my protien and last night I brought some chicken in gravy. Little bitty pieces of chicken in a nice sauce. Should be good for me and easy to eat, right? Well, I decide I'm going to eat up at dispatch, get in there and start heating up my lunch, sit there and tell Kimmie what a rotten night it's been, grab my lunch out of the microwave and start shoveling....yes, shoveling....my food in because I'm not even thinking. It's how I've always eaten when I'm stressed out. And then it hits.......the monster from Alien is trying to burst out of my chest, right under my sternum. Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!!!!!!!!!:omg: Oh, my lord, I didn't know that eating could be so incredibly painful! Kimmie kept asking me if I was alright and I kept telling her no, but it would pass.....at least I was hoping it would pass. Finally after about 10 min. the monster decided it couldn't get out and it settle down to a dull throb that really is still there now. I was just happy I didn't throw up because I felt like I could of. But I don't throw up. It takes a WHOLE lot to make me throw up.:guess I KNOW better than to eat that fast! I feel so stupid! It's one of the BASICS of eating after becoming a bandster. So I'm back to eating broth and protien drinks till my chest feels better. I'm sure I made it swell up with my stupidity. I guess you live and learn.:cry
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Hi! I also eat pretty much everything, except for doughy breads. I am hesitant to order red meat out, since it sometimes gets me stuck. I tend to order fish when I'm out, since I love it and it goes down very well! Bread is fine if it's crunchy or toasted, tortillas work decently well, and very thin crust pizza also works. As a general rule though, I steer clear of breads. I get full fast enough that I'd rather eat something else most of the time! During mushies, I really enjoyed healthy Soups, yogurt, mashed potatoes (with Greek yogurt as sour cream), mashed yams, and fat free refried Beans with cheese. I have some good soup recipes posted on my blog if you're interested. Hope that helps! :smile2: Catherine
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What Are Your Signs Of Feeling Full
geology rocks replied to ☠carolinagirl☠'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I also end up feeling "full". If I eat too much, then I get the sensation that there is a lump in the back of my throat. There isn't much space between "full" and "too full", mind you! If I eat too fast I will blow right past "full" and right into that lump in the throat feeling. I have noticed that if I slow WAY down towards the end of a meal that I can actually feel the full feeling starting to happen.....very slowly. It is so weird, but I totally understand why they say to stop when you feel satisfied. For me, it seems that the satisfied feeling is shortly followed by the full feeling. The full feeling is more of a "wait for it" kind of sensation. It is SO weird, but it is so nice! I could not eat more than about a cup and a half before feeling full if I wanted to!! Unfortunately, now I have to still work on what goes into that cup and some change! One step at a time, I suppose... -
Pureed Borrito filling?
Tiffykins replied to warrior68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Honestly, I never worried about fat content in my losing stage. Not that I was shoveling in loads of fat, but I didn't count fat grams. The chicken is fab, the Beans are full of Fiber and Protein, the avocado (in my opinion) is the best option because of the high potassium and high healthy fats. Personally, I think it's a great option. I mushed all kinds of foods, and think if it satisfied you, and your taste then eat the measured portions for the next couple of days. Freeze the rest for to be eaten in a month's time. I not a fan of eating leftovers for more than 2 consecutive days. Foods lose their luster far too fast in my opinion if I eat them too often so I have to take a break or I'll get burned out on a fave. -
@@Spooney Ha! I had that same question! I don't think I ever really got an answer, seeing as how they are a liquid that's how I treated them. The not drinking water is in part to help not push the food through so fast to where you can eat more so protein drinks won't be an issue....I don't think.
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So, I will be 5 weeks out on Tuesday 8/21. I have noticed that I have gained an appetite back..and I can eat anything I feel like I might want to try. (Still not eating fried or fast foods, though) I drink sweet tea. Water hurts and instantly nauseates me Crystal light burns my throat. I even feel like sometimes I over eat. I just feel like a huge failure right now. I'm super emotional and moody. I eat throughout the day, too..little bits at a time. Anyone else feel this way? And my scale is messed up, just bought it at Target and its totally off, even after setting it. So I don't know my weight. Ugh. I wanna cry All comments & feedback appreciated! Just don't be mean, please!
