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Today was a good day. I had a little more energy until late this evening. Less shoulder pain...finally. Less soreness overall. I ate soupy mashed potatoes today which tasted amazing, but I was full very quickly. What a concept! I walked 1 mile with my DD2 and friend this evening and could hardly make the last lap. There was a high school summer workout program going on at that time, and I tell you...teenagers don't know how wonderful it is to have those athletic bodies. I wish they could fast forward a few years to motivate them to keep it up. I wish I would have. I take my mom tomorrow for a physical to look for cancerous lesions on her body to make sure she doesn't have a melanoma. Then Thursday, I have a post op visit and she's having a body scan. I'm praying that maybe all the bad news we heard last week might have some miracle cure. I'm trying to keep my mantra going - "God's grace is sufficient." We can make it through many bad days with the grace of God - I think I am finally realizing that. Hope all my June 29th band buddies are recovering nicely. Have a good night all.
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Anyone Banded 6/29/09 I would love to talk to you.
lauraq replied to imaluckydog's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Peace girl - you absolutely can go into starvation mode. I have felt the same way until today. -
Anyone Banded 6/29/09 I would love to talk to you.
lauraq replied to imaluckydog's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on the 29th in Austin, Texas. I'm so jealous of you burpers - I want to burp, but can't seem to. The worst problem I've had is the left shoulder pain in the evenings. I went back to work yesterday (nurse) and was exhausted. Anyone who can get longer than a week off needs to do it. I've had family issues (see my blog for details if you want to know) and I think that has me mentally drained to where I haven't thought about eating much .....BEFORE TODAY!!!! I was hungry all day - was able to tolerate some souped mashed potatoes, and that was the best.:biggrin: -
You guys are amazing. Keep up the good work.
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Today was a good day. I had a little more energy until late this evening. Less shoulder pain...finally. Less soreness overall. I ate soupy mashed potatoes today which tasted amazing, but I was full very quickly. What a concept! I walked 1 mile with my DD2 and friend this evening and could hardly make the last lap. There was a high school summer workout program going on at that time, and I tell you...teenagers don't know how wonderful it is to have those athletic bodies. I wish they could fast forward a few years to motivate them to keep it up. I wish I would have. I take my mom tomorrow for a physical to look for cancerous lesions on her body to make sure she doesn't have a melanoma. Then Thursday, I have a post op visit and she's having a body scan. I'm praying that maybe all the bad news we heard last week might have some miracle cure. I'm trying to keep my mantra going - "God's grace is sufficient." We can make it through many bad days with the grace of God - I think I am finally realizing that. Hope all my June 29th band buddies are recovering nicely. Have a good night all.
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Are you OK or am I just missing you on here? I hope everything is going well for you. I'm a little worried about you. Lauraq
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Nervous about surg-There are so many concerns from so many people
lauraq commented on greeks16's blog entry in Blog 67351
My 2 week pre-op diet was high-proteni, low carb. I put myself on liquids the week before but the doctor only required clear liquids the day before surgery. It seems like everyone's pre and post op diets are different. I am 1 week post op and other than gas, things have been smooth sailing surgery-wise. Of course, we will all encounter some ill effects from poor decisions - that's what happened to me last week. So, good luck to you on August 6. -
You go girl! Rock those skinny jeans.
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Hi LJ - I think we did chat. Yes, my port site hurts more now than it did last week. I go back to my doc on THursday. I worked today and was really wiped out when I got home this evening. At one point when I got up, I thought I was going to faint. Now feel better after a shower. Does your shoulder still hurt?
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Today is one week since my surgery and I'm back to work. I thought for sure everyone would notice something different, but only one person asked me if I had lost weight. Of course, in scrubs it's hard to tell any body-type. Overall, I feel good - just a little shaky today. I was at a meeting at lunch and felt some rumbling in my belly and barely made it to the restroom for my first poopy-do in 5 days. So, that feels amazingly better. I was a fool early in the week with those Gas X strips - I was taking 1 at a time not realizing that I could take up to 4 - that really seemed to help. My diet consists of soups, puddings - not enough protein - I need to work on that some. My steri strips fell off and the incisions look OK. On the home front, I'm waiting for an appointment for my mom to have a PET scan to start a metastatic workup, looking for an orgin of the cancer that appears to be in her eye. She is doing well and my daughters are pampering her by fixing her food, cleaning her house, and watching movies with her. We will get through this - God's grace is sufficient. I hope all my other June 29 lap band buddies are doing well. WE have a lot of work to do, and I look forward to seeing how everyone is doing. A special thanks to my band buddy "imaluckydog" for being available for me Friday when I was in a low spot. Thank you so much. And to those of you who have gone before, keep the info coming. Even what might seem trivial to some is "lapped-up" by some of us. Have a good week.
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Your family sounds like mine. Food is the main attraction. You'll be looking good.
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Thanks Diva - that would most likely be me snacking on the sweets. Thanks for the warning and congrats on the weight loss. Keep it up. - Lauraq
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How are you today Band Buddy? I'm back at work today, taking a little break right now. Hope you're having a good day.
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Best wishes for a healthy new life. You went out with a bang!
