abingdongirl
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Congrats abbypoo - don't worry just continue to sip on water as much as you can for me I had no urge to eat or drink until day 5 then all I wanted to do was drink, just started feeling hungry yesterday but my jello and protien drinks last me four hours at a time still. take your pain meds on the prescribed schedule it really helps those first few days out.
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oh my, you poor thing I am glad you went in to get it checked out. I still have a stirri strips over my port sight which is when the knot is under my stomach area but it isn't sore, I may call and insist on an appointment sooner just to be sure. I hope it all works out so that you won't need another surgery..:thumbup:
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yes it is normal, I have been drinking something constantly so I haven't had the stomach rumbling as much... but that is normal. Shoulder pain is a reffered pain from a nerve that runs close to the diaphram. the gas bubble in the center of your chest is your fluids trying to get through your smaller stoma to the larger stomach just sip slower at least it seems to help me.
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Those that have been banded.....
abingdongirl replied to SummerAgain's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I agree, but thank goodness I washed... now the picture in my head when I see the surgeon on 24th will will be much different now... -
Hubby and I saw the premier of Wii Active on G4 and it is awesome, they measure your body by the scanner and you don't have to use the remote as much, it uses the scanner to meaure body fat and the wii board to weigh you in... I am so syched to get it. I think you may be able to look at it online via nintendo site or under G4 TV, it is going to be very nice... I did my wii fit today and it confirmed my 14lb weight loss so far I am too excited I just hope it is still gone when I start mushies soon.
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I made it thru and happy
abingdongirl replied to lingra's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck, I made it through the surgery a week ago, and at first I made could only take a sip or two for at least three-four days now I can take up to 6oz. at a time. it depends on how much swelling you have during the surgery and that differs per person. -
I will try it, the gas is better my left shoulder still hurts on and off. no major pain meds yet. I started walking when I was in the hospital,and today I played on my Wii fit. but I get really tired afterwards, I started my vitamins today.I will try to get on the blog. thanks
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Band Dates...... add your name!
abingdongirl replied to tripletmomma2000's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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What meds did your doctor give you after surgery?
abingdongirl replied to LL67's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was sent home with Duladid (morophene) tablets very small, Protonix - 1 a day for six months, and Reglan 30 tabs to take as needed. and liquid regular adult tylenol, I have only had to take the duladid once a day now and tylenol twice a day so far so good. Gas-x strips have been my best friend -
10 days post-op and still in some pain
abingdongirl replied to adelarosa33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I too have a knot under my port incision, the doctor says he thinks it is a seroma - which is a collection of cells almost like a blister but it will self absorb on its own it not infectious. But I would call and check with your surgeon if you are concerned. -
Those that have been banded.....
abingdongirl replied to SummerAgain's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
LMAO - oh my goodness what a funny thread, I agree I thought they should have touched me up while all was displayed too... I went commando as well I was thankful AF didn't visit till after the surgery. :drool: -
Get on chat room I am on
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DDR - stands for Dance Dance Revolution you can play it on Playstation 2 or 3 and Xboxs systems
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I know I asked my husband for the Active this Christmas, he is an avid gammer so he will get it for me just to stay off his PS3 and X box 360
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OH my a girl after my own heart. I love DDR and Wii Fit I didnt think to get on the Wii scale, that is a great idea. I wouldn't do DDR just yet but the Step play on wii fit is pretty good and they have the walk run mode too... I played Karoke to help me expand my lungs and get the gas out with my children.
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I go back to work tomorrow too... five hour shift I work with a little boy that has Autism he is easy and I love his family. I teach high school full time but don't start till the 24th, this is my part time job. Six days straight wow, just keep up on your vitamins and add some cream of potato to your diet for energy. I will be thinking of you. I am off the narcotic pain meds now straight Tylenol still can't swallow a pill so it is liquid for me.
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going swimming at 1 and 1/2 weeks post op
abingdongirl replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
lucky you, I was told I had to wait till all of my stirry strips fell off before I could go swimming, but I know when I had a kidney removed It took me two weeks before I could go swimming, and it wasn't bad I didn't last long energy wise but it was the best way to work myself back up to a good routine. take it slow but if your Dr. says it is fine, let me know how it goes. -
I know what you mean, I am just starting to feel hungry here and there but I am sastified with just a little bit, I had a little bit of pudding yesterday and that lasted almost five hours. I still have this really bad left shoulder pain and a possible seroma developing so I figure I have to wait till it all goes down.
glad to hear you are doing well.
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Hey just wanted to wish you luck today on your new bandit life. I am now a week out today...
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Can't take anymore protein shakes!
abingdongirl replied to adelarosa33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I agree with a lot of you on the cost of trying these things out, but if you purchase at a GNC or Vitamin Shopp they will take things back if you don't like the taste and switch it for something different even if it was opened. As long as you have your reciept you can do it. -
You know it is funny, last night was my oldest daughters birthday and we took her out to one of our favorite eating spots, it was good, but she had my favorite sandwhich and I was sitting there thinking the whole time "if I could puree that sandwhich how would it taste"? but I had my cup of French onion soup and was stuffed, I wanted more than I could chew but that is where will power and common sense would have to step in. I am sure if you mix a tablespoon of cake and ice cream together it would be closer to a mushsie but you don't want to do that too often... Keep your eyes on the prize, a new body and a new you:tt1:
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You know Erin I was woundering the same things, but I figured anything that was low carbs and sugar would be best. I am sure you can have fruit punch just not as much as you may have had in the past. Cake may not go down as well I have heard some people complain they can't eat soft foods, but all in moderation is what is cautioned. I too have a large family whos lives revolve around food, it is a big deal, and having the band doesn't mean you can participate you just have to do it carefully, small portions and items that won't get stuck. as far as mushies, I am not on them yet but I know I can only tolerate 1/2 cup of anything at a time.
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Can't take anymore protein shakes!
abingdongirl replied to adelarosa33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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Here I am six days post op, still not feeling like myself but feeling better, I can stay up a full day, but I find that it doesn't take much to fill me up, I only had to take my pain pills once yesterday and dose of liquid tylenol, I wish my pain meds was in a liquid instead of pills it would have been easier to take. I don't know if I had fill, but I still feel a lot of restriction it takes a long time for me to get a cup of Water down, much less any thicker fluids... I have this ball under my port that has developed over the past couple of days, i spoke to the surgeon and he said he doesn't think it is anything but I will keep an eye on it and call my primary doctor if I am still concerned in the next few days. other than that the left shoulder pain is still there, not as constant as it was but still as annoying.
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Can't take anymore protein shakes!
abingdongirl replied to adelarosa33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I know what you mean, I like this EAS myoplex shakes they are pretty good, but If I am on a day I don't feel like the shake thing I bought those test tube looking things of whey protien it is 42g, at GNC in grape, and fruit punch flavors only 3 oz, and I have most of my protien I need for a day in one shot, then I sip chicken broth, and my jello afterwards, and try to get in enough fluids for the day. still not really hungry and If I am I get full really fast. I don't know if I have a fill but I definitly have restriction