Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Got my Allergen Lapband Pedometer Radio today as well as my ID card. Lol. Did anyone else get these from them? It was in my Lapband packet from my surgeon. I just filled in out and sent it in last week. I still want a Fitbit though' date=' taking donations! Lol.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk[/quote']

I got the form to send in but i dont know which one they put in me yet. I'm going to send it in after my post-op visit. I registered to win a Fitbit they are supposed to draw the winner next week :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My tummy isn't swollen or bruised either. Ate you happy to be a bander???

I didnt swell or bruise until a couple days after, now i think i have a permanent bruise from the heparin.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm pretty worried right about now. My last check up appointment with my Hematologist was today. Good news is that my Pulmonary Embolism is gone and I can get off my medicine in 2 weeks. I left after getting a copy of my CT Scan. Then' date=' I was looking at my results it in the car today and read that they "saw my gastric band and there was a 4.4x2.7 mass adjacent to the band - possible polypoid lesion" Uhhhhh, what? My Hematologist is also an Oncologist, she should of brought this up! So it's Friday and I'm pissed that I can't do anything until Monday. I called my surgeon and he said since they aren't really trained to look at lapbands on scans they could be wrong and to send him the video of the scan next week. But, at the same time, they know what they're looking at cyst/polyp wise - I was at a freaking cancer center! So now I've Google'd polypoid lesion of the stomach and all I had to read was possibly malignant to worry me. =(

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk[/quote']

Thats not a good way to start the weekend. Keeping you in prayers today that they just read the scan wrong and that there is not anything there thats not supposed to be {hugs}

Let me know what they say when they look at your scan.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm pretty worried right about now. My last check up appointment with my Hematologist was today. Good news is that my Pulmonary Embolism is gone and I can get off my medicine in 2 weeks. I left after getting a copy of my CT Scan. Then' date=' I was looking at my results it in the car today and read that they "saw my gastric band and there was a 4.4x2.7 mass adjacent to the band - possible polypoid lesion" Uhhhhh, what? My Hematologist is also an Oncologist, she should of brought this up! So it's Friday and I'm pissed that I can't do anything until Monday. I called my surgeon and he said since they aren't really trained to look at lapbands on scans they could be wrong and to send him the video of the scan next week. But, at the same time, they know what they're looking at cyst/polyp wise - I was at a freaking cancer center! So now I've Google'd polypoid lesion of the stomach and all I had to read was possibly malignant to worry me. =(

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk[/quote']

L

Ok wait a minute! Before you freak out ... U just had surgery

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

L

Ok wait a minute! Before you freak out ... U just had surgery

They were poking around in you. They would have seen a mass! Don't freak out just yet!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

They were poking around in you. They would have seen a mass! Don't freak out just yet!!

I normally wouldn't be so scared, but my Nana passed away from stomach cancer in 08. I trust my doctor and yes, I agree, it's probably just from all the equipment and cutting or something, but at the same time... It's personal because of my grandmother. I'm a worrier. =/ Ahhhh! Hurry up Monday!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I normally wouldn't be so scared' date=' but my Nana passed away from stomach cancer in 08. I trust my doctor and yes, I agree, it's probably just from all the equipment and cutting or something, but at the same time... It's personal because of my grandmother. I'm a worrier. =/ Ahhhh! Hurry up Monday!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk[/quote']

Deep breaths there dear! The weekend is long but I'd be pretty pissed too!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I normally wouldn't be so scared' date=' but my Nana passed away from stomach cancer in 08. I trust my doctor and yes, I agree, it's probably just from all the equipment and cutting or something, but at the same time... It's personal because of my grandmother. I'm a worrier. =/ Ahhhh! Hurry up Monday!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk[/quote']

I would be freaking out as well, but know in my heart that logically they couldn't have missed a mass that size, right next to the freaking lap band. I mean, if it was somewhere else in your abdomen, the surgeons maybe could have missed something. BUY NOT RIGHT NEXT TO IT. Keep that belief!

Let us know.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank ya'll! <3

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

In also Oct 12!!! But I'm in Missouri :) good luck.

Hl

Hey I'm in Missouri too getting banded on Halloween!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ugh, woke up this morning with excruciating port pain. I pressed down and realized that it moved about an inch go the right. I'm scared to call my doctor because I don't wanna bug him and I already called him yesterday about the results from my CT Scan. Is this normal? The horrible pain? I know it's fine for it to be tender, but this is extremely painful.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

you really need to contact someone or go to the emergency room...something is not right if it is extremely painful? when did you have surgery? and are you on the pain medication if real recent?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ugh, woke up this morning with excruciating port pain. I pressed down and realized that it moved about an inch go the right. I'm scared to call my doctor because I don't wanna bug him and I already called him yesterday about the results from my CT Scan. Is this normal? The horrible pain? I know it's fine for it to be tender, but this is extremely painful.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

Call your doctor... I'm sure they're use to it. And I hate to say it like this but... THAT'S WHAT WE'RE PAYING THEM FOR. That sometimes sounds to ignorant to say, lol, but it's the truth. I was banded on the 23rd and I had an ekg and all kinds of blood work because I wasn't "feeling right" and they were right, it was nothing... but I'd rather be safe than sorry!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey Fallon.. So sorry to hear you are going through all this.. Steffy is right.. call them up.. rather be safe than sorry.. besides.. they know how scary surgery can be I am sure they have people calling everyday for every little thing.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Awww, honey I pray everything is fine. I am sure once you call and get everything straightened out you will feel better. I do agree with everyone. Call your dr. They are used to getting calls from something minor to real emergencies. I Was only in excruciating pain the day of surgery. The meds at home keep me tolerating the pain. Please keep us posted on what happens. Hugs!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • vsg.with.sharon

      Hey everyone!
      I’m new here! Looking for some friends! 🥰
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 3 replies
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×