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Hi Wild Blu! Ive been having nighttime reflux off and on since December - my last fill. Everytime I think that its time to get a slight unfill, the reflux stops. Because I was worried about the reflux being due to a slipped band, I asked for a barium swallow to check on the position. Everything checked out ok. Soon afterwards the reflux was much better. Probably due to a number of things... prilosec qd and no eating after 8pm. For the past week this reflux junk has kicked up again. I even called my pcp today to get a script for something stronger then prilosec. (shrugs shoulders) I dont know! Have you read our "sticky" thread about reflux? Good luck - and let me know what happens.
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I have a couple of tasks at work that I am responsible for each week. Then there are a few each month and so on. Sometimes, like today, it comes time to do these tasks and I can't figure out where the time went. How could it possibly be time to do this when I feel like I just finished it? It's a never ending circle. Dieting is a task. Quite frankly, all my life, it was a task of low importance. At the beginning, I would plan my entire week of food, exercise, etc. It would go on like that for a few weeks, until I wouldn't have the time and then suddenly the diet is over. With the Band, I have found that I can break that cycle! Life is getting in the way of my tasks (exercise, calorie tracking, etc.), but the Band is still there for me. Right now, I'm in a great place! I still got myself to work out at lunch today, but I know that there will come a time when I won't. Something will get in the way. And it will be okay because I have my Band and it will keep me enough in check that I will be able to take a pause and get back to it without failing. That, my friends, is an amazing feeling! Side note: my mom has been diagnosed with glaucoma and is having a procedure today to help with it. So, I'm praying extra for her today. Also: thank you to you all out there for your posts. Each and every one of you are inspiring me to get where I want to be and I can't possibly thank you enough. You guys rock!
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I picked up some tuna, wheat thins and carnation 4pks today as well. I don't know if I can wait until next week to have the tuna...I want it so bad! I might just mix some up and have a little! I need real food. I can't take potato anymore! Pasta and Bread are two of my favorite things as well. Let me know how you make out with them!
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Ohhh, I love wheat thins!! I have not received the booklet with the sample menus. I'm sure I'll get that next week at my appointment with Kelly. I have a treadmill and many exercise tapes that are collecting dust! They need a good cleaning! Do you drink any other types of protein drinks other than the carnation instant breakfast? I can't stomach many of them!
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Therapy...how in the world do you figure this out?
BriarRose replied to Lillimint's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am a social worker. I can do therapy, I just don't happen to - I work in case management as a supervisor in foster care and adoptions ( just to clarify ) - So I kind of can see this from both sides. From the client side - take some time and think about what you REALLY want to work on in therapy. What do you see as possible things that you are dealing with emotionally or socially or in your own head that isn't working for you. Come up with at least 3 to 5 broad issues - and THEN try calling either your insurer or local department of mental health , or local hospital/medical center for referrals and get names of licensened social worker therapists or licensed counselors near to you. Then look them up and find out something about them. What do they specialize in ? You might want someone who is doing short term and maybe cognitive -behavioral therapy (CBT) - maybe someone who has worked with other folks with issues you are dealing with. As a therapist I really appreciate people who know why they are in my office. I don't want to spend all of my time trying to guess why they are there. "Im upset all the time." When a client comes in with ideas of where they would like to be or where they are feeling stuck with something in life, or dealing with a specific change then I have a better idea where to start and where we want to head. Hope that helps. -
Therapy...how in the world do you figure this out?
futurefinemama replied to Lillimint's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am currently in therapy. I continued with my therapist who completed my psych evaluation. And the plus with this counselor is that he is a certified bariatric counselor. He is able to address my current weight loss journey that my previous counselor sorta did not have a clue. I am a stress eater, so we mainly talk about life issues that stress me. And this strategy helps because I feel like I can decompress every week. -
Just hit my 8 weeks post op! But I'm getting nervous because I'm starting to feel hunger again. And starting to eat 3 meals, small Of course, a day. I'm so nervous to gain any weight. I feel as though I've already stretched my Pouch bc I have made some bad choices in my diet. Help! Did anyone else feel like this?
