warriors_journey
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Perhaps it was too acidic for you. After being banded I found my tolerance for food changed.
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I am currently still banded but am having issues. Saw my doc 2day & he thinks it's eroded & needs 2 come out. I lost 85!lbs, gained 10 back & am very very close 2 my goal. I asked him his opinion regarding a revision 2 the sleeve, he's all for it. My hubby on the other hand was sleeved a couple of months ago, has done well, no complications & is very happy w/his progress. I don't know many sleevers but they all seem 2 be pleased. U may want 2 go to the counterpart forum for sleeves. I'm sure u'll (we'll) find goo-gobs of former bandsters to sleeves. Good Luck 2 u & may God ease your path just enough for u 2 make it thru this. Celeste
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Don't Want To Freak Anyone Out But.....
warriors_journey replied to Evy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If the band is infected the bacteria travels from the stomach/band to the port site. -
Don't Want To Freak Anyone Out But.....
warriors_journey replied to Evy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have an appt Saturday. I just wanna know so I can get it fixed & move forward. -
Don't Want To Freak Anyone Out But.....
warriors_journey replied to Evy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sx are pain & swelling @ the port site. Stomach pain....is horrid. -
Don't Want To Freak Anyone Out But.....
warriors_journey replied to Evy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't KNOW 4 sure but I have the symptoms & my doc said he wanted 2 see me ASAP. -
Don't Want To Freak Anyone Out But.....
warriors_journey replied to Evy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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Don't Want To Freak Anyone Out But.....
warriors_journey replied to Evy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It is alarming - greater than 40%!!!! I'm having signs/symptoms of an eroded band, so I AM frightened. -
I will call. I'm just a ball of nerves.
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My surgeon explained to me that if I continue to have pain at my port site he wants 2 do an egd. That was 2 months ago. I still have pain, feels like I'm overly restricted & I have a burning sensation & pain in the upper abdomen. I need this band - whether physical or psycho. I'm super nervous & hesitant about calling him. Signed, Scared Cee
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From the album: The Beginning
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From the album: The Beginning
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CONGRATS 2 U!!!!! As of this past week I'm down 70 lbs. I had a fill then had to have some removed but I've found that sweet spot i'm kicking ass and screw the names!! Keep up the good work. And next time send the message to my email, i check that everyday.
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How do you know when you're full?
warriors_journey replied to kentx05's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've lost weight w/o a fill, w/my 1st fill and now struggling after my 2nd fill. I can eat way too much still and I have discovered one signal (feeling like I have to vomit, but I don't) and yet I can still eat more. I know when I'm full when I feel like I've eaten the entire Christmas goose!! I'm guessing I need another fill. -
Is Food Still Your Enemy...
warriors_journey posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMG people, I'm having a rough patch!!! :blushing: I luv to eat - duh, that's what put me in this spot to begin with. But I'm wondering if I'm out on a limb with the food struggle. I'm doing the right things but I feel like that deprived stepchild. What really added insult to injury is I cooked a healthy Soup, mixed veggies, fat free broth, lean ground turkey, french bread (regular white) and wheat Pasta... why oh why have I gained 3 lbs?!?! I know it's not much but when doing what I can...my guess it was the bread & pasta; eventhough I didn't eat a jethro bowl or 5 pieces of bread - so I just stopped eating any of it and cut back more....but I'm in a nasty funk about it!!! Am I alone on this.....I feel like it? -
Is Food Still Your Enemy...
warriors_journey replied to warriors_journey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's a struggle but today, I ate nothing white but turkey meat. I'm doing the Protein & walking; can't do anything strenuous b/c of my fibromyalgia so that may be my slow weightloss down fall. I have some restriction but I can still eat more then half cup at one time. I'll schedule another fill in another week or so. One day at a time.....today was a decent day. Let's pray for tomorrow.Thanks for the support and pointers. -
How do you know when you're full?
warriors_journey replied to kentx05's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds like I'm missing my "full/enough" signs. Oh boy, I do know the "overboard" signs. -
Input needed: Restrisction vs. Too Tight
warriors_journey replied to peprmentpati's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc stated all the things happening to you as a sign that the band is too too tight. It is a good thing you called your provider. -
Saw this website and thought some may be interested, as I was looking for mushy stage ideas: Weight Loss Surgery Kitchen
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taken 8/6/10 now in my size 14 pants and 1x/xl tops!!!
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From the album: The Beginning
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taken 8/6/10 kicking ass and taking names!! 48 lbs lost
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From the album: The Beginning
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The fill is when ur doc injects a small amount of saline into the band via your port. The avg time to get your 1st fill is about 6 weeks after surgery. My biggest struggle after surgery was not being prepared enough w/having decent tasting liquids on hand. The other thing was keeping in mind that the time after the surgery was for healing and not weightloss....any weightloss b/f ur fills is bonus.
So taste your broths, puddings, jellos, popsicles now so you know what you like and will have them stocked. Plus ur protein shakes.
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pain question
warriors_journey replied to gwennybabe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you been doing any stomach crunches? I did and now my band and port hurts....over zealous. If that's not it...then I'd call my doc as well.
