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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
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My second fill, I felt wide open until 2 weeks after. My first bite of dinner came back up in a PB because I was not expecting the restriction.
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I have been banded sine 07/17/06, and have had no real problems. I've had a few fills, and last week I just had another one. Now, tonight, all of the sudden, for no reason at all, i feel like I have a lump in my throat, like my throat is swollen down near the windpipe. I also have to clear my throat every few minutes because of phlegm, but it does not relieve this awful feeling of a lump in my throat. I have to wait until monday to call my dr.'s office. Could this be due to the fill even though the fill was last week and I haven't had this feeling until now. Also, I don't have any burning related to acid reflux, so I don't think it is that, but your input would be very appreciated. Thank you.
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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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Leak Collections - info please!
Tiffykins replied to barefootinablacksea's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had drains left in for 3 weeks after I had abscesses/fluid pockets found in my abdomen, and one worked it's way down close my pelvic cavity. The one close to my pelvic cavity quit draining, and it disappeared in about 2-3 weeks after the drain was removed. I was was on heavy antibiotics, and anti-nausea meds the entire time. Zofran was the nausea drug that worked for me. I had the same issue eating when the pockets were still in my abdomen, but once they were completely gone, I had no issues with discomfort. I'm pretty sure every patient is different when it comes to how long they hang around in there. I know the drains helped significantly. -
I have just returned from a week long trip to spain (I live in the UK). I had terrible problems eating much for 3 or 4 days after each flight. It felt like I had severe restriction after the flight and could not manage much more than a few mouthfulls. I was PB'ing extremely badly after a couple of mouthfulls when I had not PB'd much at all before that. I wondered if anyone else had experienced this. I am taking a 9 hour flight in August and am thinking of having an unfill before I go purely because it was so unpleasant. On the upside, I didnt put on an ounce of weight!!!
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Question about pressure on the stomach from a desk
SccrRench posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Curious. I am currently a college student and last week I started a class in a room where the chairs are part of the desks, they sort of swing out. Well, I can barely fit in them and its mildly uncomfortable, but then thats always been the case for chairs for me, but the desk part puts pressure around the area where my lapband is. A few days later I began experiencing a bunch of acid reflux. I have not had problems passing food through though, just periodic bouts of the acid reflux. I actually hadn't made the possible connection until just now when my cat decided to lay on my stomach and it almost immediately caused the acid reflux sensation. So basically, can prolonged pressure (The class is 2 and a half hours long) create problems with the band? -
Hi Folks, Just thought I would touch base. Had surgery on the 25th, it was tough. Everything went fine so far maybe I'm just a wimp, but this kicked my arse! Today is day three and, as so many of you say, what a difference a day makes. I'm actually getting restless and feeling pretty good all things considered. I had a lot of nausea right after the surgery, me and morphine don't play well together it seems. Once they got me off of that and gave me a shot of something to negate the effects of the epidural (did it, btw, not bad) I was much better off. Since then, I have been on sublingual pain meds. Taste like baby aspirin but feel a good bit stronger. The drain stinks. Well, not literally but it is probably the most painful part of this process. I wasn't expecting that. It comes out today. Yay. Haven't had any hunger, the new stomach is tender of course with complaints from even the littlest sip of anything. It's getting better though. They took me off of my IV yesterday so now it's totally up to me to get in enough fluids. I don't see how in the world that is going to happen. I've taken some broth, Water and a little Protein drink and it's been tough to get that in, it's painful but does seem to be improving. We leave tomorrow and I am very glad that I screwed up our travel dates and we will be in a hotel tomorrow. Just not looking forward to flying back to Florida from San Diego just yet and then having to drive to the Keys from Miami. Ugh. Oh well, the price I have to pay, right? I can highly recommend Drs. Aceves and Campos; the whole team is awesome. I haven't felt concerned or lacking in anything. Can't say enough good about them. Gary from Arkansas was here too for the sleeve, he's doing great. Also a young woman named Samantha for a RNY, she's pretty beat up too but doing well. We are hoping to get back together a year from now to see where we are on the journey. That's it for now, thanks for the support. Carol
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Hi, I was sleeved August 21st. Since surgery I have lost 34 pounds. Over the past 3 weeks I have maintained the same weight... it might go down a pound or up a pound... but it really hasn't changed. Is this normal so soon after surgery? Should I do anything to kick start it again? I am eating regular foods again, mostly protein and veggies, taking all of my vitamins and trying to exercise more.
