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Did I flip my port?!
Richardson replied to meldramatic's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh thats great News! Dont worry we are all different! Mine was quite a while after 2/m3 months post Op yours is really very soon and yes I would agree that its normal.. Best of Luck! DAWN -
ALL my fluid was drained due to a possible "slippage"!
Richardson replied to Dee66's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think I may have a slippage to my band Oh' God I have to say I am so fed up can anyone advise! I cant eat anything I have heart burn and when I do I have a funny gurgling noise and a horrible sensation as a stuck feeling afterwards and salivate +++++.. I had a medium sized Meal yesterday and may have been too much post this was being continually sick.. my poor gutz feels battered..Can a band move from heaving too much..? Can someone tell me what is happenening with the band?.. I have not had any fills since surgery and this happens now! I have been exercising on a Vibration Plate and wonder if this may have moved the Band out of position. I feel so uncomfortable and am considering getting it removed with my track record... have not lost much weight and feel this was a huge mistake..as it was self funded.. Can anyone advise me please on this..I am on just sips of Water now! HELP HELP HELP! -
Did I flip my port?!
Richardson replied to meldramatic's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is possible! if the pain is localised and is painful on pressing gently.. Then it maybe the case.. Apparently they only use staples to secure it.. this happened to me ans I had to go and havew it resited.. It could be just wind/Gas but if it hurts on pressing I would say there is something not right ! My Surgeon could not get the Fill in that was another indication... Good luck hope its just the healing process and you have low pain threshold as it is only 6 days Post Op early days yet! Dawn UK -
How much protein am I suppose to have in a day?
Richardson replied to beccaboolane's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi there! I had 5mls put in during second round of Surgery...My port flipped over had to have it resited... Doc says I dont need another that people dont lose any more weight if they are too tight!.. I have to do some work to help myself with the weight Loss so the Exercise and cutting down the portion size and lo carbs is hopefully gonna work! D -
Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
Richardson replied to Richardson's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hi there thanks for the input.. Cherish! I have probably need a grade one not sure how they assess these things?? but at the age of 54 weight loss & Gain, 3 babies later I need this Mastopexy for the confidence aspect and uplift not overly huge but need the nips lifted back where they belong!. The weight is balanced and maintaining but I have at least 40ibs to lose.. which I am finding a struggle... Yes I will wait too which makes sense... Regards D -
How much protein am I suppose to have in a day?
Richardson replied to beccaboolane's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for that at least it gives me a good starting point! you have done really well.. I will start Swimming I think this is key to get the metabolics going as well as watching what I eat.. Thank You! D -
How much protein am I suppose to have in a day?
Richardson replied to beccaboolane's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi I was looking at your weight loss with NO fill ?? Do you mind if I ask what you eat and how much have you in the band now and how have you lost the weight.. Can you advise me on what you are eating? Are exercising. much?? I am maintaining but my Doc wont put any more in the band he says its at the right limit. But to lose I have to go below 500 a day I cannot exercise much I have a bad back Swimming is my ownly Option.. I wonder if you can help??? I tend to eat high protien Lo Carbs .. So in a Day to lose I would eat a sachet portion of Porridge with Skimmed Milk one tblsp cream /splendor Art Sucrose. lunch High Protien chocolate shake. Ryvita Apple and Chedder cheese 50 grams Protein Shake. No hot meals only once a week. chicken veg and or sometimes Spanish Omlette.Mainly Protien again. HELP!! Cheers Dawn -
Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
Richardson replied to Richardson's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thanks for your comments I will most definitely hold fire until this weight is shifted..however this is slow due to several false starts with my Band.. So it may be a while before I get it done then.. I am a 42 D NOW & was a 36C before the weight krept on. useful to know though so there is hope! -
Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
Richardson replied to Richardson's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Hi There I have just bought a Vibration Plate which is supposed to tone up flabby areas on a regular usage 3 times a day 10 min sessions... Good reports on the Exercises from feedback . Just a bit concerned on whether all this vibration will shake my band out of position.. Anyone know anything or can advise on this ,, I cannot walk far as I have a back injury but can use this which seems successful for others.. The Band is the issue for me? Help!!!!
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Hi I have added you as a friend.. I have been to California 30 yrs hence my Aunt Lives in Canoga Park..Great Place CA!
where is Pismo Beach?
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Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
Richardson replied to Richardson's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
Richardson replied to Richardson's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
HiThere Thanks for your thoughts this is very helpful to me as I have the opportunity and an appointment to see a Breast surgeon in June although I dont have to part with my Money yet? U am on a fo slow with the Band due for a new fill next week had a few non starters with technical problems which was the fault of the medics.. Thanks will let you know his views.. -
Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
Richardson replied to Richardson's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Hi Folks! Hope you are all well;;
My questiion today is..
Does anyone use a Vibrator Plate for Exercise and is it acceptable to use with a Gastric Band in place .. Would it move the band out of position from the vibrations?????
I have just purchased one to help tone up those legs and My Bum etc..
Help does anyone know the answer to that one ??
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Thanks for your response that gives me some hope then at least it may still work for me with a few tweeks.. Cheers
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Hi I have been on this SLOW journey since May 2009 Had a Gastric Band fitted Privately in the Uk in Kent under Mr Nisar..BMI My Band was not secured correctly with the staples and flipped over.. So I had to have another Operation 4 months Later to stitch it back in place and have a Fill .. Now settled previously given 5 cc in the band so I am told during the Operation.. I an eating a Normal diet on the Soft side.. Cannot eat dough as it gets stuck but can eat meat if chopped up and chewed well. I eat Porridge or Boiled eggs for Breakfast One Main meal in the afternoon about 4to 5pm dinner sized Plate..eating normal sized portions.. I have some restriction although not enough it seems to get the weight off..I have a back injury so I cannot lose the weight that easy as if I were exercising..;( problems with walking too far.. I am 54 passed the menopause.. Metobolics on a go slow I think?? How Much in cc's on average is needed to start losing even if its a only a pound a week.. Has anyonne done a Poll on this question? Help needed Please???? Cheers Dawn
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Thanks for taking the time to answer.. I guess thinking about it that right two tsp or one desert spoon not much really is it.. Seems to be working for you though well done.. I will do as you suggest thanks! Regards Dawn
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Thank for taking the time to answer.. I guess thinking about it that right two tsp or one desert spoon not much really is it.. Seems to be working for you though well done.. I will do as you suggest thanks! Regards Dawn
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Hi Providing you are reasonably fit then I think this would be Ideal for you.. even if you dont lose much the benefit it has it will stop you putting it on if only to get some balance.. It will help STOP diabetes if you dont have it.. Highbloodpressure.. helps to reduce Joint pain in the knees.. so it can only Help! But you have to pass the Clinical assessment prior.. best of Luck! Dawn I am 54
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Can anyone tell about how much saline is required in the band before the weight start to come off.. I am 5cc filled no fills yet externally Post a second Op as my band flipped over. and became twisted.. Stayed the same No weight loss!
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Can anyone tell about how much saline is required in the band before the weight start to come off.. I am 5cc filled no fills yet externally Post a second Op as my band flipped over. and became twisted.. Stayed the same No weight loss!
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Hi Guys back online to catch up with everyone! Had a few false starts but hope to get my second fill post my second operation as the band had flipped over..
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Hi there Allena been a while thought Id catch up with you had a few false starts but slow process..