XxMariposaxX
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Okay Okay... bandster hell?!?
XxMariposaxX replied to MissCherita's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I find that the gas went away very quickly and attribute the gas I have now from the protein shakes. -
8 and a half weeks pregnant and cant fit much in at all
XxMariposaxX replied to stitz86's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
My unbanded friend who had issues eatting was told to try to get her calories in by drinking. I passed on some protein drinks and carnation instant breakfast to her. You should try that in the mean time. -
How many Calories do you eat?
XxMariposaxX replied to mellabella78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm eating the same as you. Try varying your workout routine and add extra intensity. -
snow tomorrow and surgery too
XxMariposaxX replied to Mickey527's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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3 Days Post-Op and I'm Hungry!
XxMariposaxX replied to giggles&curls's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey everyone! I can defiantly relate.. at 3 days post-op I was starving! I did alot of walking and made sure to drink Water as much as possible. Water & Gatorade seemed to help alot along with the walking. I was very sore from the incisions especially the one under my breast so I walked without a bra on because it was more comfortable that way. Just do whatever you can to get your mind off of food, it will get better. -
Don't sell yourself short... according to your ticker you've lost 32Lbs. Forget about the bad things you already ate and focus on making a good plan for the rest of the day and the rest of the week. You can also burn those foods off by taking a walk.
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I was on clear liquids for 3 days then was moved to mushies at my first post-op appointment which was 3 days after sugery. I'm now 18 days post-up and have lost 5 lbs since surgery.
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I had a hard time drinking all of the water we're supposed to be drinking. When I finally did get my water in consistantly the weight starting coming off. Just take it day-by-day and be sure to walk as much as you can and drink water! :tongue_smilie:
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awesome! you can do it! :confused:
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Submit claim to insurance AFTER surgery??
XxMariposaxX replied to outside*looking*in's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm a self-pay patient as well. I didn't go through insurance because WLS is not a covered benefit but if I did they would've paid for everything EXCEPT the doctor's fees if I had to have a hernia repaired. -
Pre-op diet question...
XxMariposaxX replied to Jenpen32's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually did a three-day "mock" liquid diet a few weeks before I had to do the "real" thing. I sampled many different protein shakes before-hand to see which ones were good. I happen to like the vanilla protein shakes because sugar-free syrups can be added to them to give them a different flavor. I also added plain coffee to my morning shake to jazz it up a bit. -
Why are there so many health care jobs compared to others?
XxMariposaxX replied to aadrika's topic in Insurance & Financing
Probably high turnover. -
Thank you! :biggrin:
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How do you make Refried Beans?
XxMariposaxX replied to Mickey527's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love refried beans and will use the recipe Btri showed us to make up a fresh batch. I'm in the pureed/mushie stage so they are awesome in terms of protein/fat. -
Finally!!!
XxMariposaxX replied to biggerloserthanbefore's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Whitney.. You go girl :biggrin: -
REALIZE Band port site pain
XxMariposaxX replied to jennrn108's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jenn, I'm 9 day out with a Realize Band and am still in pain at the port site.. you are NOT alone! -
Is this normal????
XxMariposaxX replied to Bell1138's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bell, I promise with time it will get better! I'm about 1 week ahead of you. Just try to get as much water in as you can, we don't want you getting dehydrated! -
Has anyone not lost weight?
XxMariposaxX replied to mgirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you eating enough calories? -
How long off work?
XxMariposaxX replied to finding me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 9 days post-op and will be going back to work at 18 days post-op. My boss had lap-band surgery and had wished she took off longer to relax and ease the soreness so she put me on disability for 2 weeks post-op. (I love my boss!) I too have a desk job and would be sitting in front of a computer all day and think I'm ready to go back NOW but she said two weeks so, two weeks it is! -
2 weeks post op tomorrow
XxMariposaxX replied to erinrutledge's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 9 days post-op and can't wait to sleep on my left-side and stomach again. I just realized today that I can actually feel my port under my skin... I was so excited that I could actually feel it! -
That sucks big time! So sorry!
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Diarrhea 3 days post-op, normal???
XxMariposaxX replied to momran's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor told me to call if I had the "big d". It might not be a normal thing. Also, I just got my period, 2 weeks early.. is that normal 6 days post-op? -
Post-Op nastiness, ways to get through it?
XxMariposaxX replied to Ses's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey everyone! I'm 6 days post-op and can tell you IT WILL GET BETTER! Just continue to walk to get the gas out and make sure you get in all your fluids. I find that it helps to sleep with a pillow on or next to my port incision to help ease the pain. Its been snowing here so, I've been doing mall walking... Try it :scared2: -
2 weeks post op and no restriction
XxMariposaxX replied to vikeetingsgirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a few days post op and was so hungry with the liquid post-op diet that my doctor moved me onto mushies. She also told me NOT to progress onto solid whole food until 6 weeks because the band hasn't settled until then and the chance for slippage is very high until then.
