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I am 5 weeks post-op and have not had a fill yet - have been worried about having no restriction at all then the last few days feel more restriction - this may be a stupid question but why would I have more restriction 5 weeks out and one week before my fill or is it related to something other than just how post-op I am. It is hard to get a handle on this because sometimes I feel like I am able to eat the same amount of food but then yesterday couldn't eat a piece of banana and same thing today had to spit it out. Thanks!
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Hey Pam! Lilah liking food isn't a bad thing. Dogs who like food are easy to train - they respond well to treat rewards. My Basset (passed away three years ago) loved treats so much he would run outside, lift his leg to pee, and run back for a treat. Over and over and over! He only actually peed the first time, after that he was only going through the motions. Lol
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And why don't you go out? Today am almost 4 week out, and I went to a BBQ at my chair's. I had my pureed lunch b4 going, and sipped water all mt time there. I felt good, and many friends talked to me about my weight loss. It was quite good time. next week am going to a brown bag lunch with friends in a park. you can always find something fun to do with your friends. Think positively
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I got my band in 2006. And I did really well and lost 100lbs. I still had about 75lbs to go. Then in November of 2007 I got pregnant! I actually lost weight during my pregnancy and 6 weeks after my son was born I was down 10lbs. Then I started gaining weight so I went to get a fill. My Dr. told me I had a slip but gave me a fill anyways. I had terrible heartburn for about 2 weeks but then I was back to eating normal. It did not fill like I had any resistance at all. My son is now 22 months old and I have gained 40lbs in the last 2 years. I went back to the Dr to have another fill and was told I had to have the slip fixed first. My insurance did not pay for my band and it does not pay for my fills. I contacted them about my slip and they will not pay for that either. I can't afford to pay for surgery again but I also can't afford to continue to gain weight. I am getting really depressed about the whole situation. I worked really hard to lose the weight and now I am gaining it all again! Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Hi Judy - yep, I have faith that we will break our stalls if we hang in there. Just wanted to vent a little bit as they are still frustrating
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I just want to say what a wonderful group of people I have interacted with on this site. You are all supportive and helpful. No one has made me feel stupid for anything I have asked and everyone is so nice and polite. This is the only WLS site I have signed up with. Being only 6 weeks post op I have visited some of the other WLS sites to get information. I can't even believe the behavior on some of the other sites. A majority of the people seem nice, but there are some that are mean and rude. I was just shocked at some of the comments- WOW! So, I just wanted to appreciate everyone here and say thank you!!
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You do not have to disclose what you are having done to work, it is a violation if Hippa laws. You just need a dr to give you a note taking you off for 2 weeks due to medical need. Good luck.
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When I had my band placed, I did it over 2 weeks of vacation. I didn't tell anyone at first, but then when I was ready and more comfortable in my own skin, I was open about it. This time I have to ask for time off in advance, so when the schedule comes out, I'm sure there will be questions. Who is doing what on the schedule is a very hot topic! I am a nurse, so everyone tends to want to know everything, down to medical and other details, like who is my anesthesiologist, etc., with commentary. I tend to be a private person, not in the cliques, so this is hard for me, too. I might just say I've been having problems with my band for starters...
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:scared2:Well I have just tried on my new size 18 Jeans I bought yesterday and THEY FIT nicely:thumbup: So went through my size 20 Jeans which I have a lot of as I only live in Jeans/Pants...Got 6 pairs to give mysister and kept 6 pairs to wear around the house Baggy will wear my new ones out and will buy another 2 new pair (different styles and colour) then wait and see how long it takes me to get to a 16 whoo !! I feel soooooooooooooooooooo Good.. Now to do some filing I have a heap I should do it as I get the paper work done but I don`t I just pile it up till I have a heap ..Maybe I will get it all tidied and then start filing as I go .. I hope everyone is enjoying their week I AM.......
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I guess I'm not alone - misery loves company! Lol I got a full bottle of Water down and I'm starting another. The headache is easing up finally. It's puzzling to me how something you eat all the time with no trouble can suddenly make you sick. Today will be a Soup and yogurt day. I've got too much to do and those are 'safe' for me... so far. :-) Congrats on your new dog. I can't imagine life without them. We are adopting ours from the Dachshund Rescue of North America. Little Fred will be coming to us from South Carolina next week. He's our third Dachshund from that rescue. My young guy needs a buddy to play with. My other dog is elderly and frail and all she does is sleep. :-)
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I had pain in the upper left shoulder... and a bit in the port area.... lasted 3 days... can last up to a week. I found a heating pad really helped. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss; 156 lbs
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I am still pre-op. My surgery is in a week. One of my biggest concerns is the extra skin. Does anyone have any comments on this?
