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Laura please be super careful. I had a fill on November 11th and kept thinking things would get better. Well they didn't, I now know that being to tight caused my aspiration pneumonia. I have had the band since May of 2004 and never had any acid reflux or heartburn. Since my fill in Nov I had it constantly. I was taking all kinds of antacids. Eating things on the mushy side lots of soups and ice cream all the stuff we really shouldn't. If our band is right we should be able to eat pretty normal, but much less. Just be really careful, I know I wanted my fill to smooth out. I had been stuck on my weight loss and was really hoping that a new fill would just kick it in again. But in reality I just needed to be a better bandster. Trust me it is not worth getting sick, I am just now since my unfil last week starting to feel better. I think you will know, I think I did I was just hoping that it would get better. Be careful!!!!!!
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I'm going to wait a few more days - I just getting worried b/c I hear people talk about fills kicking in after a few weeks - if this one kicks in anymore I wont be able to drink water!
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Preparing For Gastric Sleeve
hadouni replied to peacequeen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a bunch of things on my "to do" list too. I keep thinking I need to start grouping my smaller clothes by their sizes so they are together as I can fit back into them. I've been to the lawyer to update a few things (I'm a single parent) and I'd thought to buy some baby food fruit & veggies for some of the soft food recovery period. I have a leg wax appointment scheduled. I'm taking at least two weeks away from work although I might work from home the second week. I'm so excited! I just hope I'm approved quickly. -
yes. I got a fill to 2.0 Jan. 31st And after a week it really inflamed and I blamed my menstral. A week or so later, it became evident it wasnt that. So Then my fill doctor left the counrty for a month so I was stuck. I was not tolerating liquids, not even at night.. and I was sliming like everything up.. even milk and juice.. even hot liquids. AND I been taking mass amounts of Solu-medral to keep it at bay. In the first week of April, my fill doctor is back and I will go to 1.9 and I hope thats all it takes to get this finicky tightness to go away. My doctors are working with me till then, the medicine works well if you see my food log, but I need that with the fill, not the meds. I am ready to eat more solids. (yes, I knew you guys were right all along) I read the book "potatoes not prozac" and more about these kinds of issue's. The issue's of refined sugars and whole grains and the right carbs. I have to have some unfill to even attempt to try it another way. I have to do something.. cuz I will continue to ingest over 3000 calories a day mostly in milk and juice and candy if its up to me and the band will fail to work for me (thats eating around it) So, pretty much.. I HAVE TO TRY.. thanks for your support.
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Consultation Tomorrow!
MyGastricSleeveLife replied to MyGastricSleeveLife's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Tlaff79 - my surgery will probably be in mid May. I'm self-pay & they told me they can normally schedule it within 3 weeks of the consultation. I'm in college right now & have finals until May 11th. I'm hoping I can have the surgery that following week though - 3rd week in May. I should know more tomorrow though. -
December Maybe..
Journey2BNThin replied to x07lilsunshinex's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a counselor at a high school and my surgery is scheduled for the 17th. I will be out for three weeks while the students are on Christmas break. I was reassured that this will be enough time off from work, although I can have up to 6 weeks. -
December Maybe..
rose6850 replied to x07lilsunshinex's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went back to work after 3 days with the limitation of lifting no more than 20lbs. I was just fine but was do tired by the end of the first few days. Some people have said they needed a full two weeks. Only you know your body and how you heal, recover, and handle pain. I think 3 weeks would be more than enough though! Good luck!! -
December Maybe..
kimk1999 replied to x07lilsunshinex's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm looking at having mine Dec 16th and therefore I'll get a 2 week break. My surgeon (depending on your work habits) only require a 3 day recovery time off from work. I can't imaging going back that soon and I'm glad this is scheduled for the break. -
Hi - ok first and foremost i really like this site because it does answer alot of questions ... but within reading this i am now getting anxious becaue i am reading so many people get denied initially for the sx. Plus i can not call the surgery scheduler at my surgeons office because she is on vacation this week :thumbup: i have finished my 6 months , had all of my consultations, phsyical , labs ect...here is my concern , my BMI is 38.7 per my surgeons calculaitons.... has any oen else been in my shoes ... for those of you that are going to tell me to be happy that my BMI is only 38.7 - please i am in the same boat as you , plus a very long history of obesity .... and a very long family history of every comorbidity .... I realise this is a tool , and i am ready for this - almost at the point that i wish i could have the surgery tomorrow .... i am jsut very scared that i will get the rejection letter .... and paying for this out of pocket is not an option. i thank you ahead of time for your insite :tt1:
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Sleep Apnea & Anasthesia
James Marusek replied to icyblufrz88's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had RNY gastric bypass surgery over 3 years ago. I had sleep apnea prior to surgery. I snored so loud that it keep my wife awake many nights. A few weeks after surgery, this problem went away. I would wake up in the middle of the night and find my wife hovering over me. I was sleeping so quiet that my wife thought I passed away and she was trying to detect if I was still breathing. It is no longer a problem for me. -
Hope everyone is well! I am on my pre-op diet and doing well. It is not as hard as I thought it was gonna be, the shakes that have been provided to me and the Soups are quite nice and I am able to eat lots of fruit and veg so thts ok. I have lost 7lbs since wednesday!! My operation is on the 25th in Manchester and I can't wait, I am nervous and excited at the same time! I live in Dorset (Poole) and don't know anyone from around here that has had this done so if anyone can reccommend a support group near here that would be great. I am starting to get things ready for next week, so fingers crossed! Hope all of you are doing well on your journeys and I can't wait to join you in bandland!!!
