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2 Hour Till feeling FULL??? Is this normal????
JerseyGirl2u posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone, I know this may be strange... but has anyone ever experienced this???? I eat a meal, I don't feel one bit of fullness, but I do stop myself from over eating. I do not drink 1/2 hr before or after. 1 1/2 hrs to 2 hrs later.... I get this full, golf ball feelin in my stomach. I don't understand why I'm not feeling this while I'm eating... and why it's taking this long to get that feeling. I'm getting nervous here. I did speak to the nurse last week, but she didn't have an answer for me. I have an apt. w/ the Dr. on Thursday to see if he has an answer.... Hopefully someone here has experienced what I'm feeling, and knows whats going on... -
Hi Strangedz... Thanks for your friend request. I see that you were banded a few days after me. Looks like you are doing WONDERFUL!!! Keep up the great work!! I'm keepin tabs!! LOL Lucy
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??Ever eat normal again??
JerseyGirl2u replied to beckyltriplett's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
By the 6th week, i was eating everything.... There is nothing I can't eat. I do watch the amount of food I consume, and also avoid all sweets. Actually the desire for sweets has diminished for me. Hopefully it stays like that forever!! LOL I do make an effort make healthier choices of foods that I consume. I have cut back alot! I do enjoy eating the same thing that my family eats, but all in moderation. I also avoid fast foods. I havent ordered out anything in 6 Weeks!!!!!!!!!! I never thought I'd last this long!!! Lots of luck to you!!! -
Fist Fill and Not feeling different!!!
JerseyGirl2u posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had my first fill on 5/15 and to tell you the truth, I have not felt anything different! I am watching what I'm eating, and still loosing, but I never get that full feeling. (I just stop when I mentally think I had enough) I have a 4CC band, and my fill was 2.5. What am I suppose to be feeling????? Even drinking fluids all day doesn't fill me.... Is this normal??? I was expecting this instant full feeling and I got NOTHING....?? Should I be concerned?:woot: -
Anyone with a 4cc band? Please help
JerseyGirl2u replied to weightwatcher's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a 4cc band w/ a 2.5 fill.. and don't have much restrictions! I want to give it some time, before I look for anther fill. Hang in there! -
Got my first fill today!! I was nervous as heck! I must say, it wasn't painful at "ALL" Just a lil pinch, and thats it. I just was freaked out because the Dr. was pushing on my port site to find it, and the thought of the needle going it and the pushing.. .just was freaky!!! LOL I gotta say, this all has been such a wonderful experience over all! I'm sooo happy! 22lbs down.. and it wasn't as hard as I thought it was gonna be. I'm not saying you don't have to work at it, but the band is a just a tool, and you gotta do all the work! Sooooooo true!!! Just keep eating the right foods & do your 1/2hr work out!!!! and watch the weight drop!! :thumbup:
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First Fill!!! Got 2.5cc In A 4cc Band!!
JerseyGirl2u commented on JerseyGirl2u's blog entry in My New begining...
Got my first fill today!! I was nervous as heck! I must say, it wasn't painful at "ALL" Just a lil pinch, and thats it. I just was freaked out because the Dr. was pushing on my port site to find it, and the thought of the needle going it and the pushing.. .just was freaky!!! LOL I gotta say, this all has been such a wonderful experience over all! I'm sooo happy! 22lbs down.. and it wasn't as hard as I thought it was gonna be. I'm not saying you don't have to work at it, but the band is a just a tool, and you gotta do all the work! Sooooooo true!!! Just keep eating the right foods & do your 1/2hr work out!!!! and watch the weight drop!! :thumbs_up: -
My Twin... Hahaha... That's pretty cool we are both on the same schedule!! How are you doing w/ the band? I love mine... even though I have no restrictions, I'm down 21lbs... which is pretty good. But I do notice, I'm really hungry for dinner!!! and eat a lil more every nitght... (That one more bite feeling) I just dont feel full after dinner now., so i'm really lookin for that fill Thursday. Good luck to you and keep me up to date w/ your progress! Lucy
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How can you possibly take 30 min to eat a 4oz- 6oz meal???? Or a protein shake. I'm getting my 1st fill on Thursday,and i'm kinda nervous!!! In the last 4 weeks, I've never had a tiny meal that last me 30 min. Even if I chop it up,use a small spoon.... and chewing it into mush.... It doesnt take me 30 min... more like 5min if that! How many of you actually take 30 min to eat your meal?
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Can't stop eating!
JerseyGirl2u replied to okpunkinpie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 4/16... and now starving!!! I'm in the same boat as you, eating alot more!!! I get my first fill on Thursday, which I cant wait. Cuz I feel i'm over eating, even though my husband says i'm not, it's mental!!! But please tell me what the heck did you eat that you put on 10lbs in 1 Weekend! That is Un heard of!!! Somethings gotta be wrong w/ your scale!!!! -
Hey Mariah, How you doin???? I think you forgot your band buddy!!! LOL I hope all is well. Keep in touch, Lucy
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Burning Sensation!!
