coilygirl
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Any nightshift workers that are banded??
coilygirl replied to lifegoeson...'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am also a 7p-7a RN. I make my eating schedule from 9am-9am (hope that makes sense). My main meal is ususally at 1 am. I eat something small around 5 pm, a snack at 10pm, another at 5am. If I am starving I may eat something when I get home and then go to bed. -
8 days post op..."weight loss" stalled?
coilygirl replied to bostonmomma's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been seeing posts like this lately and I have to agree with Betsy. You are being a little unrealistic. First, stop weighing yourself everyday. You just had surgery, use this time to heal and not lose weight. The purpose of the liquid diet is not weight loss, it is to allow yourself to heal. You had lap band surgery and not bypass, so the preocess is going to be slower and more work. -
Terrible itching from binder
coilygirl replied to NurseSophie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't seen anyone speak of a binder, but it would have been nice to have when moving around. If the itching is from the actual binder material then line it with a towel or put it over a thin tshirt. If its your incisions...its just the process (sorry). -
Other bandsters weight loss schedule
coilygirl replied to dees-only-girl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As stated before, you have to stop comparing yourself to others. I went for my first fill and was down 27 lbs and was disappointed because it wasn't what others had lost. I had to stop looking at this site for a couple of weeks because it was depressing me comparing my weight loss to others. You have lost 23 pounds! Thats amazing! Don't discount your progress. -
I am doing good so far. There is about a centimeter of my port incision that refuses to close and the sutures came out yesterday so it is really open. I am supposed to go for my 1st fill 4/14, but if it is still open I doubt he will do it. I was already put on antibiotics before to prevent an infection there. I hope your fill goes well. You have to let me know how you feel afterwards. Hope things are going well. The weight loss has slowed down but is steady, I can't complain.
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I don't eat pepper jack but I do eat a cheese stick everyday. I am still fairly early in my Band life but it doesn't seem to be affecting me. I am still playing around with protein and various foods to see what works.
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I ordered the Bariatric Eating sample pack last week (thanks Betsy) and have fallen in love so far. I hated Protein powders but I these are descent. The unflavored isn't gritty and you can barely taste it. I like the sangria and caramel latte so far. The ice cream sandwich was a bit much. I suggest that you get the sample packs and see what you like. Those that do you the BE Inspire...it says to mix the flavored ones with Water, have you tried mixing with anything else?
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I am an RN (cardiac) and full-time student pursing forensic nursing.
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curves, gym, or what?
coilygirl replied to dontgoggilme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
dontgoggilme - we always seem to have the same questions. I am glad you posted this one. Betsy - thanks for reminding me why I quit Curves to begin with. My job pays for free membership there but I can't support the anti-woman owner even though individual franchise owners may be good. BTW...I think you should go to the base because it is free and sounds convenient. Those people would probably be more supportive than you think. -
when did you start exercising?
coilygirl replied to coilygirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Compression shirt! I love that idea, I didn't even know they existed. I have to hold my port site when I sneeze (I sneeze a lot) to keep it from hurting. Thanks for the input. -
I am 3 weeks out and still sore at the port site but want to start exercising . I go back to my strenuous nursing job on Friday and that will be some help. How soon did you start exercising and what did you start doing? p.s. I try to look through archives before posting but couldn't find anything relevant.
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Sorry it took so long for me to respond. I'm doing good how about you? I went for my 2 week follow up last monday (March 15th) my Dr. was really pleased with the way everything is going. I am now on soft foods it's funny because I really don't feel hungry so I don't eat. When I do eat I can only eat about 2 ounces. I go for my first fill on April 12th do you know when you get your first fill yet? Hope all is well
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supplemental protein
coilygirl replied to coilygirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the input. Maybe I will contact the companies to see if they have any samples. -
I HATE supplemental protein, I think it tastes disgusting. I know no protein is going to be tasteless but I am looking for close to it. Anyone have a protein supplement that they swear by that you can barely taste?
