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April Bandster Bunnies
banded2010 replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the info! I am going to check those out today! The ones at Walmart use to be 11 something here and just recently went down to 9 something. They also sell singles too. If anyone is interested in trying them out without having to buy a 6 pack. -
Hi - I'm doing great! 3 of my incisions are pretty well healed. My port is right below my breast bone and taking a bit longer to heal. Had my pre-op on Tuesday and my dr was happy with me so far. Today was the first day that I really felt like myself! How are you doing?
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I am doing great! Thanks for asking! I have pretty much been back to normal since about day 4 post op, or at least as normal as normal can get lol. My first post op is scheduled for Monday May 3rd. I have been on soft foods since Monday 4/26 and doing very well. Keep up the good work and keep me posted!
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Hi! doing better everyday...how about you? I had my post op appointment with my doc yesterday and he is very pleased with my progress. healing well, weight down...now just get all my energy back LOL! Hope you are well!
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Hey I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing! I hope that all is well and that you are recovering ok!
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Hey there! I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing. I hope all is well and that your recovery is going great!
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April Bandster Bunnies
banded2010 replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get a 6 pack box for $9.96 + tax! I have tried several different ones from GNC and I couldn't tolerate the taste but the one I get from Walmart doesn't taste bad to me at all. Which one do you get from GNC? Maybe it is one that I haven't tried yet. -
April Bandster Bunnies
banded2010 replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you tried the protein bullets? (2.9 oz with 26g protein) The ones that I buy are fruit punch flavored. I get them at Walmart. The container looks like a giant plastic test tube with a screw top lid. I find that they are so much easier to consume because it is only a couple of ozs., they don't taste bad and they are very easy to drink. Maybe this may help? -
post-op ..home care
banded2010 replied to jdonnajay's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 4/19. My husband would have loved to stay home with me for a week too, but he had just returned to work 2 days before my surgery. He had been out of work for almost 3 weeks recovering from prostate surgery. He was quite worried about me! I had to spend the night in the hospital because my insurance required it. I went home the next morning and after he got me settled at home he went to work. Then for the next few days he went in to work a few mins late so that he could stay home in the morning to get our son ready for school and off on the bus so that I didn't have to worry about that in the mornings. I personally didn't have any problems with that but that was just me. The experiences here vary so greatly that it is hard to say just how you will feel when you come home. It also has alot to do with how much you tolerate pain. I wish you the best on your surgery and a speedy recovery! -
I was banded on the 19th and I too was having that burp hiccup thing going on. I discovered that it was happening when my stomach was empty. It is not a very comfortable feeling. It makes me feel bloated and full but again like I said my stomach would be empty. I found that if I would have some broth or soup it would instantly go away and my stomach feels normal again. It is like a backwards effect! lol
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Getting things "moving" - a delicate ?
banded2010 replied to Karlzmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was 19th also and I was told to talk a stool softener in the morning and then again in the evening. I was also told to call if I hadn't had a bowel movement in 2 or 3 days after I got home. I would say that it was about day 3 or 4 days before anything happened! I hope this helps! -
How many of you.....
banded2010 replied to Leslie_RN's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my surgery on 4/19 and I had to stay the night because my insurance required it. Now after having spent the night, I think that I would have much rathered to have gone home. I didn't get any rest while there because it felt like someone was coming in the room every 15 mins. whether it was to take my vitals or change an IV bag or whatever. I was glad to get to go home just to be able to rest!!! I couldn't get out of the bed to go to the bathroom or to get up and walk the halls without calling the nurse's station and waiting on them to come to my room. The doctors want you up and walking as soon as possible but I had to wait a few hours for the nurse before I could get up. So again, I truely think that I would have much rathered to have come home the same day!:thumbup: -
Hi! Sorry I didn't see your message before surgery! I hope that your surgery went well and I also hope that you have a very speedy recovery! My surgery was perfect! I came home this morning. I have just a little gas pains but other than that I can't complain too much!
