june09bandit
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Is it a cord running across a wall?
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Quandry.. for air travel.. what to eat
june09bandit replied to Patterba's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I got a shaker bottle from GNC. I put my protein powder in it, but didn't add liquid. After I was past the security checkpoint, I went to one of the bars and they added water. Shake, add ice, and good to go! -
830am 2morrow Im going under
june09bandit replied to dowhatitdo1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck in your journey!!! We'll all be waiting for you to post to let us know how it went! -
That's fantastic! Congratulations! You should be very proud of making this work for you.
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I recommend just going to the doc and let him decide. I know first hand that if you vomit too much, they will unfill you completely and you have to start all over with the fills... which sucks. Go back to him before you get to that point. Good luck!
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What to bring to the hospital tomorrow...?
june09bandit replied to PrincipalsOffice's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took a full size pillow to use for my stomach. It helped keep the seatbelt off me on the way home as well. Don't forget slip on shoes. Also, do forget modesty - I wasn't about to even consider putting on a bra - and I didn't care! Used the pillow to cover the boobs as well. Good luck with your surgery! Will you have an overnight stay? -
How soon did you return to work?
june09bandit replied to 1SkinnyChick's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took off one week per Doctor's orders. It was probably about the right amount of time. I'm glad I didn't take off any extra - all the follow up appointments for fills are using a lot of sick leave and I like to maintain a LOT Of sick leave in case of emergencies later. Good luck to you! -
I have been using half lean ground beef and half ground turkey. I can't tell a difference at all from using straight ground beef. I also rinse the browned meat in very hot water to get out as much of the grease as possible.
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uuuuggggghhhhh!!!!!!!
june09bandit replied to heathermc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Heather, don't be in a hurry - my doc got aggressive with one fill, I had to be emptied the next day and started all over. I've decided that I'll sneak up on that sweet spot this time. To be emptied and start over cost me a month of progress (IMO). My last fill was .3cc. I still need more, but I'm not going to let them put in too much at once again. BIG MISTAKE. Hang in there, you'll be at restriction soon. -
How do you afford Plastic surgery???
june09bandit replied to bigbaby's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I probably shouldn't admit this.. but I will. I went to the dermatologist last week and told her that I'd been having rashes in the skin folds, but I didn't have one right then. It takes 6 months to get in to see her, so it's unlikely I would ever have a visit with her when socalled rash was present. She documented the rash and gave me 2 prescriptions for it. I'm having the prescriptions filled today. The bad part of the story - I've never had the rash, but now I have full documentation to support me if I want to have a tummy tuck later. Am I going to go to hell for lying???:thumbup: -
Nervous about not being a loser
june09bandit replied to BeckyC73's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Becky, I can only tell you about my experience. I was banded in June. I had an accident 3 years ago and injured my knee, so I haven't exercised much since then. I can't exercise the way I should because of knee pain - so my exercise has been minimal other than regular day to day walking and cleaning, etc. I've been losing right at 5 lbs a month. I would love to be losing double that, but I keep telling myself that for the first time in 3 years, I'M NOT GAINING!!!! I have high hopes that as I lose weight, the knee pain will decrease, and then I can incorporate formal/regular exercise. So to answer your question, yes you can lose without exercise, but it will not be as quickly. Good luck to you in your new adventures! -
One of my favorite foods on mushies was scrambled eggs - use 1 whole egg and 1 or 2 egg whites, one ounce of cheese, one slice turkey bacon. Chop up the bacon and cook it first then dump the egg and cheese in with bacon. After it's cooked, top with salsa. I crave this since I've been banded - hated eggs before then!
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I tried to stick it out for the 3 weeks, but I had a couple of "weak" moments in there. I don't recommend it because it can cause your band to slip. I got very creative with the blender and turned most things into mushy food by blendering and adding some sort of sauce. Don't be surprised if you don't lose much weight this month (I think I lost 1 pound the first month). You wind up eating extra calories while you heal.
Did they say why they needed to do the open operation? Take care of yourself!
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WHY is it fine one day and too tight the next?
june09bandit replied to health4life's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I get unstuck by either laying down or standing up and walking - it will eventually either go down or come up. Others mention papaya enzyme - I'm going to see if I can find some today to try. Sitting makes it hurt worse. I honestly don't know why some things bother us on some days and not others. For me, if I take too big of a bite, I'm doomed. That is my biggest challenge, to remember to take small bites and chew very well. Good luck! -
Are you taking your pain meds like the bottle says? I took them automatically every 4-6 hours and they kept the pain away for the most part which also put me to sleep a lot - sleep is good!!!
I'm good - my last fill helped me a lot. I think I'm really close to the green zone.
Is there anything you need?
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How are you feeling? Hopefully everything is going smoothly. When is your post op appt? I have an appt for a fill on Oct 27th.
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Welcome to the board! I think surgeon's have a special personality type. Mine is still not invested in me personally, however, his nurses are. Mine has also added an additional surgeon and a PA who seem to be more personable and more willing to talk. I think surgeons prefer to deal with us only when under anesthesia The psych will ask you all those questions when you visit them. They are the ones that try to get into your brain to see if you are making an informed decision. Good luck in your journey! I hope you can figure out what is best for YOU!
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Schmack, Just try to relax and let the air go out however it chooses. My first words coming out of surgery were "I need to burp" and I've been burping since then. You are just miserable right now from the surgery, the anesthesia, and probably mourning the loss of your coping mechanism - food. Keep drinking Water to try to stay hydrated. Maybe try watered down juice or gatorade. I had diarhea for a month until I could start eating real food. It was miserable - so I know what you mean. You'll be better before you know it!
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WHY is it fine one day and too tight the next?
june09bandit replied to health4life's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I suppose the band tightening is just one more thing to add to our lovely dispositions during cycles... Thanks for the info! -
Wayne, there are a lot of us that keep it secret for many reasons. I only told very close friends - maybe 5 of them? I also had to tell my boss due to the erratic schedules I knew I may have to keep - such as the day I took off to go get filled (2.5 hours away) and then taking off the entire next day because I was overfilled and spent the whole night throwing up. Had to drive back to Tucson (2.5 hours again) to be unfilled. Had my boss not been aware, he may have questioned my behavior LOL! Feel free to shoot questions my way if you'd like. I've been banded since June 4.
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WHY is it fine one day and too tight the next?
june09bandit replied to health4life's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was actually just wondering if it was associated with monthly cycle. I had lots of restriction last week, then barely any this week. Things that make you go "hmmm". So should we adjust for the 1 week or the 3 weeks??? -
sports bra for "well-endowed" women?
june09bandit replied to tntraumanurse's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Enell sports bra - those puppies won't move! -
Where do you buy your Protein bullets? Are there different brands? If so, what's your favorite? Thanks in advance!