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I was banded in November 2006 and the whole procedure was very successful. I never had any problems and my fills always worked fine. I lost nearly 60kg. Last year (Oct 2009) I began to get very bad upper right abdominal pain. I had a huge lot of tests - x-ray, ultrasounds, bloodwork and a gastroscope (nasty things!!). They couldn't trace the problem to my band so they took out my gall bladder. The pain, however persisted. Sometimes the pain was so bad that I nearly took overdoses of papracetamol and codeine (I didn't want to kill myself, just enough to make me sleep and get rid of the pain. I didn't do that though I did take a lot of painkillers). I couldn't concentrate on my work or my home and became a social recluse. Last sunday I couldn't take it anymore, the pain was affecting my neck, jaw and back and went to casualty. A gastroscope showed that band had eroded into my stomach. In two weeks the band will come out endoscopically (through my throat!) and a small incision will remove the port. I am a bit nervous about the whole thing: How long will the affected site around the stomach take to heal and will it be painful while healing (I don't think I can stand more pain)? Will my stomach return to normal? Will there be scar tissue and can that scar tissue cause problems? Is there a risk of peritonitis? I know I should ask my doc all these questions but I won't see him till the morning of the op. I am hoping that the pain will go, once the band is out because I need a lot of physical and emotional healing. I also need my poor liver to heal after all the drugs. Despite all the pain I have suffered over the last few months, I still beleive the band works.
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My sense of smell has been heightened since surgery. A week ago I walked into my sisters house and knew she was making a peanut butter sandwich from 2 rooms away! Another time my husband was driving on the highway, I was in the passenger seat. I told him someone in the car about 100 feet in front of us was eating French fries. He caught up to the car and I was right. Thankfully the smells don't make me nauseous!
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Glad to hear all is well! I am so close to 200 also, hoping to be under it in 2 weeks or so.
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I have a terrible cold. What can I take? 3 weeks post op
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I was an August defector too..:cursing: I had hoped to be an August bander, but I couldn't make the August date they gave me. The good news is that I only have a week plus a couple of days until b-day! That's wonderful that your son is so happy for you. He must be a real sweetie.
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Hi Jinjin, I just started week 10 post op. I had 2 stalls within 8 weeks. My first 4 weeks were awesome...lost 30 lbs. Then at week 5 I came to a screeching halt...I even gained close to 3 lbs in weeks 5, 6, and 7. Yes, I had a 3 week stall and was freaking out the whole time!!! Reading these boards helped me so much. I stopped weighing myself every day, now just weigh-in every other day. Somewhere between week 8 and 9 I stalled again for a few days...BUT, after all is said and done...Since July 1st (the date my first stall started) I have lost another 7 lbs. And I'm good with that. If you look at some postings of long-time sleevers, you see the number of lbs. lost really go down after the 1st and second month. I've realized it isn't how fast I get it off, but that I KEEP getting it off...and ultimately that it stays off. I was complaining on previous posts that when I stalled at about 30-35 lbs, this was the same amt I've lost on countless other diets, it felt like the same old bad vibe. BUT with my pre-op diet loss, I am at 45 lbs. lost. Now that is a new one for me! I have not seen this weight since I was a teen. And now I know, the weight loss may stall, but it will not stop anytime soon. Stop worrying! You WILL keep losing and you will become happier and healthier! It took me a week or 2, but now I'm not worried, I am just trying to stick to the rules...and rule#1 for me, low carbs...40g or under a day if I can; less than 1000 cal a day if I can, and all my Water. Exercise is my issue right now, but it may not be a coincidence that when it increased, my weight decreased and my stall broke. I am a very "the glass is half full" kind of person, and this is what I now say to myself: "I CAN'T wait for my next stall !!!" Because that means between now and then I will lose some weight, and then once the stall is over, I will lose again!!! Yay for stalls!! (I know, I know...get over myself! ) Take care, I hope some of these words are helpful to you.
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Im on Optifast, week#2.... My favorite "recipe" 1 chocolate optifast 1 packet of sweetner 1-1 1/2 tbsps of decaf coffe crystals 11/2 cup Water Pack blender with ice, blend til smooth!!!! Also i find the bovril beef bouillon super helpfull 10 calories per packet. Lots of water and crystal light!! Msg me if u want to talk
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This is a reminder to me to treasure my second chance through wls, I wanted to share. A.coworker needed to lose 17 lbs in five weeks in order to qualify for special training (she's in the military). She dropped the weight through plastic wraps, zero carbs, steam room, something called laser Lipo, and a weight loss drug she bought in Mexico-- some kind of amphetamine . She met the weight but was unable to do complete her physical training because she collapsed. She went to the hospital and her heart is arrythmic and the IVs for fluid have been difficult because she is dehydrated. She had a staph infection and developed energy to the antibiotic she was given. It's awful! Before wls I did several unhealthy things to lose weight. If I hadn't had wls I might still be trying things that I knew wouldn't work. If you are thinking about wls, please know that it can finally end the crazy train of fad diets and desperation if you use it as it was meant to be used.
