missyr

its been awhile sice i have been here my surgery was april 25th, i have lost 56lbs!! i have been ill with stress my father passed away 1 1/2 ago 3 months after pancreatic cancer diagnosis anyways i had too through med changes and what not what i am wondering is i need to have a proper plan too follow meals snacks,when etc.. i haven't needed a fill yet! i do havemore hunger cravings but only need a little bit as i am so careful with my band i get full fast etc.. i am stil losing the 2 lbs a week, but i need a simple day plan any suggestions would be so greatly appreciated thanks missyr:cool:

i was just wonderin if anyone else experiences gas immediatly or shortly after eating? i can feel it pushing down i ahve never had this much gas issues! lol i just laugh and make light of it but not fun when i too dinner and then too a movie or something i don't really burp i really haven't since my surgey april 25th 2007 is it certain foods? is it too much food? i don't eat too much i have lost 56lbs i love it! only 30lbs and then i will see if i want too go lower (most likely) i haven't needed a fill yet, any suggestions on thiss gas problem?:eek: missyr

thats probobly it altjhough i don't eat too much carbs but that probobly doesn't count since its probobly the choice of carbs? and i do have the issues with veges for some reason sucks cause i love thai food nd i even get the non spicy! but i don't think i can quit the thai i don't have it that often and even a little even protien will do it! maybe i have too write this down?! the cheese i think i've figured out! lol thanks missyr

:help::cry:cryhey well i don't know what else to do. i was banded april 25 and my life has been a complete nightmare since. the night after my surgery i find out my grandma was found on her floor at home for 24hrs and so begins my complete despair. my grandma was hospitalized and i intensive care for about 2 weeks almosy simutaniously my dad was hospitalized wow took me down hill. he was in hospital (he has never been in a hospital his whole life barely ever got sick) he had been sick for about 3 weeks we thought it was an awful virus. they found blood clots in his leg he had been in alot of pain and the pain would move from one area of the leg to another.so we were happy to hear that it was very treatable just an increase in the cumin or if that didn't work a little filter could be put in his leg.umm about almost 2 weeks ago my mom and my uncle showed up unexpectly. my mom had tears in her eyes and she was running around looking for my husband (i had not known that she had called him earlier in the day to come home) right away everything started spinning i still feel like throwing up every minute. i thought that something had happened to my dad's heart he has had a heart condition for years i thought maybe the blood clots had moved into that area. i was completly wrong the next words from my mom would change and has destroyed my life ( hun, your dad has cancer) anyways to move this along he has pancreaus cancer my mom being a nurse and also working for the cancer society (ya scary) along with long time friends in the medical feild were able to get him to see a world renowned surgeon who deals especially with this type of cancer well we found out last week that surgery was not an option yet another huge blow so he had another biopsy to see how far it has gone and what kind and how long he will need treatment. nothing else they can do cause it has gone into his liver. so this yet another horrible waiting game. now to my band, i had to be on liquids for 4 weeks i became dehydrated almost fainting when i was going to see my dad when he was in hospital. i don't know if i am done healing i its either i can't eat cause i feel so sick and nauseus and i just started purree last week and to be honest i have had that emotional eating thing ya i bought a cheescake! what i need to ask you all is what can i do to get back to the rules? is there an easy way to eat healthy without having to do much thinking? is Protein the best way to go? i am so lost what should i eat during the day? any tips? it has to be an easy no thinking menu. everyday is so up and down i am completly lost. oh i am seeing my neuro psychologist i have a ton a family around me (ya can be overwhelming at times) and i am on medication to help deal with this so i am getting help for all that but know one knows the band more than all of you thanks for taking the time to read my nightmare thanks everyone for your support missyr

hi everyone just wanted to update you. my surgeon met me at emerg this morning he was waiting for me. he wanted to check to make sure all of the fluid was taken out. none there, and strange he drew out air? he said that could be contributing. he immediatly put me on iv fluids i am completly dehydrated this was a big concern for him. so i was on it for 3hrs a whole bag. i also had blood work done and everything is fine there. he sent me for a barium swallow x-ray and he was right there with the radiologist the awesome news is there is nothing wrong my band it is perfect,no probs with anything else. i was so happy and i don't need to worry about that anymore. the awful pain i have been having is muscle spasams around my stomache area due to high stress which makes perfect sense giving my situation he said its just like when chrons patients deal with high stress and people with bowel syndromes they all have the same thing happen in most cases so he is calling me tomorrow to check on me and maybe i will discuss a need for some meds to decrease the pain. so no suprise i am back on fluids for a while and i have to go back to the sip sip. he has also been a bit concerend with my rapid weightloss in just 5 weeks 20lbs. and i was only on optifast pre-op for 1 week so that is quite a bit. my surgeon is the best i had no waiting hassell in the hospital he was on top of everthing and checking on me frequently. if it wasn't for the 3hrs on iv i would have been in and out of there in no time! he is so awesome and caring about his patients. you have all been so supportive and i have written out all of your suggestions its a good start. i don't think the spasams will stop anytime soon as i have just found out my dad is in stage four of his pancreatic cancer ( ughh can't even say that c word) he will be seeing the best onocolgists that especially deal with this type and a supportive team all at the cancer centre so he has to do more tests to find out his best options of chemo treatment i am such a mess i don't know how i am going to see him go through all of this crap my dad is a large man tall and broad he has been in shape he has already lost so much weight i don't know what to do yet just glad my band is perfect but really really tired and malnurished from the dehydration thanks for so much support and caring guys your the best!

