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Pain After Not Eating For A Few Hours, Feel Very Bloated Below My Band
krstjump03 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If i go more than a few hours, right around the time that i am getting hungry, my stomach/pouch get very sensative, bloated and gassy feeling. Once I eat, it takes about an hour or so to subside. Ideally i would like to wait an extra 30-60 minutes to eat, but I find myself eating before I am truly hungry just to keep this from happening. Any thoughts or tips would be super helpful! -
Has Anyone Developed Severe Gas Suddenly After 4 Years W/band??
krstjump03 replied to Sooverit!'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Better question...have you been to your surgeon and if so....what did they say? -
Has Anyone Developed Severe Gas Suddenly After 4 Years W/band??
krstjump03 replied to Sooverit!'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am about 2 years out and over the last week have started experiencing sever gas pains. But I almost feel like I have too much restriction. I don't feel "stuck"...no nausea or reflux. I have been on full liquids since this Sunday and have a doc appointment this afternoon. Hoping its nothing serious! Are you going to the doc? -
I am about 2 years with my band and this is the first time I have had anything like this. I was at a church function... ate a few grapes and a few pretzels....nothing major. When I left there I felt very bloated and had pain in my stomach area. I thought my husband was going to have to take me to the hospital that night (Sunday) I ended up getting to sleep that night and woke up with the pain and bloating subsided a bit. Since then, EVERYTHING I consumes (smoothie, tomato soup...only liquids) has the exact same effect. The soonest I can get in to see my doc is this friday. Side note: I have 8cc in my 10cc band. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
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My surgeon was dr. Dyas....great experience. He is all business and knows his stuff.
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Another strange thing>>>>HELP
krstjump03 replied to caralaisure's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
sounds like reflux to me...my husband has it really bad and has complained with those same symptoms. Definitely should see the doc though -
Does anyone drink a lot of liquid at meals to get things like bread down?
krstjump03 replied to New2011's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am also around 60+ pounds down....and that was my "brilliant" idea. However it didnt work quite the way i intended it. I ate the bread...felt a little stuck....drank some ater. I swear that the water turned that bread into concrete! lol! Since then, bread just hasnt been quite as appealing. I have been at the same weight give or take 2 pounds for months now. I am now getting back to the basics...starting with the 5 day pouch test. I am staying full just like i am suposed to. So that is a good thing....now if i can just stay away from the junk food. All the working out that i have been doing is just allowing me to mainatin my weight and eat the junk. Darn sweet tooth! Good luck to you! -
I do 5 k's regularly and completed my first half marathon december of last year. I love the feeling of crossing that finish line...and i will say that i have never been more proud of myself than i was the day i crossed the half marathon finish line...i trained and i saw it all the way through. And as far as finishing last ...I have been there done that! You would be amazed at how many people are there cheering you on...just keep in mind that you may be inspiring someone...so keep your head up, a smile on your face and be proud that you crossed the finish line....first or last doesnt matter...as long as you are vertical when you do it! LOL!
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Hey Guys! I am from Mobile and am looking for a support group locally. I was banded in January 10 and am down about 65 pounds (about half way to my goal). I am a different person than i was 65 pounds ago..that said, this last 8 months or so have been a struggle. Some of my old habits have krept back in on me (sweets are my weakness) My portions are normally spot on...i have just been eating crap. I do workout regulary...but lately it has just balanced out my poor food choices. I think that having a group or another "band" buddy to hold me accountable. My hubby and girlfriends that are dieting dont understand why, if i have the band, the weight isnt just falling off and i am still overweight. Hmmm...if only they knew! lol!
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Surgery was January 2010, weightloss has stalled!
krstjump03 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am halfway on my weightloss journey and my weightloss has stalled! I am doing pretty well on my portions....a little more than my 4 oz on occasion. My workouts are insane....i take zumba classes, i go to curves and i am training for a half marathon on December 4. (i completed my first 13 miler yesterday...something that i never ever thought possible before my surgery.) I guess my problem doesnt lie with the portions....it lies with what i am eating...aka sweets. I have 7 cc in my band and am comfortable here. I guess my question is once we have gotten comfortable with living with the band, how do we push through. I have even been thinking i should go back to square one....back on lapband talk and back to the preop diet. maybe that would jumpstart things again. Suggestions please.... -
Surgery was January 2010, weightloss has stalled!
krstjump03 replied to krstjump03's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i know...i know...lol! put down the fork! I just have to get back in that frame of mind. Thanks for the response! -
LOOK AT YOU!!!! You have done great!!! I think the last time i checked in on you you were just over 50 pounds! wow! i am just now at 70 pounds down and I am with you....Plateau! I am determined to work through it though. Hence, I am back on this website for motivation. I wish i would have taken pictures like you did now...I have went from BUSTEN OUT of my 3x/26's to wearing large and xl tops and 20 pants...I actually had on some 18's the other day...but lets just say that zipper wasnt ready for me! lol! I am so happy for you! We started this journey right at the same time....i love to see you suceed like this! Congrats and keep up the good work!
