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I am on the 24th. Going to Mi hospital and staying at the Marriott. Glad to hear that it is as good as I was told. So have a question--- before you went did you have any test done in the states? My pcp isn't included in this. He says I will need to find another pcp to treat me. Narrow minded man. Anyway reading the posts for US surgerys everyone is getting alots of test. I have no real health problems and that's partly why I want the surgery now before my weight causes them. What tests do they do in Mexico? Sent from my iPad using VST
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Beware the steroids. I had to use some and gained 7 pounds in 3 days. When I talked to my Bariatric PA I was told that if I continued to use them I would lose my band. Seems as if the two don't go well together and can cause swelling around the band. I understand why doc does not want to give additional fill if you were too tight before. Take time and this will come off.
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Anyone manage to lose or maintain while on steroids?
TulipStar replied to MerryHearted's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Herniated disc - OUCH! I have been on prednisone multiple times prior to being banded. I have been able to maintain my weight but it was really really hard. I also gained 40 lbs in 1 month the first time I took prednisone. That is very unlikely to happen to you though. Good luck and I hope you feel better! -
Amazing story mommytonya. It's unfortunate that you had to go through some of your journey alone, but you found your ground and you are stomping your way forward girl! Good for you. I'm sure the stress from your marriage did not help with your eating. Your husband probably saw the person he wanted to see. Maybe someone who he thought wouldn't leave because of their weight. While he did "his thing". His loss. Your gain......a brand new look, and a new start on life. More power to you. You can do it! I am also a single mother. It's in no way easy, but it's better than being in a bad relationship. You rock that body! And you live your life for you and your babies. You're amazing. Good luck to you (and I mean that girl)!
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Hi All- I've been banded for 3 weeks and today was my first day of solids. For Breakfast I had a spoon of Peanut Butter and about 4 saltines. For lunch, some shredded chicken and salad- chewed to death. Dinner- 4 oz. Steak and a small side salad and a small order of steamed veggies. It was a kids meal. Did I eat too much? It all went down fine. I could have kept going but, once I gave it a minute I was very satisfied. How much is too much? Thanks, Julia I'm addicted to this site. You all are fun. Banded June 2, in Mex w/ Dr. Ortiz Starting weight 233/ now 220
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22 days post VSG..
Puppylovemommy replied to kimmyegg's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was feeling the same way and then I thought, heck 21 lbs. is great! I've not been able to lose that much weight this fast since I was a teenager! -
22 days post VSG..
Can'tweight replied to kimmyegg's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you're doing FANTASTIC!! You don't want to lose too awful fast. Remember...it took awhile for us to get to the weight we were. -
@@Redmaxx Well, I can tell you that ever since I had my RNY and started losing weight, my hands and feet are always freezing. For me, it has nothing to do with Iron. there are many threads on this site about this topic. Also....soon your butt will hurt too. LOL! When you lose the weight, it is insultation from the cold and the chairs you sit in......It is just the way it is. All summer hubby keeps it 68 in the house and I am wrapped in sweaters and blankets. I am used to it now......
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Every morning I'm forced with the decision of what to wear. I wear the same few pairs of pants and skirts and try to mix it up with the few shirts I have. I attend school in the morning and many of my classmates are young teenagers who dress as if they're going to the club, while I look like frumpy queen. It's so annoying because when I look in my dresser I see the few fat clothes I have right along with the thin clothes I was able to wear only a year ago. When I lost the weight the last time, I promised myself that I would never get fat again and I donated all of my fat clothes to charity, except for the few that I somehow forgot to donate and continue to wear these days. I'm just so disgusted with myself. This time last year, I had people, mostly men, telling me how good I look. Now look at me. I know the band is a slow process, but I'm so ready to just be able to look in the closet, pick something out, and be able to go. Now, it's just a daily chore.
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What to bring to the hospital?
SoccerMomma73 replied to punkin's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Really truly not much!!! My own pillow (heaven at the hospital and nice to hug on the drive home), Chapstick (woulda died without it!!!) phone and charger (I also I took my iPad), clean panties, tooth brush/paste, hair brush/clip/band. I worse sweat pants and a baggy thirst to the hospital and wore the same thing home. Until all the tubes and IV were gone I wore a hospital gown, when I got up and out i put another gown on over it to cover my posterior. Didn't want blood or stuff on my night gowns! I did have 1 pair of soft Jammie's I bummed around in the last night once all my extra parts were disconnected, would been fine without em! I don't like slippers so I wore the socks with grippers on the bottom (brought a pair but had to stay longer than elected so used the hospitals) took a book, never opened it. HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 207.4 -
Where in/near sacto? which doctor you using? I haven't experienced a PB yet but have been following the doctors orders pretty strictly for max weight loss.
