mlat1822
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pre-op went fine. But, the week before the surgery my stepfather passed away and we had to race down to Arkansas for the funeral. We had to cancel the primary doctors surgical clearance appt and the apt scheduler at my surgeon just about lost her mind. She was very uncaring and let me know that she did not appreciate having to reschedule a dr appt. I had a great surgeon and most of the staff has been friendly but my experience with her has me thinking about changing practices for my follow up. She has always been a little rude. I have heard her talking inappropriately about other pts. Saying that they call and ask too many questions and are non compliant with the program. My surgery went very well and I am home. I will be thinking about you tommorow. Take care of yourself today. I treated myself to a pedicure (with out polish) the day before and it was a nice treat. have gas x and plenty of jello and pudding on hand. I will say a prayer for your speedy recovery.
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I was banded april 27 and everything went well. I didn't have much gas pain until yesterday, my first day back at work. the pain in my left shoulder, collar bone and neck was almost unbearable. I work about an hour away from home so I had to drive like that. When I got home and took the pain meds, percocet, I was fine but it also knocks me right out. My doctors office said it can't be gas from the surgery because the surgery was a week ago. Did anyone else have gas this late after surgery. I am 7 days post op.
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I was banded Monday the 27th, since then i have had half a protein shake, broth and 2 puddings. The scale shows I have gained 6 pounds!! what the heck!!!!! I am still pretty sore but moving around ok. I am loving the gasx strips. This is definately the most painful day so far. I am focusing on keeping hydrated. Did anyone else put on weight right after surgery? I probably haven't had more than 400 cals a day.
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Hello Monkey, I read a lot of your post and I am hoping you will have an answer for me. I am on the preop liquid diet and will be banded April 27th. I cheated on Easter....Not crazy cheated, but I had some Chicken and Eggplant with a small amount of pasta...probably about 800 calories and the rest of the day just the protein shakes..How Bad is this? Should I say something to my DR. I have 13 more days of liquid diet to get ready for surgery. Did I just blow it? I hesitate to talk to my DR about it because while he is a great surgeon he has no bed side manner and is not very warm. What do you think?
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I feel your pain...I am on day 3 of a 20 day liquid diet. The first day was ok. Yesterday, by 7pm I was actually in tears from a terrible headache. Today was hard but I was able to get thru it. I just keep thinking about it as only 1 day. I am able to get thru it 1 day at a time. When I think of it as 20 days it seems overwhelming but 1 day....I can do anything for 1 day. Keep your chin up, we are all rooting for you!!
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If you have been able to break to habit of Diet Coke, you are stronger than most of us. I am getting banded in 2 and a half weeks and am down to 1 a day. I won't even tell you how much I used to drink. My family jokes that they should alert the shareholders now that I a not going to be drinking it!! I would ask your dr. and do whatever he tells you. I have left a restaurant when I have ordered a Diet Coke and they have said.....will a diet pepsi be ok....clearly, I would benefit from some counseling......however....something about the caffeine and nutrasweet combination, along with that "secret formula' has made it one of the most addicting products you can buy over the counter. Beware and good luck. I am actually in the middle of withdrawal right now.:glare:
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Tomorrow is the day !!!!!!
mlat1822 replied to hopeful60's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Good morning all, I go to my pre-op this morning. Yikes!!! When I saw the Surgeon back in November, he wanted me to lose 20 lbs. I have only lost 5. I hope he doesn't cancel my surgery. I am scheduled for the 27th. Hopefully he will understand that I put some on during the holidays, so really I lost about 15. I don't think he is going to buy that though. Wish me luck!!! On as an aside, did anyone buy the little blender "magic Bullet". I have a traditional blender but when I went to Nutritionist appt she mentioned I might want to pick one up. Is it a more convenient option?
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I am a clinical liaison for a specialty hospital. I cover a 3 state region. I screen patients in the ICU's for our specialty Vent weaning programs. On a good day I love my job, on a bad day.....well, you know.
