Young and banded
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MARCH 2011 BANDSTERS!
Young and banded replied to MarcyLoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had mine March 25, so over 5 months and im stuck on 20lbs weight loss really discouraging. -
So i had my surgery end of March, so soon to be 5 months, and for the past 3 weeks or so, ive been getting a sharp pain in my stomach where the port (i guess thats what its called) is. When i touch it, you can feel it hard. I know they say the more weight you lose the more visible it is and easier to touch. But ive barely lost anything, and its almost sticking out. And its very painful, almost like needle is trying to poke it. I cant lay on my stomach anymore, and it hurts when im in certain angles on my side. Im afraid its moved (if thats even possible). Any ideas what it could be, any similar experiences with anyone?
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After over 3 months of being banded today i had my first stuck moment, and OH MY GOD i never want to feel that in my life again. That was beyond painful. I didnt panic because i know what it is and knew i was going to have it one day. It doesnt block my breathing which is a plus. But i didnt know what to do. I know youre suppose to take papaya enzyme pills or drink hot water. But i dont have the pills and the water wasnt working. I was being tortured for over 30 minutes. That was very sharp pain it felt like something was going to rip out of me. My mouth started, not foaming but it was very interesting liquids coming out, and i couldnt throw up the food it was so jammed. I couldnt even talk. Its literally stuck, i never knew the feeling until now. It just refused to go up or down. I drank some hot water but that automatically made me feel worse and it didnt go down past my throat and i had to force myself to throw up the water. Any home remedies i can do other than these? or tips that help you guys? This was too painful. i need to start being careful.
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Where did that 5 pounds go? Second fill!!!!!YES!!!!
Young and banded commented on jennifer1's blog entry in jennifer1's Blog
this is great !! keep up the good work! -
Surprisingly i still havent had a stuck episode and its still easy for me to swallow my own spit. My doctor fills us up until its comfortable for us to swallow easily. He lets the patient decide when they have been filled enough.
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So today i had my second fill (had my surgery Mar 25) i previously had 3cc in me and today 2.5 more was added so im at 5.5cc. I had gained 2 lbs i really hope this fill works this time around. Im having a hard time giving up my favorite foods like something so simple like rice and broccoli. Come on lap-band work with me and let me start losing the weight i need for the confidence i want. Anyone else at 5.5cc or around there? how do you feel? what are you able to eat and when do you get full?
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thank you for your feedback. it really worries me because i see how everyone is losing their weight, and arent able to eat, getting stuck and all these "usual" lapband things.. and im here, eating what i want, not having any side effects, no restriction, and it really makes me wonder if the band is in me at all. Its becoming impossible to lose weight. i also wonder if my 15k went to waste
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Im so not motivated.. I had my surgery a little over 2 months ago, had my fill about 3 weeks ago and ive completely stopped losing weight. I eat as much as before, i feel like nothing has changed. Im starting to wonder if i had the wrong surgery... i need some major motivation
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Hi !! My birthday is May 13 th !! =)
You seem like you are doing great with your weight loss already !! im not banded yet but soon !! i hope i do as good as your already doing !
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MARCH 2011 BANDSTERS!
Young and banded replied to MarcyLoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its nice to see all the March banded people share stories. I like reading them and comparing and making sure im keeping up with everyone. I was banded March 25, and im down 23 lbs. I expected a little bit of better results, but ill take what i get. Ive had one fill which was last week (and to be quite honest i dont remember how much was inserted). Im just kinda confused because i still have no trouble with carbonated drinks, or any kind of foods. Im still able to eat without getting full with concerns me. Havent had food stuck in me or anything. Sometimes i wonder if the band is really inside me or if it was all a dream. -
Dont be scared of the fill ! I was completely terrified, it was my first appointment i went by myself with no support. I was sweating and so anxious. And i just turned 20 so im very terrified of going to the doctor by myself. But you dont feel it. I only felt a little pinch when they numb your stomach. After your numb you dont notice a thing.
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Heyy! thanks for the feedback!
Well when i was banded i believe i didnt have any saline to start off with, so after the swelling had gone down i was able to eat everything normally. i had no problems eating anything so i took advantage and ate before i would get a fill cause i knew after that it would be downhill. I miss rice