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Eight Days Post-Op - Big Weigh-In
phatdivabbw posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
8 days post op and down 15.4 pounds. Started Stage 2 an hour ago. Why does the Protein drinks make my tongue tingle? Last week today I felt like I had made a mistake. I felt horrible. Everyday gets better and better! -
Have hit the brick wall
Bob_350lbs replied to Nanna509's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nana, I know exactly what you mean in regard to the bathroom issue and the stall. I feel like jumping for joy when my bowels finally move! When I eat solids, I include greens as much as possible and add benefiber to my shakes. My water intake is always over 64 oz too. And, those gall darn stalls.......I stayed the same one whole week, but the next dropped 5 lbs. I think constipation could be part of it too. I have been lucky and never vomited anything. If I eat too fast or a new food my stomach doesn't want, it goes right through me. But, I can tolerate all foods so far, nothing makes me throw up. -
Have hit the brick wall
learned2bskinny replied to Nanna509's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh, I feel like you were in MY bathroom between weeks 4 and 6! And as far as the, uh humm, bathroom issue, I'm right there with you. If I'm lucky, I'll go once every 5-6 days, even with Miralax every day. So, I guess it's pretty normal. Hang in there, the scale will move, I promise! I was at a stall for almost 3 weeks before I started losing again. Everyone stalls around that time. Keep the chin up! -
My throat hurt for the first week or so. I think it was from the tube they put in my throat during surgery. It gradually went away. I'm only about three weeks out, so it probably was better before the end of the second week.
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I need a co-morbidity or no approval
ambpete replied to kittydream's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Het Kittydream, I just completed my sleep study few weeks ago. And I found out that I do have sleep apnea. My breathing stopped 48 times in a hour so it is a concern. I have been cleared by all my other doctors at this point. Tomorrow I will meet with a home care company to be fitted for a mask to help my breathing. It will be monitored for a few weeks and if my apnea improves with its use, they will clear me for surgery. This is the last part of my testing so I am ready to get on with getting an approval. I am expecting to have it done in June if all goes well. I will keep you informed of my progress. I started this journey in December so its moving right along. Good luck with all you are going thru and I think you will get a lot of help from all the folks on this site -
Your surgeon will tell you what their expectations are, but you'll never go wrong cutting down (or eliminating gradually) the things you currently eat and drink that you know will be off limits for a time postop: sodas and carbonated drinks, caffeine, fast food, simple carbohydrates. I started taking my postop vitamins three months ahead of time, I figured it couldn't hurt!
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I'm curious to know how much and how long is everyone exercising 3 weeks post op?
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Exercise... post op 3 weeks
cindyw41 replied to TxJP's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My goal was walking 150 mins a week. They said I could break it up any way I needed to -
Okay hanks for the responses. My doctor said it can take up to 30 days to received approval and I really don't want to wait that long lol plus my 2 weeks of liquid diet. So ready Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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At 3 weeks you really should not be focused on what you are losing. I know it is hard not to, but the goal now is learning how to eat again. Also, I would start measuring myself once a month and only weighing my self one day a week (if you feel you must) at around the same time on the same day. It is great to see your excitement and dedication, but even during weight loss...the scale can be the enemy.
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I was banded Jan. 7, 2011. I'm 6 weeks post op today and I had my first gain. I made some bad food choices and also didn't exercise like I should have. Its hard...it's like being on a regular diet because I feel no restriction at all. Did anyone else feel this way? How did you get through it?
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Hello from Colorado
RestlessMonkey replied to soldiersgem's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Start with your insurance and find out WHICH lap band physicians are in your network. (Mine for example requires center of excellence docs, and the center my primary doctor originally sent me to did NOT accept my insurance). Once you know which surgeons are approved by your ins, select from there a seminar (or two or three) to attend. Once you find your center/surgeon, they'll help guide you through the rest of it. Good luck! -
I recently got over a violent stomach virus which required me to get an unfill. I'm going this AM for an upper Gi to make sure I didn't slip the band. My doctor didn't specify a diet and I didnt think to ask because I was just feeling so lousy. I didn't eat the first day and did mostly clears the second day after. My appetite came back for dinnertime and I tolerated some broth Soup. I'm definitely taking it easy and modifying. Anyone who has had this happen before, what were your instruction post unfil? Do you follow the traditional adjustment diet? Or is it slightly different? I go next week for a refill. Thank you.
