juliegeraci
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10 days from banding!!
juliegeraci replied to mrskrzyz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome to lapband talk. Congrats on your upcoming surgery. -
You are fine. You would know if it slipped if you had heavy vomitting. You are fine.
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How long did you wait to get in for a fill?
juliegeraci replied to luvdband's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Whisper, I can call on a Monday and get in during the week. -
My doctor starts you are 6 weeks and will fill you every 2 weeks if needed.
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Kristine, congrats on the early restriction and controlled appetite. You are doing great!
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You must be very careful. I wouldn't lift more than 10 lbs if I were you.
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1/2 leg left on the wagon!
juliegeraci replied to jacole1820's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jacole, keep your eye on the prize and recommit. You can do it. -
Mary, how much food can you consume? Do you need to slow down? There are 2 types of tight. Tight to liquids and tight to solids. If you feel you are too tight for solids and are not comfortable eating more soft foods then you need a slight unfill. If you can do liquids and no mushies you need a slight unfill. Good luck.
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Yes, the band can takes some time to show you restriction. If the vomitting persists I would get a slight unfill.
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Yes, pencil eraser.
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I asked Dr. Curry on this thread if it stretched the pouch out. He said there was no scientific evidence of that. I think the carbonation can just upset the stomach. In my case, it irritates it.
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post-op return to work
juliegeraci replied to KarenH's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, that is realistic. I was banded on a Tuesday and returned on Monday to a desk job too. -
Great Post Op Visit & Answers
juliegeraci replied to hollyberries's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Cindy, you are doing fabulous. Congrats. -
It takes me forever to eat a meal. I vote for a burden.
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What habits did you replace eating with?
juliegeraci replied to kimmi5207's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I replaced my habit with drinking and shopping. Not good. -
I drink. The only downside is slower weight loss.
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I also agree with Wendell however. I wish I could eat a cup and still lose!
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My doctor gives me a big smile when I say that I can only eat 1/2 cup of food. If you get your protein in, which is most important, and can handle 1/2 cup then that is great restriction!
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I eat everything just less of it! Your post op diet will be liquids then mushies then solids. On the liquid stage it is really important to get your protein in. I used protein shakes to supplement. On the mushy stage I enjoyed all soft foods and then onto solids.
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I wonder if a numbing agent may help you? I never am sore after a fill. Good luck.
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4 weeks post-op and DIZZY!
juliegeraci replied to Forestcat5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would go see your regular MD. Since you have lost 40 lbs you may need to tweak your medication. -
Congrats on your surgery date. It is so exciting!
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Yes, gurgling is a sign of restriction. Did he use a numbing agent before the big needle? You shouldn't be sore.
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Missy, that is actually a really good price! I think mine is more like $9k and $200 a fill no matter how many you need. I have spent a lot of money on fills! Good luck. Its exciting.
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Gummiebear, I would try and cut your portions to maybe a 1/2cup and 800-1k calories a day. How much are you able to eat? Sometimes the pouch can get back to normal by itself. YOu also may want to go on liquids for a few days to see how you do. Good luck. I know you have done really well with the band.