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Indigestion is not uncommon after surgery.
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I'm Hurting Any Ideas Of What It Could Be?
CHEZNOEL replied to oladad's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with Cheryl! Call the doctor. -
Should I Be Worried?
CHEZNOEL replied to Banditiff's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are fine. Steri strips will come off on their own. I was even allowed to use the tub! -
I too was told no caffeine.
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1 inch right and two inches above my BB looking down on my tummy. No choice in location but I did choose the low profile port.
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Take a pain pill and see your surgeon tomorrow.
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13 pounds in two months is great! Follow the rules and stick with the plan.
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Seeing Counselor About Eating Issues What To Expect
CHEZNOEL replied to kyethra's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Just be honest with the counselor... and good luck to you! -
RETIRED, TRAVELER, QUILTER!!!!! I worked for 30 years as an Project Executive at IBM.
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Whatever the doctor preferred. Same rules and results.
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Make that triple no!
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Help. I Fell Off The Exercise Wagon
CHEZNOEL replied to sommers4977's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just put one foot in front of the other and walk! You know what to do, and we can't make you do it! -
I would limit myself to no more than 1 cup per meal, and3-4 meals per day.
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No tanning for me! I had had too many basal cell and squamous cells removed. I currently have a bald spot from one on my head.... NO fun! I always wear sun screen and a hat even in winter! I am very pale and people will just have to live with it!
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No problems here... but I avoid the kernels!
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One Month Since My Surgery
CHEZNOEL replied to Tiffany3280's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The port is the last to fully heal and can cause problems if bumped, even now for me, one year out. Good luck on your weigh in, I predict success! -
I agree with this post! What you save in surgery costs you may end up paying in aftercare.
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With co-morbity factors like diabetes, High blood pressure, PCOS you may qualify depending on your insurance. The lowest Is generally BMI of 35 and yours is 35.7. On the other hand, there are many who had the surgery with lower BMIs. Talk to your GP and see if he thinks you would benefit.
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I agree with Missy! Call now!
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Having A Hard Time With The Protein Shake
CHEZNOEL replied to jaereynoso's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Unjury for me! -
Uh... excuse me, was that bedazzled or befuddled? Just checking! :wub:
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Welcome and best wishes on the surgery. We are here to help along the way!
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It gets better... I can now sleep on all sides, including my tummy.
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Cottage cheese, tofu, beans... etc. Check the forums list. I believe there are posts on vegetarian bandsters.
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Is This Normal Or Should I Call The Doctor?
CHEZNOEL replied to Banditiff's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dry mouth is common. Restriction will come. Just focus on healing for now and drink lots of water!