hi everyone thanks for you support i have upped my protien actually that all i am putting in me oh and water just sipping. i have been in pain under my ribs and in my side feels like bulge or something and it hurts a bit whenever something goes down i am so confused i mean really how much can i handle and the last thing i don't want is my mom to find out i am having problems. my surgeon called today and is meeting me at emerg tomorrow morning at 8am he is going to check me out and send me for a barium swallow x-ray. i am scared as i know what i have been experiencing since my surgery is not normal compared to just about everyone else. i am so frustrated and very nervous and hope i am ok i don't need to stress myself and my family at this time NOT GOOD my dad needs everyone strong and and all the focus needs to be on only him thanks again for all your help

lol i get all the starwars teasing, not all the time but he still likes to rub it in, doesn't bother me i just laugh at him and tell him one day i will get him back lol. its all good. evilah it really it really helped me with my energy and i feel refreshed hope it all works out for ya!

hey evilah, yeah it sure is a big pain for awhile took me wow i would say well over a month to get mostly used to it. my husband had to get used to it to takes a bit. but i still couldn't live without it. oh and my husband makes a joke and calls me darth vador lol.

hi mandy! no unfortunatly not so i am not sure how i will fit everything on my medic alert. i was in a horrible car accident when i was 18 and i know from first hand knowledge that you never know. i always tell the joke, my mom always said wear nice clean underwear cause you just never know lol and she was right!

for band slippage and erosion i believe there is no extra cost aside from fees paid to the anaesthetist and surgical assistant unless you are required to be in hospital.

jetlagjane, this site has been my saving grace. i did so much research before making my decision. i have to say when it comes to support forums this one tops it. keep in touch!

hi jetlagjane. my surgeon is dr. cobourn. he is a great guy and his nurses and staff are top notch to me. he even checked in with me at home after surgery a few times to see how i was doing and the nurses as well. and i love the new clinic. the surgery was a good experience. pre-op isn't bad i found it affordable and flexable. you can add all sorts of stuff to the optifast. my fav was with frozen strawberries and ice with about 1 cup of water tastes like a milk shake. good luck with whomever is your fav surgeon its a very personal choice. good luck on your journey

welcome mert! i wish you a very fast recovery!

thanks i will check it out!

just curious, what time in the morning does the show come on? i am an early bird.

i have a medic alert braclet already for my other health issues and meds. i have been thinking about how i would be able to fit everything on it. anyone in the same perdicument?

oh yes! i most certainly would!

i woke up feeling grogy took a bit to focus but all in all it was good i did sleep most of that day. i haven't had a fill but had to go to my surgeon and get fluid taken out where they prime the line most people don't even know its there. so i have experienced them going through my port and it was only a week post-op. i seriously didn't feel much just a tiny bit of pressure i was shocked to say the least. now i know what to expect when i get my first fill!

i have been on my CPAP for 3yrs i personally do not know even when i lose the weight if i will be able to give it up. my surgeon says that i probobly will be off it within 6-7months. the CPAP is a pain but i sleep so much better with it and feel so refreshed in the morning.

hey gadgetlady. that is an awesome idea i wish i would have thought about that its been about 3 months now so i am outta luck. i did write the company a very nasty letter. so that got some of my anger out lol.

thats so awesome! and i wish you a speedy recovery!

hi carol wow thats so fantastic! and i wish you and your husband well.

hi andreerichards1, my surgeon is dr. Cobourn he is great, and the clinic is outstanding. and they are very good communication wise. good luck with whom ever you pick!

hi gadgetlady yes i contacted the company that i bought it from and they told me there was only a 6 week warranty. i had bought it about 2 months before i started my pre-op. so i had not even had a chance to use it maybe my fault but then again i didn't think it would brake on me only after 4days of use. oh well live and learn.

i had mine in canada i am very happy with it i have never researched the price differences. but i would be very careful about the aftercare. what if something goes wrong? who wil do you fills? just thought i would throw that out