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I got my second fill yesterday, one week after the first since the first didn't do anything. My doctor allows a bit of tweaking one week after a fill of the first one didn't do anything. I'm not at 6.0cc in my 10.0cc AP band. They said most people there are between 6.0cc and 8.0cc in this band. I'm on mushy until tomorrow afternoon so it's hard to tell if I have much restriction yet. I just ate one very very muchy scrambled egg though and it seems to have been more filling than I would expect so I'm hopeful! Even without restriction I've still been losing though so I'm fairly happy. I just look forward to being less hungry when sticking to the band diet. Has anyone else had a second fill or up to around 6.0cc's yet? Also I'd be curious to know how many calories a day you are consuming. I'm keeping my intake at or slightly below 1000 calories.
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Your not alone. I was doing great then had some fudge and then Cookies, a little of this a bite of that. Yes you have company. I gained 6 lbs back. YIKES So I have started back to being a better bandster, I am doing a sugar detox this week, and In have a fill scheduled for Thursday. (it's been a year since my last one) I'm ready!!! Good luck to you, you can do this!!
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hi Beth, I am James. I have had my band for over 3 years. worked well at first till hurricane Ike. since then i keep putting weight on. i go friday to start again. good luck
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My surgeon also said 3 meals no snacking. I do have little snacks in between. Like WW string cheese and other healthy stuff. I believe in multiple small meals. Also the fact I can't get enough calories in 3 meals
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Hi everyone! I haven't been here in a while. No news from me is good news..lol We went out to eat last week and I was starving. We waited too long to eat and when my food came, I ate too fast and too much. I was in pain later that night and felt swollen with some reflux. I still do. It's a little better, but not much. Thoughts? I know, slap me up the side of the head, especially after reading all the recent complications Bandlanders have posted here with slippage and dilation of pouch and esophagus.:phanvan
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So I am meeting with nutritionist and psych on same day this week. I am nervous since I am 1 yr out of an abusive marriage and I was honest about stress and the feeling of depression on the questionnaire. I have never felt any self pitty and I have always tried to remain strong for my 10 yr old daughter. I firmly believe my faith has driven me and the leaving him was the BEST choice for my little one and I. But now I am afraid the psych might say, the lap band is no good for me...someone please advise what the psych eval may consist of...
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Hair Loss at an alarming rate - I need help!
samanthazzz replied to tcbgirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This same exact thing is happening to me. I was banded 4/23, though I have only lost 34 lbs to your 50. Congrats on that!!! I asked the Nutritionist, she recommended another Protein Shake a day. She says to keep Vitamins up( I was) and to get enough Protein (I thought I was). But, I have been online and read that you usually start noticing hair loss around 3 mos after some major surgery or stress to the body. The hair is on a 3 mo cycle. That fits time wise with me as well. I read that it usually corrects itself after 3-6 mos on it's own. New growth will start. I also read you can take Biotin in the meantime and that can help. I have got to check into that next as I too am losing an alarming rate of hair, several times a day. I will be watching this post closely, as while I have tons of hair, the rate I am going I am not sure for how long. -
My cycle is always 28 days and on time... after surgery it was 2 weeks late.... and then 6 weeks late.... surgery can mess with your cycle and so can weight loss. I would give it a couple of months to level itself out ... if it doesn't then get checked out????
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Banded On 1/31 ... 2 Weeks Liquids
MrsMoulton replied to MrsMoulton's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
YogaChick If my liquid diet was like yours I'm sure I would be fine as well. I am actually only allowed 3 shakes per day made with water and unlimited non caloric liquids. No berries, bananas, yogurt and certainly no meals. -
I have had 2 fills and they had to poke me 5 times the first time and 3 times the 2nd time. Thanks for the Novicane (yeah I know that isn't right but whatever they use to deaden the spot) but still don't like it!The port doesn't seem like it is tilted or anything at least no one has told me that. MAYBE the 3rd time will be a charm!!
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Me Too. I could probably count the times Aunt Flo has come to visit on both hands and feet. I'm 45 so it hasn't been a lot. But guess what she has been here three times in the 3 1/2 months since surgery. I do not like having Aunt Flo visit. I want her to go somewhere and stay forever. M
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I had problems with Aunt Flo too..The heavier i was the less it came regularly..I lost 82.5 lbs so far and now its been coming more reqular..Unfortually i am late for it this month..I was due 08/24 and i have just to get it. Although i have been under alot of stress the last couple weeks..We shall see ~Kristen
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I'm VERY restrictive but haven't had a fill
derocas replied to derocas's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This is just an update. I went to my doctor today and he completely unfilled me. I have relief from the restriction but now I have some slight heartburn. Things aren't looking so good because all of these signs are pointing to a possible band slip. I won't know until Sept. 13th which is the earliest appt. I could get to have upper GI barrium test done. I'm just planning on taking it easy over the next few weeks but I have to admit I'm VERY nervous. I am now at a healthy weight and I don't know if my insurance will cover to have the band replaced if it needs to be:cry. -
Yeah...Me too. My doctor told me it was normal due to being a female with out of control hormones. I did happen to loose 4 extra lbs the week after Xmas. Had my surgery on Sept. 15, 2007 and have lost a total of 65 lbs. Near my target weight of 127. I love hearing everyones personal stories...I now know I am not alone.
