Mscaramel38
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2-days Post-Op and in pain
Mscaramel38 replied to Lemise21's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am almost two weeks post op and I did not have a lot of pain. I had great pain medication though. If you have any take it!!!! It helps a lot!! Then walk around so that the GAS don't build up!!!! -
Has anyone cheated during the pre op diet????
Mscaramel38 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am having my surgery on Tuesday August 23,2011. I have been on the Diet for almost two weeks as directed by my doctor. I am going crazy with NO Real FOOD!!! I have cheated with vegetables and fish..... Do you think that is bad??? Do you think I won't make it through the surgery??? Please let me know!!! Thanks in advance. -
I agree with Thee-O.... this is a journey and a way for us to eat the right way with a tool. I can tell you one thing my doctor told me is that you need to eat or drink 60 grams of Protein a day. The protein keeps you full.... Plus I am only allowed to eat three meals a day and my protein shakes.... You might want to go the nutritionist for help with your diet. The band helps the reduction of over eating but it does not fix your reason for self destructive action.
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I just wanted to let you know I used Dr. Holover in NY...Long Island and he was great. You may not see him often but you see the same people always and you know who does what in the office. I don't know if you travel but if you are looking for a recommendation.
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It is a week and I feel good..... I can fit my jeans that I could not fit last Summer!!! I am happy about that!!!
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I am one week banded and I waited a year before going through with the surgery. I like you did a lot of research and found that many people have complications with the band. I also know three people who have the band. One lady had her removed due to complications and the other lady can EAT ANYTHING even with five fills. The man has lost 80 pounds in six months and loves his band. I was very nervous knowing what I knew.... However, anything you do in life is a risk. If you read the rates on marriage most people are divorce... They don't work but people are still going to get married..... Everyone is different and everyone body is different. One thing I can say is.... It does not fix the reason you over eat in the first place..... Those issues have to be addressed. Good Luck Even if you don't get banded I will be your buddy and support you.
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Good Luck with your surgery on Friday!!!! I know that after a bypass this one is a breeze. I am 38 as well and my two children are 13 and 7. I don't have a husband and sometimes I think... I am LUCKY!!!! I had the surgery so that I can get my health together and be here for my babies as well!!! I am here to support you all the way!!
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Hey Girl.... The first is Wednesday are you ready???? The surgery is really not bad at all. I thought the pain would be worst then it was. I am wishing you the best of luck and hope to hear from you soon.
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Anyone looking for a Fun Band Buddy?
Mscaramel38 replied to ctarantino's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey Donna.... the Protein shakes are the easiest way to get your protein in. I drink a Protein shake from costco and it has 30 grams of protein. So I try to drink two of those a day and I get my protein in that way. I was allowed to start eating puree food right after surgery... so I eat... fish, tuna, Beans and eggs to get my protein in. Just some ideas. I was in surgery when the earthquake hit. I am glad I made it out ok!!! -
Day six of post op..... I feel really good!! I have not weighed myself to see if I lost any weight. However, I am so happy that I made a decision to change my life for the better that I am still thrilled about that.
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Anyone looking for a Fun Band Buddy?
Mscaramel38 replied to ctarantino's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello Donna, Agnes, and Cara..... I am Dawn part of the band buddy support group. I hope everyone is doing well on their journey. The hurricane Irene did not do much to me in Bayside.... How is everything with you?? Do you have power?? Was your house flooded?? I hope all was fine. Let me know if you need help.... I will try... I can't lift anything but I will be supportive all the same. Hey Agnes... I had my surgery on the 23rd of August and I was able to eat puree foods the first day. I don't eat much but I give everything a try!!! My biggest problem is getting all of the Protein and Water down. That is a full time job. How are you doing with that part of the diet??? Hello Donna yes my doctor has told me 60 grams of protein a day!!! It is a hard job but I am trying my best. How are you doing other wise??? I think you should let your doctor know that you feel sick in the stomach so he can give you something for that........ I don't think you should feel that way. I hope to talk to anyone of you soon!! -
Supervised diet for insurance
Mscaramel38 replied to batiircabur's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You should go to your PCP for supervised weight loss visits if your surgeon does not do them. The reason I suggest this is because your PCP needs to clear you for surgery and you should make him or her aware of your weight loss plans. -
I need inspiration, please!
Mscaramel38 replied to Media_Girl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Media Girl, First, you know you can always restart with any diet!! We just have something extra to help us stick to the diet. What you need to ask yourself is this.... Are you emotionally ready to restart. Are you ready to be all about you!!! When you are ready to be about you and LOVE you... Then your tool with work again. I have been divorced and left with my three month old son with disabilities. I have brought a house and had that man leave when I could not take care of him and the house anymore. What I realize in all of that is.... I was loving everyone but me. I gave life to everything but me. At this point I am living and loving me... I suggest you do the same. Do it for you and NO ONE else so when who ever leaves or if they stay... You are still in love with you!! -
I did it and I don't feel very bad. I am sleepy and sore. I am walking around to keep the gas down. I only got one incision!!!!
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I hope you are doing well with not smoking..... You can do it!!! Just know that you are doing all this stuff because you LOVE you!!
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Banded!!! 8/23/2011
Mscaramel38 replied to Mscaramel38's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow you are hungry??? I have not been hungry yet. I eat but not much at all. Nothing compared to what I use to eat!! Good Luck to you as well on your band journey. -
what kind of inscion is used with lap band
Mscaramel38 replied to Ms.allen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I only have one incision. It is in my belly button. -
You was right... Dr. Holover is a great surgeon. I am doing well and I am having little to no pain. I joined Bally's gym.... Do u have a membership to a gym. I was thinking that we could support each other on our journey.
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Dawn is here and I was banded on Tuesday the 23rd. I was so nervous but it went well. Recovery is going quickly... I have a little stomach gas but that is it. I only have one incision in my belly button and I think that is awesome. I started out 286 and now I am 264.... I had to do the six month monitored diet.
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what kind of inscion is used with lap band
Mscaramel38 replied to Ms.allen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I only have one incision in my belly button..... It is called the SIL procedure. single incision lap band. -
You should call your doctor.... I was banded on Tuesday and they have called to check on me. The hospital and the dr office said that I should be able to tolerate liquids with no problems.... Call you doctor.
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Hellllo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mscaramel38 replied to Texasbandit's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats and good luck on your lap band journey.