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Svcmc In Cleveland
icandothis2013 replied to lorienickole3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery on Oct. 9th, 2013 by Dr. Chandra Hassan. RNY Bypass. I also worried something would go wrong on testing day, it didn't! Don't worry about something that hasn't happened yet! My surgery stay was of normal, the staff of Dr. Hassan's is excellent. You will be happy with everyting, I promise you, they are simply the best!. You have a great support system there. I myself could not handle the pain, so I had called and three days later was back in for pain management. Don't let that scare you though, everyone is different. I am not sorry I did this and am well on my way to being in better health. Any other questions,, ask please....You will be great! -
I just started my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. Major headaches and this is only day 2. My question is can I chew sugar-free gum? I like to chew gum and forgot to ask Doctor Peace bearbelly
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Hi all. I have Pre-op on June 7th and surgery a week later. I have gotten most of the items ya'll have posted for post-op. Just getting alittle nervous:phanvan not a whole lot because I know this is the right thing to do. Do ya'll out there in lap band world have any tips for making this next week and a half go by faster?:help: And also how long till you were up and kickin' again? About 3 weeks post-op I have a trip to take and I'm hoping I can make it. Thanks in advance. LEAH
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Question for Dr. Malley patients regarding fills!!!
TracyinKS replied to citygirlnks's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I just had my fourth fill this morning with the good dr. He really takes into consideration what you want..... I was hollering so loudly at the time of my first fill that he gave me 1.5cc's which he said is THE MOST he would give to a patient on the first fill (even the bands) Today's fill got me to 4cc's in a band that holds 4cc's... I asked him how much my band REALLY held since I had read that they could be over filled.... he said that he doesn't have anyone with a small band that has over 5cc's. He said the big bands could hold over 120cc's before they actually bust. I'm 4 months post op #1 - 1.5cc #2 - .75cc or was it 1.25cc? #3 - 1 cc #4 - .75cc I am being a good bandster girl right now and am on liquids for 2 days! I almost felt the thing tighten inside me today...... (I'm sure this was in my head because I KNOW I'm getting close to capacity)& Also... I could of lived with NO fill but I could really tell that restriction loosened up late last week -
I was like that last week to but good luck on your surgery and thank you!
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Hi everyone! I'm brand new to this forum and I am soooo happy I found it so I can ask a million questions. I'm 3 weeks post op. I really enjoy working out. I know they're limiting me to only 30 mins of cardio and I really hate that because I love strength training. My question is, what were your routines like around this time? Did you guys stick to the 30 mins cardio? Did anyone do more? Did it affect the weight loss if you did do more? Please help
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I'm two weeks post op (Monday) and I still have meds to take for the h pylori bacteria (I think that's how it's spelled). I haven't been taking them as regularly because I have to crush them and open the capsule and take the powder. I need suggestions. I've contacted the dr just about every day since I've gotten my meds and they say I have to suck it up. Has anyone had this problem? Did you take the pill whole and felt fine after? Sent from my iPhone using VST
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The N.P. checked my incisions. Which all looked fine there is some slight bruising on the top of the stitches for my port site but she said that it was not enough to be concerned about. Talked with the dietician and went over the foods I was able to handle the last week so I am now on mushies! Had some baked fish and mashed sweet taters for dinner. It was pretty enjoyable to not drink all my food lol. I go back in one month for a fill. The dietician warned that closer to to the date I may start to feel more and more hungry but right now hunger is not the problem it's more a mental thing that I FEEL like I'm missing out on something but when it actually comes time to eat I can barely get in enough Protein for the day. today was the most daily calories I've had since surgery and the total was 400. I am tolerating walking well and thinking about getting back to the Y for some elliptical work because its just getting colder and colder every day here in Illinois I know I will not be able to stroll around the block for too much longer. Does anyone else get the reaction from anyone that the tiny bites and small amount of food you can handle is ridiculous? Many people have said they don't see how I can be healthy on so little
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hair loss
WithGodallthingsRpossible replied to julie66's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told to take a biotin suppliment, taking "Hair, Skin and Nails" by Schiff. Got it in the natural food section of my local grocery store. Also, protien, at least 80 grams per day. I am only 2 weeks out, so don't really know if it's going to work for me, but I have also read that women use Rogain one the hair loss has started.... -
I am 4 months out from the surgery and went back to my therapist for some anxiety/depression issues. She prescribed Zoloft and said to start out with half a pill and work up to the whole pill. Well, its been awhile since Ive had to take these kinds of meds (10 years) and they just seem soo strong. I dont know if it seems stronger because im eating less or what. These pills make me not want to eat and make it hard sometimes to swallow. I dont want to stop because I really need some help with emotional stuff but Im not eating, I dont mind I dont feel hungry at all, but I dont want my weight loss to stall because Im starving either. When I do end up eating I rush because I finally feel hungry and I either get stuck or feel nauseated. Any suggestions? Anyone else have something like this happen to them?
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I will be 4 weeks post op as of tomorrow and I'm feeling awfully sick. I feel nausea, dizzy, and hot along with either feeling constipated or having "the trots" lol I'm at least trying to drink water to stay hydrated but the thought of food and eating makes me want to vomitt. This has been going on since this past Saturday. This is the second time in the 4 weeks that this has happened to me. Should I be worried or is this sort of normal? Thanks!