JerseyGirl2u replied to JerseyGirl2u's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I first want to thank everyone that has responded to my post!! Now I know I'm not alone w/ this feeling!!! I wish you all best of luck!! As for Julsco I don't regret it one BIT!!! I had 2nd thoughts before the band and maybe a little right after. I guess I thought I could never eat any of my favorite foods again... and that is not the case!!!!!!! I"m on mushies.. .and what ever I cook for dinner for the family, I eat! (Of coarse in MODERATION!!) I put it in a blender and eat 3-4 oz of it! I can care less what it looks like... Meatballs!!! chicken Cutlets!!! Pasta!!! Split Pea Soup w/ ham!! You name it, you can eat it. The key to success is quantity! You need to control the amount you put in your mouth... and you alson need to train yourself, when to back off the table. Make wise choices!!! Stay away from sweets, fast foods things you know are un-healthy! Lots of luck, if you ever have any questions.. hit me up. best wishes!!!! -
Split pea soup? Gas?
JerseyGirl2u replied to John Does's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 2.5 weeks out.. and I made a big pot of pea soup w/ ham and broccoli and I was FINE!!!!!!!!!!! You don't eat much... so the gas wont be bad!!! Even if it gave me gas.... it would have been worth IT!!!!!! LOL -
Hey Girl... Just checkin up on you!!! How are you feelin??? Whata you eatin these days??? LOL.. I'm doing really good. Keep in touch! Lucy
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Need some mushie ideas....please
JerseyGirl2u replied to mama59's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
SPLIT PEA SOUP W/ BROCCOLI & HAM!!!!! Cook your dry peas in Low sodium chicken broth, i used one big box.. then I washed the dry peas, and added it to the boiling broth... Cooked that for about 45min.... Added 1 whole broccoli chopped up... and 1/2lb of chopped up ham. Added pepper, garlic powder... (was afraid to add any onions, celery or carrots to it..) Cooked that up for another 20 min... then took out my blender, and pureed it all! Just make sure not to over water the soup. You want it on the thicker side, so when you blend it, it actually will stick to your spoon! Absolutely YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you want, you can also make a side order of lil pastina, and drain that, and add the peas soup to it!!! -
Hey Sharon... You'll do just fine!!! Trust me, I was scared to death, and it was over before I knew it!! I sit here and still can't believe I had it done!! It will be 2 weeks tomorrow. Also, try not to read to much into this sight. (it will drive you nuts!!) You will find a few good people that will tell you the truth about everything.. then you got nutty people on here that will tell you that they ate 4 slices of pizza, cookies, ice cream, ect.. and don't understand why they are not losing any weight, then you hear the complications, but no one really goes into details and they give you half ass stories. So you end up having to weed out the facts from fictions. The band is a tool... You will need to make a life time adjustment. You will have to want the change!!! I'm sooo happy I had it done! You need to mentally want this!!! Lots of luck w/ you... if you ever have any questions, please ask!!! Best wishes!!
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Went to see the surgeon today, first actual post-op visit. It went pretty quick. He sniped some of the Sutures that didn't dissolve and we went over a few of my concerns. One was that I have bad chills at night. I don't have a fever, so I don't know where they are coming from. He advised me to see my cardiologist, maybe I need to have my meds reduced because of the weight loss. I also needed to know when can I start walking on my treadmills again, and he said immediately.. Just no INCLINE!!! So i'm excited to start tomorrow. Have my ipod all charged up, and sneakers ready to go!! I know I sound retarded , but I want a speedy weight loss, and I know exercising will do that!!! Dr. is very proud that I'm down the 14lbs.. and so am i. I am on mushies... and I gotta tell you I made the greatest split pee soup w/ ham and broccoli ever last night!!!!!!!!! I blended it... it was thick and YUMMY!!!!!!!
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Surgery Follow up Visit today!!! DOWN 14LB!!
JerseyGirl2u commented on JerseyGirl2u's blog entry in My New begining...
Went to see the surgeon today, first actual post-op visit. It went pretty quick. He sniped some of the Sutures that didn't dissolve and we went over a few of my concerns. One was that I have bad chills at night. I don't have a fever, so I don't know where they are coming from. He advised me to see my cardiologist, maybe I need to have my meds reduced because of the weight loss. I also needed to know when can I start walking on my treadmills again, and he said immediately.. Just no INCLINE!!! So i'm excited to start tomorrow. Have my ipod all charged up, and sneakers ready to go!! I know I sound retarded , but I want a speedy weight loss, and I know exercising will do that!!! Dr. is very proud that I'm down the 14lbs.. and so am i. I am on mushies... and I gotta tell you I made the greatest split pee soup w/ ham and broccoli ever last night!!!!!!!!! I blended it... it was thick and YUMMY!!!!!!! -
1 1/2 weeks Post -Op and I'm feeling wonderful!!! Neck pain, shoulder pain is almost completely gone!! I picked off 4 out of the 5 incisions tapes I had on my stomach.. I'm too afraid to peal off the biggest bandage. But over all, I'm very happy. I know the weight loss will be slow, and I'm trying not to weigh myself everyday, but it does feel good to look down, and another pound.. gone! I'm still on liquids, even though my Dr. told me I can go on mushies.... I guess I enjoy my current menu... Sounds crazy, but I'm not a big fan of Breakfast or Lunch. I'm more of a dinner, after dinner eater. So for breakfast, I now have a protein shot that has 42 grams of protein (140 cal), and have the same thing for lunch. Then at dinner time I have a creamy Lipton cup of soup.. actually 3/4 cup 60 cal, and my late night snack is a jello pudding 60 cal. I'm satisfied. Plus I drink flavored water all day long. I believe it's more mentally then anything! There is no way my band is preventing me from eating. I'm not filled, so how could it. So I have actually prepared myself mentally for this. I will succeed, I will be thin again.... Where there is a will, there is a way!!! Stay Strong!
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Banded on April 17, 2008 Is it normal to feel weak?
JerseyGirl2u replied to Alexandra's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Feeling Week IS NOT NORMAL! Your body is giving you WARNING Signs!!! Your lacking minerals in your body. You may not be taking in enough Protein!! Are you taking your Vitamins???? I was banded on 4/16/08 and I have not once felt a WEEK moment!!! I'm takin in approx 72-84 grams of protein... how much are you taking in??? I also take in chewable centrums, B12, C, Calcium w/D. Please call your Dr... even better, your neutritionist. Lots of luck! -
Help! I'm being banded on Monday and scared
JerseyGirl2u replied to angelface's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You'll do just fine. Being on this web site has it's ups and downs. I was scared to death!!!! I'm 1 1/2 weeks post-op and i feel wonderful. No PingPangs, no slime... no nothing.... Everyone is different. The more you read, the more nuts you will drive yourself. Surgery itself is easy the easy part. Little or no Pain in the incisions... the only major problem I had was shoulder and neck pain which was not surgery related. It was because I slept in my reclineing chair one night.. and got a kink in my neck. The only other issue is the gas pain.. but that will subside! You'll be fine, just keep positive. I feel absolutely wonderful!!! Lots of luck!! -
I'm sorry.. It has 176 cal, but thats fine, cuz your body needs the cals... It's called NEW WHEY LIQUID PROTEIN 42G, 0 SURGAR, 0 FAT. You can get them at the Vitiman Shoppe for $34.99 OR they do have a web site, which is more money at: http://www.idssports.com They are 3.1 oz a shot... 2 aday, your SET!!!! Lots of luck!!
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Wow... I can't believe it's finally here!! I just went out and bought myself some new slippers, new nighty w/ a matching robe and I'm packed as if I'm going on a mini vacation! I'm only staying over night.. LOL Oh well.. Whata you gonna do. Yesterday I came down w/ severe stomach ache, and bloating... may have been from the protein drinks.. or I have some kinda virus.... I feel better today!! I should be fine for tomorrow. I'm really not that hungry. Thank god... Hopefully i'll stay that way for a while. I really want to say that i'm really thankful for this forum. I've met many great people... an I appreciate all the support that I've gotten. I sure learned alot!!! I guess this is it for the bloggin.... I will repost on Thursday, when I get home. Thanks again for everyones support.
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1 1/2 weeks Post -Op and I'm feeling wonderful!!! Neck pain, shoulder pain is almost completely gone!! I picked off 4 out of the 5 incisions tapes I had on my stomach.. I'm too afraid to peal off the biggest bandage. But over all, I'm very happy. I know the weight loss will be slow, and I'm trying not to weigh myself everyday, but it does feel good to look down, and another pound.. gone! I'm still on liquids, even though my Dr. told me I can go on mushies.... I guess I enjoy my current menu... Sounds crazy, but I'm not a big fan of Breakfast or Lunch. I'm more of a dinner, after dinner eater. So for breakfast, I now have a protein shot that has 42 grams of protein (140 cal), and have the same thing for lunch. Then at dinner time I have a creamy Lipton cup of soup.. actually 3/4 cup 60 cal, and my late night snack is a jello pudding 60 cal. I'm satisfied. Plus I drink flavored water all day long. I believe it's more mentally then anything! There is no way my band is preventing me from eating. I'm not filled, so how could it. So I have actually prepared myself mentally for this. I will succeed, I will be thin again.... Where there is a will, there is a way!!! Stay Strong!