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Stitchy's Journal
 

Washed my hair.

This is day three. Supposed to be the day to get over and then everything will better, or at least getting better. I've left clear liquids behind now, and am sipping on creamed soups, milk and yogurt drinks. I pureed chicken soup and it tasted sooo good. I'm only putting about 1/2 cup at a time in my tummy. The last things I want to is to burb, PB or otherwise. I took pain meds this afternoon but that's it. Probably have another dose before bed tonight. I felt up to making DH a meat loaf for dinner. It's not cooked yet; he can to that when he comes home.   While I did take a shower yesterday, and it felt good, today I actually washed my hair :faint: . I guess I thought it would hurt too much to have my hands over my head, but everything went well, and I'm pleased. Not much in the way of style at the moment, but hey! It's clean!   I managed to throw a couple of loads of laundry in the washer/dryer, but DH can fold them when he comes home.
Stitchy

Stitchy

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texastina's Journal
 

DAY 1

Day 1 Weight 259.0 waist size 50 BMI 47.4 Started myocel...pretty good, had eggs and bacon for breakfast....lunch we ordered out I had mexican taco salad minus the shell...had another shake around 3:30 had some fresh fruit.. and tons of water...:hungry: :sick :help:
texastina

texastina

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vericks's Journal/Vickie
 

Two days after surgery

I'm home and the most pain I feel is in my neck and shoulder. Been using Ben Gay strips and heat and cold pads. Helps some what. Wasn't prepared for pain in shoulder and neck. Not much problem with the abdominal area, very little pain, even though I had hernia repair also. Better to walk and sit up as much as possible. Strictly on liquids, jello, water, crystal light, popsicles. Popsicles are my lifesaver. I like using the water bottles with sipping top, helps me sip on the water all day. Not too bad of nausea, just a little when I have eaten something too fast. Can't wait to get rid of the pain in my neck. I would suggest to have a slanted orthopedic pillow to sleep on as well as a neck pillow, something I didn't think of but I am very happy with them now. Pain medication tastes the pits, but it does it's job, however makes me very sleepy. Trying to do without it until night time. I found if I sip it slowly with a sip of water I can get it down easier. Where's the cherry flavor when you need it? Got to lay down. Alls well!:cry
vericks

vericks

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ddiedre's Journal
 

So, that explains it!

:faint:I saw Dr. Oweis today. He's Dr. Duckett's partner. I'm so glad I saw him. He thought maybe I could get some more weight off......NO DUH! And when he asked me how much I thought was in my band (because Dr. Duckett did my last fill), he said that was probably not enough. I asked him if I could talk him into doing a fill today.....he said YES! :clap2:   Well, when he accessed the port he couldn't find anything in there...... THAT MEANS I HAVE HAD NO RESTRICTION, NOTHING IN MY BAND FOR GOD KNOWS HOW LONG! And here all this time, I thought it was just me being hungry and wanting to eat because I felt sorry for myself about this gall bladder and hip crap. He is concerned that I may have a leak, but won't know until he rechecks it in 6 weeks. But I'm so glad I went today and so glad he filled me. We'll see about the possible leak, but right now I'm glad, glad, glad.   Maybe now I can get back on track. I can tell you one thing, on the way home (more than an hour long drive + I did some shopping in Toledo) I got some ice cream because I couldn't find any smooth soups to eat and he wants me to do liquids for 2 days. I only ate about 1/4 cup of the ice cream and was totally full, not uncomfortable but so satisfied that I left more than half of the dish to melt in my car. I won't even be upset about the $3 it cost me. Happy day!
S@ssen@ch

S@ssen@ch

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Teresita's Journal
 

1200 cal

I thought my eating was worse then it was yesterday. I had about 1200 calories yesterday. It just wasn't meals. So today I took the time to go get a LC meal 150 calories and I have 2 salmon cakes, hopefully I will only eat one. They are about 100 calories a piece so it is really ok but I did not walk yesterday so I want to keep my calories down.   I did do floor exercise last night and I will walk today.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I forgot my dag gone shirt again. I need to put one in the car so I don't forget.
Teresita

Teresita

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Stitchy's Journal
 

2 Days post-op

Banded May 9. Today is May 11. I am still sore, but starting to take less pain medication and I am passing gas, now. I can sit at my computer for short periods. Spent most of yesterday reclining and watching TV. Also, took a nap. Last night I was able to sleep on my side - port side even. I also put a water bottle by my bed. That was a huge help. The night before I got so dry that I got a blister on the tip of my uvula. OUCH!! I still got up to pee a couple of times and had a sip of pain meds at that time, but was able to keep better hydrated and not leave my bed.
Stitchy

Stitchy

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luvlif's Journal
 

5/11 220

WALKED SAT 1.5MI WALKED SUN 3 MI @ SUNKEN MEADOW BOARDWALK WEIGHED 220LBS TODAY...MY CHELSEA CAMPBELL JACKETS FIT! NOW I HAVE MORE CLOTHES THAN I CAN IMAGINE!
luvlif

luvlif

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Teresita's Journal
 

Birthday Goal

398 Now Lose 14 pounds during May I think I will be getting a fill at the end of the month. Lose 14 pounds during June 375 by July..... 22 more pounds gone for birthday and bandiversary..:bandit   I can do this......getting there with you guys support is great :humble: Now at 394 5/9/06 19 pounds to go 375 __________________
Teresita

Teresita

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Teresita's Journal
 

Walking

Seeing how this journaling works   60 MILES FOR JUNE   SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT   1 3 miles 2 3 miles 3 toe break 4 toe break 5 3miles 6 3 miles 7 3 miles 8 no walk 9 3 miles 10 3 miles 11 floor exercise 12 3 miles 13 3 miles 14 5 miles 15Monday 3 miles 16 3 miles 17 finally a break went shopping :phanvan 18 didn't walk, why:confused: 19 3 miles 20 3.1 miles 5K ha ha ha:clap2: 21 3 miles 22 Monday I better (but I didn't) 23 weigh in tonight no walk 24 walked 3 (thank God) 25 no walk (ran errands for dance) 26 no walk (do hair for dance) 27 Sat walked 3 miles around the Tidal Basin and up the Jefferson Memorial steps w/Crystalstar and Connie 28 Sun walked almost 3 miles at Haines Point w/Pookie 29 Mon walk 3.4 miles at Watkins Park, just beautiful, Crystalstar, Pookie,Kee and friend 30 no walking (a tiny bit of walking in place and Te Bo Kicks) 31 no walking ( walking at home, a little bit)
Teresita

Teresita

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Mary Luke's Journal
 

May 11,2006

Surgery-3/27/06-weight 233lbs First fill-5/8/06-weight 222.8lbs; not feeling restriction. 5/11/06-Emailed Alma telling her of lack of restriction. food for 5/10-can of minestrone soup (240) 2 slices of turkey (60) can of chickenw/rice (220) apple(80) 1/2 apple(50)   calories-total=630
Mary Luke

Mary Luke

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Kyliesnana's Journal
 

New to the site

Hello everyone! I am brand new to your site, and presently trying to start my journey to being a bandster. I have so many questions, and sorry being a Special ed. teacher, I also tend to over-analyze things. :guess I am really working on that though! I would love to hear from anyone who is willing to go into detail about their journeys from surgery to present time. Thanks for letting me be a part of your family.:clap2: Linda Bell
Kyliesnana

Kyliesnana

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Ali's Musings and Meanderings...
 

One of those bad days...

