Carriedaway78
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Hi, so I'm 3 years post surgery and today I had gum. One of the very few times I actually have chewed gum since surgery. I accidently swallowed it. I tried to throw it up, but it didn't come up. I'm scared because I always heard there's a possiblity it could block up in your band. Has anyone else ever swallowed gum with the band? Experiences?
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Swallowed Gum- Help!
Carriedaway78 replied to Carriedaway78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't feel as if it's stuck, I've only had liquids this morning however. I will see how lunch goes. Thanks so much the reply! I'll see what happens. I guess I just got freaked out at first because that hasn't happened to be since being banded! -
Hello, I have been banded for 3 years and just this past weekend I have been having a very difficult time keeping things down. Friday I couldn't keep much down, Saturday things were fine and then yesterday and today, I can't even keep protein shakes down. I moved to a new state and don't have a lap band doctor here. I am waiting on a call back from one office, but am very concerned. This has never happened in all 3 years. Should I go to the hospital?
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Please Help, Very Scared!
Carriedaway78 replied to Carriedaway78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks so much. water seems to go down fine, no problems there. I am going to try some broth now, and see if that helps! Thanks again! -
Please Help, Very Scared!
Carriedaway78 replied to Carriedaway78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you both very much for your responses. I really appreciate it. I hope the office calls back soon! -
Question For The Ladies
Carriedaway78 replied to jesscaba's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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It sucks that he can't be supportive inbyour efforts to get healthy. But you have to do what is best for you! If he loves you, he will come around. Don't let anyone deter you from success! :-)
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Oh My Goodness!!! I Suck!!
Carriedaway78 replied to Idaho Jenn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you haven't had a fill yet, you may be able to handle pizza, but I know for me, since I've had fills I cannot handle anything like that. I would be concerned about that, sure, but I would be more concerned about you actually eating it and the emotional impacts it would take on you. You decided to have the surgery so that you could be healthier and live a healthy life. Giving in this early in the game is not a good idea. All you can do from here is move on and remember why you were banded. Pizza or any other bad food is NOT worth it. Just stay focused and work on making yourself healthy. I would mention it to your doctor though. Best of luck to you! -
Not Keeping Food Down
Carriedaway78 replied to Carriedaway78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you everyone. I tried the soft diet for a fee days and it helped a bit but I am going to try liquids starting tomorrow for a few days until my appt with my doctor. Thanks for all the input, its much appreciated! -
Hello all, I had the band almost 3 years ago and have been successful with it thus far. I just have one problem. Over the last two weeks, things have been getting stuck constantly. I am not eating things I shouldn't, but no matter what, things seem to get stuck. I even tried going on the soft diet for a week, it helped a bit but not entirely. It seems that the only times things don't get stuck is when I go out to eat, which I find strange! I live in Illinois but am from Michigan, I had a doctor there but have yet to find one here. I know I need to go but was wondering in the meantime if anyone had any input or suggestions??!?! Thanks so much!
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Hey Heather, it's been a while since I've been on the site, just checking in to see how you're doing!
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Me along the way on the journey....
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From the album: Me along the way on the journey....
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Hey Meredith! Wow you look awesome! Congrats! I haven't been on here very often. I moved to Illinois and have been insanely busy! Hope you had a great holiday! I'm doing well, I've lost 94.5 lbs so far. The past year has been really tough, I had a lot of problems with my band, but I'm on the right track again! Good to hear from you!
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Hey Heather! Wow, it's been a while! CONGRATS on your loss, that is so awesome! I bet you are super excited!
IL is going well. Settling in well. I have lost 92.5 lbs so far. The loss has really slowed this year, but as long as I'm heading in the right direction, that's all that matters. I hope you have a great holiday!
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I know there are a lot of threads out there like this, but I just wanted to vent about my situation for a minute. So thanks to anyone who decides to "listen"! :smile: I had my surgery May of 2009, I was doing so well until about February of this year. Last year, I was so strict and worked out everyday. However, this year, a major life change happened. I moved to Illinois from Michigan to live with my boyfriend. It's been really hard here. I used my move and added stress as an excuse to eat things I haven't eaten in awhile and I've certainly fallen off the working out bandwagon. I'm so disappointed in myself. I don't know how to get my motivation back and keep it. I've been overweight since getting out of highschool which has been 14 years now. I want to let go of this monkey on my back. I want to be healthy and thin but lately can't seem to make myself do it. I've been dealing with some depression, so I'm sure that doesn't help matters. :bored: Another problem is my band. I had a pretty good doc back in MI but can't seem to find a good one here. I have a good fill, but I still seem to be able to eat amounts of food I shouldn't be able to. Also, it's weird because these get stuck a lot but I know Idon't have too much of a fill. So that stresses me as well. Anyway, I just was maybe looking for a few helpful suggestions on how to get some motivation back. I'm sure there's some people who have been through something similar and just wondered how you got over it. Thanks everyone, I appreciate it! :w00t:
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Extremely frustrated. Need motivation back!
Carriedaway78 replied to Carriedaway78's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks kippers, and best of luck to you on your journey! -
Extremely frustrated. Need motivation back!
Carriedaway78 replied to Carriedaway78's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you everyone so much for listening and for offering such kind words and advice. I definitely am going to take care of the depression first. I have struggled with it in the past and have been on medication and it's helped, but I am not sure if it's what I want again. But first I'll talk to someone. AS for the LB doctor, I found one recommended on this site and am going to call tomorrow to set up an appointment. I need to get my life back on track. When I was losing the weight, I felt so great about myself and so positive about my journey. I hope to get back to that place. Thanks again everyone. I really do appreciate it. I knew that my family and friends couldn't understand because they haven't been banded, and I knew that some people on here would be able to identify. I love this site and am so happy to be part of a great community. Best of luck to all of you and thanks for being so great! -
Heather, that is so awesome! Congrats on your 100 pounds, you must feel so great! Way to go. I'm sure you've actually lost more since you left that message. :-) And your new profile picture looks great, you look like a whole different person!
Sounds like you had a fun 4th!
I haven't tried a liquid diet. I should though. Thanks for the advice. I have to go see a doctor. Since I moved to Illinois in March, I haven't seen a doctor to follow up on my lap band. But now I got a new job and am working 40 hours a week, so my time is really limited. But I really need to go see a doctor because my progress is totally stalled. Oh well, I'm sure I will figure it out and get it fixed! You are an inspiration, keep up the good work!
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Hey Heather! I know, it had been awhile for me on here too! SO glad to hear you are doing well. I'm sure you will lost those last pounds in no time now that you are hopefully over the plateau! I have also hit a plateau, part of it is my fault but part of it is the band. I haven't been eating the best foods lately, but also, everything and I mean everything, seems to get stuck. But it's not because I have too much of a fill, the doctor isn't sure why it's happening since I don't have that much liquid in there. ANyway, hopefully I will get past that soon! Are you enjoying the summer? Any big plans?
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From the album: Me along the way on the journey....
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May 2010. Over 80 pounds down. Still have a ways to go, but a BIG improvement from where I was over a year ago!
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From the album: Me along the way on the journey....
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May 2010. Over 80 pounds down. Still have a ways to go, but a BIG improvement from where I was over a year ago!
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May 2010. Over 80 pounds down. Still have a ways to go, but a BIG improvement from where I was over a year ago!
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Thank you so much! That is very sweet! Good luck to you on your weight loss journey! I'm sure you will do wonderful! -
From the album: Me before surgery
