WannaBSkinnyB
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Hi kendallsmeme, how are things going? I have been down lately not really losing weight like I thought I would. Have you been losing? Had a few times were I ate a sandwhich then today I had popcorn. I had seconds on dinner last night. I hope I am not screwing things up. Just wondered if you are having any problems.
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I want to get banded but....
WannaBSkinnyB replied to Joe-Blow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did not think that would be a problem. I never even had any blood work done before my surgery. No tests at all. -
2 weeks post-op: Ache in stomach & hiccups
WannaBSkinnyB replied to trayrenee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I was also banded the 19th. I get a side ache on my left side after I eat. Have not called yet about it. Have either of you lost any weight yet? Seems I can still eat like I did before surgery. Wondering if this surgery was a good idea. Any of you have doubts? -
How did everyone do at Thanksgiving?
WannaBSkinnyB replied to travelinsnorkel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's great big papa. Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. -
How did everyone do at Thanksgiving?
WannaBSkinnyB replied to travelinsnorkel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am suppose to be on Mushies. Had turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean caserole, sweet potatoes and some spinach salad. Definatley did not eat what I would normally, Oh and a small slice of pumpkin pie. I feel so sick right now. Is it normal to feel this full? Did I screw up and make the band move? Is that possible? Or do you have to throw up to have it slip? -
Happy Thanksgiving! I still have the shoulder gas pain a little. That is what bothered me the most. Although the port has been sore lately. When I get up and use my stomach muscle I get a pain where the port is. I guess that is normal. I get to eat some turkey today. I have been able to eat so I must need a fill once I can. I can't eat as much as I use to but I can still eat without any of the side effects others get once you have a fill. Had pie this morning crust and all and no problem. I was told I would have a problem. Can't wait for a fill. Want to shed this weight. Have a good day and try to walk, that helps with the gas pain in the shoulder.
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Glad to hear your out. I felt fine the first day. I was sore the second day after everything wears off. Nothing too bad though. I am on mushies now and it seems like I can eat anything. Hopefully after a couple fills that will fix that. I am excited to hear how you do so we can compare. When is your post op appt?
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Anyone Being Banded in November???
WannaBSkinnyB replied to Lcubed's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jewel, I was 1:00 to with Michealson. You will be out around 4. It goes by fast. The last one is normally the easiest surgery. They shedule the more complicated ones early. So feel at ease that yours is at 1:00. You will do fine. Everyone there is so nice. Good luck and I will talk to you soon. I was freaked out and it was nothing. Ask them to give you something for the anxiety before surgery. When they give you the IV, it helped me. Oh I had my pre-op today. Michealson was great let me start mushies a day early. Whooo hoo. -
How's it going. I was banded same day as you. Wondering if you get to start mushies on wednesday? I do and cannot wait. I am hungry.
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Check some of the other posts. Many have used straws and it is ok. Every doctor is different. Some on here like to think they know it all.
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I am feeling good. Hungry but good. I now know what they mean by it is a mental issue you have now with food. I drink my protein shake and feel so full I am about to bust. But I am still hungry. I know that sounds crazy but you soon will see. You want to eat but you can't cause your so full. So this has got to work. lol. I called this morning to see if I could have anything else but liquids and of course they said no. I have one more day of liquids then on wednesday I can have mushies. Thank goodness. I can't wait. I could not sleep last night I was so hungry. Are you getting excited? Your surgery will be here before you know it.
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Did anyone start mushies earlier than they were supposed to?
WannaBSkinnyB replied to LSF's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No not yet. But I am with you on this. I had surgery on the 19th and last night I could not sleep cause I was so hungry. I called the Dr office this morning and they told me to up my protein drinks. (big whoop) I am dying to eat something as well. I never tought I could feel so full with protein drink but still be hungry. You know what I mean? I figure I have one more day (tomorrow) to be on liquids. I am having scrambled eggs on wednesday morning. I can't wait. Hang in there it is almost over. But I do feel your pain. I am right there with you. -
1 day post op stomach ache
WannaBSkinnyB replied to trayrenee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HA I to was running to the bathroom one night. I took some of those chewable Amodioum AD (sp) tablets and have been fine ever since. Just want the shoulder pain to go away. Also started having lower back pain in the morning from sleeping on my back at night. I am a tummy sleeper. I am hungry but when I drink my protein shake my stomach is full but I still am hungry. Weird. Guess it is gonna take some time getting use to this. I now know what they mean by it is gonna take some time to train your brain. Tummy is full brain is not. -
Hmmm I was told differently and have been using a straw since right after surgery when the nurses gave me one.
