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ChrisW123

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  1. ChrisW123
    HI Everyone, Two weeks agao I had the stomach flu and vomited off and on for about 10 hours...of course nothing would come up but It was horrible anyhow. Ever since, I couldn't hardly eat or drink anything and was NEVER hungry. I decided to go to the Dr. and he thought I was swollen around my band because of the pressure from vomiting. He took out 3cc's and I feel great now...except NOW after I eat anything I get a pain right below my port/rib on the left side. What is this? It goes away after about 10-15 minutes??? Is this my food passing through and I can feel it? Am I eating too much? Thanks for your help.
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    Hi Everybody, I can totally feel my port. It's right under my skin! Is this where they are supposed to be positioned? I am so aware of it I always feel like I have to hold my stomach in tight or it might pop through! LOL! Of course it won't really do that but it's just weird feeling. I also don't like to lie on my right side to long..feels strange. Anyone else worried about this? I had my surgery November 27 and have had 1 fill with still no restriction.
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    You look fantastic!!! Thanks for posting your pic's!

  4. ChrisW123
    That's really funny!! Thanks for sharing:smile:! Kids can be such brats sometimes! I know I've got 3..yikes!
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    Thanks for your replies. I don't think there is one place or another that is better or worse for the port to be...we're all different and where the Dr. puts the port is individual I'm sure. Why do you think some Dr.'s put in so little at fill time? Money for more visits I suppose?? I wonder if I could request more cc's next time? What do you thnk?
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    spelling error

    ChrisW123 replied to Living My Dream's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    A spelling error here and there is not a big deal! Let it go people...lets focus on what is at hand here. p.s. I'm a teacher too and not bothered at all!
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    Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a good book out there for bandsters? I'm looking for diet ideas, tips, FAQ's, foods to eat and avoid, etc. Thanks. :smile2:
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    Book for Bandsters???

    ChrisW123 replied to ChrisW123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Thank you so much guys!!
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    Hi everyone, I am wondering if this will work. I am hopeful and will try to do my best. I guess I am worried because now I am getting hungry, can eat more and have gained a few pounds back. I go in for my first fill in two weeks or so...what can I expect? Will this hunger go away? Will I throw up after I eat too much, will there be pain? Thanks for listening and helping me. :thumbup:
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    Hi eeveryone, I ws banded 2 weeks ago and I am supposd to be on mushies. I had 2 bites of chicken noodle soup with a piece of chicken in it and I felt major pain! I felt like I couldn't swallow and it even hurt into my back! Is this normal? I tried to take a drink but that only made it worse! I had to throw up the liquid...now I am afraid to eat anything. What should I do?:thumbup:
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    Okay, Help Please

    ChrisW123 replied to ChrisW123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Thank you so much everyone...I know I ate too fast or something...it was a bit scary. I will be sure to be careful and take it slow. I definitely don't want to hurt myself. Thanks for all the encouragement! This site has helped enormously!
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    Can LapBand patients experience this? Is is from eating too much too fast??? Just curious..
  13. ChrisW123
    I see this in messages a lot. What exactly is this? Thank you!!
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    What is dumping exactly?

    ChrisW123 replied to ChrisW123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Thank you...now I get it. BTW, Jachut you are quite the inspiration! I love reading all your positive posts. You look great! I always like it when I see that you've posted! Thanks a bunch!
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    Is this dangerous to do? Will I stretch out my pouch? I just sort of force air out of my stomach after I eat or drink. It relieves so much pressure. I was banded 1 week and 3 days ago. What do you all think? Sounds gross I know but it really helps me..haha. What do you all think?:
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    Making yourself burp....

    ChrisW123 replied to ChrisW123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Thank goodness...thanks guys!!
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    What is PB?

    ChrisW123 replied to ChrisW123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Oh, Thanks..I thought it might mean peanut butter!! HAHA!
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    I have been banded for one week also and was craving something else besides clear broth so, I added in some meats and veggies, garlic, pepper, etc. then strained it. It added so much more flavor...and helped me a lot. p.s. How have you lost so much weight so far? You've only been banded a week???
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    Is there anything wrong with having cream of mushroom soup 4th day after being banded? I can't take the chicken or beef broth anymore...they make me gag!
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    Thanks everybody! I'll play it safe! Clear liquids only!
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    anyone pms after being banded

    ChrisW123 replied to dowhatitdo1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    My period started today and I ws banded 4 days ago! Bummer! My periods are heavy anyways but thanks for the warning on even a heavier period because of the surgery! Yikes. Being a girl is no fun sometimes.
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    Michele, Thank you very much for your advice. My pre-op appointment is tomorrow! Yeah! I'm going for it!

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    Wow!!! You have done a fantastic job!! I am getting banded soon and I am so worried it's not going to work...what if I eat the same way I did before?? Will the band stop me from doing that??? How did it work for you?? Thanks, Chris

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    Hi Ali, I am having the procedure soon and wanted to know if it was hard for you to adjust to eating differently and what exactly keeps you from eating the way you did before...does the band really help??? Thanks, Chris

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    Hi Pam, I'm going to have the lapband rpocedure in a few weeks and I am worried that it just won't work! I'm afraid I'm going to be able to eat as I always have..will this be the case? Thanks, Chris (female age 42) :)

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