Wednesday didn't turn out so good! I woke up with a cold sore as a result of my constantly dripping nose! Decided this must be allergies finally cos I'm much better indoors than out. never had allergies of any kind before :cry How did I know it was a cold sore..my glands in my neck were swollen to drain the fluid from it - always happens to me. Now my nose is sore, my neck is sore and my lip is sore. My foot is swollen from walking in the heat and the left one refuses to go down. Add to that for some unknown reason my blood pressure rocketed last night..from 110/69 to 162/88 and I'm just not a happy bunny :think Today, all is status quo with neck and cold sore...foot is beig rested and BP has dropped a little -down to 140/72 but still has a way to go. Still not a happy bunny :cry
A1ikou

A1ikou

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Rockman's Journal
 

May update

Progress has been good. My total weight loss stands at 60 lbs. 80 to go. oN my first fill they put in 1.9cc. Based on other comments quite alot. Generally I have adjusted well, although PBs are a problem if I eat too fast.
Rockman

Rockman

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human scale
 

only lost 2.5lbs last month...

so let's start keeping track.no liquor, no ice cream! no liquor, no ice cream! but tasty d and drinks on wednesdays don't count... maybe i will have champagne b/c the bubbles make me drink less and go slow.   today:   - 1 oz salmon sashimi - 3oz fried tofu - 1.5 c hijiki salad   - 3c water so far... 2c after workout, 2 c over the day at desk   after work: - 3 rounds of baguette w/ olive oil - 2oz cheese fondue - 3 gl champagne - 5 mozzarella stix - 1 mc donalds fudge sunday no nuts   wow you really rode off the rails girl!
niche

niche

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Stitchy's Journal
 

Banded May 9 - details of the day

We drove to Everett on Tuesday morning. I was to check in at 9:15, but it was well after 10:15 before I was called to change clothes, etc. (How can a Drs.' office be way behind first thing in the morning? It happens all the time to me.) After changing, I had a comfy chair and a foot massage gadget. Still waited for at least another hour. DH stayed with me, but his chair wasn't nearly as nice. Pretty soon, Dr. Watkins came to talk to me if I had any last minute questions. Then the anesthesiologist came (can't remember his name at the moment). I asked him about the tubes in my throat because my throat hurt for about 3 weeks after my nose surgery in February. He promised me he would be as gentle as he could. Then he started my IV. This is the first time ever had a numbing pre-shot before getting an IV. I told him so and that I thought it was really nice. Then he gave me the pre-op drug to help me relax a bit. I think a pre-op drug is probably normal. I've had a couple of surgeries and have always gotten something to relax me beforehand. It's mild. Doesn't knock me out. I can still walk. Then, off to the surgery room - I walked in there while the nurse held the IV. I climbed up on the table. They put some pressure cuffs on my legs to help avoid any potential clots. They strapped my arms to the side arms that stick out 90 degrees for support. I was told to breathe deeply from the pure oxygen mask. I don't remember anything after that. I woke up in recovery still on the guerny, very thirsty and very cold and groaning. I didn't feel very well, but I wasn't hurting much either. I don't know why I was making noises, but I did feel really dry and wanted water which they gave to me. They put lots and lots of warm blankets on and it was very comforting. The nurses also gave me some pain meds while I was there so the ride home would be more comfortable. After a few minutes I felt so much better, and then DH was there. They were supposed to go get him, but it was taking so long, he insisted on seeing me. I'm glad. I can't remember just how long I was in surgery/recovery since they were running behind. They said that it would only be about 1/2 hour for the actual surgery, and then some time for recovery. I just took a little longer in recovery than normal. I seem to remember going into the OR around 11:30; then I was aware of a clock on the wall in recovery around 12:45, but I don't know how long I was there. I could be wrong about the times. I was still drowsy. DH said it was about another hour. After an hour or so, they had me sit up, and one of my stitches leaked (no pain), so that had to be patched up. Then I walked to another little room where they put me in a chair. A few minutes later, I asked what I had to do to go home. I guess that was all that was needed. DH helped me get dressed. The nurses walked me down to the discharge door, and DH showed up about 3 seconds later. Finally got home, and in my own recliner. Felt so good. I drank liquids (including chicken broth) for the rest of the night. I got the prescription for the liquid pain a few days before surgery, and I’m so glad I didn’t have to go get it filled when I got home. I had some at 7pm and again at 10 pm and started to feel a lot better. I thought that I would have to sit in the recliner all night, but I slept in my own comfy bed. I got up every three hours to pee and take more drugs. DRUGS RULE!
Stitchy

