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Newly banded - have questions
rulooknatme replied to Kritzz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was in a lot of pain after surgery too. I was banded on the 15th of this month and I can tell you that I feel almost 100% again!!! The gas was the worse for me too! WALK, WALK, WALK!! As hard as it may seem or as simple, it really does help. My incisions are still tender but were cut really well. The biggest incision is where your port is. That's the one that hurt the most. The morphine didn't even touch that pain!! Hang in there!!! IT DOES GET BETTER! PS-THE GAS X CHEWABLE TABLETS HELPED WITH SOME OF THE GAS BUT DIDN'T TOTALLY ELIMINATE IT. -
Any October Bandsters!??!?!
rulooknatme replied to SoCalCass's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Everyone! I am banded now! Whoo hoo! My surgery went well. I was just in a lot of pain when they wheeled me into the recovery room. They gave me two different pain meds. I had an allergic reaction to one and so I was given a shot of benadryl. That made me more drowsy on top of being high from all the pain meds. All in all, it wasn't too bad of an experience. I am just super sore! I hope it subsides soon. :wub: The hotel that they put us in was really nice and comfy! The doctors and all the staff were really nice! I am so glad I went through with the surgery!! Well, I just thought I would drop in and let you all know how everything went. Good luck to those being banded today! :biggrin: -
Hey girl, surgery went well. I just can't wait to start losing weight! Today is my first day back at work so we'll see how that goes, taking it easy though. How are you doing?
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I see that you went with the bypass. What made you change your mind? I hope you are doing well.
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Hey I am feeling ok, just a lil' sore. Today is my first day back to work. I'm taking it easy! ;0)
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Hey thanks for checking in on me! I am doing good, just a lil' sore. All is well though, just taking it easy here on my first day back to work.
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Hey girl, surgery went well. I am just really sore now. Today is my first day back to work. =0( I could have really used an extra day off. We just got in from being out of town last night. So, how are you doing? Any weight loss yet?
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Hey girly. I hope all is going well as you are recovering. I went in this morning for my surgery. They had to give me several different pain meds because nothing was helping. I feel better now other than the gas and a little soreness. Let me know how you are doing. I am going back to rest now. TTYL
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Hey girl just dropping in to give my blessings on your BIG DAY. I hope all goes well tomorrow. Keep in touch.
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Oh, I know all about commitees!LOL! Yeah, I have been pretty nervous today. My pre-op appointment is tomorrow at 1:00. I hope all goes well for the both of us! NERVES......yikes!
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My husband does not find me attractive!
rulooknatme replied to noosagirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I too have been in the similar situation. I agree that if he really loves you he will change. It really is as simple as that. I went through years of that with my husband (then boyfriend). Almost 9 years to be exact. We will be married 2 of those years on the 28th. I don't know how I did it but I believe it was the love that held us together. It was always that "something" that kept me with him or vice versa. We have been together since we were 16. From the day I met him I knew I really liked him. At first he was nothing but charming but then his friends in high school teased him because of my weight. It was down hill from that point forward. The verbal abuse began. Here in the last year I really though we were going to get divorced. I thought I was so stupid to have wasted all those years with such a jerk when I could have someone that would treat me so much better. I was at my wits end. A few months ago we went out and came home truly "gone" but not enough to have the conversation that saved our marriage. Really it was him that needed to realize what he had. I am not saying that I was perfect but as much as he treated me badly I never treated him badly. I tried to out of anger but I just didn't have it in me. Back to that night.... It was like a light bulb went on in his head! He remembered all of the things we had done as two young people in love. It hit home. Every since that day he has been 100% of a different person! I am so glad that I stuck it out! He treats me like a queen. I know him and I know that he truley is genuine about his love for me now. No one will ever understand this unless they have experienced it for themselves. I am glad that we went through what we went through because it has brought us to where we are now. He treats me better now than I could have ever imagined!! I love him more and more each and every waking day. He is truley my best friend. I hope that this helps you! I was depressed beyond depressed. I know how you feel. Deep down inside is the answer you are looking for. Follow the tug of your heart and never doubt the direction it is pulling you in. I say this because my heart always told me to give it one last try and I could never understand it but now I do. FOLLOW YOUR HEART! BE TRUE TO YOURSELF! Time will heal everything if you truley love each other and were meant to be. Even if you split up....time will heal your heart! Love yourself! Please IM me if you want to chat! I know that I am young but I have been through a lot and I feel that it has matured me a lot. Please don't hesitate to lean on me for support! God bless and good luck sweetie! -
Hey girl! How's it going? I am so excited!! I can't wait. Only 5 more days for me!
