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Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
~*leeann*~ replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Last Friday:220 today: 213 Lost 7 lbs this week. Although this is great, it is also due to the tragic and unexpected death of my 4 month old niece. I know that normal weeks wont be like this (as far as the amount of weight loss) , however next week I am cleared to start working out again. hopefully i can keep that momentum going. Great job to everyone....keep up the good work! -
Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
~*leeann*~ replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This is my first post into this thread. I just got my first fill on Wednesday..and WOOHOO! It took me outta bandster hell!!! YAY! Last Friday (and the 2 weeks previous): 222 Today: 220 Total since surgery:16 Total since start of Pre-Op: 24 WOOOHOOOO! Keep it up everyone!!!!! -
First Fill Experiences For The Mayo BANDitos
~*leeann*~ replied to John337's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
well...its 7:50pm...and I had my fill at 3. A little disappointed. I have been reading on here how everyone is getting pretty significant amounts in their bands..and I only got .8cc's!!!! When talking to the nurse, and she was asking me about my diet...she said in so many words that I wasnt making good food choices. Today Marks the end of my "mushies" phase. My surgeon told me during my mushies phase to eat baked/mashed potatoes (no skin obviously), Soups, oatmeals, creamed corn, etc. She wasnt feeling this. She was definately not happy that I have had avocado. I didnt really realize how high it was in fat and calories, so that was my fault..but it was good, and mushy...and i was getting so tired of the other stuff. So she said that she was only giving me .8 (she said a normal fill is 1cc). This makes me concerned because the past 2 weeks i have been stuck on a plateau, and felt little to no restriction on the amount or what I am eating. I have been nervous to eat alot, for fear of stretching, or slippage. The .8cc's brings my total to 3.8 out of a possible 10cc's. I hope this gives me a better satisfaction level than I have had the past 2 weeks. As for the fill itself..I opted to not get the numbing meds..and it was fine. A little stick, much like giving blood...and a very small amt of pressure, but was over in maybe 30 seconds at the most. She was awesome...she knew exactly where it was by touch, and only had to stick me once. WHEW!!!! I was very thankful for that. ESPECIALLY since I declined pain meds. It has been about 4 hours since my fill...and I have no soreness, or anything. -
First Fill Experiences For The Mayo BANDitos
~*leeann*~ replied to John337's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have my first fill this afternoon! Im excited!!! I have been stuck in bandster hell for about 2 weeks...I lost a total of 24#s (Pre/Post op...15 Post op the first 2 weeks) and then 2 weeks ago it just stopped. I feel like I have NO restriction..and have been trying to be so careful about eating, and portion control. I havent had anything get stuck, havent gotten sick...etc. The weight loss just STOPPED! GRRR! I hope i get enough to make a difference on this trip! I think I am a monthly filler as well. So I dont expect much. Im crossing my fingers and will update Post-Fill! -
The other day I went walking, and walked about 3 miles without my knees popping out of place or getting very stiff. I also put on a pair of jeans that I keep in my "Skinny" drawer (my drawer full of all my fav jeans, shorts, and tank tops I cant fit but refused to get rid of!!)...they arent skinny...they are an 18....but coming from 22W..I was really excited!
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If you like Tuna, I have discovered something...where the tuna is in the grocery store there are now 3oz packages that you can just rip the top off of (as opposed to being in a can). This 3oz packet of tuna has 20g of protein!!!! I have make tuna salad with it. (My favorite is Albacore White Tuna...it almost tastes like chicken salad..not as fishy)...It is the perfect serving size..and lots of protein for the amount. Not too difficult to eat, since it breaks up pretty small...and it is really lean.
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yeah...Dr B was nice. Didnt talk to him much. I met him for the first time on my Pre-Op visit, which was the day before surgery. Then I saw him the morning of...and then while doped up I remember him coming by and checking on me. That was it. I wont see him again until July...Post op visits were so booked and everything, that I couldnt get scheduled until 2 months after surgery!!!! Other than that...everything was good!
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Here are my incisions as they were when i got home...ick
~*leeann*~ posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Surgery Day!!!!