Stitchy

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mychevygirl's Journal
 

Day 6 post op

Today is Six days post op and I am feeling good. I am still having a time getting down my liquids. I have managed two protein drinks A day. I think that's good for now. I am really not hungry at all. Today I see Dr.Srikanth for my first follow up. I know the scales are down mine at home 8 lbs. so we will see what they have to say. I went thru and got rid of my winter clothes. I know I will not wear them again and no need to look at them. I did save the outfit that I went to my first appointment at the Dr. Srikanth wearing. I did get into a pair of Capri's today and a top that was tight last year. I can only imagine with what will happen in the months to come. Oh I can't wait. to be out of the Three-landers and into the Two-landers.
mychevygirl

mychevygirl

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lmt33167's Journal
 

Endo/Adenomyosis

I was diagnosed with Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids and over 100 Polyps removed in March 05. My GYN is great and wanted to do the hysterectomy, but Blue Cross Blue Shield has these "rules" they have to go by, since so many unnecessary ones are done each year - personally it's BS, and they are just trying to save money.   Basically with the Adenomyosis and Fibroids, I look like I am 6 or 7 months pregnant all the time. Even though I had surgery, these conditions/diseases are persistent and keep returning.   I shudder at the thought of going back on hormones - talk about Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde - wow I'm lucky I could stand to be around myself! After 3 months, I threw them all down the toilet and told them never again.   From the Mayo Clinic (all links here are from Mayo Clinic):   If your pain is severe and menopause is years away, your doctor may suggest removing your uterus (hysterectomy). Removing your ovaries isn't necessary to control adenomyosis.   For younger women with presumed adenomyosis who wish to preserve their fertility, in rare cases it might be possible to surgically remove (excise) only the area in your uterus affected by adenomyosis.   However, this treatment approach is limited to removing adenomyosis that is contained in one area of the uterus and won't work to resolve adenomyosis that is diffusely spread throughout the uterus Adenomyosis   Signs and symptoms   Among some women, adenomyosis is "silent" — causing no signs or symptoms — or only mildly uncomfortable. But other women with adenomyosis may experience: Excessive menstrual bleeding; heavy or prolonged Severe cramping or sharp, knife-like pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea) Menstrual cramps that last throughout your period and worsen as you get older Pain during intercourse Bleeding between periods Passing blood clots during your period Your uterus may increase to double or triple its normal size. Although you might not know if your uterus is enlarged, you may notice that your lower abdomen seems bigger or feels tender.   Forward to 2011 - my symptoms and pain have worsened to the breaking point - my gyn and insurance approved a total hysterectomy due to major changes in my ovaries and fallopian tubes; plus worsening of the other female organs...Now I'm closer to menopause I can't emotionally go through with having it done.
TheWomanWithin

TheWomanWithin

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katazann's Journal
 

Just begining

Hi, my name is Kathy and I am 43 years young. I have been researching the lapband for a year now and have talked myself in to it a few times over and then back out of it again just as many times. I have finally decided that there is no going back this time though. I want to be banded by the end of the year one way or the other. I have attended 3 different seminars,as well as reading info and online info over and over. I live outside of Springfield, Mo. and had Dr. Edwards remove my gallbladder last summer at which time I talked to him about the procedure and indicated I might at some time be ready to go that route and he said it would not be a problem for him to do the procedure or follow up when I was ready for it. I have gotten copies of all my medical records over the past few years in which I will be dropping them off this week. I also went to my doctor today and went over what I might need from her to help in the process of trying to get insurance to pay for the procedure which is through United Healthcare. That info will be faxed tomorrow. My weight at the doctor today was 268. UGH!!! I have gained over 40 pounds in the past 2 years. Well, lets see where I go from here. If the insurance does not pay then my other option will be to seek surgery outside the states and do financing. So life begins..........:nervous [link=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [image noborder]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10731;88;0;0/c/0/t/-118/k/a765/weight.png[/image] [/link]
katazann

katazann

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Ali's Musings and Meanderings...
 

