Sharilo
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Transition from Liquids too easy!!
Sharilo replied to Ready to Go's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on the 7th and I have been hungry since day 2. Like you, I do not feel full or satisfied. It's driving me bonkers because I don't get my first fill until Oct. 19th. That's still a ways off. I am also getting cravings for things that are bad bad bad for me (pizza, chicken nuggets, french fries....). Yikes! -
It is so crazy how different doctors have different views. Creamy tomato soup was the first thing on my list of OK foods to have right after clear liquids. In fact, that is just about all I had every day for a week and a half when I got off the clear. What is even more strange is the fact that before my surgery tomato soup would give me heartburn and I have not had any heartburn since the surgery. Even after drinking the soup twice a day for 10 days! I guess that just goes to show how everyone is different including our doctors. My surgeon and dietitian also told me that during the "healing period" I should still be losing 1 - 2 pounds a week. That is something else that is different from a lot of post I have read on here.
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Wanted to tell you I had my 1st post-op today & I asked about the "healing period" and the scale not moving. They told me that from day one I should be losing 1 to 2 pounds weekly. They said it takes about a month to six weeks to be healed but during that time weight should be coming off. So, you are not the only one whose surgeon didn't mention a healing period. Has your evi...
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Oh my gosh, I agree 100% about the protein shots. Ewwwwww and icky icky icky! I honestly don't think I have ever had anything that tasted so bad. Even the prep for my colonoscopy tasted better than the protein shots. bleh
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I LOVE my magic bullet! I use it to mix my powder protein drinks and sometimes I add ice and it's like a milkshake. Yummy! I pureed chili in it the other day and it worked fantastic.
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Winifred76, did the booby pain go away?? Any idea what caused it? What a shame they practically pushed you out the door like that! I understand schedules and all that but holy moly, I would think they would want to be sure you are good to go before they release you. Glad to hear you are home resting now.
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I'm curious, did they notify you when they locked your thread? I don't think that's right at all. People should be allowed to voice their opinions...even newbies...
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Boy, she really DID get bent out of shape didn't she? LOL! And for no good reason. I actually got a kick out of your post because I was feeling the exact same way. In fact, I still am. I can't seem to get rid of my scale and I can't seem to lose even one pound. It's frustrating!! Hopefully I will soon be "healed" and will start losing.
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Woo Hoo, I just have to brag somewhere.
Sharilo replied to trish151's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMG!! That's so exciting! Way to go. I can't wait until I'm in the same place you are right now. Keep up the good work!!! -
I was able to function without too much pain the very next day. Maybe I wasn't in pain due to the pain killers but it really didn't seem bad. My hubs went back to work so I was on my own and I was fine. I'm now almost 2 weeks post op and the only problem I'm dealing with is itchy itchy incisions. Every once in a while my port area hurts but it doesn't last long.
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Hi Jon! Welcome. Good luck on your journey!!
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I'm on board for a September post-op group also. Sometimes it's better to vent and discuss things with folks who are at the same point in their journey as we are rather than someone who is a couple years banded and been through it all. They are good for advice, but maybe not as patient with newbies venting. I'm looking forward to Thursday when I can have mashed taters and scrambled eggs!!
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Yeah Healing, blah, blah, blah but I'm still pissed!
Sharilo replied to Texasbandit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Yeah Healing, blah, blah, blah but I'm still pissed!
Sharilo replied to Texasbandit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got on the scale this morning and actually lost a pound!! Whoohoo! My problem today though, is I am continuously hungry! I'm only a week and few days post-op so I'm still on liquids. I have been drinking a soup or protein shake every couple of hours. This is very troublesome to me, What is going on???? -
Yeah Healing, blah, blah, blah but I'm still pissed!
Sharilo replied to Texasbandit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I swear I could have written this today!! I am a week and couple days post-op and I'm driving myself crazy by getting on that stinkin' scale!! I lost 20 pounds on the liquid pre-op diet and was so stoked from that. Now I can not even lose ONE pound. I'm still doing liquids only (averaging 800 cals per day) and I'm riding my bike about a 1/2 hour daily. I'm ready to be done healing are start losing!! I'll see ya in cray-cray land! -
What do you want to do when your skinny (or thinner)
Sharilo replied to helen098's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1) Tuck my pant legs into my Ugg boots. 2) Wear knee high leather boots and not have a problem zipping them past my calves. 3) Shave my inner thighs and not get razor burn from them rubbing. 4) Get my belly button pierced. 5) Cross my legs like a lady should, not the way a guy does. I've got many other reasons but these are the first ones that came to mind. Fun!! -
Hi, I just now saw your comments from Sunday. My lap-band experience was actually more than 30 days. My insurance required 6 months weight management with my pcp. Once my paperwork was turned in to insurance I was approved almost immediately. Everything has gone so smooth for me I hope it continues this way.
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Had my 1st Post-Op Appointment today!
Sharilo replied to StewsHunnyBunny's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Way to go!! 29 pounds is fantastic! Doesn't it feel great to be off to such a good start? Best of luck to you for continued success. -
I'm one week out tomorrow too and the itchy belly has finally gone away for me. Yippee!! I still have an itchy rash on my face though that I think is a reaction to the pain meds or something used at the hospital.... Heading back to work Wednesday so I hope all the itching is gone by then.
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Way to go!! That is my goal, to make it to under 200. I have a ways to go to get there, but I know I can do it. How awesome for you!!
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You look fantastic! And it's not conceited at all to be proud of and happy about how you look!!
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Over 1 year havent lost what i thought i was going to..considering getting gastric bypass
Sharilo replied to Ally4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Would it be possible to maybe add another day or two of exercise? It's so frustrating to hit a plateau and not be able to get past that. If the protein/calorie intake is where it should be, it might be time to up the physical activity. Even if it means parking your car farther away or taking the stairs instead of the elevator it might help you through the plateau. I am not even a week pre-op so I can't say I've been in your shoes, but I wouldn't even think about a bypass until I have exhausted every single thing I could do to make the band work for me.