Lois Ruth
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary Lois Ruth!
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How the Lap-Band actually works, fills and refills
Lois Ruth replied to Wendell Edwards's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I haven't been on here for a long time. Fun reading the newer posts! I had my surgery 2 years ago (Wed.). I have lost 125 pounds so far. Still going (I want to lose about 50 more) but have been stalled for several months now. After being fine with the adjustment for a year I went to get it loosened because I was having trouble getting things down, was burping, gurgling and waking up choking on my own saliva at night which are all classic signs of it being too tight. I got 2/3cc taken out and those symptoms have diappeared but I think I have to go back and get a tiny bit put back in because I'm eating a little too much now. Not gaining, but not losing either. So it's a real juggling game. Be patient with the whole process and good luck to everyone -
How the Lap-Band actually works, fills and refills
Lois Ruth replied to Wendell Edwards's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you for this thread!! Sooo informative and answered a lot of my questions! Wendall you look great! I applaud you! I have been alittle concerned because I have had 2 fills so far (banded on March 23, 2009) and still don't feel much restriction. I am losing weight slowly (have lost 30 pounds since surgery) but it is only because I am watching what I eat and how much I eat, just like I would on any diet, and not because I feel full or restricted. I need that extra incentive! I am wondering how many fills it will take until I get to that point. I am somewhat encouraged by what I read here and realize that it is not unusual, so I will keep on keeping on! I see the doctor in another 2 weeks so maybe I will get another fill at that time. Thanks again. -
OMG, that's so funny!! LOL Some people just don't have a clue. LOL Thanks for the laugh. I was at the nail salon today too! Having my nails done though. I do need to go back and get the brow waxing however.
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Schwans makes a fat free, no sugar added (made with Splenda) ice cream. I scoop of that and some smashed fresh raspberries and I've got my favorite treat from Culvers - Raspberry Concrete Mixer! LOL I love it!
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GREAT experience with 1st Fill :)
Lois Ruth replied to megster27's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 4 weeks post op and I'm going for my first fill in a couple days. He didn't say anything about being on thin liquids afterwards. Is that the way it always is? I hope not. Going to a conference next week and hope I can eat at least SOMETHING normal! LOL -
Hi Pezo,
I'm doing good too. It does take some getting used to though doesn't it? Good going on the 12 lbs lost! I figure as long as the numbers go down and not up I shouldn't complain. I lost tons last week (15) and only 1 this week. Go figure. So I've lost a total of 21 since surgery.
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Needing to weigh in some happiness post surgery
Lois Ruth replied to thejasgirl70's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awww, Kat - major hugs going out to you. What a trauma for you to go through and right before major life changing surgery. It will take time to heal your wounds both physically and mentally. You have been through soooo much. Do you have faith? I'm not going to get into faith here but I do know that when I lost my dear son and dear sister whithin 6 weeks of each other, my faith is what got me through it. Anyway, don't rush anything - let yourself grieve and let yourself heal physically. It will all come out for good later. As someone else said, it will all be worth it and your mom would want you to enjoy your new life. God bless. Lois -
I too have been only able to get in one 25oz bottle of Water usually. yesterday I got in about half of another one, but today not again. I have been wondering the same thing, so glad you asked! I too feel full if I drink anymore than I have been. The dietician told me to try to get at least one can of the Protein shake down (11oz) each day and I've been doing that, but don't see that I want to do anymore than that because I feel full. I think everything is just going to be a gradual adjustment. My post op apt is Tuesday and I have a ton of questions! :thumbup:
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Surgery 3/23 and not feeling so good
Lois Ruth replied to kathyv's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HI all! I too was banded on 3/23! I have not experienced what you have Kathy, but one evening I did start feeling a little nauseaus and figured I was probably drinking my water too fast. Since then I've been ok, but soooo tired of these thin liquids. Today is the last day tomorrow I can have the full liquids (creamed soups and Cream of Wheat cereal, etc.) I never thought I'd be excited about Cream of Wheat Cereal, but I can't wait! LOL I especially just want to be able to CHEW something. You know? I haven't needed any pain meds yet today so I'm glad of that. I hope to go back to work tomorrow at least for part of the day (I'm the director of a library, so I can do that and it's not a job where I'm on my feet a lot). I have a question though. Have any of you weighed yourself yet? What have you lost? I have lost nothing yet. I'm very discouraged because I am following everything to the letter. But I know I still have gas build up and am retaining water because he took my off of my one water pill so I wouldn't get dehydrated, but I still think I should have lost. I'm only eating about 200 calories! Geez! But I'm trying to be patient and know I shouldn't have even gotten on the scale (I haven't today yet and decided I won't until my post op apt. on Tuesday) Anyone else have this happen? Now I'M whining! -
Hi Anya. I'm getting bored too. Yesterday was a bad day emotionally. Up and down. Getting very tired of the thin liquids. Tomorrow I can have full liquids so having cream of wheat for breakfast. Can't wait! LOL never thought I'd be excited about Cream of Wheat! How's your pain? I haven't had to take any pain med today. So I'm doing better! Hoping to go to work tomorrow at least for a little while. My hubby's been laid up with a pinched nerve in his back also this week, so haven't gotten much help from him! Go figure. LOL
