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Do I need a little unfill?
stagegirl replied to TN_girl21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went last Wednesday for a fill and received .8 CC's. I have been getting .3 or .4 each time. I slowly drank the 8 oz of Water afterwards and was fine. Wed and Thur on liquids and Fri and Sat on mushies, everything fine.... I ate about 4 bites of fish for lunch Sunday and was sliming for about an hour and half before I finally threw up. Today at lunch I had about 4 dime sized bites of chicken and the food gets stuck. Finally, it went down but an hour later I was hungry. So, I took two bites of a plum W/O the peel at about 2:30 and it gets stuck, no slime...just the stuck in my esophagus feeling. After 20 - 30 minutes it finally goes down. Then, after about three bites this evening, I feel everything is in my esophagus again and it hurts. Also, have the feeling of acid and burning. I left a message on my aftercare's answering machine.:thumbup: I need to feel better! Stagegirl -
I was banded April 12 and have lost 45 pounds pre and post op. I have had 2 fills so far and I am feeling a little restriction. I know my band is really there when I eat to fast!!! I have my third fill July 7.:bored:
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April Bandsters - How are you doing?
stagegirl replied to BusyMom1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello April Bandsters! Things are slow for me too:frown:. I have lost 40 lbs (12 since surgery on April 12) 2 over the past 4 weeks. I get my 2'nd fill next Friday. I hope I get some restriction then. I really really need it. I feel like I can eat pretty much anything...especially when I am out with friends talking and eating..eating and talking....I am not sure I even chewed my food tonight!!!:thumbup: I leave for vacation tomorrow and then I go to my husbands 30 year class reunion on June 18. I weighed 340 lbs 10 years ago at the 20 year reunion, (I started a diet 6 months before that and had lost 17 pounds). I weighed 238 this morning when I stepped on the scale:redface:. I hope you are all doing OK and I hope to hear your progress real soon. Stagegirl -
Hi,
I did have a pre-op diet....I was on the South Beach diet for two weeks. It is mostly meat and vegtables. I am now on week three post op. For breakfast I have 8 oz glass of V8 and a Protien Shot. The ones at Wal-Mart are 2.6 oz. and are 26 grms of protein. For lunch I have been having Chicken and a vegtable, ex. (tomatoes, peas, yellow squash, green beans etc etc) tonight I had whole wheat pasta with spagetti sauce with meat. That was something new....I usually have some kind of chicken. What I have been doing different (than what I used to do.....)is making sure I get enough protein, that is not always the case for me..... and then the walking. I am thrilled at my 34 pounds.... I think your idea of 6-10 per month is a great weightloss goal. I know I will plateau here shortly. I always do!!!! I seem to have been loosing more steady this time....the biggest difference is the protein.
Good luck! Keep me posted
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April Bandster Bunnies
stagegirl replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am doing great...on week 3 now and have lost a total of 34 pounds. I have been sticking to program and walking, walking walking....I have been wearing a pedometer and trying to stay challenged that way......it is working.... did I tell yall' 34 pounds......yea!!!!! -
April Bandster Bunnies
stagegirl replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everyone! Back home....I had my surgury Yesterday at 11:00 AM. I had lost 26 pounds on my pre-op diet..YEA!!! Dr Fox has everyone do the South Beach Phase one diet for two weeks prior to your surgury. My surgery date got moved so I was really on it for about 3 1/2 weeks. I left the surgury center about 3:00 PM for the hotel. I am doing well, up and around and making my wonderful husband wait on me..(my favorite part). I did not sleep well last night but still feel really good. I think I was just too excited and grateful that everything went so well. I have been a litttle hungry today, I did'nt think I would be. We stopped by a chinese restaurant and bought a cup of wonton soup (without the wontons of course) and some chicken broth. That worked for me. I am really excited, I hope you are all doing well and look forward to reading about your progress. Stagegirl (my family and I perform at a community theatre...We LOVE it!!!) in case you were wondering!!! -
Dr. Fox was at the Saturday seminar I attended. I like him a lot. He seems very kind and very attentive. I will let you know when I arrive back home Tuesday afternoon. :biggrin:
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I am using True Results in Richardson, TX. I have my sugery Monday, 04-12-2010 at 11:00 AM. Who is your DR? Mine is Dr. Fox. Best of Luck! Stagegirl
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Calling all Texas Bandsters
stagegirl replied to girl55's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get banded Monday, 04-12-2010. I am going to Dr. Fox at True Results in Richardson. I live in Palestine. -
Ms. Rhonda, My sugery is this Friday the 9'th. I started my pre-op diet a little early too. My doctor has his patients to do the South Beach Phase one diet two weeks prior to sugery....which is lean meat and vegtables three times a day. Has not been to bad. I have lost 17 pounds so far. I too like to read the entries.....I find it very inspiring so keep up the good work and let us all know your progress on your journey. I will try to do the same. Stagegirl
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April Bandster Bunnies
stagegirl replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Everyone, I am getting banded on April 9 also. I started getting a little nervous after reading the complications after LAP-BAND®" forum. :thumbup: I guess that is why they call it complications huh? I went to Wal-Mart tonight to look for protein shakes and only seen boost and slim fast in the pharmacy area. Where do you find that one with the 40g of protein? That is the one I think I need. :thumbup: My prayers are with you all....I love reading all your updates...it helps me stay excited. Stagegirl -
I see Dr. fox was your surgeon. I am scheduled for April 9. Just wondering how you feel about him. As the date is getting closer I am starting to have 2'nd thoughts about everything. I read the complications forum and am not so sure now. Any complications for you?
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I have my sugery scheduled with Dr. fox on April 9. How do you feel about him? Are you glad you did it? Now that the date is getting close I am having 2'nd thoughts.
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April Bandster Bunnies
stagegirl replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was scheduled for April 2 but now April 9, 2010. I have been on the South Beach Phase 1 diet for 2 weeks and have lost 16 pounds. Trying to cut down on my portion sizes now so maybe things will be a little easier. I look forward to my new journey!!!