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hi, i am in my late 40's and yes i do worry some. i have started using 2 pd weight when i walk. i am hoping that helps some. if not then one day i will have a breast lift and reduction if i have to. it will be worth it all. and hey we are still young!!! right?:tongue2:
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Weird Pain please help
lmmore replied to HEARTONMYSLEEVE's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wonder sometimes if it's our bodies adjusting the quick weight loss. I just got a sharp pain today under my shoulder blade. and I haven't lifted anything. But if I reach hi in the cuboard i get a sharp pain that goes away as soon as I lower my arm. I wonder if some fat left an area open for a boney part. All of my body is going through major adjustments. :001_unsure:) -
To Fill or Not to Fill ?
dits4golf replied to beergut's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Listen to your body. If losing, leave it alone. Have you been using Fitday.com ? Free subsr. Great tool to log weight; activities; foods & track cals.; carbs.; proteins; etc. It keeps you aware of intake after each meal, each day, each week, etc. -
Not by surgery alone -
MichiganChic replied to Thinkbruce's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Nicely done - both the video and your weight loss. Congratulations! -
I have a question. I was told when I had my UGI that I had a very small dilation. I asked if it was because I ate too much or did anything else I shouldn't of. I was told no. I asked if they were going to remove fluid and was told no, everything was going down fine and that it was very slight. I wasn't even told to go on liquids...just that I was progressing nicely and my weight loss is good and that in fact the fluid was moving through so well that I probably could actual use a slight fill (but they wouldn't do it because of the heartburn and reflux). To this day, I still struggle with heartburn and occasional nightly reflux and lots of burping (most of this is the week before my period...sorry if TMI, but I get alot tighter then). Do you all think I should press this issue?? Is the dilation getting better/worse/the same? Am I hurting myself? I don't want to have any fluid taken out, but I don't want to hurt myself and potentually lose my band! have you ever heard of doing nothing for a slight dilation? Just any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Swimming after being banded
deanna replied to deanna's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey Sandy! My first pre-op appointments are for May 15th, and I know that the hospital where I have decided to get my surgury usually quotes a 3 month time span between your first pre-op appointment and your surgery date, so I am assuming that I will have my surgery in mid-August. I totally couldn't stand to wait six more months, I don't think! I'm already cruising websites to try and decide what clothes I want to buy when I hit my goal weight! haha. Sad, I know! Is your meeting this Tuesday an appointment or one of the meetings you need to attend before you can schedule doctors appointments? Keep me updated on your process! It will be great to have somebody to talk to who is going through the same thing at around the same time!!! -
AS of yesterday I am in ONEDERLAND!!!!! I was 197 yesterday and today so i think i can claim it.. I dont remember the last time i was under 200 -- I really want to say it was a good 20 years ago or more.. I was so excited i was nearly jumping up and down OH!! AND i weight LESS than my husband for the first time EVER!
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I'm sorry your DH isn't being supportive. I'm very lucky to have a HUGE support group rooting for me right now. I'm on day 4 of my 14 day pre-op diet. My ex-husband was never supportive. He would sabotage me when I did good on weight watchers. I gained almost 170 pounds in the 13 years I was with him. My divorce papers should be signed by the end of the year. Please don't take this the wrong way, I'm not telling you to divorce him. But I know exactly what you are going through.
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i have been banded since 12-23-08 and im having trouble losing the weight. its hard to feed a family and trying to do the healthy the way i need some suggestion on what i need to do. i have had at least 3 fills and i know that i need to do it by myself instead of getting fills i just need to stop eating the junk food but sometimes thats what goes down with no problem.please help
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i have been banded since 12-23-08 and im having trouble losing the weight. its hard to feed a family and trying to do the healthy the way i need some suggestion on what i need to do. i have had at least 3 fills and i know that i need to do it by myself instead of getting fills i just need to stop eating the junk food but sometimes thats what goes down with no problem.please help
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So far, so good. some questions though
Strangefruit replied to hopeliveshere's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
what they said above...also, the referral from your pcp is likely to detail your BMI, and any co-morbidities that you may have due to your weight, and your general health and whether you are a good candidate for the surgery... good luck! -
I lost 25 pounds in my first two weeks. Since then I haven't lost ANY weight. In fact I've gained 2 to 3 pounds. Is this normal? I have been following the diet, walking everyday, and doing evertying i was told. I was banded on may 5th. Please someone help me! I want to lose a few more pounds before my first fill. Am I doing something wrong? What can I DO?
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When did you see a change?
AutismMom replied to AutismMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had surgery on Monday. I have 10 BMI points to drop. I'm 5'10" High weight 254lbs Current weight 230 Goal weight 165 -
How did you decide on the lap band over gastric? After talking to my PCM I'm still on the fence on the two. I'm 5ft tall and 227 pounds. I've been struggling for 6 years now even more than ever with my weight. How was your recovery and surgery? How much better do you feel after getting the surgery? I need so much help deciding and don't know where to go after getting it narrowed to the two!lol TIA!!! Angela