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Congrads, I got my surgery date today also. My date is set for 5/4. I start my pre op diet next Wednesday. I know how you are feeling right now. I just hope the next few weeks go by fast. I have been waiting for this for so long.
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Yah congrats! I finally got a call saying they've got everything they need to submit to insurance so hopefully I'll have my date in a couple weeks. Go Team Sleeve!
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I had gout for the first time last year and it hasn't been and issue. Now I'm almost done with 2 weeks pre op high protein liquid n the gout came back. Will it get better if I'm going to spend my future life on high protein? What do you do beside drink a lot water. I'm am already doing that and still got it? Pls help
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Thank you for your posts. I think that creatinglee answered carolyn24seven's question about why Kaiser makes us lose 10% of our weight before they will schedule the surgery. It's tough, but it'll all be worth it in the long run. I was a sugar addict but I've been off the sugar for a few weeks now, so I won't go thru withdrawals after surgery. I AM also learning patience (I think)! Good luck creatinglee. Fremont is a little different. I had my pschyc appt last week and as soon as I've lost my last 5 lbs or so, I just call the surgery scheduler, she then sends my chart to my surgeon and then they call me with the surgery date. That's it. No caseworker involved. Strange, isn't it, that it's the same company (Kaiser No. Cal.) but they work in different ways from one location to the next. Keep my posted, please. I'll do the same.:001_tongue:
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So... I've been lurking on this website for atleast an hour a day for the past three weeks. Now that things are getting rough and my life is changing I think it's finally time to come out of the dark and introduce myself so I can get the support and encouragment that made me fall in love with this site. I'm 19 and a sophmore at The University of Maryland, College Park. I'm 5'6" and 303 lbs. yuck. I've struggled with my weight ever since I can remember and have always been the biggest out of all of my friends. I've excused it for the past 5 years because I've been an athlete (Soccer, track, and rugby, and weight lifting) however, In february I broke my lovely athletic foot and gained 40 pounds!! This has really tipped me over the edge. As far as where I am on my journey, I have my first apt. with my surgeon on wednesday of next week!! However, the main inspiration for this post is the fact that my mom is in this journey with me and has her own list of things I need to do before she gives me the go ahead and quite honestly. I have been screwing up big time! I think the fact that I am such a "dont wash a car before you take it to the car wash" type of girl, now that I know this surgery is in my future its like I'm eating worse than ever :juggle: and my mom is no joke. she WILL not let me get the surgery if I dont prove to her I can do this. I told myself I wouldn't post until I had my surgery date but... I think GETTING to surgery is the half of it! and if I want to make this real to me. real to my mom. MY REALITY I've got to start seeking support and doing this. I have no boyfriend, hubby, life partner, not even a booty call (or a worthy one i should say) : I WANT THAT I dont have that college girl swagger : I WANT THAT I dont have kids : I WANT THAT I... want to start making memories, i want to live like I've never lived, I want....to be healthy: I WANT THIS so ... thats it. thats all I got, I'm just here to meet some people at the same point I am on this journey, to get some encouragment from people ahead of me, and to learn about what my new life WILL be like. GET AT ME
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Hi fellow Bandsters! Thought i would join the site to share my experience. Im from Edmonton Alberta Canada, and have always been the fat kid.When I was 14 I weighed 245lbs and worked my way up to 265lbs by the time I was 17. I joined Weight Watchers and hit 210lbs by the time High school was over. Over the next ten years it was a roller coaster! When I went to college at 25 I got a little silly with the drinkin and by the time i graduated i was back up to 270lbs (have to admit it was alot of fun!).By the time I was 30 I hit the 300lbs mark. I keep tryin diets like Jenny Craig and am succefull, but i seem to drop 20 then a few months later gain 30.I now have a job in Sales, which i get paid to take customers out for food and drink. Im now 34 years old and have hit 349lbs! Im not even the same person anymore and I really miss the old me! I loved to socalize and travel the world (Australia, Cambodia, US, ect...). I never had a problem meeting women and could fit in with any group in a short amount of time. Now I just want to curl up in a dark cave and see no one!I could really care less if I wake up in the morning anymore. I had to turn the mirror around in my room so I dont have to disgust myself anymore. I cant live like this any longer! I have researched many options but found that the Lapband will work best for me. Im one of those people that never eat breakfast but will eat a truck when dinner comes around. I need this tool to help me with portion size more than anything. Unfortunately our Alberta Health Care system is a joke. Due to the fact that i am healthy as can be (aside the weight)it will take 2-3 years before i can have the surgery here in Edmonton. I have decided to go to Mexico to see Dr.Horacio Guajardo (worked for many years with Dr.Rumbaut) in Monterrey Mexico on July 14th 2009. He has personally called me to asure everything. Lisa and Brigitte (the Canadain and US patient relations) have been very no extremely helpfull. I have spent over 4hrs on the phone talking with Lisa for the past several weeks goin over every little detail. Sorry for the novel here, but i cant wait to start my journey here is 2 days! Look forward to all of your information. Cheers Kevw
