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Bamabander

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  1. Bamabander

    Clear Liquids After Surgery

    Btw.. Getting 2 protein shakes a day, finally, 4 oz soup, water, crystal light and pipsicles are pretty much all the food I'm eating
  2. Bamabander

    Clear Liquids After Surgery

    I'm allowed protein shakes, any soup that's blended and yogurt smoothies, and then Popsicles, crystal light, etc The soup makes it so much better! So excited its your turn!!!!
  3. Had surgery 5/29. Still on full liquids. I can have any blended soup so I made homemade veg beef. The roast was done and cooled and as I pulled it apart I mindlessly ate 2 shreds... Ya know how when beef roast falls apart they make shreds... Well I ate 2 at the same time and really didn't chew well. I was tasting it like always to see what spices I need to add. What should I expect. Will I be ok? Do I need to call the doc? I'm very worried!!
  4. Im banded with plication. When I started I thought I was going to get the sleeve but my insurance requires a bmi of 50 for sleeve. So I had to choose between bypass and band... Bypass scares me! I really am glad that I have the band. I feel so much better today, maybe tired still but much better on the pain. Thanks for responding!
  5. Ok so far so good... I'm waiting and drinking lots of water. I hope I didn't hurt anything. I'm feeling so much better I completely forgot... I know that sounds weird, old habits will be harder to break than I expected
  6. Bamabander

    Chest Pain/tightness

    Did you have a hernia repair? I have a bit of that feeling, perhaps not at the same level you are having and I think it's either from the hernia repair or I also think gas builds over night and that contributes??? Hope you feel better soon
  7. Bamabander

    Beyond Discouraged

    Your daily menu doesn't really have any sweets in it... So it would seem that you have more controll than you think. I don't have the answers but I can make a suggestion... When I was on Weight Watchers I tracked everything including BLT's (bites, licks and tastes). Every food that crossed my lips was written down, maybe if you do that for a week you may see some hidden calories you are eating and not counting which is hindering your success. Please don't give up, you can turn this around and have others being jealous of you!!! You can and you will!!!'
  8. I think you will be fine. You will probably sleep most of the way. A pillow on your lap so the seat belt won't hurt is important and get out and walk at least once, twice if you can. I was banded last Tuesday stayed 1 night and left at noon the next day. I live 30 min from and like I said... I slept. They also gave me a good dose of pain med and anti nausea right before I left. Good luck' I'm sure whatever you decide will work out.
  9. Bamabander

    Need Some Advice Please Help!!!!!

    Forgot up at top with WL meds is the number and type of weight loss programs tried on your own.. Ie, WW, Jenny Craig, slim fast etc....
  10. Bamabander

    Need Some Advice Please Help!!!!!

    Make sure you include the WW but also ask your surgeons office if they have any forms that could be sent to your pcp to fill out about each of your visits. This same thing happened to me. I feel the WW helped, I also wrote a personal letter and copied pictures from an overweight child to the present. The form my surgeon sent to the PCP had the following: Visit date Month ___ of 6 Name DOB Weight Height BP, pulse, temp, glucose if diabetic Weight loss meds tried in past Weight loss meds not appropriate due to Obesity related co-mobidities Current medications Diet education discussed Exercise/activity discussed Behavior modification goals set with patient Return visit scheduled for Signature , date My PCP filled this out after my 6 months because the insurance company called my surgeon and said if they didn't get better PCP documentation they would deny it, took 24 hours to get this paper work back to them and 2 hours later I got my approval Good Luck! It will happen!
  11. Bamabander

    No More Spoiling My Goods!!

    So true!!! If HE brings you to it, HE will bring you through it! Prayers said for you this morning!
  12. Bamabander

    What Was Your Last Hurrah?

    That was mine too!
  13. Bamabander

    Friends Bringing Meals!

    Stayed with my Protein shakes!!! So proud of me. The thing is I'm not really hungry... It's just been so long since I've had any real food and it smells good... I think I've got this under control. Prayed a lot and realize I don't want to hurt myself!
  14. I am so appreciative of so many of my friends bringing meals for my family! They are all great cooks but dang it makes it hard to not want to sample!! Tonight they are having French dip sandwiches, an amazing looking cole slaw with almonds, mandarins and grapes and big ol pan of brownies... Since I can have soup I'm thinking about blending the beef with the broth and trying some... I'm 3 days post op... Think that's ok?
  15. Im going in on 5/29 for banded plication... Anyone else having surgery that day?
  16. Bamabander

    Friends Bringing Meals!

    Thanks.. I was on the fence but I'm sure I shouldn't after really thinking it through! I love being able to come here and get so much support... Sincere Thanks!
  17. Bamabander

    Swimming???

    My doc said 2 weeks... He did ask what type of pool we had (it's a salt pool) so not sure if that made a difference?
  18. Bamabander

    Post Opt Prep......any Ideas????

    You are doing great!!! I have you in my prayers everyday... Seems like you are rocking with the pre-op! Not much longer... And even though you will be a little sore it is so easy after surgery.. You won't even think about food!
  19. Bamabander

    Anyone Else Having Surgery 5/29?

    How are you feeling today? Pain is a lot better for me, still some gas discomfort. I'm having trouble knowing if I'm hungry or having gas pains. Hoping to get more Protein in today. Keeping you in my thoughts!
  20. Walk, gas strips and warm mint tea... I have had very little problems after doing that every few hours.. Try and keep ahead of it and the pain. You will be amazed how much better you will feel tomorrow. Glad things went well!
  21. Bamabander

    Baked Zucchini Chips ! Awesome

    Divine yumminess!!! Can't wait to make these!!!

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