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Surgery went well. Came home and was fine the first night. It was the next afternoon I started to feel the pain. There is slight burning pain where the port is only when I try to sit up. The gas pain is the worst. If that would go away I would be fine. It is a sharp piercing pain. Heating pad helps. I used that and was able to get some sleep last night. Have not been too hungry, so that is good. Congrats on another 5 pounds lost. That is great. Your clothes must be starting to get lose on you. Don't worry about the surgery. That was no biggie at all. I was really worried to. Went by fast.
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1 day post op stomach ache
WannaBSkinnyB replied to trayrenee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I to was banded the 19th and have the pains as well. Finally got some sleep last night. I used a heating bad under my left shoulder which helped with the gas pain and I was able to sleep. Not really hungry yet. Just wish the gas pain in my chest and shoulder would go away. I have been moving a lot and walking that seems to help a little. Sounds like there is quite a few 19th bandsters. Nice to have others to talk to about it all. -
Uncomfortable feeling in chest
WannaBSkinnyB replied to 9pdmnm5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, I thought there was something wrong with me. Feels like I have something stuck all the time and feels worse depending how I am laying. I was banded 11/19 and was starting to regret getting banded. Nice to know what I am going thru seems to be the norm. Also my cuts hurt really bad today compared to yesterday. I will try the hot tea tonight. I was not able to sleep last night. Maybe 1/2 hour here and there. Would be nice to get the pain gone so I can at least rest. That liquid pain killer does nothing for me. Nice to know I am not alone. -
HELP! Thinking of canceling tomorrow surgery
WannaBSkinnyB replied to WannaBSkinnyB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Whew! It's over I did it. Went by fast. Check in at 11:45 out by 4:14. Not too bad. Not much pain so far just gas pain and pressure. Was able to have yogurt smoothies, Jello, and tomato Soup. For those of you who are waiting for your surgery. It really was not that bad at all. I would to it again. Well maybe not tomorrow. LOL . Thanks for all your kind words and thoughts. Let me know if I can be of any help to any of you out there. :thumbup: -
HELP! Thinking of canceling tomorrow surgery
WannaBSkinnyB replied to WannaBSkinnyB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you all for your posts. I feel much better. I leave here in about 3 hours for the surgery. Hopefully to be home around 4. I need to do this in order to lose the weight. I will just go in and when I get in the operating room I am gonna close my eyes and imagine myself lying in the beach in Hawaii in a bikini. :rolleyes2: LOL I am so glad we all have each other for support. -
UGH!!! I am totally freaking out today. Tomorrow is surgery. Everything is going thru my head. AAAAAHH!!!
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HELP! Thinking of canceling tomorrow surgery
WannaBSkinnyB replied to WannaBSkinnyB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I need to do this. I have been thinking about it all morning. I am never gonna get thin and stay there without it, or I would have already. I want to be around for my kids. I am tired of being that "fat girl". I am so glad we have this website to be able to reach out to others that are going thru the same things. THANK YOU!~ -
Should I do this?
WannaBSkinnyB replied to lp180002's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would try to lose the weight on your own. If you choose to go to mexico remember you have to still have fills. I am not sure how close you are to mexico to keep going back and forth. Most people that choose to have this surgery is almost a last hope to lose the weight they have been struggling with for years and have around 100 pounds to lose. Your weight lose even with the band also may be slower due to the fact you don't have that much to lose. Good luck with your decision. Remember lapband is a lifetime. -
Where are the November 19th Bansters?
WannaBSkinnyB replied to WannaBSkinnyB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WOW tomorrow. Good luck to you. I am freaking out I was up all night reading the posts on after lap band removal. Reading about all the people that had to have them removed and why. I have never read those before. I really hope it all goes well. But now I am worried about what if I am one of those who only loses 10 in 4 months? Or has reflux. Or is sick all the time. I was so excited now I am worrying about everything and wondering if I have made the right decision. :smile2: