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SelyGee

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About SelyGee

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  • Birthday 02/02/1984

About Me

  • Gender
    Female
  • Occupation
    loan processor
  • City
    phoenix
  • State
    az
  1. Question.. what does being stuck feel like? Is it the feeling of fullness that wont go away? I've been this way for a day now and it sucks/ :(

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    2. SelyGee

      SelyGee

      Thanks. .. All i ate was humus :/

    3. pr_pitbullgrl

      pr_pitbullgrl

      ya i hear you on that too. i can hardly eat anything and i was sleeved in oct. different things affect us different ways now :(

    4. LaurJo

      LaurJo

      I'm wondering if you might be having esophageal strictures....like cramps in your esophagus. I was having that and my surgeon said it would get better and it did. There was a medication that also helped called Levsin 0.125 mg tablets. They were a huge help! Hope you get feeling better!

  2. Better day today. Had a decent night not too much coughing.. although still sleeping with a bucket next to me. I'll wait and see how these next few weeks go by. On the plus side I'm now down 32lbs.

  3. Ok so my cough looks like just about went away however now I feel extremely full and I havent had anything to eat but green tea. Hmm.. Still having trouble sleeping. Also **warning TMI** constipation!! NO BUENO! Not a good day im having to say the least. Any advice?

    1. Djmohr

      Djmohr

      I was right there with you yesterday!

    2. Steph Anie

      Steph Anie

      Purelax for constipation...it takes a few days, but it is gentle.....or a suppository (my doc said that works better)

      If the cough is from drainage... take Robitussin---look for the sugar free kind.

      Drink lots and lots...

       

  4. SelyGee

    SelyGee

  5. I think the most annoying thing about having my band is the constant coughing. Mostly at night. I don't feel too restricted I actually am happy wit the restriction. I still feel hunger and I still eat just very small portions, but I have this lingering cough that wont go away. Anyone else here experience that?

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    2. Daisee68

      Daisee68

      I was thinking GERD/Acid Reflux too. I have not had that symptom but I know several who have (non-WLS).

    3. SelyGee

      SelyGee

      Thanks @Djmohr @Daisee68 @WLSResources/ClothingExch I have experienced some acid reflux at night but I find it's only if I eat past 7 and usually if I eat spicy food. I cut that out and I haven't had it since but I do still have the cough. I have it during the day too.

    4. WLSResources/ClothingExch

      WLSResources/ClothingExch

      SelyGee, do ask your surgeon's office about it. An unrelenting cough is something you don't need. There must be a simple solution. Also, do you attend the practice's support group? It's a good place to compare notes and get some reliable info. If yours doesn't have a group, check with other hospitals nearby. Most welcome patients from other surgereons.

  6. So last I checked in I had fluid out because I was too tight. I feel ok, Im able to eat some things and doing ok. But just last night i felt like my band was too tight which is weird since I havent had any fluid bakc in.

    1. Veronica Page

      Veronica Page

      I feel like this band is a tough ride for you. I hope you get it figured out real soon!

  7. 4th Fill today. I'm now at 5.25 cc's. Definitely feeling restriction. I'm having trouble with choosing foods I can eat. I tried a piece of fish today and got stuck. No bueno! Not really loosing a whole bunch of weight either... hmm. Any suggestions on food would be great because I'm getting pretty tired of these shakes. Help!

    1. Veronica Page

      Veronica Page

      maybe since you are just feeling the restriction you should try some high protein liquids to get those in and then really really chew your food. I know that when I first started I had to bite, chew and wait and min or two to make sure I wasn't over doing it. Try a work out plan to lost some weight, a lot of people weight til they have lost significant amount of weight but I feel that the sooner you start the healthier you are and easier it becomes over time. The more muscle you add the more calories you burn and since muscle is leaner you looker thinner when weight loss isn't happening!

    2. SelyGee

      SelyGee

      It looks like I'm having to go in and take some fluid out because I was up all night throwing up and can't seem to get anything down. Not even water! This has been the worst thus far. :/

  8. Day 2 after 3rd fill and I feel some restriction. I kept my liquid diet the first day. Today I ate humus. I tried a bit of chicken but got stuck... not fun, but im ok, I still get pretty hungry though so we'll see. Two weeks from now I have my 4th fill.

    1. Veronica Page

      Veronica Page

      well the restriction won't take away head hunger or actual hunger but over time it will. Don't worry you are doing great!

    2. SelyGee

      SelyGee

      Thanks for all your support Vero I find myself pissed off for no reason. Then I stop and think wait a minute I havent eaten or drank anything. Breathe!

    3. Veronica Page

      Veronica Page

      Its really tough. This is life changing and you need to just enjoy the journey!

  9. Had my 3rd fill just now. Waiting to see how much restriction this is going to give me because I gained 2 lbs! Feeling a little bummed out but I got to keep moving fwd. Restriction where are you? I need you now! LOL

  10. Its been a week after my 2nd fill and I definitely get fuller with less food now, I can feel a little bit of more restriction but very little. I'm hoping 3rd time's the charm but we will see. I'm well aware it's different for all of us. On a side note my elliptical has made its way back into my bedroom. Hopefully I can make my way onto it :)

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    2. SelyGee

      SelyGee

      @Veronica Page I know I know i'm getting to it ....eventually lol JK thanks :)

    3. Veronica Page

      Veronica Page

      I know the struggle is real. Don't worry when you are ready you'll do whatever it takes to move. I loathe exercise but I do it cause I love the rewards! Hang in there!

    4. SelyGee

      SelyGee

      I bet! Im trying to get in to hiking and stuff too but again... we'll see heheheheh. MOTIVATION WHERE ART THOU! lol

  11. One month and two weeks post op and got my second fill today. Im at 4cc's. i just got it so I havent eaten anything yet but Ill know in a few days how much restriction I feel. :)

  12. One month post op and i've had o ne fill. I feel little to no difference and I can pretty much still eat whatever I want just a bit slower. My question is after how many fills will I start to feel restriction and loose weight. I need that motivation to start working out and help me out more. I feel I waited so long to get the surgery, and somehow Im still waiting. Ugh.

  13. Its almost one month post op with no restriction and my eating habits are slowly starting to get worse. I'm glad tomorrow I go in for my first fill and hope the restriction starts helping with the amount of food I can eat. Staying positive! :)

    1. Mountaingal

      Mountaingal

      Good luck tomorrow. I am sure you are ready to get some restriction.

    2. Veronica Page

      Veronica Page

      be positive and question everything you eat before you eat it! you will do great!

    3. SelyGee

      SelyGee

      Thanks guys! And so it begins. :)

  14. Today marks one week POST OP and I still cannot believe I had my lap band put in already. All the hard work was worth it and I feel great so far. I still have no restriction but ive lost 10lbs thanks to the liquid diet.

    1. Veronica Page

      Veronica Page

      Wishing you the best of luck!

  15. One week post op and feeling great!

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