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Second New Band...i Haven't Been This Hungry Since Before My First Band 2 1/2 Years Ago!
LaDawnS replied to LaDawnS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone! I'll just stick it out...only 2 more weeks of being hungry then I get my first fill with this larger band...I CAN DO IT!!! -
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I've been told by the nutritionist that if you are going on a cruise or vacation to come in and get the fluid out of your band so you don't have the restriction. Does this mean that you can eat a little more than the 8 ounces without causing slippage? Wondering because...I had a larger band put in because of swelling in my stomache with the smaller band that wouldn't go away. Havn't had my first fill with this second band yet so I'm completely open! I haven't been this hungry since before my first band was placed 2 1/2 years ago! Thinking I can maybe eat a little more until my first fill to keep that hunger down, it's so bizzare feeling "hunger" again...Don't like it much!
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Hi LaDawn. I just looked at your weightloss journey pictures. All I can say is "WOW". You look amazing! Actually, I look a lot like your before picture. It's so difficult to buy clothes! I'm going to my seminar in August, and it's good to hear from people that are so happy with their band. Congratulations!
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port site burning, 14 months post op...
LaDawnS replied to LaDawnS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are probably right! It makes sense, I've lost 111 pounds so things have definately changed in there! :thumbup: It does kinda feel like something is pulling at it. -
Hey Rangergirl, It sounds like we had exactly the same thing! Good to hear all is back to normal! Good job not gaining! That's what I'm afraid of! In fact I have gained a few pounds already but I figure, the food is actually staying down, so I was bound to gain a little. Haven't had that luxury in a while! LOL! The day they emptied my band, was the last day I had any acid reflux problems at all! And I can tell that the swelling has gone down and the blockage is clear because food is goin through now so I'm very happy! Hopefully I'll have the same results as you and be back to normal in a few weeks! :thumbup:
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port site burning, 14 months post op...
LaDawnS replied to LaDawnS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for your response elcee! I haven't though of something like that, I guess that could be! I was thinking that I've developed an allergic reaction out of the blue...your idea sounds more likely. LOL Maybe I should talk to my doc about it. How did they remedy the problem that your friend had? -
Port pain question
LaDawnS replied to MADE IT 2 MY GOAL..OH YEAH's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just posted a thread wondering if anyone was having this problem. Is it kind of a burning sensation? Not awful, just enough to be irritating? I'm 14 months post op , I though I was beyond things like this happening.:confused: -
port site burning, 14 months post op...
LaDawnS posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was just curious if anyone had this issue... I'm 14 months post op and for at least the last 7 months I've had burning at my port site off and on. Not terrible burning, just enough to be annoying. It feels like maybe something is irritating the area around the port. I haven't said anything to my surgeon because it isn't ever bothering when I actually go in to see him...of course, Murphy's Law. :confused: -
What was the cause of your SLIPPAGE?
LaDawnS replied to Jul's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I kind of had a similar issue. Apparently my band was to tight. It caused severe acid reflux which in turn caused swelling in my stomache. My stomache ended up pushing up through the band and blocking the hole. I wasn't able to keep solid food down for quite a while, but when I started not being able to keep liquids down they had me come in for tests. My band had just slipped a little. They emptied my band and told me to come back in in 6 weeks for a refill. The doctor said it should heal itself in that time. It was like night and day...as soon as they emptied the band, I felt 100% better! This was about a week and a half ago and I am not having any reflux or acid issues at all! Even sleeping laying down! I've been having to sit up straight to sleep since before Christmas! -
I cant even believe it!
LaDawnS replied to butterfly0510's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That is something that you'll notice...even though you don't seem to be loosing weight at times, you will loose in inches! So keep your chin up! Sounds like you're doing great!:thumbup: -
I'm glad you're going to call your doc! Hopefully it's the same as me and you just have your band a bit too tight. Simple fix! Congratulations on being only 3 pounds from your goal!!! That's awesome! I still have about 17 more pounds to go...but now that I'm actually loosing again, hopefully, I'll be there soon! Take Care!