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hey there. Yeah things are going alright here. It seems that my appetite just came back full force! about a week ago I started really getting hungry alot. I would eat some...and it would fill me up quickly...then...within 2 hours I was hungry again! I am down 22 lbs..and have hit a plateau at this weight. I go for my first fill on the 17th. I noticed the other day i had gained almost a full lbs...and as of yesterday I lost it again. I am ready for my fill...and hope that i start losing more after that!
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I wanted to start a thread for us May 20th bandsters, since i know there are a few of us out there. Only 6 days away....how is everyone doing on Pre-Op Dieting? I have slipped a few times, but picked back up and am doing much better. Bad habits are somtimes hard to break. But I am focused..and ready...and getting excited!!!!!
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Today makes our 2 week mark! YAY! How is everyone doing? How is eating... My appetite is BACK in FULL FORCE! AHHHH! I eat very little and get full...but I dont stay full for long. A couple hours later I am hungry again. I have lost a total of 22 lbs since the start of Pre-Op diet on May 6th...and 14 lbs since surgery! That is exciting! I am so ready for real food. I am sick sick sick of Protein shakes! It has gotten to the point that I get so sick to my stomach if I drink one. UGH! I dont care for sweet stuff...so pudding and Jello (Even SF) are getting really old. I am now on to sweet potatos, oatmeal, creamy Soups, and mushies. THANK GOODNESS! :confused: How about the rest of you?
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I understand your concern! I went 7 days with no #2....and I asked my dr, and they told me that it not normal. I got pretty nervous...and didnt want to get backed up and have more pain...so I did an enema per my dr's advice. Not fun...but it worked....then I went about 3 days with nothing...then went on my own. So it will come...but you may have to help it along. Appearantly the pain meds are a major reason for that backup (at least with me..they gave me hydracodone..which causes it pretty bad)....and the lack of food intake. Good luck!
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Anyone have restriction without a fill?
~*leeann*~ replied to Dani257969's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
i am the opposite...hrmm...i feel like I eat a small amount until im kinda full ...then a couple hours later I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Hungry!!!! For example...this morning around 830 I ate half a packet of oatmeal...it is now 10:30....2 hours later and my tummy is growling like i havent had anything AT ALL! -
Favorite foods you are missing or think you will miss...
~*leeann*~ replied to CyndiMomto3's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
mm....man my tummy is growling now just reading all of this! Here is my list of favs... -Pasta & Garlic bread(grew up in an italian household full of all different kinds of pasta dishes!!mmmm...) -pizza (yummm...guess that goes along with the italian ) -Fajitas with flour tortillas -baked potatos...and dipping the skins in ranch dressing -pbj sandwiches man...im starvin now. doh! -
well we have hit the one week mark (today is actually day 8 post op) ....how is everyone doing? I hit a milestone last night...I was able to sleep on my right side for a couple hours..with the support of a pillow on my stomache. YAYAY! What a relief. I am getting SOOOOOO Tired of Protein shakes its not even funny. Im still drinking them...but wow. On a good note..I weighed this morning and I am down 11 lbs since surgery day. That is awesome! That makes 19 pounds since starting the Pre-Op Diet...I know I will hit a couple more pounds before the month is up. May has been a good month!!! I am so ready for different foods...only 3 more days til i can have creamy Soups and mashed potatoes etc. (*my mouth is watering already*). I made dinner last night for my family...so that I could live through them...and i sipped on my broth. It was pretty funny. Still having some gas pains on and off. Yesterday I had a pretty bad one. (if that is what it was...) It hurt to breathe. Anyone else still having this? :thumbup:
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From the album: Surgery Day!!!!
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From the album: Surgery Day!!!!
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From the album: Surgery Day!!!!
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ok....now im a little doped up in this one! haha...not as much enthusiasm
~*leeann*~ posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Surgery Day!!!!
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Pre-op day...getting excited for surgery! 236lbs
~*leeann*~ posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Before
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This is me a couple days before surgery-236 lbs
~*leeann*~ posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Before
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This is me a couple days before surgery-236 lbs
~*leeann*~ posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Before
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From the album: Before