LJB
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I'm the same way. My band is tight in the morning/afternoon and by Evening not much restriction. I have to be really careful to not overeat at night.
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Silly question -- what should you wear before/after?
LJB replied to LisaD1111's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I brought my pj's but never put them on. I ended up wearing the hospital gowned. It was open in the back so I was glad I brought a large robe. It covered me up when I did my walking around the hospital wing every 3 to 4 hours. it was easy on and easy off. Good Luck with your surgery. -
Okay -Thanks for your help!
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Hello - I need some help and I cant get in to see the doc. I had surgery 6 weeks ago (no fill yet). I'm having problems with pain around my port area. I still cant sleep on my side or tummy yet and any pressure on my port area really hurts. After I eat my 1/2 cup of food It feels like my port is pushing up against my skin and ready to pop out of me at any minute and it really hurts. I tried eating slow or not eating as much at one time. But still the same problem with my port pushing up against my skin. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this normal in the beginning with some people? I know everyone's different but it hurts. OUCH! I had gas pains in the beginning but not for a long time now. Do you think I'm getting gas pain again immediately after I eat? Thank you all for any support.
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Thanks for the info and no its not red or hot just tender - My port is about 2-3 inches above my belly button and to the left side a little. I'll be calling my doc again tomorrow to see whats up? Thanks again - So you don't thinks its gas? and this is not the norm?
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Hi - I agree - I put a call in yesterday and left a message. I'm waiting to hear back but he hasn't called me yet.
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Yes! I do - my port area is very sensitive and after I eat its even more sensitive. I'm only six weeks out. I hope it stops hurting soon!!
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Yes - I agree with Restlessmonkey - It will be OK just wait and find out whats missing. than resubmit it again. I'm sure it will all work out.
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Hello - I had my surgery 6 weeks ago and I'm still having problems lying on my side or on my stomach. Any pressure at all on my port area hurts me!
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Silly Question about tickers and weight loss
LJB replied to daningje's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes - I too put my weight loss starting at the time I went to see my doctor for the first time. eight months later I had the lap band surgery. I had lost 20 pounds before surgery and now 20 pounds after surgery. -
Antidepressants/antianxiety meds helping weight loss
LJB replied to froggie456834's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello - I have been taking Zoloft daily for years due to my anxiety issues. I also have a prescription for xanax if I ever am having a really really bad day! - I just got banded march09 and I'm doing great. I have not had any need of the Xanax but I always take my Zoloft daily and it keeps me even and very stable. I think being on the drug may have caused me to gain weight thru the years! So if your doctor thinks you don't need to be on it anymore that's great! best of luck with your band! -
Hello - glad your doing good and on real food. YUM
I just started curves for $30.00 for four weeks, it's a special that's going on right now. I'm down 17 pounds since surgery. I haven't lose any weight this week so I hope working out will help.
My dog is part American Bulldog and part Dalmatian. Shes from the pound. I got her when she was only 4 months old the day she was to be put down. Shes now eight and such a love!!!
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Hello - how is everything going for you? Long time no talk.
I'm doing good and just started working out this week. My food is a little boring now. I keep trying different mushie recipes.
Hope you are well.
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Hey how are you doing. long time no talk!
I'm doing great. it's been four weeks post-op and I'm still on the mushies and some solids. I just started going to Curves and I love it.they are having a special deal right now for $30 for 4 weeks. hope your doing well.
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Had surgery yesterday (Friday)--in a great deal of pain--is this normal?
LJB replied to remoteportal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi - Hope you feel better today - and oh the PAIN the first few days for some can be really bad. I also was in a lot of pain but by day five was feeling much better. the first three day after surgery all I did was sleep and have ice chips and sugar free popsiciles. That really helped my dry mouth and throat. I also made sure to take my pain meds every four hours. If you have gas pain in your tummy or shoulders/back you need to walk around the house to release some of it. You will start to feel better each day. Congratulations on your surgery!! I'm so happy for you. -
Need some mushie ideas....please
LJB replied to mama59's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh!! You guys are making my mouth water. Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Thanks for all the great ideas - I'm going to try them all. -
BCBS of Ill, insurance questions..
LJB replied to karibensea's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello for me BCBS wanted to see that I had a 5 year history of being overweight. They just wanted to see my weight history. Best of luck to you on your surgery! -
Hello - I'm doing great as well - I went back to work today and was able to stay all day no sweat! I have lost 20 pounds before surgery and now I'm down 12 more pounds post op! I'm still on the clear liquids and start the Pureed diet tomorrow! I cant wait, I get to have scrambled eggs in the morning!! It will be like heaven to me.
You sound great and your doing wonderful. I know the Gas pain is the worst - Right?
Keep up the good work and lets check in with each other next Monday.
nice talking to you
Laurie Jean
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YES - I did have both surgery at the same time - I was told by my doc that you really don't have any more pain and you don't need any extra healing time added to your lap band surgery. I'm doing great now. I'm on day 12
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Hello - I was in a lot of pain - Gas was really bad in my tummy however it never made it up to my shoulders. I was in so much pain the first 5 days I was just a big mess!! On day 6 I felt a bit better and on day 9 I was over the gas pains and my port area hardly hurt at all. I'm now on day 12 and am well enough to go back to work and drive the car, walk the dog, clean the house.... So I'm feeling pretty good right now. Everybody is different just remember each day gets better!
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banded 3/30 and more newbie questions
LJB replied to chazpbg's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello - for #1 Do what your doctor says! I know this is really hard because I'm in the same boat as you. I had my surgery on 3/23 I have to be on the clear liquid Diet for two weeks and It is by far the hardest part I have gone thru. My head hunger is out of control. TV food commercials are the worst right now. However I have been told it gets better each day. My Doc warned me that I need to heal and not stretch out my smaller stomach or the band can slip. That scared me straight!! So I will wait until I get my doc's ok to move on to the next diet. But Ohhhhhh I cant wait!!! -
OMG - I am so with you right now!!! - OH the PAIN!!! the Gas is killing me too!
Girl - I want to say - You can do this and It will get better each and everyday. Your Depression will go away and yes I feel it to but we can and will get through this. I know it.
Now as for you going back to work so soon. I'm really sorry for you and concerned please take it easy and if you need to just go lay down someplace for a bit you should and let your boss know to take it easy on you. Please be careful driving also.
take care and I know you'll do great. just remember each day gets a little bit better.
Laurie