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Hi.. I have an appt next month to see the surgeon about the lapband. I have a few concerns.Could someone answer a few questions, as the best ones to get the answeres from are from someone who experienced it. I read where you cannont eat anything but liquids for the first month. Being a severe diabetic,on insulin,and one who can crash very easy, I am concerned about that. My dr just said, we would deal w/ that if a problem ocurs. I also have servere GERD/hiatial hernia/ do they usually fix the hiatial hernia while they are inside placing the band People I know have had lap band and they seem to be able to eat most everything , except in small moderation,so Iknow Iwill be ok once Iget to eat again, but its the 4 weeks w/out food that Iam scared of.
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need advise from those who had proceedure
maziemommy replied to bjs's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Liquids for 4 weeks-maybe.. it depends on your doc. They are all different. After surgery- due to swelling etc.. you may not even feel hungry for quite some time. We've all done it.. YOU CAN DO IT TOO. I lost 24 pounds on pre-op diet alone...2 weeks! That is sooooo worth it. It also depends on doc. if they will repair your hernia at the same time. Diabetic condition can still be controlled, with proper choices of liquids and nutritional balance. Good luck and great health to you. -
Port site pain when full???? Anyone...
gabriella replied to mrskrzyz's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, I have had this symptom for the past two days with a bit of a twist. I am one year out from surgery and down 54+ pounds. My last fill was about three weeks ago, and everything was fine until a couple days ago. I wake up and have an excessive amount of mucus, and nothing goes down without coming right back up. What is up with this? -
Long story short..... I lived my life on a couch. Joined a gym in June. Couldn't walk on treadmill for more than ten minutes. Rode stationary bike to make up a few extra cardio minutes. Only DREAMED of elliptical. Stayed religious to five to six days a week....... Fast forward to Movember and December...... On elliptical ONE HOUR A DAY... Reaching a 10k + on a daily basis (about a 9:40 minute mile consistently throughout workout). Can't believe this 53 year old dog has learned new tricks!!!!!!
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Hello all. I was sleeved on October 22 2012, on my second week of purée and almost finished... Only problems I have right now is horrible chest pain in the area where my hiatal hernia was removed. Along with the chest pain I am starting to not be able to tolerate liquids, even just plain water keeps coming back up as a slimy mess... has eanyone ever has these problems? my biggest fear is that my hernia is coming back. ???? Any advice would be great.water.
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Hello I'm also in Mn. I just had surgery on 2/11. My doctor has me on 2 weeks of liquids after, so I am on day 7 of liquids today and it's getting really boring, how are you doing with it?
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My name is Allison and I am a pediatric nurse, wife and mother of one daughter. I began the lab-band journey about a year ago and Just now have my surgery date set for July 15. I am soooo excited. I am also very scared. I start my liquid pre-diet next week and I know it's important but just the thought of it nausseates me and makes my head hurt. I know I will get used to it, it's just the idea of it right now makes my stomach do flipflops. My surgeon is Dr. David Voellinger in Charlote, NC. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about him and I am superexcited to get this part over with. Yay!:blushing:
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Has anyone looked into Weight Loss Surgery books. I am thinking about buying the Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies and called Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery by Pat Levine that has recipes that cordinate where your at in your post-op (I know I could have used that 5 weeks ago) b/c it addresses liquid and mushies stages. I'm going to B&N tomorrow so I'll let you all know what I find. I was just wondering if anyone else may have purchased and what they thought. The reviews on Amazon seems to favor the one by Pat Levine the most.
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My seminar is tomorrow!!!!! How long is it usually between seminar and surgery? I'm a self pay. Someone I know who used the same doctor that I am said she set her surgery date at the seminar for 3 weeks later. Has anyone else done that or heard of that?
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Random question
Edm852 replied to Crystalynn Alhashim's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I work in hr and do fmla paperwork, we have lots of employees that go on vacation to recuperate after surgery. it was even suggested to me when I was out in february to visit my sister in fl for the 4 weeks -
I'd like to set a weightloss goal weight for June 1st, but how does one go about setting a realistic but not too easy/obvious goal? I was sleeved march second. Sw 224 CW 198 Gw 173? That's 25 lbs down in the next 8 weeks. Think that's too much for me? Watch me hit my 3 week stall right now and throw me all off. Lol
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Greetings from Ga! Surgery this Friday!
Monica replied to Rhonda63's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Rhonda, Im sure you are so excited about your pending surgery!! I was in your position last week, and had my band placed by Dr. Ortiz Wed (5 days ago). It went much smoother than I expected, although the day of, and the day after surgery are quite a blur!! I travelled back to Texas on Friday, and everything was smooth. I am also travelling with family next week so I was worried about that also. I feel really good other than some slight pain around the port area, especially if I strain or move funny. I haven't really had any hunger to speak of , just a few rumbles that seem to go away with liquid intake!! I do have to say I am looking forward to getting out of the Clear liquids stage on Wed. so I can feel like I'm getting some more nutrients. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll be happy to answer them! Monica Surgery 3/2/05 -8 lbs. -
Thanks everyone I has surgery 2 weeks ago today. My bp has always been normal at the hospital it was very low. Maybe it the whole transformation process.
