Savanna
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Wow, congratulations everyone. Sounds like we're all off to a great start.
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Many have asked for an update and I couldn't find the old thread so here's a new one. I had surgery on March 4th and had my first post of visit today and lost 16lbs! I've been pretty hungry and have had to increase my Protein over the past week but glad to know the number is going down. Met with the nutritionist today too after my appt and I am so disgusted with them. The literature they give you is conflicting and then they gave me conflicting information one nurse said I could start solid foods and then the nutrionist said one more week on mushies-truly frustrating! Anyway the good news is I'm losing weight although I have a long way to go. How are my fellow March Bandster's doing?
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A friend of mine who was banded last year told me to invest in the "Bullet" it's like 49.95 Costco's had they a few weeks ago. I use it to blend all of my homemade soups and it is super powerful and great. I even use it in the morning's to make my protein shake and I add a couple of ice cubes and it takes like a chocolate shake! Super yummie. I really enjoy it and it's well worth the investment. Good luck.
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Hi Mike,
Yes, I had surgery on March 4th and it went really well. My appetite has been ferocious the past couple of days. Which makes me think I'm healing! Hope all is well with your recovery. I'm not in too much pain anymore. Don't know how much weight I've lost. Want it to be a surprise on my first office visit later this month. How are you feeling?
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hi i noticed u had surgery this month also,i was banded on the 1st and just want to meet other people that are march bandsters also to share stories with and our progress with! i hope your surgery went great and hope you are doing good!
my name is mike and i live in medford oregon.hope to hear from you soon:) -
Hi Ms. Chaval, I am on a puree diet for 4 weeks before starting "real" foods. i feel good overall but pretty hungry the past few days. Surgery went really well. I was up and walking around pretty quick. Did have some pain but the liquid tylenol w/codene helped immensely. Wow, can believe you have another week of liquids. That's quite alot. Good luck and I'm sure the pounds will fall off!
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Thank You :smile2: How did your surgery go? good I hope. Are you on liquids still? I am for another week I can't wait to be off liquids. Hope your feeling good.
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Hi Lace, I'm doing pretty well only 6 days after surgery. I'm already eating mushies and keeping all down well so far. I was pretty sore the first 3 days. It hurt to get up and down and roll/turn to another side, but the pain meds definitely helped. I did get some bad gas pains and everyone is right. Walk and they will help you get it out along with the gas x strips. No shoulder pain for me yet and hopefully none will appear! Overall I have to say I was back at work on Tuesday doing a lot with no restrictions. I got very tired by mid day but I think that's to be expected. I do take some pain meds at night mostly to help me have a great sleep without too much disruption. I'm not sure how much weight I've lost yet, but I know that my waist is down "4" inches from the day of surgery! I measured myself before going in. So all is moving in the right direction. Don't hesitate to email me if you have any other question and good luck on your lap band surgery.
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Thanks for the encouraging words Caldwell and I sure will let you all know how it went! Peace and joy.
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Getting Banned today !!!!!!!
Savanna replied to ms. chaval's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, lots of luck and good wishes for a great recovery. I will be joining you in 2 days! -
Definitely excited and anxious about having the surgery in only 2 more days! Crazy how fast that came up. I'm so ready to not be a prisoner of food and able to eat small, normal portions! So ready. Good luck my fellow March bandsters :-).
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Anyone have surgery with no scars?
Savanna replied to echazottes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm having the surgery through my belly button but not until March 4th. I'll let you know how it goes! -
It's official. I was approved by the insurance company and my surgery date is March 4th! I'm a March bandster. Long journey ahead but headed in the right direction. Having trouble controlling portions in preparation for the surgery .
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Recommendations for Post Op Diet
Savanna replied to Savanna's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Excellent ideas everyone. Thank you so much! Yes, I'm excited about the surgery and plan to do well on it. I'm finally ready to let go of this weight for so many reasons. Thanks again for all of the great ideas.
