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Everything posted by lalaj
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I want to try pilates and yoga. Pilates the most though.
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Good luck!
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Hi all I was banded 5/15/12. Today was my first fill and I must say it went better than I thought. I was given barium to swallow as my band was filled. He put 3-4 ccs in there. I say 3-4 because he said that's where he usually starts, either way, I can definitely feel the difference. I'm on liquids for 2 days. Yay more Protein shakes, oh how I've missed you... NOT! Lol 6 weeks til next fill not sure if I'll need it. It took me forever to finish a cup of decaf. We will see. Just updating those who have supported me and who cares thanks for all the support, it's greatly appreciated. Lala
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Having my first fill June 27th. Excited about it and curious to see just where he placed my port. I can't find it anywhere
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Welcome! Congrats on your journey. I'm from Chicago and I was banded 5/15/12 at UIC Hospital by Dr Elli. Good luck with everything. This is a great place for support.
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I can relate. I asked my nutritionist about this and she said I could have the light prune juice about 3oz because that's all it should take or eat sugar-free prunes. I eat 1 sugar free bite size prune a day, it helps and I haven't been constipated since. My constipation was terrible. I was in tears. I hope you find relief soon.
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I'm 5 weeks post op and I was feeling great. However, for the last two days I seem to have some discomfort on my left side where the largest incision is. It travels up to my chest from time to time. I have been walking at a moderate pace somedays, others slow paced. I'm calling my surgeons office in the morning. I was just wondering had anyone else had this happen to them. Thanks in advance for the feedback. Lala
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Any Chicago Land Bandster?
lalaj replied to f1stborn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Chicago resident right here Banded 5/15/12 at UIC hospital -
Good luck! You can do it
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DayOne Health has a support group once a month. Check out their website
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They both seem to tell SOME of us different things. Which do you follow? The surgeon has the medical expertise and the nutritionist has the nutritional expertise. In my case, I see my surgeon and then he sends me to the nutritionist whose office is like about six steps from his patients rooms. I like the idea of keeping it separate otherwise it could confuse someone, especially a newly banded person like myself. Just wondering others opinions about it. Sharing is caring!!
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Just Started Pre-Op Diet.
lalaj replied to apappas02's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Every doctor is different as stated above... I was allowed low sodium broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free Popsicles, coffee, tea, 0 calorie drinks, diet soda(didn't drink any), cottage cheese, fat free or lite soy milk, skim milk and 2 high protein/low carb shakes a day. Good luck -
Fantastic transformation!! WTG
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First fill June 27th. Excited and wondering how's it gonna feel. Hope everyone is doing great
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Anyone From Central Illinois
lalaj replied to change4life10's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I went to UIC Medical center/Hospital on Taylor Street. Dr Elli is my surgeon. -
Happy for you. WTG!
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Anyone From Central Illinois
lalaj replied to change4life10's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi I'm from Chicago and I got banded 5/15/12. Here for ya if you need to talk or have questions. This is a great forum and there's tons of support here. Good luck on your journey -
Finally Got My Surgery Date!
lalaj replied to ilikebunnies's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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That's awesome!!
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Hope you feel better soon. Congrats on being banded
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I get to start solids this weekend. I was wondering has anybody had an issue eating salad? I want a salad so badly but I don't want to mess myself up. I know this is all trial and error. Just wanna know how anyone else has tolerated it. Thanks Lala