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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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My surgery was 1/14 i lost 8pounds is this ideal for 1 week post op? My Doc say it was great, but at the same time it seems as if i could be down more....It feels good i haven't lost 8pds in more then 15yrs this is a mile stone for me...lol
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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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Yeah...one of these days I'll post/send some pics! I would totally stalk my doctor if I could at this point. I was gone for 2 weeks, and I came home to find out that he is in Bulgaria for 3 weeks! I'm pretty sure the doctor on call won't mess with fills, but I'm thinking of calling him anyway just to see. I would like to push the envelope and request a fluoro test to see if I've stretched or slipped. I'm so worried about that with all the weirdness/vomiting I've had. Argh! All of this is starting to depress me. ***sigh*** ~Carol
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Hello all Avengers! I hope everyone is doing great with their journey. I've noticed we haven't been as active posting lately - myself included. I hope everyone is out enjoying living and not having any issues. I know some of the monthly threads are posting progress pictures. I thought it'd be nice to have a thread for us as well. I'd love to see how everyone else is progressing and hoping to find some inspiration too! So please post any pictures you want to share. The first picture was taken two weeks before surgery (3/29). The second last night (7/16).
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My eating plan was a little off for a few months (therfore my loss stalled!) so I am back on the horse. Right now I am eating Protein, veggies, low fat dairy and whole grains. I have been logging my foods in my journal, feel free to peruse. I will say my favorite dessert is what I call the frozen Peanut Butter cup. I take 1 sf ff fudgesicle, 1T natural PB and melt it in the microwave for a bout 15 seconds. Mix hat up and fold in 2T lite cool whip. Freeze it until ice cream consistency (or less if you want it to be like a mousse). It is so good and hits the sweet spot at night. My meals right now are a lot of salads with grilled chicken. I also love making fajitas and eating them without the tortillas, maybe adding some LF cheddar and light sour cream. So yummy! I marinade the chicken in some lime juice, cumin, cayenne & oil. Nice flavor if grilled with peppers, onions and garlic.
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What are the Holiday Hotties doing for exercise?
bethm replied to goosefraba's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Brave lady! I have been walking around the parking lot and my house. I had surgery the 11th. I'm not sure that I am up to a long walk yet. I get out of breath still but I walk as much as possible. I ordered a bunch of bellydance fitness dvds that my daughter and I are going to do together and I plan to continue to push myself on longer walks. I just want to give myself until thursday so i have a full week of recovery. I ordered them from here: http://www.worlddancenewyork.com/catalog.php?catid=7 I used to bellydance years and years ago and it was really fun. Cheers! -
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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hello back! I think I started around the same BMI as you, though 2 years older, hahaha. It's not an easy journey, but I think it's worth it. 3 weeks ago, I weighed 30lbs more...its all just unbelievable. Unfortunately, I have crappy student insurance, so I bypassed all the stuff you are about to go through and funded it myself. Best of luck!:tongue2:
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Hi all, Im Noura, Let me just say thank you for all who post everyone has been an inspiration to me from day one I am currently waiting formy date. hopefully first week in january. my employer cant give me an time off right now. I dont wanna tell them why so I cant exactly fight them.... I have not told anyone no friends or family everyone was totally against it when i mentioned it a year ago so have not done so since my questions are how do i explain my way of eating afterwards? , my goal the oc gave me is set pretty high I am 252 and 5'6, he gave me 195, but I know I need to lose more than that . if I follow the rules will I lose more and how do I keep from getting saggy? should I start to lift weights now or just wait till i get clearance? if anyone has any thoughts or coments....I will def. embrace what i can get... Thank You again for all that post and congrats and goodluck on all your ventures.
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Hey guys, i am new to all of this and have a couple questions....... ive been having port pain for about a week now. I have an appt with my surgeon (who is 2 hours from my house) on Friday BUT....... is this normal? Also... I lost 23 pounds since my surgery on 4/7/10. In the last 2 weeks ive gained 2 pounds after 1 fill. I HAVE NO RESTRICTION!! Is that normal? I know everyones different but just asking
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So I had my surgery in Dec 2007. Went from 217 to 165 in 4 months! Now I've been stalled for 2 years! Let me be clear....it is my fault! I have made no effort....and have just mainatined. But I'm done with that!!! My goal was 130...and I want to get to it! 130 may seem low....but it would be very average for a person my size. I am getting married next fall....so I have about a year. I would really like to meet my goal before the wedding...to look beautiful in my gown....but also to be a healthy weight when we try for a baby! I am going for a fill this morning! But I forget where to begin!!! I obviously know the stages...liquids, mushies solids....yadayada... My surgeon is strict with that and I will have no problem complying for those first couple days....but heres my dilemna....what to eat to get back on the wagon... Anyone have some tips for me to get started fresh! It's been so long!
