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Light headed and dizzy?
CheckYes replied to rowekins's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This attitude will take you far after surgery. Staying positive made all the difference in my post op time. -
New To the Site...Question regarding difference between Lapband and Realize Band...can anyone help?
CheckYes replied to yannabee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a Lapband with a low profile port. My doc selected it and only uses Lapband. She said that the Realize bands are "older technology" but I don't know what she meant by that specifically. -
Today was my banding day,,,
CheckYes replied to BlairE's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How did it go? Best wishes for a speedy recovery! -
I'm going with the Sleeve!!
CheckYes replied to StacyS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for letting all of us here on lapbandtalk know. -
How Did I Gain??? UGG!!!
CheckYes replied to Want To Be Thin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I eat one ounce of deluxe mixed nuts each day. It's a mix of pecan, cashews and almonds. I have a weakness for nuts so I measure out my one serving and put the can away. -
I *think* my surgeon said because it increases the amount of air you take in when you drink. I'm not sure if that is actually the case or not. I've seen people post on this board who say that their surgeon specifically advises them to drink using a straw post op.
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why am i not super excited!!!!
CheckYes replied to bmendoRNurse's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you should rely on YOURSELF to monitor your eating. You can do this! -
Whey Protein with NO Artificial additives
CheckYes replied to Russian_BANDit_inNY's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tera's Whey is organic. Comes in three flavors - super pricey. -
I'm wondering if your surgeon put fluid in the band at time of surgery. If so, call and have it taken out. You shouldn't have to struggle to take small sips.
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My surgeon told me it was ok to rub a small amount of baby oil on them.
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has anyone felt this? is it normal?
CheckYes replied to dcowens's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It gets better every day. Sip sip sip all day long. The pain you feel might be gas pain. The burning doesn't sound good. I wonder if your surgeon put fluid in your band at the time of surgery. Do you know? -
I don't even know what that is!! What is it?
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How long before swelling goes down?
CheckYes replied to Wonderwoman1993's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I want to say it took about a week to ten days for the puffiness to go away. I didn't have gas pains at all so mine might have been sooner than others. It does get better every day - even if only slightly. Hang in there! -
How often do you eat?
CheckYes replied to Steph951's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I eat three 1/2 cup meals per day (no fill yet) plus one jello sugar free pudding in the evening. I am supposed to be working up to 1 cup three times a day but I am just not hungry enough for that much at a time. -
Try massaging a bit of baby oil on them. It also gets rid if the sticky stuff from the steri-strips. You might want to ask your doc first though - this is just what mine suggested.
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I hear some people are tighter in the morning. I don't think I have the sensation but I have heard others recommend warm fluids in the morning to help with that. That being said... I am a bit concerned that you had a slip a few months ago, had it repaired and then push your newly filled band at a dinner the bext night by eating as much as your husband. Please be careful with your little tummy!
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Protein Shake Questions
CheckYes replied to jlrbsr1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think EAS makes a carb control version of their shakes. I'd go with that one. -
Has Anyone Gone Vegetarian/Vegan?
CheckYes replied to IdaM's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm vegetarian but eat fish. Best decision I ever made. -
I eat one Jello sugar free pudding every night. Creme brûlée is my favorite flavor and Boston Creme Pie is a close second!
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For me, the muscle milk left a powdery taste in my mouth (the ready to drink) and it made my breath yucky but some people on here love it. My grocery store sells them in single servings as does my CVS. Maybe you can buy one or two and check them out?
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Could it be a band placement issue? Has anyone checked to see if your band had slipped? I really feel for you not being able to keep anything down. I really hope it improves for you.
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I use a cuisinart hand blender. Super easy to charge and I can put it in a drawer when I'm not using it.
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Lapband or Realize, which band is safer?
CheckYes replied to anastasia566's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am pretty sure that your surgeon will select which band to put in. -
It is! If I feel thick when I wake up I just close my eyes when I get on the scale. It automatically logs it into Lose It and I don't have to look.
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unfilled but still get stuck
CheckYes replied to Just Banded's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would guess that it is because you seriously irritated your stomach and the irritation needs to subside. Liquids should be gentle on your tummy. It may take that long for the irritation to get better.