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Hey everyone! I hope all is well with the newly banded smashing pumpkins. Good luck to those of you going in today. I will pray for you. I only have 5 days left!!! I can't wait to join everyone in band land!
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Hey sexy mama! LOL! I am serious. You look so different! So confident! I can't wait to be where you are. I hope all is going well for you. Keep up the great, awesome, fantastic work!!!
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Hey missy! Four more days!! Hooray! LOL! I hope all is going well for you. How is that spoiled doggie doing? Our are terrefic! Just when I don't think they could be anymore spoiled....they get away with something else. Gotta love em though! Well you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep me posted. TTYL
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Hey how did your fill go? Good I hope. Well the countdown is almost to an end! I only have 5 days until I get banded!!! I can't wait! Yay, on your weightloss! Keep up the good work girly. Well get back at me...
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Hey! The pre-op diet....well it's going...I can't wait for it to be over. Once I am past this and the two weeks of liquids. I will be fine. Congrats on the weightloss!! YAY!!! I only have 5 days till my surgery. I am so stoked!!
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Hey how are you doing? I hope your weight loss journey is going well. I will be banded in 5 days! I can't believe it!! I am so excited!!
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Just dropping by to see how the recovery process is treating you. I hope everything is going well. I am so excited! I only have 5 more days! The pre-op diet is going well. I just can't wait to get past this and the two weeks of liquids. Then I will be good. Well let me know how you are doing. TTYL!
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Okay Smashing Pumpkins and all others, I need your prayers!!!
rulooknatme posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well, I went to the doctor yesterday because I have been having problems with my asthma. So the doctor examines me and asks me some questions. I was there forever! I just switched doctors so this was my first visit. Everyone was so nice and helpful. They all seemed sincerely concerned. Now, I know that this is for my own well-being but they want me to see two more doctors before they will let me have my surgery! What?? I have been cleared on all my pre-op testing and now she says that she won't allow the surgery to continue because of my family history of heart problems and my asthma not being controlled. Ok, the asthma thing I totally understand. I must see a Pulmonologist today so that he can get me on some meds to control this "beast" within me. Tomorrow I have to go see a heart specialist! What?? I did an EKG and it was fine. I have never had heart problems. Well, maybe I should be thankful for having a doctor that cares. I guess I just want this so bad, it upsets me to think that I may not be able to go in for surgery yet. I have worked so hard to get to this point and now this? I am appreciative that this new doctor really cares and has taken these measurements for my saftey, I just hate that this all has to happen now. She said that I was in bad condition and that asthma being as bad as mine is, could be FATAL!!!! Fatal??:tt1: No one has ever told me that before! That word hit me like a ton of bricks! All I know is that I don't want to die on the operating table, so please pray that in these next 7 days before my surgery, things will come together with my health. I would really appreciate everyones support and prayers. :laugh: -
female only What's up with needing a wireless bra after surgery girls?
rulooknatme posted a topic in The Gals' Room
I asked this on a post of mine but never got an answer.......so can someone clue me in?? I am going to buy all my stuff soon and I just want to make sure I have EVERYTHING I need. Thanks Ladies! :w00t: -
Good luck to all of today's group of Smashing Pumkins that are going in for their band! You are all in my prayers. :tt2:
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So - where are all the Smashing Pumpkins from??
rulooknatme replied to myturn0421's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It's a great state! We are all about be Texans! What makes YOU want to visit?? -
That's great! I'm glad that all went well! I wish you the best of luck on your journey. Keep me posted. BTW, I'm doing great! I am on my pre-op diet and its going good. I have 13 days!!!! YAY!