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Okay gals--- I had my SECOND fill of another c.c. (2 c.c. total) last week and still no restriction. I can still eat like a truck driver. Most of the time I don't, but I did today (two parties). Although, I must say that I did eat less than I normally would have, but still too much! I am wanting the restriction so badly but it's just not there. And what if it takes to 3 c.c. or more to feel restriction? Then I won't have restriction later on, right? Don't you need an adjustment every few months or so as you lose weight? There won't be any room left in my 4 c.c band. Getting discouraged...........
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I wish I could say something to make you feel better, but I am only in week three at this time. I'm sure there will be someone who has had your experience and will be able to say something to you. Don't stress too much, not that you want this, but unlike a RNY, you could always reverse it. Let that be enough to help you keep moving ahead. I find I don't stress so much if there's a way out.....and because you want this to be successful, you really have no intentions of reversing it anyway. Most likely nothing is seriously wrong, you just have to deal with the changing pains.
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I had all 3 done at the same time. Maybe that effected my recovery time too. But, I am glad I had it all at once and got it over with. Jean
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Undiagnosed sleep apnea
GypsyQueen replied to shannyd4's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went through all the testing, had mild apnea, was put on a machine, had to show compliance for several weeks before pulmonary would ok surgery, which pushed things back a couple months. Then when I went in for surgery, they never seemed concerned if I used the machine or not. It was very frustrating. Haven't used it since either. I am in no way saying you shouldn't inquire further, but I think it was about stacking up co-morbiditirs/statistics in my case. -
I am going on vacation to Chicago next week. I will be a little more than 4 weeks post op. We will be going to my favorite restaurant and my favorite thing there is the BBQ shrimp with no breading. My soft food diet says that I can have fish but it doesn't ever say anything about shrimp. Did any of your doctors mention shrimp? Is it safe? Also, what about rice?
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Each post op diet is a little different depending on the surgeon. I could have shrimp (not fried) beginning a week after my transitional phase started (transitional phase started at week 3). There was a caution, however, in my plan materials. Many people list shrimp as one of the foods that tend to get "stuck". I had shrimp and was fine...because I haven't yet had a fill. I did chew it to death, though. You might want to check with your doctor to make sure.
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Yippee seeing dr on 4th september.and 3 wks after I can get sleeved.woohoo..just a bit gutted its costing me £8500. But atleast il be thin again.i got all my vits and protein ready .cant wait now.(hurry up)
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Day 1 of preop diet... One week from now I'll be on the operating table at this very moment... So crazy. This has been a whirlwind experience and I know I'll be post-op before I know it. I'm hungry.. But not hungry enough to throw this hard work away. I can do this!!!!
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March Madness!
Gurlygirlrcr80 replied to Gurlygirlrcr80's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm glad u r counting down too because I am too! I have my pre op appointment on Feb 20 and then I start my 2 week liquid diet. Very excited!! 27 days till surgery!!! I sort of wish i had a nutrition class with my group but I do have access to a nutritionist anytime I want to talk to her and an exercise physiologist too. But either way....ssssssoooooooooo ready to start with my new day 1 -
The scale liesssss! It liiiiessssssessss! Nasty evil scaleses! (Other than that, I don't have anything constructive to say. I've been on lasiks for 3 weeks...)
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I took a week off school and work, but going back was a test of my strength. I can't believe how tired I am. I'm not sleeping very comfortably. Not to mnetion my dogs like to lay on my legs. I've done good with the post-op diet but I miss pizza so much. I already lost 14 lbs and it's only been a week and a half. It's hard for me to find pants to wear. My dress slacks for work were pushing against my incisions. I had to skip out on my internship because I was so sore and had nothing to wear. At least I've made it back to work and haven't missed my classes. My lower abdomen is black and blue from my daily injections of Lovenox. Does anyone else have to do that? I'm running out of new places to stick the needle. My husband says I look like I was involved in a prison shanking! Right now my desk is hitting my incision by my liver and its getting irritated. I'm also tired of eating pureed chicken and mashed potatoes. I'm trying to be creative but my list is short for what I can eat. I just can't believe how uncomfortable I am. And am I the only one who has had a change in bathroom habits? I know this sounds personal and embarrasing, but my bowels are real loose. They resemble that of a newborn. I figure its cuz I don't have much substance for a diet. It sure would be comforting to know if someone else's butt was burning.