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is this typical? NO restriction at all
n2bater72 replied to kplant's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was not even hungary for the first few days ( I was banded 12-18-08) Now a little past 2 weeks out the swelling has gone down in the stomach and I get a little hungary. I have not found anything I can not eat yet, but if I eat to fast I get a great deal of pressure in my upper stomach area...so I guess the band is there. I would not belive it if was not for the pressure. I have lost around 12 pounds my first 2 weeks. I now mainly eat the chicken in a can mixed with low fat mayo and/or mustard,all kinds of soups ( it is nice to get full on soup now), Yogurts and sugar free pudding and jello. also cooked brocolli. I have had some trouble with jello though. I feel uncomfortable after i eat itsometimes -
feel a little bad today
kll724 replied to rmalikone's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree, it could have been either too much or drank to fast. Remember, still have to sip. -
Can I just say thank you!
BBdoodle replied to Miche11e's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah... You absolutely have to stay on it if you feel your surgeon is not doing it fast enough for you. I was lucky where my sureon's staff were very agressive in getting the approval so I just had to sit back and let them do the job Congrats and good luck with our surgery -
Starting school again...
Inner Surfer Girl replied to sanjumelts's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you sure their portions are off? Years ago I had a roommate who worked at a fast food restaurant and they were obsessive about portions. She was very well trained. If she picked up grated cheese with her fingers it was the exact amount. -
8 Days Post-Op...incision Question
chitowngirl posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I have a question. I have four incisions from my sleeve. However the biggest incision is more painful and soar. The other three small incisions are fine and pain free. The larger incision is not healing as fast, I was just wondering if everyone else has any comments on this. I'm not sure if it's not healing because it is just a larger incision, or if there is a chance it maybe infected. The only reason I'm kind of worried is because I had school on Monday and I had to carry my bookbag around and it weighs about 20 pounds. Big mistake, trust me I won't be doing that again. -
I had one a couple of years ago unrelated to WLS. They actually stopped the treadmill test after a short time as my heart rate went up too fast. Ended up having a Lexiscan about a week later as a subsitute where they take pics (MRI-like) then inject you with something that replicates walking on a treadmill (speeds up your heart) and then take more pics. Hope you can just do the treadmill test!
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I lost over 250 lbs on this one diet I went to at a weight loss clinic, I was starved all the time, went there for about 2 yrs, but it was a battle of my hunger, even tho I cheated a lot I lost weight but as soon as I quit using their product the weight went on just as fast if not more, I'm committed to this sleeve to help me on my portion control. My liver is ok as far as size, I just have a two day clear liquid diet before surgery, I know when the Doctor examine me his said my liver was ok as far in size, I eat lean meats, love fish but I eat lots and my weakness is ice cream , mash potatoes , and mustard potato salad and love any kind of cheese, just portion control I have a problem with. But congratulations on the 36 lbs of weight loss, are you ok with the diet your on now? Not hungry , satisfy when you eat? If it was me and I answered yes I would just stick to the diet your on and forget surgery but if not go with the surgery, I know I can't and it not being lazy ether. Good luck on what ever you decide.
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3 weeks out and hungry
Tink22-sleeve replied to tanya811's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was hungry at 3 weeks out also (I still get hungry at 7 months out). I think it is perfectly normal. An acid reducer really does help(I take prilosec). I think alot of us had a "3 week stall. i think thats normal too. Dont fret, my dear. It gets better really fast! -
Looking for other Lap Banders in Tampa Fl
debgoodman posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi! I'm looking to find fellow Banders in Tampa. I'm scheduled for surgery at the end of August as I found out that I have H. Pylori and am taking 30 days of antibiotics prior to surgery. I'm 33 and have a 7 month old. I'm looking for some support people who are local and maybe around my age or that have kids (although I'll take anyone. I'm not too picky). I'm married, and although my husband supports my decision to have surgery, he doesn't understand being heavy. He's 6'5" and 190lbs so he thinks you should just have will power to control weight. However, he has a super fast metabolism so he's never used will power for anything! I'm new to the area. Just moved from Atlanta. I just want regular communication with someone who really understands where I'm at mentally with the process. My husband will always be by my side but he will never understand what it's like to be heavy. I don't really know anyone here. All my friends are either in Atlanta or in NC. If you're in the area and you've either been through surgery already or are going to go through it soon, I'd love to hear from you. And I know there are support groups but I'm looking for people who are more friends than just attend support groups.
