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ElizabethNYC

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    Eating without drinking

    ElizabethNYC replied to Lady Lexie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I wont lie, it's not the easiest thing in the world since most people are used to drinking and eating. In the beginning I slipped up quite a few times but didn't even realize it until I was in mid sip. When I'm setting the table I don't put a glass at my spot just so it helps, the tricky part is doing it at a restaurant.....
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    Surgery 4-28, Camping 4-29

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

    I agree with above posters. While some people feel great afterward this isn't a minor surgery, this is a MAJOR surgery and your body needs to heal. I do not think it's a good idea to go camping on your 2nd day. While I didn't have any huge pain I was very sore, very tired and it was hard for me to get up from a chair and or bed.
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    New to Lap banding

    ElizabethNYC replied to tazman60's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I didn't have to drink protein till after surgery. On my liquid diet I was drinking medi fast.
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    Today I have been banded 6 weeks and so far so good. Down almost 40 pounds from my heaviest and no stuck/too full issues yet. Hopefully will be going in for my first fill tomorrow and honestly would do it all over again in heart beat. Good luck with everything!!
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    Broke my Pre-Op diet! Oh...my...

    ElizabethNYC replied to SDTeaGirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    The liver does shrink once you lose weight and the reason some doctors make you do the liquid diet is so there isn't that much fat around the liver when they are trying to move it out of the way to put the lap band on. I'll be honest I slipped up on my diet as well but I got right back on it that night. Good luck on Friday and try to stick to the diet as hard as it may be.
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    what happens at the seminaer

    ElizabethNYC replied to rosiebruno's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I was going to answer but Navywif pretty much summed up what happened at my seminar. They also handed out the application to fill out and send in for starting the process.
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    Wrapping My Brain around this

    ElizabethNYC replied to Dibley Dawn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    By the way just letting you know that I am blaming you for having to call Jury Duty everyday this week lol jk jk!!! Hope all is well!!!!
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    question for April bandsters

    ElizabethNYC replied to britgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Just use the search function, it should come up.
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    Please oh Please!

    ElizabethNYC replied to whiterabbit's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Honestly it sounds like she was just rushed for time and just needs you to come back and complete everything. It's rare that a shrink doesn't charge you twice for two appointments! Good luck with everything, I'm sure it will be fine.
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    Scared Mommy

    ElizabethNYC replied to pharmdee2003's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I was told not to pick up anything over 30lbs so you might still be able to lift her within a week. For now maybe have your husband sit on your lap!?!? Hope it all goes well, good luck!
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    Surgery 4/27/11 OMG I'm nervous lol

    ElizabethNYC replied to Jess_Zamora1310's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Good luck with everything. You're going to do great. Just keep your chin up, positive thoughts and follow your doctor's instructions. Also make sure you get up and walk because it does help with the gas.
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    Wake up with no band!!!!

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

    Hope everything goes well, good luck!!
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    OUCH!

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

    Congrats on the wedding!!! Good luck getting those extra pounds off.
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    Soreness in the stomach

    ElizabethNYC replied to healthyroad69's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I'm almost 6 weeks out and still get some soreness at my port site from time to time.
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    Tummy tuck tomorrow

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

    Congrats and good luck with everything!!
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    Big congrats to you!!!
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    Vitamins

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

    I take Flintstones complete chewable and my calcium is just a Walgreen's name brand 600mg with vitamin D (I think). This is what was recommended to me by my surgeon.
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    Post Op must haves?

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

    Gas-x strips, your pain meds (I had mine filled a few days before surgery just so I would have them). A pill crusher or cutter, your protein and your chewable vitamins. Good luck!!!
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    Countdown...3 days!

    ElizabethNYC replied to hopeful11's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Good luck and btw 2 days!!! :-)
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    PCP just approved me

    ElizabethNYC replied to killerhighlights's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I was pretty nervous my first consultation with my surgeon so make sure if you do have any questions to write them down before hand. I asked a lot about the complications and how many surgery's she's done and what kind of band she uses. I can't think of anything else I asked right now but if I remember I'll get back to you.
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    Good luck tomorrow!! It's going to be the best nap you ever had and before you know it you'll be waking up a brand new person. Let us know how it goes.
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    I gained weight one month but mostly I kept my weight stable.
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    Sip warm tea, continue with the gas-x and make sure you get up and walk around. It should go away soon. Feel better!
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    shoulder pain

    ElizabethNYC replied to kcharr77's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I'm about the same as the above poster. I'm almost 6 weeks out and still get it from time to time. It does goes away though.
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    Banded

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

    Congrats!!!

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