Monesteraki here we come!

We finally got into Athens today. I wasn't sure last night if we would go 'cos my foot was swollen and my knee aching from the extra walking. This morning when I woke up, things were better and the weather was gorgeous so I said we'd go. I had a bit of a bad food day yesterday (fresh baked bread and butter and then later chocolate!) and so wanted to make up a little. Now getting a taxi in Athens is an adventure in itself believe you me :help: You have to wave them down and then shout like crazy through the window where you want to go. If they like the look of you they might say Ok and in you get. Otherwise you stand like a Wilbur on the pavement as he merrily drives off to find someone else! You can pre-book them but a) it costs more and it takes away from the fun So mum and I stood here and there and then here again and tried for a good 20mins. Finally an empty cab came and after checking his watch (morning traffic is a nightmare) decided we were OK and in we got. Now, even after 6yrs here my Greek aint perfect. I can talk real good (talking never was a problem ask the chat room gals) but still need more vocab to understand everything others say. Me and the taxi driver got on just fine and were laughing and joking all the way there. :eek: Monesteraki is an area just below the Acropolis full of little streets and little stores. They sell all kind of touristy things but it makes for a great wander round and has a great friendly atmosphere. We walked up to where the little train takes folk around the area. Mum has always wanted to go on this but it has never been working. Low and behold today it was. We had time to go for coffee and then we climned aboard. Not enough others did the same :cry Too early in season and he needed 8 of us. 6 of us offered to pay a little extra but he said he couldnt go...so we waited a while and then gave up...poor mum - next time! We bought what we wanted and went to eat...what a rip off! Greek food places are usually great...bread and water always offered before an order is taken. This place was all for the money. I got mum chicken souvlaki and fries. I ate a few bites of chicken and two or three fries and that was that. Disappointed for mum though. Anyway we finally (LOL) found a taxi home and all in all had a good day. Omelette and salad for tea and now TV and computer night! Thursday if weather is fine we're off to poshest hotel in Athens for 'brunch' and then a tram ride to trendy Glyfada for more shopping. Maybe I should start up Ali's tours...any takers?
A1ikou

A1ikou

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TrishS's Journal
 

May 9, 2006

I am so down today, I am so sick of being in pain. And I just wish oh how I wish I could just be a normal bandster. I read all thoes wonderful threads about great news and I cant help but feel jealous and that is unlike me at all. I think I will stop reading so much on here and just write in my Journal. I talked to a lawyer, just to talk to see if there is anything I can do, not that i would really do anything I was just curious and wanted to see. But he thinks I dont have much, he said that the Lapband is a high complications rate so its all over looked because I should have known that. I guess poor patient care is part of that. Yeah I might not be totally damaged by this but still.... Oh well its okay I really just wanted to see any how. Gosh it just hurts so bad inside everytime I think of how much I want to be normal... a normal bandster.. to have posts like "I lost 100pounds" or "I went down 2 more sizes" UGH I hate this so much... I always think what if I just had called one other Dr. first. what if.... what if.... what if.... I cant live like this. :think I cant sleep, I have to take 2-3 pain pills before bed... my right side is starting to hurt so bad from sleeping on it so much. My wound burns all night like a sunburn that is being rubbed by a brilo pad. My husband had to stay home from work yesterday to clean the house because I cant. I cant take a normal shower, or a bath... I have to sit there making sure the water doesnt touch my stomach. Sometimes I think I wish I never got this band at all. :cry Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.
TrishS

TrishS

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