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I am on my third band.. The first slipped, second leaked. The third I had changed to the realize band. I am noticing alot more restriction than I remember with the lapband. Is that normal?? Its about a month after the third surgery and Im supposed to get my first fill this week.. am a bit nervous... Has anyone experiences anything like this.
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Hello out there. Newbee with questions
Caroline replied to annapg's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had my lap band in august, I've lost 70 lbs, I hate excersising and I got a personal trainer, to meet with me for 30 mins twice a week, you need to turn fat into muscle, and the more you excersise, the better you feel. From a woman who hates exercising. I chose the band because I never wanted to have sugery again, and there are a lots of risks with bypass, and something could throw you back on the opperating table again! This is serious stuff, and recovering from the band is easier than the bypass, even though recovery still is hard. Get your sugeon to deal with your insurance, I know that my hospital did - good luck Caroline -
Im almost a week post op and im getting these hot spots on my legs feels like they are burning..just curious if anyone alse has experienced this. Also I had a embilical hernia repaired and im having serious pain im assuming its from the hernia but not sure. Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts. Thanks.
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So I'm at 7 weeks out and the weight loss has been very slow. I've only had one fill so far and have little to no restriction. I know that what I've done so far has been through sheer hard work and determination. But while the scale doesn't want to move, I've had three people at work approach me in the past week and ask if I've lost weight. So at least it's starting to show a bit - gives me motivation to keep it up!
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Surgery date December 17, 2014. Welcome to the club. Bored with what food I can eat but very happy with the weight loss thus far. Hit a stall at week 3 but it appears to be the norm. Will weigh myself tomorrow to see if my stall is over. BEST NEWS....had to give up my size 18&20 jeans because they are too big. My belt is now on the third hole---yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh me!
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Exercise, Exercise and more Exercise
alice150 replied to thunderstorm816's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This is where I really have to do better. I have been walking 3x a week with a friend at work during lunch time at a huge outlet mall. I always say I will exercise in the a.m. before work and I never do. I want to get into a routine 5 days a week. I'm actually moving this weekend from S. Florida to the St. Pete area for a year. I will be living away from my husband and adult son who is high functioning autistic. I didn't want to do this, but I will have 20 years service with my employer next year and I would lose the option to get my retirement benefits early if I don't make it to 20 years. It will be difficult to be traveling back and forth every other weekend, but I do see an opportunity with this move as well. This is my time to take care of myself. I will only have healthy food in the house, I will join a gym and transform myself this coming year! Good Luck to everyone. Alice 271/243/150 Banded April 8, 2008 -
I saw you mentioned Zumba (with an LOL). I have been doing Zumba 2 - 3 times a week. Is Zumba a good exercise? I have fun doing it and it definitely wears me out. What is everyones thought on ZUMBA as an exercise?
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I've had one hell of a few weeks, today I'm having a little vodka cranberry. (Sigh) I hope I'm not messing things up
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So you've lost 3 lbs in a week? That's fantastic! The goal target is usually 1 to 2 lbs per week, average, so you are really doing well. I think the biggest guideline for fills is: 1) are you losing 1 to 2 lbs per week? (on average, I lose mine in spurts. A few lbs in one day, then nothing for a couple of weeks, so it still averages out). 2) if you are losing that much, is it because of the band or are you dieting but feeling hungry? If you aren't feeling hungry between meals, you are probably fine, but if you are struggling between meals, it might be time to consider a fill. Also, make sure you are getting your Water in, and your Protein too.
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I'm also considering a cleanse. A carb cleanse. I've let too many carbs slip in over the last few weeks. And am craving them horribly bad. But I do not know where to start. I think I read where some people are going back and doing the post op food phases starting at clear liquids. I'm not sure if this is what I want to do though.
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I am only days away from insurance approving my WLS on 01/31/12 I had to have foot/ankle tendon surgery & I'm in a cast known weight baring until 03/30/12 then I'll still be in a walking cast for 4 more weeks after that then a walking boot for 6 more weeks. That puts me in the middle of June before completely recovered. My WLS Doc says I can do it in my cast but I'm still unsure. I really really really want to have the WLS but then again I don't know if I'll be able to get around if my abdomen hurts after the WLS. I do get around on a scooter right now instead of crutches, so that part has made it easier. Anyone have any thoughts or has anyone been in the same situation??
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banded 3/30 and more newbie questions
jujuvee replied to chazpbg's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
chazpbg, you should follow the food stages that YOUR doctor has given you, every doc is different but why chance stretching your pouch, It's not about choking it's about letting yourself heal and they don't not want your stomach to churn during this phase. Like I said every doc is different but I was told no alcohol for 6 weeks The best thing for the gas is to walk, walk, walk, some say that heating pads are useful as well, as far as the sour feeling call your doc if you experience nausea because it's important not to throw up. And as far as the reflux my doc said to take a prilosec if I had this problem, so call and ask them what is best. No scolding. It's good that you come here and ask questions, but I was banded a week before you and when I reflect back at all the months of dealing with paperwork, insurance, and doc appts the last thing I want to do is chance having to start over because I decided to jump the gun and caused damage. The stages will pass quickly and next thing we know we are on regular diet.... Good Luck!!!!!!! and congrats on the weight loss!
