highland
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Pre-OP starts in one week - tell me your favorite shake
highland replied to twinmomjas's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love the Designer Whey Chocolate and French Vanilla. It only has 2g of carb which is important to me, and can be bought at your local supermarket. I mix a flavored instant coffee into my shake in the morning, Yum! -
So, so impressed with your reply to Mzhawkins on the topic of "Divorce and the LapBand". I didn't reply because you said it all so very well!
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Pasta, Rice, Potatoes...
highland replied to RedheadGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not allowed any carbs except thru veggies and dairy. I'm 21/2 weeks out. He wants me on low low carb til i reach goal. -
Surgery Friday and im FREAKING out!
highland replied to Labella624's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
I AM FRUSTRATED AS WELL! WEEK TWO-NO WEIGHT LOSS AT ALL GRRRRRR!!!!! I'M WORKING SOOOO HARD AND DOING ALL THE RIGHT THINGS ACCORDING TO MY DOCS PLAN.
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I really worried about this because I am a huge fan of water; with or without meals! Surprisingly I've done really well. I put my drink out of reach during my meal AND...... I think about my pouch needing to slowly fill up as I eat, creating that feeling of being satiated. Another trick is to drink a 16oz glass of Water 30 min, before your meal. Hope this helps!
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Don't worry. All will go so well and you'll finally be on your journey! The actual surgery and recovery were SO much easier than I expected. You'll do great! Stay positive!!!
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Welcome Ken! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! :party:
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My surgeon informed me after my surgery that he left my band empty because it was a snug fit. This is my question: My next appointment will be 6 weeks post op. Do you think he will be more aggressive with the first fill, or is this an unanswerable question?????
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I got clearance at one week. I had dermabond, so no stitches. He also knows I'm a lap swimmer so that may have have helped his decision.
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What can I expect from my first visit
highland replied to capawana's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I met with the Surgeon, PA, Nutritionist, and surgical coordinator. I am self pay so they sent me downstairs ( hospital) for my labs, EKG, etc. I was called the next day with my education class date and surgery date. It was very quick, but I had gone through a very drawn out process with another surgeon and same insurance company 5 years ago only to find my policy didn't, and still doesn't, cover WLS no matter WHAT the health issues are! My only regret is that I didn't go ahead and pay to have this done 5 years ago! -
Pre-Op Liquid Diet problems!
highland replied to Tina Martin's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know this is hard but very necessary. I did liquids 2 weeks prior to surgery and almost two weeks post op. Remember this is something you will need to do each time you get a fill. hang in there Nd do the best you can do!!!!!!! Nobody's perfect!! -
Welcome! We're happy to have you!!!!!
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Dermabond over incisions.
highland replied to Origflyboy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 13 days out. All the incisions are practically invisible except the port which is still healing. I was cleared for swimming at one week so the dermabond is all gone! -
Thank you! I'm just getting started here and I'm afraid I'm getting a little panicky just thinking about it.
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Okay, I'm confused. Does getting stuck happen immediately when you swallow something you shouldn't ...and/or can it happen say 15 or 20 minutes after you've swallowed and something maybe expands, like bread, and can't get through??? Just wondering.
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Just an FYI I bought some Designer Whey Weight Control Protein Powder..
highland replied to spoiltmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I LOVE the Designer Whey because it only has 2g of carb and it tastes great. I also mix it with flavored instant coffee and ice . Yum! -
Wow!!Wow! I am so impressed with the successes of you all who have multiple children to take care of while on this journey!! Really, really IMPRESSIVE!!!!!
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Since you're a techy I thought I'd ask you my question. Hope you don't mind. How do you add the printed info to/with your weight ticker?
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Since you're a techy I thought I'd ask you this question. Hope you don't mind. How do you put the printed info with our weight ticker? I'd like to add that weight was lost before banding. Thanks!
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I notice it when I wake up in the morning. Yuck!!!! I haven't noticed during the day but I drink TONS of water everyday; maybe that's why??
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6 weeks for me.....