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I want to take a sit down bath! Don't know if I can wait another week . I have never been a shower person. What's the worst that could happen?
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Quick Poll - best purer food to start on!
Inner Surfer Girl replied to smileygal's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I didn't have puréed. My plan was 1 week clear liquid, 1 week full liquid, and one week soft foods. The foods that probably would fit well in your purée stage (but you need to check your program) that worked best for me were: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and refried Beans. -
Its Summer, I Want To Enjoy It
rbmk14 replied to HotButterFly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc said 6 weeks for swimming too. I love swimming an have a pool at my house so id love to be able to use it but I can't! That's definitely one rule I won't break cuz the nurse told me that the bacteria in the water is more dangerous to us because its attracted to silicone, so if your incisions aren't completely closed it'll get in and go right for your band! That's what's keeping me obeying their orders and not getting in the water for 6 weeks! -
Its Summer, I Want To Enjoy It
Dulci replied to HotButterFly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I couldn't swim , take a bath, or use a hot tub for 6 weeks. I was cleared for most other activities before I was cleared to swim. -
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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Stomach flu/throwing up
spoiltmom replied to skinnyorbust's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not sure. I know I had a hysterectomy a few weeks ago and my surgeon was adamant that I get a bottle of Phenergan before hand and take it around the clock for the first 3 days to prevent any vomiting. He even gave me extra just in case the kids bring home a virus or something. -
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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Air Bubbles Or Hunger Pains?!
jkmarsh replied to wnicoleb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had them for about a week after surgery. Feels like a little train running right up the middle of my stomach. They stopped happening on a random basis. I still get them now when I eat a little fast. -
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 didn't feel "full" until I was eating food and a few weeks after surgery. Full feels different now for me than it did pre-surgery. I try not to get to full because it's uncomfortable - my goal is more about making the hunger go away. You have to be aware of your signals while you're getting to full - sometimes my nose will start to run, sometimes I do a hiccup/burp thing, and other times I feel a poke in my stomach. Those are my triggers to stop. If I take even a couple of bites after that, I'm full and uncomfortable. When you start adding foods to your diet, you need to weigh/measure your food. When you eat, take your time (I downloaded an app called Eat Slower - it chimes once per minute and that's when you take a bite), eating slower will help you be more aware of your body and it's signals.
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I'm feeling great. Still have some gas pains, but not nearly as bad as Friday/Saturday. Using a heat pad, really helped with the gas pains. I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon this afternoon and then I can start on my Protein shakes, which I'm really looking forward to. The incisions are not as sore as I thought they would be. A friend of mine that had the surgery a few months ago made me so worried about the pain, but it hasn't been bad at all. I think a lot of it is frame of mind too. My reasons for having the surgery is to be healthier and if that means being sore for a few days/a few weeks, I'm fine with that. I know that any discomfort will pass and I'll come out of this a healthier person. I hope everyone banded is feeling good and to those waiting Good Luck!!
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I'm 4 weeks out and it still hurts when I eat. Is that normal?
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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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I go to Mexico on the 30th. I am up on Clarksville, TN. I think it is about a three hour drive to Memphis, how far is it from there to Oxford, MS? I have looked about and have a few I will call when it is time to have a fill. Thanks Heather
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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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How do you answer.....
Vicki Loichinger replied to music1618's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You know this is sorta like the question one might get when they have three or four children and people have the nerve to ask you "are you done yet?" I mean seriously is that rude or what. I had four sons and with each one everyone said are you going to have another and try for a girl, or are you stopping because you know you aren't ever going to get a girl. Well who the heck said I was trying to have a girl. I wanted my children. Sorry for the rant. People are just rude that is all. Nobody asks anybody if they are going to stop making more money or getting better at a talent. But somethings people just have to make their business. Sorry again can't seem to let this go. -
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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One Month Post Op
mommashari replied to Hollisterfan27's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am also 5 weeks. So far the only thing I ca. Not eat is bread. I have not had noodles, rice or salad yet. -
I'm 4 days post op and I can't wait to eat regular food again but just smarter this time. I was under the impression that I would never eat things like bread,popcorn etc. This site has given me a sense that I won't be deprived. Can't wait to be at the 5 week mark, all this liquid is driving me crazy lol
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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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I am having LapBand Surgery on January 18th and will be taking off one week of work. I was wondering if it is hard to work when you are on such a limited diet at the begining? With little or no restriction??? I work retail and am running all day, I know that I will not be able to lift heavy things at first. Thanks, Sunnysea