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I took a week off school and work, but going back was a test of my strength. I can't believe how tired I am. I'm not sleeping very comfortably. Not to mnetion my dogs like to lay on my legs. I've done good with the post-op diet but I miss pizza so much. I already lost 14 lbs and it's only been a week and a half. It's hard for me to find pants to wear. My dress slacks for work were pushing against my incisions. I had to skip out on my internship because I was so sore and had nothing to wear. At least I've made it back to work and haven't missed my classes. My lower abdomen is black and blue from my daily injections of Lovenox. Does anyone else have to do that? I'm running out of new places to stick the needle. My husband says I look like I was involved in a prison shanking! Right now my desk is hitting my incision by my liver and its getting irritated. I'm also tired of eating pureed chicken and mashed potatoes. I'm trying to be creative but my list is short for what I can eat. I just can't believe how uncomfortable I am. And am I the only one who has had a change in bathroom habits? I know this sounds personal and embarrasing, but my bowels are real loose. They resemble that of a newborn. I figure its cuz I don't have much substance for a diet. It sure would be comforting to know if someone else's butt was burning.
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BURNING IN IN MY STOMACH???
ibsly271 replied to MS LISA's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a feeling like my liquids are going down an hour glass. I take some sips and then it seems to "get stuck" then frees up. I have asked the nurse about it and they don't seem to give me any response. My sleeve was done 11/30 and from my pre-op weight I am down 22 lbs in just 2 weeks. I am scared that I am losing too fast! I can't wait to get some real foods in me as my stomach growls all the time!! Just can't seem to get enough liquids in during the day though. -
Gotta ask this sex question....
princess_n_thep replied to Iziksmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I waited 6 weeks for it just to make sure. Then, all was fair and the circus was on! -
Pre-Surgery Pain Relievers?
Angie!! replied to CajunLadyB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't believe how many people's advice is to do something different than the doctors says. If we were all experts we would no be where we are. Don't drink the caffeine and don't take the aspirin. Drink a lot of water And wait it out. By day 3 the headache should be gone and if it not, call you dr and ask what they want from you. -
I need a co-morbidity or no approval
ambpete replied to kittydream's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Het Kittydream, I just completed my sleep study few weeks ago. And I found out that I do have sleep apnea. My breathing stopped 48 times in a hour so it is a concern. I have been cleared by all my other doctors at this point. Tomorrow I will meet with a home care company to be fitted for a mask to help my breathing. It will be monitored for a few weeks and if my apnea improves with its use, they will clear me for surgery. This is the last part of my testing so I am ready to get on with getting an approval. I am expecting to have it done in June if all goes well. I will keep you informed of my progress. I started this journey in December so its moving right along. Good luck with all you are going thru and I think you will get a lot of help from all the folks on this site -
Pre-Surgery Pain Relievers?
unbesleevable1 replied to CajunLadyB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
or you can call doc and ask for advice. you have almost 2 weeks till surgery. he or she may say ok to take nsaid, OR may prescribe something else (tylenol/codeine, tramadol, darvocet, etc) if they really don't want you taking nsaids. the concern is risk for bleeding during and after surgery. different from why you avoid them after surgery. (although my surgeon said nsaids occasionally is fine for sleeves.) important to ask your doc! -
WL contest-do i have an advantage
daqui26 replied to daqui26's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
denise i know you only watched a few BL episodes but since i have been watching i know they have had to people on there that had gastric bypass so i guess they do overlook it. both people that i saw stated it in the beginning though. with that said i did join and other than the guidelines of the contest the only rule is that you don't starve yoursef just to win. the same lady has won the last 3 contests by losing 35-40 pounds over a 12 week period,i might need pointers from her. please keep the posts coming it's really interesting to see what you all think.
