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How will I feel after surgery
nessa3678 replied to novbeginning's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on the 1st as well. I woke up a little sore. I took my pain medication Thursday and Friday and that was it. Saturday I felt great!! A little sore by the port and I was having some gas pain in my chest but that's about it. Tomorrow makes one week and besides being on liquids and the tape and bruises on my stomach I don't even feel like I had surgery. Good luck to you and I hope you have a speedy recovery as well!!! -
November Nymphs Cinco de Mayo Weight Loss Challenge Week #2
osangriared replied to Momto1plus1's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm confused...there are updates on the previous thread....are we starting new threads each week, or just updating the old one. -
November Nymphs Cinco de Mayo Weight Loss Challenge Week #2
Skinny_Jill replied to Momto1plus1's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Name............Start.............Current...............Goal.......... ...To Go Momto1plus1....223...............220.26.....................210....... ...10.6 Hollyberries......267...............267.........................257... .........10 Skinny_Jill........180...............177.........................168..............9 The exercise is really helping. I've been losing slow and then this week I've lost 3 pounds. I love my Body Bugg and my trainer. -
Are they 'bad'? I have wanted to try making my own greek ribs, and finally did a couple weeks ago. I'm in love, and am eating them alot. I can't really find anything on the nutritional value, and what I do find, I don't know if 6oz includes how much they weigh with the bone-in, and if so, how the heck am I supposed to know how much meat I'm getting off of them? As a general rule, are they very high in calories and/or fat, and no the best meat choice? Should I stay away?
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JACKKKKKKKK!!!!!! Captain Jack my old friend. It figures you'd be the one to answer, you've always been a trooper. I'm amazed at your progress. You rock, sir. And of course..you were onto something. I woke up today with a white tongue and something funky going on in my sinus. I'm thinking it may be thrush because I use an inhaler and the other night it hit the back of my throat. Still though..4 big pieces of toast in 10 minutes. 3 fills in 2 1/2 years, it's not going well here in Leener band world.
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My BMI was 43 or something like that and I was 118kg when I was banded. I had the large band put in and it took 8 fills for me to get to the right spot. I have 8.9mls in and I think I have about as good restriction as I am going to get as I suffer form reflux now I dont want to get anymore fill and maybe make it worse. My weight was really slow too, and I even plateaued for 7 weeks, I am on the move again now tho as I am starting to work with the band instead of fighting against it. Good Luck
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Hello Straber, I'm happy you are doing well now. It's sad to hear of stories such as yours. More so when the complications occur and the surgery happened to be performed abroad or outside of the US. I understand what you mean about not having a local doctor to help you. I, on the other hand did have my procedure performed in Monterrey, Mexico by a great surgeon. A patient that I met on the day of pre-ops had complications after her surgery, which was performed right after mine. She had breathing problems coming out of anesthesia, she vomitted alot, had horrible gas pains and went home in excruciating pain, weeks later discovered an infection at her port site. Her infection remained for a few months. She phoned our doc. He sent a prescription to her for antibiotics and followed up with her weekly. She finally healed. Recently, she made an appt with a local doc to have her first fill. To her dismay, the doc discovered that her port flipped. They tried an "L" shaped needle to get to the port, but to no avail. After spending $299.00 for an eval with no fill, she contacted the doctor about her flipped port. The doc was more than happy to revise or correct the flipped port at no extra charge. She only had to pay for the flight. Since then she's alive and well and with a fill. She's still losing. She's happy and her problems were addressed by a doctor who cared. So yes I do understand that complications can occur but we have to do our research on our docs before we use them.
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After a very long 2 year preparation process, my surgery date is scheduled for Thursday, February 7. My question goes out to all of you who are diabetic. When did you begin seeing a lowering of your blood sugar levels after surgery? Given that we are all different and metabolisms vary, I wanted to get a feel for your experiences. My surgeon told me today during our pre-op meeting that she can’t guarantee that I’ll be free from my 4x daily insulin injections. Thanks for the opinion 3 days before surgery!! Thanks to all in advance. I’ll be away from a computer until February 12. Wish me luck!!
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HI John, You must be very excited about your surgery date on Feb 21st. I actually thought your surgery date would have been sooner than that. Are they booking out about 5 weeks? What is the reason for the semi-liquid diet? Sherri
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Kimmom, I'm sorry you're having so much gas pain. I had alot as well. Got extreme at times, much worse than I expected. I used a heating pad and walked as much as I could, even when I felt like I couldn't walk, I forced myself. Also, if you need pain meds use liquid tylenol or codeine. When you lay in bed try to roll to your side, this may feel uncomfortable but just go slowly, after a few minutes roll to the other side. Keep doing this until you start to pass gas. I don't know why your port site should be hurting so much. Do you mean it hurts when you touch it or just hurts period? Mine was abit sore but if I pressed on it, it really burned. This feeling subsides with time. Everyone has had great suggestions. Try them all and find what works for you but please know that some people have much worse gas pains than others. It really is time that resolves the issue. I'm four weeks post-op and still have some gas pains. Hopefully yours will resolve much sooner. Best wishes and keep smilin'!!!
