christasha
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WOW! Fantastic!!!!! Way to go!
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Oh Sara . . . take a deep breath! When you wake up, you'll be groggy and not feeling any pain at all . . . because you're still under the anesethetic from the surgery . . . I was one of the lucky ones and didn't have a lot of pain to deal with at all afterwards. However, I'm sure your doctor gave you perscriptions for pain for when you get home . . .make sure you have them filled before you have your surgery so they are ready for you . . .and then the montra is "walk, sip, walk, sip, repeat" . . . you will be fine! Best of luck to you!
Chris
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Welcome to the December group all of you! It's good to hear who everyone is and where you are from. We're here to support each other . . . and I know this board was great for me as I was about to go to the hospital . . . and even now I'm lurking around in my spare time. Good luck to everyone!
Chris
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I'm not going to be able all I need to do successfully without some decent equipment and some instruction on how to use it . . .and how to deal with my bum hip . . . and classes . . . so I broke down and joined Women's Fitness Center . . . and I get two free personal trainer sessions . . . so that should get me started . . . I'm going to make this work if it kills me lol!
Chris
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Twilight . . . part of my instructions were to go see my PCP one week post op . . . which I did . . . and she analyzed my meds and cut my blood pressure stuff in half . . . did blood work as a base and will do again on the 31st to see if we can cut some of the other stuff out . . . so that is a good idea. She's had patients who had the surgery in the past, but I'm her "first" from recommendation through the surgery (she could be my daughter . . .) When I went to my post of .. . he just walked in the room and said "flash me" . . . and never got closer than 3 feet to looking at the incisions . . .he was into questions and answers and the future. I guess if the incisions aren't glaring at you bright red, you "pass".
Chris
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Checkout Bariatric Eating - Protein, Vitamins, Gastric Bypass & Lap Band Info, Post-op recipes, and Help. There's lots of info on there . . . I've not ordered any of the products - but always like more information!
Chris
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What a GREAT Christmas Present! Woopie! :scared:
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Welcome to the Losers' Express everyone! Wahoo and congrats! Our December club is growing by leaps and bounds . . . and it's good to know our group and be able to chatter back and forth about everything! Great work . . .and for the rest of the December people yet to come . . . We're WAITING FOR YOU!
Chris
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I specifically asked my surgeon this yesterday when I was in for my first post-op .. . and he said lost of people say they are cold post-op . . . and the ones who loose faster seem to be colder . . . he said that's just part of the body changing.
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I'm glad I can amuse you
That's always better than anoying people. I tried Curves several years ago . . . but my back won't take it (boo) . . . and now I've got a bad hip too . . . I wish I had a pool available (that didnt' cost a fortune to be in) . . . I am required to go to exercise classes once a month for a year as part of my post-op (organized through my doctor's office) . . . My first one will be the first Saturday in January . . . I figure if I'm out walking a lot before then, I should be able to learn from there and start something on my own. I have to do it for me . . . so I'm going to! Good luck!Chris
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I'm one of the people still on liquids after surgery . . . and man all the sodium in the Soups and premixed EAS drinks and even some in the Propell . . . this has GOT to be making me retain Water or something . . . since this is almost all I'm living on (well SF Jello and popcicles) . . . you would think I would be waisting away . . . but this week my scale isn't moving . . . I wonder if it is something to do with the sodium . . . can't wait for mushies on Monday!
Chris
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LOL . . . not EVERYONE had a routine pre-op. . . which is part of why I'm in this shape! I'm walking now . . . and next week going to start something . . . have to read my book as to what they want . . . I had surgery on the 3rd . . . came back to work on the 10th - and I'm feeling pretty good, so I would think if you take it easy . . . you should be just about good to go!
Chris
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Thanks! I'll assume I was just choking then.
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Congrats and welcome aboard the looser's train! My doctor said no lifting more than 10 lbs for 2 weeks . . . but you had a BUNCH more stuff than I did . . . I have 2 grandkids living with me (2-1/2 and 1) . . . so I know your problem . . . but I have others around so I don't have to lift them. TAKE CARE . . .
Chris
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I was taking my pills last night (with Water yea!) . . . and took to big a swallow . . . which I realized as soon as it was going down . . . and instantly I had backwash . . .and more than I had just swallowed. It wasn't until later that I thought this could be what PB is . . . I had no control . . .it was just there instantly. Just wondering . . . because if this is PB . . . omg I will NEVER break a chewing rule (ONCE I GET TO START CHEWING!)
Chris
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I just got back from my checkup too - and also lost 10 lbs since surgery (December 3). Wahoo! He said he likes his patients to loose 15 lbs in the first month . . . so I'm in OK shape (well not physically lol). I have an appointment for January 2 for my first fill. He said he is pretty agressive . . . and we will see what happens then. He said I can do anything as long as I still feel good . . . don't overdue it. And I knew my incisions were glued shut . . .but he said "yup . . .it's a high grade super glue that is bendable and flexible" . . . amazing!
Chris
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i TRIED copying and pasting your list . . . but it came out all jumbled . . . sorry. If anyone has time . . . take the most current list you can find here . . . copy and paste it into a new reply and then add new names/locations. Sorry . . . I'm on my way to work again or I'd do it . . .
Have a great day everyone! I have my post-op checkup today
Chris
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lol .. .we're getting all screwed up with our list again . . .I can't keep up with keeping it current . . . sorry
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Dear 100 . . . Don't give up . . . you are soooooooooooo close! you wouldn't believe how much better I feel just 8 days out . . . there is a new energy . . . and while I haven't dropped sizes (I think my clothes must have been really tight) . . . I've dropps LBS!!!! My knees don't hurt as much . . . my hip is better . . .most the time . . . and I'm going to Disneyland on Monday for the entire day . . . and don't think I'll have to sit down ever 10 minutes because I ache! YOU CAN DO THIS! We're all here for you!
Chris
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Cerrin . . . I have to ask . . . what is MISO paste?
Chris
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I only had the Lovenox in the hospital . . . not when I went home.
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How many of you guys had doctor already pre-fill your lapband? My doctor said they wont pre-fill cause the band should already be some what tight on stomach.
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No pre-fill from my doctor because of stomach swelling from surgery . . . I have to wait 4-6 weeks. I go for my post-op checkup on Wednesday. Meanwhile - my PCP cut my blood pressure meds in half this morning! Wahoo! I'm making progress!
Chris
December Surgery Dates
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Welcome to all the newbie bandits . . . and to those still to come! We've got quite a group going! How cool is that! Here's hoping everyone has a smooth sail to the other side!
Chris