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please tell me I'm okay!
stl_lulu replied to lynnie77's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im not a dr either but I am sure you are ok! I was close to full foods at that point! Good luck... -
Ha Cindy, thats a good one!!! If you figure out that osmosis thing you could probably make some serious money...lol. Today was the first day I think my band worked. I have been sooo excited. My husband and I went to lunch and I had a small (appetizer) portion of eggplant parm w/o pasta, I did not drink with it, and it was the FIRST time since surgery that I have felt full off of a really small amount of food. AND I stayed full for several hours... like almost 5. Anyway, Im pretty jazzed, I have to travel on June 30th and July 1st but Ill begin my portion of the challenge when I get to my destination. Good luck all!!~lulu
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Exercise had taken on an entire new meaning to me after surgery. I don't detest it now, in face like you guys i get more enjoyment out of it now than I ever did before. I will take my measurements for sure! I like those nsv!!! have a great day all... off to walk the dog.
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Hi! this is a great thread! I was banded on April 15th, at 207lbs I currently weigh 197. Its been frustrating to say the least. I had my second fill this past tuesday. I have a 10 cc band with 5 cc's in it. (I think thats right anyway) I became very motivated with this second fill. One thing I am trying to be more strict about is not drinking while I eat. I am usually "uncomfortable" before I am full, although this morning I had a bowl of oatmeal, the package one and I think I am actually feeling full. I am trying to get myself to check in here more often again. I really think it helps. I have also had to admit to myself that I wanted a quick fix. a magic wand...bummer man..lol Ill check in later and see how you all are doing. Thanks for sharing! :tt2:
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Hi ladies... yes I could use a challenge. I have to think realistically, I will be in HOT south carolina, soooo Hollyberries....Water Aerobics.........20 Hours......................0 Sades...........Walking...................25 Hours......................0 hhilulu..........walking/jogging.........16 hours.......................0 hhilulu..........swimming.................9 hours........................0 I was banded April 15th this year. I am really struggling, I do not feel much restriction, and I definitely still have a love affair with food :-( however I have done better with exercise and I am going to try to get back on here everyday, it seems to help. any words of wisdom?? good luck!!
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Hey there! I wasn't ignoring, I swear! I just didn't know i had a message:P So how are things going now?? Losing again after your fill?? I lost weight only while on the liquid diet and honestly haven't lost anything for like 9wks! I'm trying to be good--yes, I can eat most things too, in moderation anyway. I'm really anxious to start losing again though! I've been busting my keester at the gym and I stay within like 2lbs of what I was 2wks after surgery... Ugh. I've had two fills although my fill dr. most likely didn't get it in correctly the first time. Anyway, I've got another one coming up in a couple weeks here, so I'm anxious to start losing again!! So anyway, I'm rambling, but lemme know how things are going for you!
Jac (short for Jaclyn;))
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6 weeks post banding and a bit uncomfortable
stl_lulu replied to gdf18's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey gwen, I think its normal.. I was banded on April 15th, and I have really only been feeling normal (pain wise) for about 2 weeks. And about 1/12 weeks post op, I know i pushed too hard and was put back. Fatigued, sore all over again... and so on. Unless you are having very specific pain, my guess is you just need to take it easy. That being said, you know your body better than anyone and if you think there is a problem you should call your Dr. I wish you all the lucK! -
Hi 30's... i should have read this post a while ago... 35 here, as of May and I also love 80's big hair bands and the whole thing. NKOTB ehh...lol i think i knew the dance and that was about it.lol I am also going to the heart, journey, cheap trick concert. I live in St Louis, and was banded by Dr. Wagner on 4/15/08. I lost 10 lbs pre surgery and had lost 12 since, however the last two weeks before my fill were hard, I pretty much felt back to normal... like pre-surgery normal, and gained back about 4. I just had my first fill last tuesday. I am now feeling like I am eating much less and hope for better results. I wish all luck and look forward to following this thread more closely.
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Hi Jac. Our stats seem similar.. I am in st louis, I had my band on 4/15/08. I don't get my first fill until this coming Tues (5/27/08) I lost in the first two weeks and not much since then. I am trying to not gain but i feel as though I can pretty much eat what ever I want, although admittedly maybe not quite as much. I would love to keep in touch at least with out fills and all. what has happened since yours? good luck!!!
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Name: Emily Date you were banded: April 15th Weight loss to date: 10ish lbs since day of surgery How are you feeling? Frustrated, I am having a hard time staying on the diet. I feel exactly like I did before surgery I felt like I could eat everything normal three weeks post op... :rolleyes2: I get my first fill on Tuesday... I am trying to up my exercise.. I started at 217 surgery day 206 current 195 ish... depends on the day Anyone else with similar stats?
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One Month Post Op - Need a Fill & Port Pain
stl_lulu replied to ErikMesa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its too bad your Dr's didn't tell you more about the first month. My Dr told me that I shouldn't expect to loose much weight at all. I was banded on April 15th, and I am not scheduled for my first fill until the 27th of May. My hunger is coming back but I am just trying really hard to keep the portions small. When did the traffic clear from all ten lanes for yall? Im wishing us all much success! -
Its interesting to me that the fills didn't help you either... could you even feel a difference after you had them? That is too bad for you, I plan on staying with weigh watchers myself, (my mom and I had started a while back and I think it is the most logical eating program, so I plan on continuing regardless of my band) I was banded on April 15th, at 206lbs. I would like to weigh 135. I am down about 5 lbs.. and have my first post op tomorrow. I think its important for us all to remember that there is no magic thing... its and ongoing struggle, and I feel badly for you that the band didn't work as a booster/tool as it is designed.
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banded on the 15th april
stl_lulu replied to morganfrmn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey Morgan ... When is your post op appointment? Have the dr give you a diet guideline with a time table. Mine didn't just verbal instructions that until i came in for my post op that it was just clear liquids...:-( i called and asked for a bit more to try and stable out my stomach. I was worried with all I did yesterday I would hurt today, but I feel good this morning. Hope everybody has a GREAT Sunday. I am loving this thread and I wish everybody the best!!