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HELP!!!! Struggling like he## today on pre-op
clorox123 replied to JudiM's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
:p...."Obese woman with a deep tan and a sun burned nose causes major backup on Route 64. Video and interview with the tanned but not toned runner at 11...." :bounce::bounce: roflol!!!!! you are too funny!! I hate to say it, I can picture it cuz I feel the same. I feel like yelling and screaming and ranting. My foster son chose this weekend to come home from sleepaway camp They get one a summer out of the 8 weeks there. So i of course was busy making his favorites, for Breakfast lunch and supper.. and sitting around talking, w/ a lot more food around than I anticipated. And then my husband.. (super supportive ) wants to know if I can cook for my foster son why not for him... so .. But thank goodness the first week/ weekend is over. NOW, i get to look forward to a WHOLE week of :whoo:SHAKES!!! woo hoooo :clap2::clap2: rather boo hoo.. lol.. But good for you!! you made it through a vacation I'm impressed. -
Getting Banded on the 19th of October
teeny83 replied to aquasky13's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm getting banded on the 31st October in Traralgon and just wanted to wish you luck...when are you starting the Optifast?? I was told 6 weeks on it is best...doing 5 and a half really! Excited??? Nervous??? Pigging out and eating all the things you're gonna miss? :hungry: -
They told me childrens tylenol take 2-3 teaspoons probably can't find adult liquid tylenol but is probably exists somewhere.
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I agree. Of course, we all hope we're going to be among the lucky ones who lose weight during the first weeks -- but whether we are or not is almost completely beyond our control. A lot of people lose or gain many pounds of water in the weeks immediately after band surgery. I know it's hard to be patient, especially if you've had to wait a long time to get your band, but hang in there. You are totally normal. Your band just isn't in working order yet -- kind of like a new car that hasn't had the engine installed.
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Candysmooch, I just went to the website and Mo hasn't updated his results in a while. You can check here http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/contestants/wherearetheynow/mo.shtml I thought I heard that some of season one's contestants will be on the finale this week. I hope to see MO, he was my favorite from season one. My favorite from season two is Dr. Jeff. I broke my heart when the voted him off. But he is doing great and I am looking forward to seeing him at the Finale this week. Matt drives me crazy crying all the time! That boy needs an antidepressant. Yes he looks great so far, but stop crying on every show! Seth and Suzy have done great jobs but I lost interest when Dr Jeff was voted off. Good luck to all of them!! And may the biggest loser win!!!
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The thing is people focus to much on feeling restriction and not enough on eating correct. I am less then 2 months post op and down 65 lbs. It has not been easy. I go to the gym 4-5 days a week for 1 hour of cardio. I also am eating 800-1200 cal a day. That is it no snacking no soda very little carbs. I do nto have as much restriction as I should but I have learned to eat to live and not live to eat. You should start looking at all lables and working out 3 days a week start slow 15-30 min is all you need. I know it will work. I have a almost non existing matabolism but with the right caloric intake and exercise the weight will come off. Just keep your head up.
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I had my surgery in December 2004 and I've been doing very well with my band. I weighed 205 when I was banded and I made it down to 124 lbs. Over the summer I experienced severe restriction without having a fill. My doctor removed the fill and waited a couple of weeks then gave me a very small fill. This was in Sept. After my small fill I never felt the restriction. I started to put some weight on. I went back to the doctor, scheduled another fill and went in today. It was under flouro and we both watched as he filled me up and I had no restriction. He thinks my band erroded and now I have to an endoscopy. I'm so worried because I finally reached my goal weight and my doctor doesn't seem like he's willing to have me rebanded if my band erroded. I still don't know for sure but there really is no other explaination. I'm just devasted. :thumbup:
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I am at the last 12 lb. It is SO SLOW. I've been sitting here at the same weight for weeks trying to do what ever I can to get it off, but those 12 lb are stubborn little suckers! I think my body is going WHOA!! I know it will come off eventually, but only when my body is good and ready to give them up. I practice patience and keep up what I've always been doing. Hang in there!
