Jess1982c
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Hi Jessica. My name is Brian and I am 27 and also live in Charlotte, NC. It's great to see local people on the forum. My surgery is scheduled for 12/22 with Dr. Lowe from Carolina Surgical. Can you tell me who did your surgery? Are you happy you went through with it? Also, what was the process like from the time you went to the hospital until now? Congrats to you for starting the journey.
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Banded 12/4 and having a tough time!
Jess1982c replied to Makenzie78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That pain in your chest could be acid reflux and/or gas, I had both... I had to wait for my new acid reflux medicine to kick in (takes a week to really start working). Also, TAKE THE GAS-X STRIPS! I was told that by several people on here, cause I was so uncomfortable and had trouble sleeping. The gas was worse than the pain from my incisions. I had surgery on the 1st of this month, but was determined that I could walk off the gas, but it wasn't until I FINALLY bought the strips this past Sunday that the gas went away, almost entirely! It took about 12 hours to really feel the difference, but it works wonders! -
Too much restriction and no fill!
Jess1982c replied to Jess1982c's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for your responses.. you were all right. I sent my surgeon an e-mail... I thought it would get forwarded to his nurse, but he responded in an hour!! I have a great surgeon!! Anyway... he said that the restriction is vert common and due to the swelling and the residual fluid (2-3cc) that is already in the band. So that explains it... he said they could take out that fluid to make me more comfortable... what do you guys think? I don't want to mess up my weight loss because I'm worrying too much. But I also need to get in my protein and water. Also, I think I may buy gatorade to drink instead of water... I was experimenting at my house tonight, and the heavier the liquid, the easier it goes down. Anyone know why that is? Anything that is truly of water consistency is hard for me to drink, but if I make anything shake consistency, I can drink a lot more. strange. -
Too much restriction and no fill!
Jess1982c posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey, Anyone have the problem of having a lot of restriction after surgery, but before the fill. I can already tell you that my doctor does not do a first fill until 6 weeks out, so I know he didn't do that during my surgery. I spoke to the nurse and she said to make sure that I stay hydrated and that some people have restriction coming out of surgery, but I don't want to have to choose between having my Protein or having my water! I had surgery on 12/1, can other tell me if they had similar experiences? and what were the causes of the restrictions (without a fill)? I'm getting a little concerned, I feel so FULL and I have barely had anything all day. By the way, I am still on my liquid diet. Thanks in advance, Jessica -
Hello Jessica,
Im not sure if this is how you do the private messages? I'm still trying to learn this website. Sorry I haven't wrote sooner. I have 3 children and we had a very very busy weekend.Do you have kids?The holidays are here and everything gets crazy. How have you been? Good I hope. I feel wonderful. Its amazing what food does to our bodies. I had some problems with my sugar last week, but we made a slight change in the diet and I have been fine since.I just weighed myself this morning and I was 242 lbs. I have lost 22 lbs all together and I couldn't be happier. How much have you lost? I start the pureed diet on Monday which is my birthday so I can't wait. You see your dr. first to see if you can start the pureed diet, right? Well I'm just blabbing on and on. I need to get my kids ready for school, so I will talk to you soon.Hope you are doing great.
Have a great day
Christy
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I'm sorry about your leak :thumbup: ... On the plus side, your port leaking would not be your fault and should be covered by insurance. I asked my insurance a lot of questions before I got the band. Good Luck!
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what strips??!!
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Wendy, I AM SO WITH YOU!! I got banded on 12/1 as well, and I have never wanted to pass gas more in my life! I am doing the walking thing, but there is still just enough left to bother the heck out of me!
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Tired of the med crushing.
Jess1982c replied to Thegirlnextdoor's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told I could start swallowing my pills again after 10 days post-op. I am really looking forward to that! -
I bought Zero Carb Isopure individual size drinks. They are not shakes and they are see through with a water consistency, so you could drink it as a clear liquid. Plus side is that one bottle has 40g of protein, so you will get a decent amount of protein in on one of the hardest days to do that.
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Question for those of you post-op. I had surgery on Monday, and I am doing fabulously. My question is that I went into surgery 5lbs. lighter than when I got out, and I am assuming that that is because I am swollen, filled with gas, and was filled with fluid from the IV. How long did it take for most of you to lose the weight that you gained in the hospital? Thanks, Jessica
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December bandsters
Jess1982c replied to christykennison's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey Christy, You are on my same schedule. I just got banded yesterday and don't feel too bad, to my surprise! I also just put some before pictures up as well. I would love to buddy up with you, since we are both about the same age and going through everything about the same time. I hope your surgery goes well! I just put up "before pictures" last night... the front view and side view of me are pictures actually taken yesterday, while I was still swollen. I hope to talk with you again soon, and again, good luck with everything! Jessica -
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Pre-Op Liquid Diet Recipes
Jess1982c replied to Jess1982c's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well I can have soups.. as long as they are liquid/milk consistency... so I am not straying at all, I am just looking for some soup recipes, so I can try something different.
