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I was sooo addicted to Diet Coke!!!! I would have at least 6 bottles a day . I have not had any since my pre-op liquids..do miss it..but so far so good.. I am not saying I have not thought about trying it. I have a few times, when I am real thrsity and want something refreshing and cold.
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I was banded on Feb 23 ,2009 and had my first fill April 7,2009 Doc put in 4.5cc. in a 10 cc band .I had lost 15 lbs in the 6 weeks since being branded.
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How big is your band and how much were your fills?
Madison2272 replied to cookiebaby's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my first fill today and doc put in 4.5 cc in a 10 cc band. I think this sounds like a big fill, what does everyone else think? -
Any issues with flying after a lap-band
Madison2272 replied to PharmaGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to fly home 2 weeks post op for a family emergency..the only flight I could get on short notice was with 2 lay overs making a 3 hour flight into a 12 hour adventure!.. I had no problems with the flights just a bit sore from lifting my bags off the baggage claim turntables.. I used a backpack for a carry on instead of having to carry anything in my arms. I am left handed and was afraid of pulling stiches from the port.. When I finally arrived home I was a bit tried and a little sore but took some tylenol and rested and was fine.. -
I am doing just fine. Feeling good and not in much pain at all, except for that annoying shoulder pain. I have my frist post op visit tomarrow and then back to work on Thursday. I am pretty much back to "normal". How are you feeling?
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Wildfire I will have to fly very soon due to a family emergency . Did you have any complications with the cabin pressure? Did you ask to "pre board"? I will have about a 3 hour flight each way,
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Hey everyone I also had my surgery on the 23rd , for what was supposed to have only been a out pt visit, turned into a overnight stay, all because of the Anesthesia gas sitting on my chest for to long. My doc wanted to run a EKG, Chest Xray and blood work to make sure that is all that was going on. I was not in a lot of pain expect for it feeling like someone was stomping on my chest all night and I also have that annoying shoulder pain still. My surgeon does state liquids for 1 week post op but by Thursday (3 days post op) I just could not even fathom doing any more liquids, I did do the pre op liquids without a hitch , but I guess my body was telling me "I need more! " so I did start the puree phase a bit early and everything seems to be going ok. In fact Friday morning ( 4 days post op) I actually showered, brushed my teeth and put on "real " clothes and my Gosh went to the Mall. Doc said I need to walk soooo what better place to go for a walk then to the mall! Since I did start the puree phase a bit early I am being very careful on what I am eating, I will tell you those 3 small "meals" actually do make a difference in the way I am feeling not only physically but also mentally. Walking and a little bit of food is actually helping all the other body parts work better .. I have my post op visit on Tuesday and then back to work on Thusday...My Wii Fit states I have only lost 1.5 lbs since the day before surgery until Thursday, while I was still on my liquids. I am excited to see what the doc scales say how much I have lost officially,, since my pre op visit. I just have a couple of little things that are bothering me.. one of them being I can not sleep though the night, not in bed, in the recliner.. nothing , that is why it is now 5 am and I am here typing . I am a left side sleeper and well I don't need to say why I can lie on that side and to long on my right side or on my back I get stiff and can not even move.. I guess that will pass in time also.
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Available Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Chicago Northern Suburbs
Madison2272 replied to sara7venus's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sara I am being branded by Dr Meyers on Feburary 23rd having surgery done at Rush.. I live in the South West burbs... -
Calling all February 2009 bandsters! What should we call ourselves?
Madison2272 replied to serenity55's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Susie Why do you have to spend the night? I am the first one on the surgery list for the morning , and was told it should only take a hour with a hour or so of recovery then on my way home... -
Calling all February 2009 bandsters! What should we call ourselves?
Madison2272 replied to serenity55's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am starting the pre op liquid diet on Monday, My Surgeon does recommoned 2 weeks of liquids. My surgery was orginallly set for March, but there was a cancellation so it got moved to the 23rd. So for accepting the surgery on short notice I only have to do liquids for 1 week instead of 2 woo hoo! -
I am also for scheduled the 23rd in Chicago IL
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Calling all February 2009 bandsters! What should we call ourselves?
Madison2272 replied to serenity55's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hello Everyone This is my first time here and am going to be branded on Feb 23,2009