blpchick
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I eat mostly meat. I am able to eat any meat. I have never had a stuck episode. I also only have 1 cc in my band though and I'm 8 months since surgery.
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How many cc's is your band?
blpchick replied to Harrier's Woman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 8 months post op and have only 1cc in my band and am happy with it. I also had plication too though so I don't know if that's why I don't need much fill. -
The dreaded BM talk
blpchick replied to cole&matt'smom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just take 2 fiber gummies and 1 colace (stool softener) a day and it keeps me regular. Does Not cause cramping. -
The pre-op diet is killing me bathroom wise
blpchick replied to dolphintattoo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't have this problem mine is the opposite. The protein shakes really constipate me instead. -
Mine doesn't hurt just feel a tiny needle prick its no worse than giving blood or something to me. My doctor does not numb before he does it and has me lay on the bed and if he has trouble feeling the port will have me do a small crunch to make it easier to find.
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I also use an air popper and love popcorn on occasion
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Significant loss with no fills
blpchick replied to Rn925's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have only 1cc in my band and I've lost 100 pounds since may 2012 and actually I've spent over half that time with only .5cc. I've got a small amount of fluid and I'm happy the way it is. I also have the plication with mine though so I don't know if that has anything to do with it. -
Day 3 of liquid Diet
blpchick replied to cole&matt'smom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was 2 weeks liquid preop and 2 weeks post op. then mushiness 2 weeks then regular food -
SO CONFUSED. Doctors...Procedures..oh my!!!
blpchick replied to lyndeeboo's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Maybe my doctor is different but I see him everytime I go up there. He is the one who does my fills even. I prefer it that way personally. -
did the pre-op or post op diet give you any bathroom problems?
blpchick replied to dolphintattoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No I did not have "the runs" on either pre op or post op liquid diet. -
Yes I had band with plication in may 2012 and have lost 100 pounds since so I'm very happy with it. :-)
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Somehow I got out of having to do this. My doctor did not require it.
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I didn't had a egd all I had was bloodwork. I didn't even have to see a psychiatrist like most people do. I guess I got lucky there.
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What is the procedure for first visit?
blpchick replied to t2dav's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My first visit was just talking to the doctor and going over medical history I didn't have to put on any gown for any exam. He listened to my heart and that was all he did as far as exam. -
Lapband failure / waste of time and money
blpchick replied to tmurphy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You can gain weight from being too tight because you are having to eat slider food which could be bad for you. I also think maybe try a slight unfill. Maybe you will be surprised and it will help. I had lap band with plication and I only have 1cc in my band total and its enough for me. I know everyone is different though. -
THIS LIQUID DIET IS REALLY KICKING ME IN THE A**!
blpchick replied to nessa2012's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't get headaches was just hungry constantly. I drank a lot of vitamin water zero. I also ate a lot of sugar free Popsicles and jello. -
I use the blender bottle to mix my protein shakes so I can blend them on the go.
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To count calories or not to count?????
blpchick replied to Thamm's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've never counted my calories and I've been extremely successful. It depends on the person I guess. I've lost a total of 101 so far and I was banded on may 24, 2012. -
Gummy or Chewable
blpchick replied to naturallyjai's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take kids flinstones vitamins. It was recommended by my doctor he also wrote me a prescription to a compounding pharmacy to put b12 and folic acid into a pill that dissolves under my tongue. Surprisingly my prescription insurance covers that 100 percent. -
How long have you had the band?
blpchick replied to wozzicat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've had my band 7 months and I'm extremely happy with it. I've gotten my life back. Before it I couldn't even walk 1 block without my back killing me. Now I'm doing some jogging and realizing I'm enjoying it -
HAVE ANY OF YOU BANDSTERS EVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH BLOOD CLOTS AFTER SURGERY?
blpchick replied to nessa2012's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep I got a clot in my leg. I later found out I have a clotting gene called factor 5 Leiden that means I clog easier though. My clot showed up a week after surgery. -
I don't eat bread at all for fear of it getting stuck
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I have entered a world of constipation
blpchick replied to lovely29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take both gummy fiber and stool softener daily to keep things moving especially since I'm on Coumadin so I cannot have anything with vitamin k which means no green veggies. -
Did anyone start with a BMI in the 50's? What were your results?
blpchick replied to winkie80's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes I started with a BMI of 54 and now I'm down go a BMI of 32 and still losing :-)
