I was banded Nov. 5th of 2010, just 3 months ago. I have lost only 21 lbs. since Oct. of last year when I started this journey with the liquid diet. I have lost only a few pounds since my surgery. Today I was filled for the 3rd time. I now have 3.5 ccs. and I really hope it gives me a lot more restriction than before. I lost only 3 lbs in one month and have read so many of you losing so much weight much quicker. I am careful of what I eat and exercise and have even learned to cook better. I am not going to give up, but it is discouraging not losing weight like I have heard many of you have. I pray that I soon get restricted where I start losing a lot of weight soon. Best wishes to all of you for a successful journey.
I was banded November 5, 2010. I only lost 2 pounds after surgery, after my second fill. I lost most of the weight which was 16 pounds on the liquid diet BEFORE surgery. I am eating the correct food and not a lot of it. I am getting frustrated and think this isn't going to work for me. I am so tired of being good and not getting any results. I have even started exercising and I am still not getting anywhere. I just want to cry because I am doing all of the right things. It has been 2-1/2 months since surgery and only lost 2 pounds. Why wouldn't I want to give up especially when I see a lot of others that have lost 50 or more pounds. I want a damn donut and I dont even like them. I dont like cakes, cookies or icecream. I LOVE veggies and fruit. Why the hell am I not losing!!!!
Did anyone's band ever slip, and if so, what did the pain feel like? I was doing fine and it has been almost 1 month since I've been banded, but I am having so much pain in my left side. Like a constant pinch. Is this normal?
Ok, I've posted on here before that I had lower lumbar surgery 12 years ago. I had 2 cages inserted and bone fused from my hip. The surgery helped uplift my discs off of one another. They were collasped and I have permanent nerve damage. The surgery did absolutely nothing for the pain. I have been taking oxycontin. I take 10mg in morning and 10mg before bed. It is truly the ONLY way I can function. It still doesn't take away all of the pain; however, it does alliviate the severity of it. I cannot function without this! Oh and yes, I've tried everything else, but to no avail. The oxycodon liquid I was taking every 4 hours or when needed. It helped with my surgery pain, but left my back still in horrible pain until I had difficulty walking, sitting or lying down. The liquid made me so sleepy about 1/2 hour later that I could not function either. I know the timed released is not good, but no professional has anything else I can do. I've called the surgeon's office, the pharmacy and my medical doctor. I also have trouble getting bad tasting stuff down. I just can't eat or drink anything more that tastes awlful. My wonderful medical doctor called me and told me that I came a long way and that I should be very proud of myself for taking the steps to a better life. She doesn't know much about banding, nor does she know what to do about my oxycontin. She has been in contact with the surgeon's office. Anyway, she said that I needed to take myself to a calm place and tell myself that I need to be proud of everything I have done. She knows me so well and she also knows I am not a chronic complainer and I'm one for doing whatever it takes to get better and following whatever doctor's orders are. I just feel lost that no one has given me another way out of my timed released pill if it does damage, like creates ulcers and could even cause internal bleeding. I want to enjoy this time so much, but I have this hanging over my head. I've talked to everyone about the meds.
How long does it take for the light-headedness to go away? I do know I am not getting all of the protein I need because I am getting sick on the protein drinks, but I don't stop trying. This may be one of the reasons, but is there anything else I can do?
I was banded yesterday and today I was having a lot of pain. I was assuming it was gas. However, I am extremely afraid I will get constipated. I had back surgery 12 years ago and I have been on a narcotic for as long. Well the surgeon that operated on my back never told me the narcotic he prescribed was constipating after I came home from the hospital and I got impacted bowels. I am so afraid this will happen again. So, just for safety and to feel secure, my husband called my surgeon who did the band surgery and asked him about the pain and was there anything that I might be able to take for constipation? I know there wouldn't be too many bowel movements due to the fact I am on a liquid diet, but I wanted to be prepared. My husband told him I was having pain. This was the surgeon's reply, "She shouldn't have any pain because I did it laproscopically." I take one narcotic in the morning and one in the evening before bed, a total of 10 mg's per day. The surgeon said to my husband "Isn't she on a ton of narcotics already?" "She shouldn't be having any pain." Well I have chronic pain in my back and I have noticed that other people are having some pain from the band surgery as well. Mine isn't excruciating or anything like that; however, it does hurt plus the back pain and I was just concerned about getting impacted bowels. Should I be upset at what he said. His bedside manner sucks! Please excuse me if I mispelled words. I don't feel like looking them up. Thanks. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Well, tomorrow is the day. I am afraid of the pain. I've had other surgeries and I guess the pain doesn't last too long. I am so glad this will soon be over and I can start my new life. I really pray that all goes well and there are no problems. Hope everyone is doing ok. Let me know if you want.:cursing:
Yes, getting closer to my surgery date which is this Friday. I am getting nervous too. It is scary, but I am getting excited I'm back on track with my liquid diet. I was pretty down because I am so hungry, but I must remember this is only temporary. I hope I have no problems with surgery.
Earlier I said I didnt have much of a support group. I must say that I do have a good friend who has been helping me very much. I have to give her a great big THANK YOU for doing so. I feel bad about bothering just her. My sister-in-law has agreed to help too. People who haven't gone though this have no idea just how much support one needs. To Patty - Hats off to you!!!! I have bad days and good days and I must try and focus on the positive and the fantastic outcome of what WILL be. Right now, I am not feeling to bad as I was earlier this morning. However, that doesn't mean I will feel the same tonight. I am very thankful that I have lost 10 pounds and that is what I should focus on. I too have saw blogs where people didn't lose the weight, but I am going to try and not worry about that now. This FRIDAY is it!!!! I am very excited.
Today is my 5th day on the liquid diet. However, I am so hungry I could cry. I've lost 10 pounds though and am very happy about that. However, today was a bad day because I wanted food so much. I am also getting indigestion every day and it sometimes keeps awake at night. I had trouble with the protein mix and I emailed the nurse that had given me all of the instructions to inform her that I was having trouble. She told me to use skim milk instead of water and said if that didn't work to contact her back. I've been waiting 2 days and she hasn't replied so I went to Walmart to get Atkins protein drink and it went down so much better. I have had indigestion though for the past 3 days. I am also very, very hungry. :thumbup:
I would like to thank all of the people who responded to my problem from the protein mix that I cannot drink due to the fact it is too sweet. You gave me a couple of ideas that I am going to use. I was so depressed and frustrated because I want so much to stay on this diet, but I just can't drink the mix. However, because of you, I have hope again and I am back to being happy. Thanks so much band friends! My surgery is Nov. 5th. I am getting excited again. :thumbup:
Today is my third day at the diet. I am having difficulty drinking the protein mix I was given. I hope my doctor will put me on something else. I feel so down today. I want to stick with this so very much, but I am litterally sick from the protein mix. I never could stand sweet foods very much anyway and this mix is so sickly sweet.
Is or did anyone have any trouble drinking the protein mix? I am having a difficult time because it is extremely sweet for me. I never liked cakes, cookies, candy, etc. because they were too sweet and I am having so much trouble with this. The nurse did tell me I could use skim milk instead of water to mix with it, but it is still too sweet. Anyone do anything different?
My surgery date is Friday, November 5th. On Monday, Oct. 25th I start my liquid diet. I can eat veggies too. I was just wondering if anyone has various breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. I'm not sure how to start.