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I was banded on the 13th. Last week I went out and walked around the stores 3-4 times (TOO HOT OUTSIDE!) and today I went for a walk around the building and up and down the stairs a few times. Walking never bothers me. I am going to get up and do the elliptical in the morning to see if some real bloodflow helps, doctors release be damned! It's constant and pain killers aren't doing the job unfortunately.
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My wife just laughed at me...
this sucks replied to Terry Poperszky's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sounds like a great dinner! When I was on puréed foods, I made all sorts of concoctions. They didn't look pretty, but after two weeks of sweet protein shakes, I was craving more savory foods. My favorite was sweet corn cake, turkey breast, refried beans and taco seasoning topped with salsa...yummy!!! Can't wait to hear what you cook once you start on solids! Keep us posted. -
I was consistently moving too after my surgery. The gas pain was the worse thing!! At 3 weeks I felt so much better, that was when I felt normal again. Give it time, I know it's a terrible feeling but it will be over very soon
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I am scheduled for lap band surgery in two weeks. While I have read much on the procedure, I've yet to talk to anyone who has gone through this. Any advice?
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At this point, you are still not receiving the full benefit that the band will eventually give you. I went for my fourth fill today, and am hoping I might finally have some real restriction now. I have a really strong will, and am very competative, so I've been losing weight despite being hungry in the evenings. At this point, you really aren't much better off that you would be on your own. It will get better, but it's not a magical device. You do have to work with it. Make better food selections, and get out and take a walk every day. I've recently increased my walk to 3 miles a day. Yes, I have had to miss a few TV shows, or record and watch later, but that's a small price to pay. Even when I'm tired and grumpy after work, I force myself outside and WALK. When I'm finished, I feel so much better! I'm miserable when I miss my walk now. Just get out there and do something. Do you have a dog? If so, take him with you on your walk. If he enjoys it, too, that's all the more motivation to get yourself going. Start slowly, and I think you'll be surprised at how much you enjoy it. You don't have to join a gym or buy expensive equipment to get exercise.
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Jeremiah 33:3 "Call on me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not."
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i'm almost 3 years post-op and 3 pounds away from my goal weight. when i look in the mirror, i still see the fat me. when i go clothes shopping i still try on the bigger sizes because i can't believe that i could possibly fit into size 8 jeans. my friends and family still comment on how thin i've gotten but i just don't see it. you'd think after 3 years i would be used to my new body, but i'm not. maybe someday...
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I received such a blessing from this so I wanted to share. I myself would like to see further devotions of encouragement on this thread so please feel free to join me! Part of my First Place weight program for this week spoke on I Corinthians 6:20. "For ye are bought with a price:therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." The writer for First Place added "God created us so we can bring glory to Him through our lives. Our physical bodies are the tools we use to glorify God. Through everything we do, we try and live in such a way that people think more highly of God because of what they see in us. If we want to bring our eating habits under Christ's control so we can have a positive witness for Christ, we can ask God, with confidence, to help us lose weight. God knows if we intend to use our victory over our weight problem to bring Him glory! He also knows if we only want victory to satisfy selfish motives." I gave God glory thru thanking Him out loud last night when my son hit the baseball at his game scoring 3 for his team. I will do the same as I shed these pounds. And when someone asks me, "How are you doing this?" God's control over my life will be my answer, my acknowledgement, and my praise! "Father in heaven, give us the strength today to do your will, so you will be glorified. In your name, Amen."
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Hypothyroidism??
Tiffykins replied to HEARTONMYSLEEVE's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My mother has a band, and hypothryroidism she has been able to lose 75lbs in the first year, but it's because her band gives her hell. She has been stalled out for over a year now. Her thyroid meds have been adjusted as she lost weight. Essentially, with her band, she has lost restriction and can't get a fill because she pukes. So, she's kind of maintaining her 75lb loss with hopes of losing another 30 with diet and exercise. -
Delarla, my first period was scheduled to arrive 4 days after my surgery and it did not happen. The following month it was late by 5 days. But my PMS was strange . I got bloated and my band became very tight I actually lost 3 pounds during that time since all I could do was liquids and yogurt I was so tight . This month is the same thing, the past week I have had this tightness and again I have lost 2 pounds but have not actually started yet but I know it's on it's way. I have the classis symptoms. My Dr. (ortiz) told me this was all normal, rapid weight loss and surgery can delay a womans menstrual cycle, he told me it could take up to 3 months to regulate. Don't worry, I think this is the norm for most of us new bandsters. Hope this helps Michelle 4.6.04 265/238.5/160ish
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Oh that is to cool -- I love a guy who shows emotions - I could not forgot the week that the scale did not move and he was just at a loss and broke down. Though it was sad you could see how it really affects not only him but us.
