Mscaramel38
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Mine has gotten better and I enjoy it so much more!!! Losing weight makes me feel Sexy.... Even though I have a longgggg way to go!!!
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Thank you for adding me. I just started my journey with the lapband. I was banded on 8/23/11.... If you have any questions feel free to ask me.
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@ Thatchick..... I cheated while on my pre op diet. I ate a healthy dinner almost every night of my liquid diet. I could not stick to the liquid only thing. I did stick to the clear liquid diet 24 hours before surgery. Post op I was allowed to eat mushie foods. Grits, oatmeal, tuna, soft eggs. So I never did a liquid phase after the surgery. Now I am on solids and I can eat.... I still don't eat like I did before but I can eat well. I need a fill
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I have one incision and that was in my belly button. I have NO other cuts!!!! I am sorry that you are in so much pain. I was out and about by the third day. I had to come home and rest but it was not that serious. I went to work the following week I was off pain medication completely after the fifth day. I only took it at night to help me go to sleep after the third day. I have had other surgeries and two children natural birth..... NO PAIN MEDICATION!!!!!! One of my children weighed 9 pounds at birth. So to ME this was a piece of Cake..... I am sorry if you thought I lied to you. I had a good experience with the lap band and I EXPECTED far worst.
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MOODS MEDS AND THE BAND
Mscaramel38 commented on Hopeful to be full's blog entry in Hopeful to be full's Blog
I had the surgery August 23rd and prior to the surgery I spoke with my doctor about my bipolar medication and the lap band. He told me not to worry. I am taking my medication like normal no crushing or anything. Since the surgery I have been in a great mood. I don't weigh myself unless I have an appointment. I don't want to rock my mood boat. -
How do you survive the 2 week pre-op diet?
Mscaramel38 replied to Doglover0829's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The two week pre op diet was torture for me as well. I could not stomach the Protein shakes and it almost became a two week fast. I found these chocolate Protein Shakes at costco and they were good and I also used Special K vanilla Protein shake.... Those are TASTY!!!! I drank a lot of Water and tried to keep busy to keep my mind off of food. Last but not least I did not watch T.V. the commercials are killers during the two week fast. Good Luck -
I have a little restriction but not a lot. I know I need a fill. I have been making good food choices as well or I work them into my calories for the day. I have not weighed myself so I don't know how much I have lost yet. I will find out next week at the dr's office. Work is good. I have two nice pre k groups. I am happy this year so far.
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How are you doing??? Did you get your fill and how do you feel??? I think I need one as well. I have been using myfitpal on my phone to keep track of everything I eat. I try to stay at 1,200 calories a day.
How much weight have you lost??? I hope to chat soon.
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Good luck on your surgery this week!!! I hope all is going well with the pre op diet. I hated every minute of my pre op diet.
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skipped right over mushies.
Mscaramel38 replied to Chelle RN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WOW..... You are on solids!!! I can't wait.... I am three week post op and still on puree food. -
Congratulations!!!! This prize is really a great GIFT of life!!! GOD is so good!!! He knows just when to bless you!! Just when you think the race is over... GOD opens a door and gives you a boost. I hope all goes well!!!
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New to this forum
Mscaramel38 replied to dplizzymom4's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I started on my journey I did not have support from my mother. I don't have a husband but I do have a friend that I see from time to time. He was understanding but not supportive. I took my mother to my Dr. appointments so that she could understand that I was doing the surgery for health reasons and NO other reasons. I have two children and one has special needs. People do not realize how difficult life can be with a child with special needs. They don't realize that mothers stop taking care of ourself and only focus on the child and their needs. So explain to your mother and husband that you need the surgery to help you become healthier for you and your child. You need to be around and you need all the energy you can get!! -
My doctor said you can't work out until six weeks post op. You have to heal. Okay I eat three times a day. It may not be much but I do eat. I skyped you... so add me as a contact on skype ok??
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17 lbs is great!!!! I don't think I lost that much yet and I am in my second week of post op!!!! Dang what are you doing??? Share!!
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I bumped up.. is that so wrong?
Mscaramel38 replied to StewsHunnyBunny's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am late to reply on this topic but here is my two cents..... I had my lap band surgery on the 23rd of August..... On the 24 the hospital served me tomato soup... tuna salad..... protein juice.... cranberry juice. I have been eating oatmeal, grits, scrambled eggs, steamed fish.... mashed potato with blended pieces of chicken. These are things my doctor said I was allowed to eat on the soft diet phase. So I did not do liquid diet at all after the surgery. They only request that each meal has some kind of protein in it. I am doing GREAT!!!!! No pains and lots of energy!!!! Every doctor does something different.... They all have opinions but at the end of the day you and only you KNOW your body!!!! Good luck and I hope I helped!! -
I can not eat as much as I did before and I am happy about that!!!
Take it one moment at a time and know that food is your addiction. Every time you get ready to eat... Ask yourself why?? Are you hungry or is this your addiction. It works for me... I am an addict for food. Miss you and talk to you soon.
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Work was great!!!! I love when the students come.... I then realize why I love my job when I see my new set of babies. I am sorry to hear about the lost of power during Irene..... A lot of people on Long Island lost power for a week... I think that is crazy!!! I am still on soft foods and I am eating my three meals a day and drinking my water. I can get fruit down and mac and cheese.
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Thanks for adding me!!!! I had my surgery on August 23rd..... I am doing well. How are you doing???
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I don't own a scale so I don't get off and on one. Once I passed a certain weight I stopped stepping on scales.
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Second week post op and I feel good. I went to work today and the only problem happens to be my pants rubbing my belly button. The incision area is still tender.
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What is your full feeling?
Mscaramel38 replied to dyingbreed's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I am full.... I feel like I can't take another bite. My mother had a BBQ and she makes the best food and I could only have a little bit of stuff but I was happy and full!!!! -
Okay so there is something wrong with me because I was banded on August 23rd and I am hungry at night if I don't eat at least a half a cup of food!!