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I just saw that you sent me a message. How sweet to check on me. We went to a 4th of July party at my brother's but had more sense tonight and only drank tea. I still have pretty bad gas pains today and feel bloated - probably need to take a laxative but I'm not sure what type. I think I'll look around and see if I can find any suggestions. I had a good day with my mom - took her and my 101 year old grandma (they live together) some barbecue and desserts. Her spirits are good and that helps me. Hug your mom for me and I hope all is well. Talk to you tomorrow.
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Anyone Banded 6/29/09 I would love to talk to you.
lauraq replied to imaluckydog's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Fellow 6/29 bandsters - My biggest problem today is the gas. I feel bloated and tight. Thanks for the info on Phazyme - I've been using Gas X strips without any relief. Haven't taken any pain meds since yesterday. Let's all get well! -
You are as cute as your car! Have a great ride!!! -
OK Band Buddy...I'm staying busy. I re-organized my kitchen cabinet that has been bothering me; I cleaned the refrigerator, and I ate a lime sugar-free popsicle and drank a bunch of water. I would take your advice to take a long walk, but it's already almost 100 degress here. Where do you live? Texas has been on a heat wave all of June and it looks like July will be the same. I am so grateful for your concern and I feel like we would be great friends. What in the world was I thinking to eat potatoes and cake???? I wasn't even hungry.
OK - I'll quit belittling myself and continue to be productive today. I have some things I want to do yet this weekend before going back to work on Monday. I work as a nurse in a small rural hospital that stays pretty busy - I am the manager so I an avoid lifting the next few weeks.
We can so do this, lucky dog. I'm here for you too. Thank you.
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Today is my 5th post-op day and I woke up feeling pretty good. I had a bad experience yesterday with the shoulder pain, and gas pain. We went to my sister-in-laws for swimming and a little celebration. It was a stupid thing to do, but I mushed a little bit of potatoes and had a little sliver of mushy cake, and thought I would explode. I got up to excuse myself and was washing dishes, then felt myself getting sweaty and light-headed like I was about to faint. So, I went outside and got some air which helped a bit. Then I started the dry heaves. Nothing came up but some air, so is this the proverbial PB I've heard so much about? If so, I really want nothing to do with it ever again. Now my chest feels a little sore but the full feeling is gone. I weigh 214.8 this morning, down from 239 1 month ago. I can wear my wedding rings again which is very special to me. My brother is having a cook-out tonight for his birthday - I have to have a little more self-control around the food. Has anyone felt like they want to take what is available just to make it look like you're a normal eater?? Does that make sense. It's hard to explain why I just have a tiny bit on my plate without having to go into all the details, which I don't always want to do, I did have a good day with my mom yesterday. I fixed a meal for her because she doesn't have an appetite with this cancer news. I went to the store for her, and ran a few errands. She cried a little (highly unusual for her) and I think felt a little better, Have a great day.
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Today is my 5th post-op day and I woke up feeling pretty good. I had a bad experience yesterday with the shoulder pain, and gas pain. We went to my sister-in-laws for swimming and a little celebration. It was a stupid thing to do, but I mushed a little bit of potatoes and had a little sliver of mushy cake, and thought I would explode. I got up to excuse myself and was washing dishes, then felt myself getting sweaty and light-headed like I was about to faint. So, I went outside and got some air which helped a bit. Then I started the dry heaves. Nothing came up but some air, so is this the proverbial PB I've heard so much about? If so, I really want nothing to do with it ever again. Now my chest feels a little sore but the full feeling is gone. I weigh 214.8 this morning, down from 239 1 month ago. I can wear my wedding rings again which is very special to me. My brother is having a cook-out tonight for his birthday - I have to have a little more self-control around the food. Has anyone felt like they want to take what is available just to make it look like you're a normal eater?? Does that make sense. It's hard to explain why I just have a tiny bit on my plate without having to go into all the details, which I don't always want to do, I did have a good day with my mom yesterday. I fixed a meal for her because she doesn't have an appetite with this cancer news. I went to the store for her, and ran a few errands. She cried a little (highly unusual for her) and I think felt a little better, Have a great day.
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Lucky dog - Just wanted to check on my band buddy and see how you are doing today.
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Well, I found out late yesterday that my mom does have a cancer that has spread to her eye and elsewhere. Quite a blow to all of us. As if things couldn't get sadder, our 15 year old cat who has been sick, died last night while we were all watching a movie. We buried her in my flower bed while all three of may daughters (ages 22, 20 and 16) stood by and cried while my husband buried her. I'm trying to wrap my head around all this sadness and try to determine how to stay strong for everyone while i feel like everything has changed in 5 days. I was banded Monday and am really not getting enough calories and protein - mostly because the desire is just not there. Who woulda thought it?? So, I'll keep trying to do whatever it is I need to do to get by. I know so many people who have things much worse than I do. Any ideas from you hat have been banded longer on how to get the protein in when you just don't feel like eating or drinking? Sorry to share sad news all the time - I want to be able to have some joy to share as well. I'm just not feeling it right now. Enjoy the holiday weekend and our freedom.