AllieB
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1 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 1st Anniversary AllieB!
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Getting/Being pregnant after being Banded
AllieB replied to Adrienne86's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got the official diagnosis of PCOS today. I had stopped birth control before the surgery and then it never came back on it's own. I have been without a period for almost 5 months now. While I know losing weight won't "cure" it, I'm trying to stay hopefull that it will help greatly. I'm feeling pretty down about it, maybe "less of a women" sums it up. But at least I'm doing the best thing anyone with PCOS could do and getting rid of these pounds! -
Will such a small fill make a difference
AllieB replied to AllieB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awesome! Thanks for the quick response! I'm hoping this next fill will be it! -
Will such a small fill make a difference
AllieB posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Everyone! So I was up to 6.5 ccs in my 11cc band. We then went aggressive and put 1 cc in so I was up to 7.5. Well that didnt go so well and I couldn't even swallow my own saliva. Had an unfill of .5. I stayed on liquids for about 4 days after that due to swelling and they were going down fine. When I went to both musshy and solids, I could only take 2 small bites before it would come up. Had another slight unfill of .25. Now I'm back to being hungry about 2 hours after a small meal and even after I eat, I feel like I could have eaten a lot more! Has anyone felt a difference after a fill of only .1 or .2? It's hard to imagine such a tiny amount would make a difference but I'm hoping it will! -
Have you found a good recipe for Chicken that you can eat?
AllieB replied to spoiltmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found the best way to keep chicken moist is to first just brown it in a skillet and then stick in the oven (350) for 10-15 minutes! I make lighter version of chicken parm all the time. I put bread crumbs on my husbands but not mine. Some light or low sugar pasta sauce and low fat cheese. Just make sure to season your chicken really well! salt, pepper, garlic/onion poweder, yum! -
Question about sex after band...tenderness
AllieB replied to hiddnstar's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I would talk to your doctor for sure! I was able to "engage" in that "activity" 5 days post-op with limitied pain in the port area and I'm only at 12 days post-op now and have no pain or tenderness in that area anymore. The only time I feel something is if I move or twist in a funny way. I've never had surgery before so I had no idea how quickly or slowly my body would heal. Maybe you're just taking a little longer! I know what you mean about the closeness though. I was begging my husband to just cuddle and give me one of those big bear hugs but he was so scared he'd hurt me. So I hope you feel better soon! -
What do you do when you have a stuck episode?
AllieB replied to JJLaw08's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What's name brand name on the papaya enzymes you buy? there's so many! -
I am doing better every day! The first couple of days were pretty rough. I had the dreaded shoulder pain and lots of soreness. I am feeling much better---almost back to my old self! I have lost 6 pounds since surgery. I am starting to get hungry now and I want to chew something! How are you?
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How did all the December 6 and 7th bandsters do!?!
AllieB posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How did everyone's surgery go on Monday and Today? Mine went well, I think the hardest part was waking up when I was super confused! A little soarness and tenderness around where the port is, but it's not excatly painfull. I was begging for Water when I woke up but they wanted to see my swallow on the xray first. Now all is well. Sitting her sipping on some broth. No shoulder gas pain YET. Hope everyone is feeling great!!! Allie -
Hey! Sorry I'm just seeing your comment now. I'm going to try and figure out how to add you as a friend. This new page layout is weird!
Our day is almost here!
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Hi Allie! I am getting banded December 7th as well--- we need to be friends! I am 24 also so we are close in age!
