smilan
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Hello, I am a little over 3 weeks out and Ive noticed a strange sensation in my port area. The best way I can describe it is numb. I have feeling there, but it is significantly less than everywhere else on my stomach. Previously, it was burning and I understood that to be the port settling in. Now though is this strange feeling. Did anyone else experience this, and does it go away or is this permanent? I will be speaking to my doc about it when I see him in two weeks I was just wondering for now. Thanks.
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Wow, I had no idea that woud happen. It's great to know it's normal though. This is why we need LBT; for simple answers to things that might have caused us to worry. Thanks guys.
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Thanks for the birthday wishes. Yes, I'll be on solids by then, thank goodness. I get my first fill on May 15th. Im just beginning to be able to eat more. Not a lot at all, just more than I had been. I would say Im eating about a half of cup of food per sitting. It's really going well. Congratulations on your pre-op weight loss you did really well.
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Hey! I had mine on the 2nd. Im on mushies now, and so ready to go on solids. How's it going for you so far? Have you lost anything? I've lost 22 so far, Im hoping to lose 2 more this week.
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Hello Band Goodbye Femininty
smilan replied to Maranda's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Omg! They come from so deep within and they are looong. Fortunately, Im one of those that knows when it's coming. Be honest though, how good do they feel? I feel so much better after a good long one, lol. :rolleyes2: -
Hey girl! It's going well. I go back to work tomorrow )-: But, I must say I miss my collegues. I feel good, Ive lost a couple more pounds, and I'm fitting into a few items that had gotten too snug. What's up w/you? Your date is fast approaching...
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I was banded two weeks ago. There was no saline put in when I got it. I've been able to eat enough Soup and Protein drinks, etc. up until yesterday. So yesterday I noticed I couldnt drink as much of my smoothie as normal. I finally decided I was still full from my soup a couple hours earlier and left it. Well today Ive had about 4 oz of strawberry banana smoothie. I got another smoothie and was attempting to drink that, but only got down about 3 oz. I havent had any Water in between- nothing, but I cant take in any more. It's strange that after two weeks this would happen. Has anyone else experienced this? By the way - Im officially sick of liquids.
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two weeks post op- restriction?
smilan replied to smilan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im doing much better today. Ive already had a protein shake a bottle of water and soup. So, Im back to normal. Not pre-band normal, but post band normal. Thanks for all your responses. -
Good Idea - I have my first fill May 15th.
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Hey girl. I had my surgery on April 2nd. It went well, no major problems. Im starting my excercise this week.
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What's up girlie? Im down 17 so far. Congrats on the 40.5 - you are doin it!
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Today so far I've had: A blueberry goodness smoothie mixed w/tropical fruit Special K Protein Water. a bowl of Quizno's broccoli n cheese thinned out w/2% milk. Ummmm so good. I've been working on a bottle of the protein water. That's it. Im planning on a chocolate unjury shake for dinner.
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What Protein Supplement do you Prefer?
smilan replied to WannaBe1/2TheWoman's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Ive had the slim fast low carb in vanilla bean (I think), some type of vanilla. Also like you I really like the Unjury in chocolate - hated it in strawberry. -
Im four days post-op and still having a little trouble sleeping. I am scared to sleep on my stomach (which I normally do) b/c I dont want to put too much pressure on my incisions. Also when I'm on my side I feel a pain on the lower right portion of my stomach. It's an area below my port incision. I wonder if this is normal, I'll be asking the doc at my 1 week appt.
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however you spell it. I sipped on a slim fast low carb only about 4 sips and now i feel gross. i had a very small watery bm, but i feel as though i can barf. Did anyone else feel like this early on? im only doing clear liquids after i get over this, even though my doc said i didnt have to. please offer some advice, i hate that its the weekend or else id be blowing up his office phone.
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I am burping quite a bit also. I think this is normal. I just came back from a tiny walk outside.
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well im home and on day three. Im struggling to get enough in. How much did you all consume on the first couple days? i can barely drink 5 sips before becoming full. also i have been spitting quit often. is this normal? Im still in ait of pain also. Last night - finding a way to sleep was a nightmare.:scared2:
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ok doc prescribed phenegran. im no longer nausiated. How much did you all consume on the first couple days? i can barely drink 5 sips before becoming full. also i have been spitting quit often. is this normal?
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no, maybe i should try to get something called in
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I'm also planning a massage after 25 lbs lost. I plan on a mini shopping spree after 50 and a bikini wax at 75.
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OMG that is hilarious! Ok gotcha. I dont think we have wheatbags here. At least I dont know about the natural heating pads. I do need to make sure and get myself a heating pad though.
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Ok went shopping today. I got: sf popsickles clear broth (chicken and beef) sf Jello crystal light Water Protein bullets slim fast low carb (though I dont think I can have that until week 2) gas x strips ordered chocolate unjury Protein powder. Lingling, what are wheatbags, gaspains and singlets?
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Hello everyone. I dont know what took me so long to find this forum, but Im glad I did. I feel like Ive found my home in this great big world of LBT. Anyway, Im Shadia Milan (Smilan), 33 years old. I will be 34 on April 22, so now I have two birthdays in April. I am married to a great guy who has been supportive since I first mentioned this surgery to him. Everyone in my family has been and my mil is actually looking into the surgery for herself. Im hoping this weight loss will allow me to have a much more active lifestyle, and perhaps even a baby. That's something I havent been able to do. My doc thinks losing some weight may be a really helpful thing. I am also a fashion junkie, and cant really get a good fix in plus size clothing. I would be remiss if I didnt add that. Great to meet all of you bunnies. Shout out to my band buddie - lingling!