mariamomof2
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Hi Allie. Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. The surgery went well. I was very sore afterwards, but just by the port. I go in for another fill under flouro on the 16th of the month. I am a bit worried bc I was in a car accident about 2 wks after the surgery and I got a big bruise from my seatbelt on my lowe abdomen. So, I hope my port is ok still. How are you doing?
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Hi Allie- Looks like we were banded about the same time. My date was June 23! How are things going for you? When I went in for my first fill under flouro, they discovered that my port had flipped. So this past Thurs, I had another surgery to reanchor the port. It's a little tender, who am I kidding- It hurts! But I will be ok. Hope to talk to you soon. Maria
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12 days post op/port pain
mariamomof2 replied to bluefish62's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had lots of "port" pain too. I saw my doc and she gave me some neurontin for the pain, which helped me to be mobile again. I still have some pain when I exert myself too much, even 6 weeks post op, but nothing I have to take medicine for. Good Luck! -
Congratulations! I am glad everything is going well for you!
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Thanks for all the advice, everyone! I will try your tips!!
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I was banded 5 days ago. 3 days ago, my bowels woke up and I started passing gas... that is when the horrible left shoulder pain started. I've been taking gas-x and walking alot. Does anyone else have any suggestions? Thanks!!!
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Hello everyone. I am new to lapband talk. I am so happy to see an enormous amount of support with "banders":cool2: . I have not had my pre-op teaching day yet. It is scheduled 2 weeks before my band date.
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post op diet!! 3 days out! Scared!
mariamomof2 replied to Bigjedda's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I was banded on Monday (it is Thurs today). I am on full liquids, so I am enjoying things like sugar- free pudding and ispure protein drink. I am getting a little tired of the isopure, though. I may just start drinking plain water, and get my protein from homemade shakes or something. I stopped taking my prescription pain meds bc it made me very dizzy and slightly nauseated. I am just taking Tylenol now. The gas pains in my left shoulder and neck have kicked in. Wow! What pain! I am taking gas-x and am going to go on a walk outside later this afternoon- so hopefully it will help. Good luck to everyone! -
Hi Brubear! How are you doing with your preparations for surgery? 13 days and counting! I did my pre-op teaching and testing last week. I need to head to the store to get the necessary items for post-op! Good luck to you!!!!
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Sorry to hear that you have to change surgeons. I hope you get another date very soon. Good Luck!
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Lap Band Surgery Shopping List
mariamomof2 replied to Little Debbie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks Cathy Chatts- I will have to check them out! I hope things are going smoothly for you. Take care!!! -
Lap Band Surgery Shopping List
mariamomof2 replied to Little Debbie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Cathy Chatts- what do you mean by liqiud protein in your list of things for the first 3 days? Since it is a full liquid diet, do you mean Isopure? Are there others out there? -
Hello everyone. I have not been to my pre-op ed. class yet... I hear the bypass patients say that they cannot use straws after their surgery. Is that true for Banders too?
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Lap Band Surgery Shopping List
mariamomof2 replied to Little Debbie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks, Debbie. It IS time to start getting all that stuff! Good Luck this June, everyone!!!! -
Hi RAINWI. June 23!!!! It's crunch time! Have you had your pre-op tesing yet?
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Hey Brubear. I went on the site and set it all up, but then I don't know how to get it onto this website...
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How did you get your ticker and avatar?
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Hi Brubear! 4 weeks and counting (I am June 23 too)! Good Luck!!!:sad:
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That is so funny bc I am going to have to be careful with my hubby too. Let's just say we have "grown" together over the last 10 years:biggrin2:He is doing awesome with exercising everyday and watching his portions, but every now and then, he'll want to go to Chung Dao (Chinese version of Golden Corral). So I have to work on saying NO. But hey, maybe, if your pre op diet allows, you should have one last "hurrah" at GC!
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Hi Maria (Gardengrl). - so many Marias, I will get confused :biggrin2:That is a good question, about the fatty liver. I know you said your weightis the same, but have you changed your diet over the last couple of years? That is the only thing I can think of... Good Luck! Maria (MariaMomof3)
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Hi Debbie. I was on Amazon and I ordered some books that they have specifically for lap band patients. Just a few months ago, there was nothing specific to lapband. I am so excited. :leaving: I really need to get on this website more often to check out all the cool information for us- especially the nutrition part. Talk to you soon. Hope everything is going well! Maria
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Hi Debbie. How did you find out you had a fatty liver? I am wondering if I do too.:confused2: I really need to come up with a game plan of "good" meal plans. I have a husband (who I hope will someday have the lapband too) and two small kids, so I think this will be challenging. The "good" meals take time and planning. I ordered some books online that have recipes. They are written by people who have had the gastric bypass, but I heard the secret to losing weight with the lapband is to eat as if you had had the gastric bypass. Have a good day. Maria :biggrin2: ( I love these little faces)
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Here is the line up so far! Please add to and correct! :smile: 2 Debi :smile: 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug :w00t: 6 Kristybandy, cathychatts :smile2: 10 Jules, :thumbup: 12 cris3 :smile2: 13 batassbandita :laugh: 17 Tex diva, :w00t: 23 Mariamomof2 :sad: 24 Snuffy65 :tt2: 25 Tennessee Mom
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That is awesome that we have the same date. Have you done your pre-op testing and "day with the dietician" yet? ANy words of advice? I am trying not to drink with my meal right now. A dietician I saw said to work on one habit at a time (ie not drinking during the meal). Then I can work on not drinking after my meal. It is a bit hard to do and honestly, I haven't been very good at it.