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From the album: about 8 months after my surgery
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From the album: about 8 months after my surgery
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Still a work in progress, but I feel like a new person!
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How many fills did it take for you to notice a difference?
krstjump03 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got my first fill a week ago and really cant tell a difference in how often I am getting hungry. I eat 4 oz. of food at a time and am getting hungry right at 2.5-3 hours later. My doc says ideally it should be atleast 4. Well...I am HUNGRY people! Lol! So how many fills did it take you to get to your "sweet spot"? -
Do you eat 1cup of food for every meal?
krstjump03 replied to LuvinLife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I eat 4 oz. of food at a time....usually go about 3-3.5 hours in between "meals". No snacking...everything I put in my body I consider it fuel...since I get such small portions I better make what I do get count. -
Nativity, Congrats on your weight loss thus far! That is wonderful. I used to say the same thing about exercise...No Really! I did....and then I found a zumba class. Me...the girl with 2 left feet! It is so fun...and with me, it is borderline hysterical. It is like a party every tuesday and thursday. And i have started doing 5k's...I have one every saturday until May 1. I am no runner by no means...my main goal is to finish and not be last! I am very competitve and have found that if I try to beat my previous time each week it really helps....but beating my husband is more fun. So my advice to you would be to find something that doesnt "feel" like exercise... something that you truly enjoy doing and do it with someone you enjoy being with. Time does fly when you are having fun!
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Hey guys! It wonderful to hear that everyone is doing so well with their band. I feel like a new person! I look at food in a whole new way....and although I havent had a fill yet it really hasnt been that bad. I go this friday for that. I was banded on January 14 and am down 40 pounds as of yesterday morning. i am walking a 5k every Saturday until May 1 and Zumba classes every Tuesday and Thursday. I have a cruise scheduled for May 29 and would LOVE to be down 60 pounds total. We shall see! Keep up the good work guys!
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How many pounds equals one dress size down?
krstjump03 replied to Soexcited's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am right there with you MrsCabes...I am down 35 and my pant size hasnt changes at all. my bra size however has...and my face and neck are slimmer. I'm ready for the bottom half to start shrinking! -
Severe gas pains...what is the cause?
krstjump03 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am about 5 weeks post op and up til this point have had no problems or pain. I have just started adding solid foods back slowly....as instructed by my doctor. I am very careful to eat stick to my portions too. That said...this is the 2nd time I have had excrutiating gas pains. This time it started yesterday evening around 3...i have been taking tums/gasx on and off since then and still in pain this morning. i have been moving around, walking etc...everything but jumping jacks I guess. Any ideas what caused it and what i can do to fix it? Help.... -
Hey! How are you? I am doing great! I finally feel normal again. I am mostly on mushies, but the doctor wants me to slowly add regular foods back. I am down 27 pounds...if you were down 35 last time you emailed I cant imagine what you have lost now! Hope you are doing well and hope to hear from you soon! Kristy
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Hey! Good to hear from you. Glad to hear you are doing well. I have lost 27 pounds so far but I am totally at a standstill...i havent lost anything in over a week. I am on mushies mainly, but the doctor told me to slowly add normal foods. I am with you on the drinking more water thing though...I just cant seem to get it all in. Have you been able to start exercising yet? My doc wont release me until I am 6 weeks postop...I am gonna start doing a zumba class with a few of my friends...cant wait for that! Take care and keep up the good work! Kristy
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O wow...I am so jealous. I am still on full liquids! Havent even been allowed pureed food yet. If I puree I still have to strain. I am beginning to this my doc is being overly cautious. Oh that meal sounds so good...dont think i havent been tempted just to get some sauce and a spoon and have a hay day! LOL! All 4 oz. of it. How many ounces does your doc have you on at a time? Congrats on you 30 pounds loss...that is Amazing!
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I am doing really well...How bout you? I hit 21 pounds down today...woohoo! I am still a bit sore and am finding it a little difficult to get all of my liquids in. I got some to that Unjury unflavored protein and that has been great...but I can sipsipsip and still cant seem to get it all in. Of all things, I was supposed to go to my post op exam and my doc had an emergency surgery to do. So now I have to wait til next friday to see the doc. Anyways... hope you are doing well ...