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Just curious if anyone has been feeling "anxious" shortly after surgery? I'm 2 weeks post op and have had this intense anxious feeling that comes and goes throughout the day - it's horrible. Makes my heart race and a nervousness goes through my entire body. I've been talking with my sister and she had an idea that perhaps because I can no longer "medicate" myself with food - I'm feeling anxious about not having that "tool" any longer. I haven't had any situations where I felt that I needed to gorge myself to feel better as I had in the past - but, perhaps she's right...just knowing that when that situation does come up - how will I now deal with it? Has anyone else had this feeling and if so, what do you think it's from? Does it ever go away? Also - what did you do to overcome it? Thanks so much for your help!
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Anxiety AFTER surgery?
Julescincy75 replied to Julescincy75's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the advice and partnership - I feel better! I've always been a planner - so, I love your suggestion CSummer about getting a plan together - I think if I have a plan to follow, it will help me feel like I'm in control. All of you are great! Thanks for the well wishes, too! Just got back from a get-together with some of the people I work with - coming home and logging on tonight has definitely given me some direction! Love this site!! Thanks again!!! -
newly banded - horrible port pain
Julescincy75 replied to wrestlingmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too have a job where I sit all day and most of my pain was around the port area. I found that if I wore a "shaper"/girdle it really eased the pain (not sure if that's ok - but, it definitely helped!!) I think that it helped to hold everything in place and the port didn't seem to "rub" against my suit pants. If your interested it's the Kymar "New Body Shaper" - I like it b/c it breathes and stays in place all day - doesn't ride up a bit. Like a second skin...just firmer! New Body Shaper Kymaro New Body Shaper - $39.95 : UbuyEZ, The Easy Place To Shop Good Luck!! -
How do you hide it?
Julescincy75 replied to peaches76's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Peaches!! You know, initially - I was not going to tell anyone but my Mom, Sister and a close friend - but, I find the more I tell people - the easier it becomes. I figure it's not like they are going to respond, "Oh, Gosh Julie, never knew you were overweight - but, now that you mention it - I guess you are!" :biggrin: In my mind - it's a tool - no different than my sister's diabetic pump that she wears on her hip, which she was so self-consious to wear of initially. But, if she wants to live - it's vital, it's her lifeline. I suppose that I'm proud I'm doing something about it - everyone I've told has been SOOOO incredibly supportive!! Now when someone asks me out to lunch, it's not a big deal when I tell them we have to go somewhere where I can get something mushie!! One odd thing I've come across - it's funny how "thin-lifers" haven't even heard of the lap band. Seems like being overweight - I watched/researched EVERYTHING related to dieting, exercising, surgeries, etc...guess it never caught their attention. Best of luck to you!!! In the end - you have to do what you're most comfortable with. It's amazing how that level of "comfort" changes as we change. Julie -
Hello from texas!
Julescincy75 replied to nikole76537's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Nikole!! Congrats on the upcoming surgery! I absolutely had more fear about "going under" than I did with anything else...will I make it through? What if I die? What if they do not give me enough anesthesia!! But, a prayer and LOTS of support from this forum really helped me through it - fell right off to sleep and woke up 45 minutes later with a new lease on life! As far as the signatures and other pictures - you can go into the edit portion of the site - initially click on the right "Edit Profile" and the on your left will be your options. To upload an image - I had to make sure my picture of choice was saved under a JPG file (what ever that means!!). Play around with it - the cool thing is you can test it before you save it. Let me know if you don't have any luck with it!! Julie -
Excited in Central Maine
Julescincy75 replied to puterlady's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Oh, wouldn't it be grand to lose 20 pounds in 1 week!? I included my 2 week pre-op liquid diet as well as the 1 week post liquid. Figure the 2 weeks of torture should be represented as well! 330 was my highest weight ever - thankful that I will NEVER see that number again! Have a great weekend! -
Excited in Central Maine
Julescincy75 replied to puterlady's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Puterlady - so happy for you!! I was recently banded (1 week ago) and had the exact feelings that you do - the desire for that glorious last supper!! But, I would urge you to follow your doctor's plan with the liquid diet. Initially I thought it was to shrink my stomach - but, evidently - it helps the liver to shrink. During the surgery, I believe they have to pin up the liver to access the stomach - a smaller liver reduces the risk of a nick (which could be very dangerous). I reminded myself that I enjoyed LOTS of last suppers of extreme gorging and feasting prior to the liquid diet - and after all - it's not as if we will NEVER be able to eat most of our favorite things again - just smaller quantities. :thumbdown: Best of luck to you - you'll do GREAT!!! Julie -
Congrats on making the decision to get banded! I was banded last week Friday, almost a week ago - amazing how quickly the time passes. I love this forum - found it when I was researching the band and contemplating whether or not it would be a solution for me. I remember the two weeks leading up to the surgery I experienced a wide range of emotions and it was very helpful coming to this website finding that so many others were going through the same thing as me. I wish you the best of luck in seeking your new life - I'm so excited that I've started my journey and look forward to sitting in this office chair a year from now as a completely new, healthy, vivacious, "normal-sized" woman!! Julie
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Got the SAME issue!! Was banded last week Friday - I don't have any easy answers, but I have heard that walking and stretching can help. I found that if I miss my pain meds or Tylenol, I'm much more aware of the pain. Other than that - I think it's a waiting game - I think it can take up to 2 weeks for the gas to fully work through our bodies. But, you know - in 6 months from now when we're sliding on smaller jeans and thrilled we finally have control over our eating - this current pain will be just a distant memory! Good luck!
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Good luck on your big day!! I'm 5 days post-op and so thankful that I made the decision to get control of my life!! As far as the liquid diet, I tried to keep a bit of variety - but, my 2 standbys - Slimfast: Chocolate and the Vanilla flavors. I also drank several shakes from Smoothie King (chain). Just check out the calories on their website before you go - some range in the THOUSANDS! My favorite - High Protein shake w/ Pineapple flavoring - yummy and under 200 calories!