megan1721
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2 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 2nd Anniversary megan1721!
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Atkins Dark Chocolate shake - NEW formula (bad)
megan1721 replied to nfl1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for this info. I, too, started experiencing this just this past week after I bought a new pack of Dark chocolate Royale Atkins shakes. I thought maybe it was just my digestive system adjusting, but I am glad to see it's not. The new formula has also given me terrible gas, so I will be definitely filing my complaint, too. Did they change any of the other flavors? Thanks, Megan -
Hey Megan, We must be in bandster hell, I am not eating too much and I am trying to drink, but feel like when does this start to happen?? Next week wont come soon enough!!! I hope we feel a nice restriction and start to lose!!! Im not sore or tired, back to feeling like myself , so that is a plus!! Hoping the best 4 u too!! See ya next week, Laura
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Hi Laura,
I, too, am experiencing some similar issues. I only lost about 13 pounds on the preop diet, and I am up 1 pound since the surgery. This does surprise me a bit, as I really am not eating all that much, it seems! But, I know it's very common, so I am trying not to dwell on it because I haven't really started doing exercise yet. I also have similar bathroom issues---and I have resorted to some fiber supplements, which seem to be helping. It probably doesn't help that I also got my menstrual period this week, too, so I am just feeling very blah. Looking forward to having restriction because right now I have none! Physically, though, I am feeling much better. See you on Wednesday!
Megan
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Hey Megan, how is it going?? I feel like a failure. I have gained 4 lbs of the 22 I lost since pre op diet.. I cant go to the potty, not since saturday, feel hungry within 3 hours , What the hell, any advice?? Hope you are doing better,,,Cant wait to get a fill, I hope that will help!!! Take care, hope I hear from you soon...... Laura
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Hi Laura,
I will definitely be there at the March 3rd class---sounds like it will be a crazy afternoon with so many people needing to get in afterwards for appointments. Hopefully we can connect despite all of that! My incisions look pretty good---just the port site is still pretty sore and I am taking extra care of that area. My stomach itches soooo much...that's really my only complaint at this point. I headed back to work today (I am a teacher), so it was a busy day and I am exhausted tonight. I'm sure it will get easier. See you in a few weeks!
Megan
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Hello there!!
Had staples out, not too bad huh? Some are not closed up/healed and that freaks me out a bit! Hope it went well for you too. Im not quite as tired today, but still not 100 %. I too am loving the food, I never knew how good scrambled eggs w/ cheese mush could be!!! YUM. We will be at the march 3 class together Im sure , so we can meet then!! Have a great day, and keep in touch!! Laura
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Hi Laura,
I'm sure I walked past your room many times. I didn't meet anyone---it seemed that most people near me were there for other surgeries. I, too, am sore at the port site, so I am trying to be conscious and not bend over on that side. I actually am happy to have pureed/mushy food. Tonight I had pureed refried beans with a little avocado blended in and then I heated it in the microwave with a little cheese---it was delicious! Good luck tomorrow and keep in touch---it's nice to know someone else who's had the same surgeon and who's nearby.
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Hi Megan, I was in 6119 and I too had a hiatal hernia repair and am just sore at the port site. I had a red robe , I did meet some girls and never caught there names tho. You did say you had blond short spikey hair right? I never saw u then. I hope you are doing well, how do you like the mushy/purred foods? Tastes pretty damn good, huh? Crazy how little it takes to feel full. Take care and I hope to talk to you soon.......Laura
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Hi Laura,
What room were you in? I was in 6106. You may have seen me walking the halls in my yellow bath robe. I am feeling better today than I was the past week. I had to have a hernia repaired as well, so I think that has contributed to my pain. Overall, though, it's getting easier each day. I am trying to get the pureed food thing down---sometimes I am starving and other times I am not hungry at all. I actually managed to get out today and went to a movie with my husband. It felt good to be out and about. I also go tomorrow to get my staples out. My appt. is at 9:45. Hope you are feeling well and getting back to your old self. I am sure our paths will cross at some point. Maybe at our 1 month nutrition class or a support meeting. Do you live nearby? I am located in Plainfield. Hope you are on the mend and ready for a new way of life!
Megan
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Hi Megan, I never did get to meet you at the hospital. I was banded the pth also by Dr. Joyce. How are you feeling?? I hope all is well. I go monday @ 1pm to get the staples out, how about you?? Take care, hope to hear from you soon. Laura
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Lap Band Surgery Day Stories
megan1721 replied to pennyt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi...I was banded on 2/9/10 by Dr. Joyce at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL. As luck would have it, we had a huge snowstorm that day, but I arrived in plenty of time for my surgery check-in. I found the hospital staff to be caring and wonderful. I didn't even feel the Lovanox shot to prevent blood clots, and that was something I was worried about! :thumbup: The next thing I remember is waking up in recovery---very groggy, but also in a lot of pain. My pain centered on my left side, and I think it's because of where they made the biggest incision. I found out after surgery that I had a hiatial hernia that also had to be repaired, so my pain could be from all of that. I thoroughly enjoyed having morphine, and I really needed it. Once I got into my room, I slept most of the afternoon until I was finally woken up and asked to walk the hallway. That really helped me get rid of some of the gas, but I will be honest, 2 days later, I now have the shoulder pain that most talk about. My recovery is slow and steady. I am feeling more comfortable today than yesterday, but I am very slow going. I am still taking my pain medication at regular intervals and also getting up and walking more and more to get rid of the gas. It felt great to take a shower today and get off all the dressings which were covering my wounds. Surprisingly, I am not hungry at all, and am just sipping on broth and drinking water. I am sure that will change tomorrow when I can start my mushies. All in all, it is just what I expected. I was so glad to spend the night in the hospital. I just really relied on the nurses to help me get up and down and to help me monitor my pain. I am looking forward to all that is to come! Megan Starting weight: 251 Weight on Day of Surgery: 231 -
being banded on Tuesday!!!!
megan1721 replied to kathyNH's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wanna Be Fit @ 40: I am also being banded on Tuesday at Silver Cross with Dr. Joyce. What time is your surgery? I called the hospital today and they told me 11:20 am. We're supposed to get a ton of snow here tomorrow through Wed. morning...here's hoping all goes well!