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Soon to be banded. 11/23 AAAHHHHHH Nerves
Cangel76 replied to TrailAngel's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am 5' tall and was 234. I call myself the weeble wobble. I had no comorbidity, in other words I have no illnesses. I didn't have high BP my cholesterol was only up 2 points and down 2 points for good cholesterol. I had no signs of diabetes but I have Hypothyroidism which causes weight gain and then PCOS which causes weight gain. So with the odds stacked against me and wanting to be proactive I was blessed that the insurance approved me. As far as the first few weeks, they are tough, liquid diet to mushy to solids. Definately research recipes ahead of time, it will make your life so much easier to have several ideas for mushy foods. I made thick chili with bison meat. 4oz or half a cup was 23g of Protein. The pain wasn't that bad, as long as you don't lay around. You have to get up and walk and it is uncomfy, but it is much more uncomfortable to have gas trapped in your body. Once on solids before a fill, you are going to be hungry at times, Water, water, water, fluids, fluids, fluds. Stay away from sugar and carbs and you should loose weight fine. I wish you the best of luck. -
In the beginning, I was having trouble with meat also....my Surgeon said that is not unusual... Since all my Dr.'s have been preaching to me about cutting back on Red Meat to once a week at least, and MANY of my friends have gone vegetarian....I figured it was as good as time as any since this is to be a all out life changing event... So I have been without red meat for 1 1/2 years now..... I'm not fanatical about it....I'm not picky if meat is in chili, etc,. you just won't see me ordering a steak, roast or pork chops.....fir instance. Plus I'm sure it will not go down anyway..... Again, one of the best decisions I've made...I can definitely tell the difference....
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16 months out and having a few problems with the last 25 pounds
Sojourner replied to BeckyJane's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I've also heard such dire predictions from the so called "nay sayers", and also that on average an individual will loose only 66% of their excess weight with the band. My weight loss has also been basically stalled over the past few months, but I do attribute that to the 2 surgeries I have had since December, 2012. I will reach my first "bandiversary" short of my goal, however also 78 lbs less than I was, and much healthier from a clinical standpoint. I have little doubt that I will reach my goal, as I know how to work with my band and how to eat a healthy, band friendly diet. The carb addiction which was a major factor of my weight gain is in the past, and I am vigilant to keep it there. I know from my history, it will be the exercise which will help me reach my goal. It helped me to begin to use a "Fitbit", which helped me see how many calories my activity level that day had burned, and it motivated me to get on track and exercise more regularly. I still lack the patience to participate in "My Fitness Pal", at least I believe that is where you log your foods daily. I just try to stay with basic and unprocessed foods, and that has worked for me. I also believe that motivation for success and maintaining focus on goals are integral parts to successful weight loss. We will all get to where we want to be weight wise, if we are sufficiently motivated to get there! -
insulin dependant diabetic from the age of 5 years old HELP
oreokitty posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have been a diabetic for most of my life My whole family is overweight so 8 yeras ago when I became overweight and my sugar controll went crazy I knew I had to make a change Afetr many diets and no weight loss my Diabetic doc oked teh lap band. I am two months post op and overall doing ok I healed great considering how I normally heal due to me being a diabetic. BUT I am having a horriable time with running ketones I just had my first fill two weeks ago and the dietian whats me on a max of 1000 cal per day I am normally around 800-900 cal. The doc says it is normal to run ketones because of burning fat But I feel horriable has anyone else had this same thing being a type one diabetic? Any ideas of how I can keep my cal down still loose the weight and not feel horriable like I am? I have lost 47lbs from the two week pre op diet until now so in about 2 and a half months I am just looking for any thoughts about this . I would not do anything different I am feeling lots better with the weight being gone. Thank you -
Band bound in St. Louis, MO on 12/28!!
kyteachjules replied to imsamiam's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hope all goes well for you! I was banded on 12/13 and am doing really well. I'm down about 26 lbs in my first two weeks! -
Just got the band three days ago
Peaches78 replied to Megan Sotelo's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Megan, Welcome..... I'm sorry to hear you are having gas pain, I did as well. I was banded on 4/26 and I still continue to have inermittent gas pains in my shoulder, chest and lower stomach although they are much better than they were. Unfortunately my doctor told me that these can hang around for up to a week or so and as gross as it sounds you just have to "let it out" when it wants to come out and try walking as much as possible. Congratulations on getting banded! Faith -
Has anyone had their esophagus dialated?
Whart712 replied to wrestlersmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi there...I had surgery last week for a hiatal hernia & replacement of my lapband and am doing great. I had a 4cc lapband placed in me in July 2008. I had a lot of restriction from the beginning and was only able to to get one fill. After a fill, I had constant reflux & food was hard to keep down. I had to get an unfill a few weeks afterward and was empty until 3 weeks ago. I decided to get a fill after having nothing for 4 months and I was only able to put .3 cc's in my band. There was obvious irriation and we couldn't figure out why. After one week of the fill, I started having reflux again. After having it unfilled last Saturday, the doctor said I still showed complete restriction. She said I should stay on liquids only, no sodium. I woke up on Sunday dehydrated and still having a struggle keeping water down. I went to the emergency room and they immediately started rehydrating me, did an upper gi, endoscopy, and finally a ct scan which showed a severe hiatal hernia. What I failed to tell you is that I had my lapband surgery in Mexico. I didn't know anything about different sizes of lapbands. The bariatric surgeon here in the U.S. that attended me this past week said that they never put a 4 cc band in anyone. IT's way too small and they're certain that my hiatal hernia was caused by my band being too small for my anatomy. Even though my hiatal hernia was pretty severe, they were able to replace my lapband and put a 14 cc band in. I was so excited that I didn't have to remove it permanently. Do you know what size band you have?
