delopez3
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Anybody wish they HADN'T done it?
delopez3 replied to mimirae's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery on a Monday about 6 weeks ago. Up on till Thursday I was like "WTH did I do". On Friday of that week I had to go to a nephew birthday party and odd as it may be that was the first day I loved my band. It was my first day of muchies and enjoyed it after liquids for so many day. But, I knew that if I hadn't had the band I would have eaten one plate of food before the guests arrived, one with the guests and then another after everyone left. Not to mention the cake. I did not touch any of this food and it felt good. Dee -
How is everyone doing? I am doing very well. Almost no pain whatsoever, just every now and then a little pinch in my port incision. No more gas. Eating puree and full liquids. Had tuna salad today and it was so so yummy. Down 21lbs since starting my pre op diet six days prior to surgery. I am sure it will slow down some in just a few days and I am ok with that. I think I woul be happy with an 8-10 lb loss per month. 12lb per month and I will be estatic. Hope everyone is doing good. Dee
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Hi! Well, at least you can burp. I feel the need to burp and then just get this pressure in my chest that last about 3-6 seconds and that was my burp. So far I have not been hungry and I am scared of trying actual food. My diet was suppose to be 3 days of liquids them mushies. I am gonna try for one week of liquids then move to the full liquids and thicker stuff after that. Mentally, I am not ready to eat. I crave stuff and want to eat but my body is not ready. I have lost 16 lbs in 10 days which is nice for a change. Painwise I have been fine since day 1. Port site sore and occ a little sharp twinges but not too bad. What are you eating these days and how much fits? I still feel like not a whole lot will go down. Hope you have a good weekend.
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How long before you loved your Band?
delopez3 replied to delopez3's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well, I am glad to hear that the majority of responses are towards loving their band. I don't yet love mine but I hope that once I start eating I will grow very fond of it. I can say that I love losing this wt so fast but what can I expect from just liquids. Dee -
Looks like we had surgery the same day. How are you doing? I had a horrible time with the liquid diet the first 2 days, but its gotten better now. Im just doing a lot of burping and listening to the gurgling noises.
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Good Luck Ginger. I know if I really tried I could return tomorrow but a few more days would be great. That gas pain is the one that keeps getting me. Dee
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How long before you loved your Band?
delopez3 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, Just curious as to how long it too from getting surgery to actually loving your band. I hear the phrase "I love my band" alot and I am sure it didn't start from day 1 post op. I am 3 days post op and I don't love my band but I have gotten a chance to get used to it yet and appreciate its benefits and help in the wt loss process. So, for you , when did you start loving your band? Dee -
What did you Post Op diet consist of and how long?
delopez3 replied to delopez3's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, guess every doctor is a bit different. I am still at liquids and am terrified of anything else at this point. Even liquids give me the chest pressure feeling sometimes. I guess only time will allow me to move up on the stages and I will just take it as I feel it as opposed to my docs instruction. He must realize everyone is different. Glad to know everyone does it a bit different and still has great results. Dee -
Matilda: Glad you are doing well and on the mend. I have to agree, gas pain is the worse. I have hardly any incisional pain. The port site a bit but not completely tolerable. THe gas pain however is horrible. Today it is finally a bit better. But the day of and after surgery I felt like I couldn't take deep breaths and like I really needed to burp but nothing would come up. Just felt a huge tightness in my chest and it would take about 20 seconds to go away. I seriously doubt I would be able to tell the difference between a heart attack and that pain at this point. At night I feel the gas cramps as well. Hopefully it means all that gas is being reabsorbed into my intesting and I can finally get it out:blush:. Anyway, I hope each passing day if good for you too. Dee
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I am sure someone will ask in no time at all Ginger. Hope everyone else is doing well and checks in soon. Dee
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Hi ginger, glad to hear things are going well. My surgery went well too. I haven't taken any pain meds. Didn't even fill the meds. The biggest discomfort is the gas and chest pressure type deal. Kinda feel like I can't take a full breath of air. The post incision is kinda big but the other ones are tiny. Have been up and about pretty well since yesterday. Weirdest part is I have a bit on nostalgic feeling. Kinda like moarning of the no more pig out and really letting go at a party or buffet thing. I am sure it will pass as I see the pounds come off. I have not been really hungry. They told me 3 days of liquids and then on to mushies. I don't think I am gonna do that. I keep seeing those videos by Dr. Ortiz where mentions the importance of liquids for 21 days for proper healing and I keep think 3 days is WAY too little. Hope eveyone else is doing well. Dee
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I just got banded today and I am fearful that this will be my problem too. Hope someone with experience on this replies. Dee
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100 Pounds gone as of Today:)
delopez3 replied to mellabella78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! I was banded today and cross my fingers I have that awesome success as well. Dee -
It's over!
delopez3 replied to rock_bottom_enthusiast's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Glad to hear you are doing well. I had my surgery today too. Besides a bit of gas pain I am ok too. What is your post of diet like? Mine is liquids for 3 days and then muchies. A little hesitant to do that so quick. Any regrets? I have a little mind itch. I know it will pass once I see the results happening. Wishing us both lots of luck on this journey. Dee