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Oh wow your four weeks out? Are you on the mushy food phase? I have been on the liquid diet for two weeks before surgery and I have been so emotionally hungry! Thanks for the kind words Yes, I'm on limited soft foods: cottage cheese, refried Beans, mushed veggies, oatmeal/cream of wheat, greek yogurt. I get to go to the next phase in 10 days. I was on a 2 week pre-packaged food diet pre-op. Don't worry, your hunger will disappear after surgery; at least, MINE did. Now I eat because I HAVE to...or because I WANT to.
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Thanks for the replies. I do have an app on my phone to remind me to drink. I have to leave it on vibrate mode while at work. This past week I've been helping train a new girl and since we have someone training the new girl all day, one person on maternaty leave and one peron out sick for 2 days, our 4 person team was reduced to 1.5 people. Which ment non-stop phone calls and data entry. I have to admit I ignored the buzzing on my phone or didn't notice it at all until I started getting that feeling in the back of my throat. In reference to Gatorade 2 does it really combat dehydration or is it just empty calories? And if it does how much is it going to take? I drank a 20 oz bottle of it both Friday and Saturday along with as much Water as I could get in and I'm still feeling the drying in my throat. My health coach also recommnded putting a pinch of salt in my water with the therory that water follows salt into you cells. I tried that once but haven't tried again. I don't want to consume too much salt. Thanks Any other suggestions? I REALLY do not want another IV.
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Losers Bench
sunnydeeliteful replied to danaymacklin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too had wls, mine was bypass. I'm strictly fluids fr two week. This includes Jello,i can't finish a half of one back cu. Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App I'm lucky in that I was given a binder after surgery and it really helped with the pain. Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App -
I've heard alot of different things. The most consistant thing I've heard is 800, but really, your doc would give you the best input here. I eat between 700 and 1200 per day... depending on the level of activity. I have started lifting weights and feel the need to "recover" some days. I think varying caloric intake can help with stalls too. Some people seem to really love the low carb route... I don't feel well when I restrict carbs so I eat some complex carbs like steel cut oatmeal and sweet potatos. I really think though... if you don't want to count every ounce.... if you just follow the rule of Protein first...then veggies, you'll do fine. good luck stacey
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honeyg317 sure is overwhelming you have already started - and you are headed on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life everything you've learned so far..from your NUT/doc.............listen, listen, listen, then "obey" all the rules!!!!! practice stopping drinking about 15 minutes before you eat never drinking with your meal not drinking for about 45 minutes after you eat drinking at least 64 oz of H20 a day practice eating slowly chewing thoroughly to pieces little bites putting utensils down between bites continue to stay excited/later anxious nervous prior to WLS - good emotions do your exercises per doc lose the necessary 10 lbs really important............. realize you must be patient through your weight loss - people lose at different rates, and some/most/ALL people will have stalls do what you are supposed to do.........the weight can't help but come off good luck with pending surgery speedy recovery kathy God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It
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Hey everyone.........I was banded on June 2nd and loving it so far!!! Since I started my diet two weeks prior to surgery until now, I have lost 30lbs! I have leveled off the last few days though since I am eating a little more solid type soft foods and exercising to put some muscle back that I lost at first. I get my first fill on 7/24/08 and am looking forward to it. If anyone has any suggestions for me to help me with my diet and the type of foods to eat between now and my first fill.............bring it on! I appreciate all suggestions!:tt1:
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Finediva, Glad you are doing well. I am dreaming of being 3 months out!! Sounds like one of those crazy stalls ????. Hope it passes soon.
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I am following the South Beach Diet; it makes the most sense to me and allows healthy carbs in stage 2, which is the long term weight loss stage. My doctor loves the South Beach, he said most health professionals who go on a diet use it. With the band to help with portion control, it's a great way to eat healthy and stay on track with weight loss. I also read recently that plateau's are a natural part of every diet and to expect periods of 1-4 weeks when no weight is lost. The writer claims this is a period of time when the body is looking after other things, liver cleansing etc., and to just continue with your plan and eventually the weight loss will continue. She cautions that people who have a lot to lose 100+ pounds, should expect at least 4-5 plateau periods.
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donali, thank you! I really needed to evaluate what I am eating! I will try using the Fit Day website for a little while. Hopefully that will help and I will remember to do it every day! I am not doing that great with the excercise thing! I do play basketball for 2 and 1/2 hours twice a week, but I do need to do something more. I will be going to our local YMCA from now on. Thanks to all who responded, hopefully this reevaluation of my eating and excericising habits will help. And no, my surgeon is in Mexico and the doctor doing my fills is a few states away so they aren't real close to help. I guess I just need a kick in the butt so that I can get back into the swing of the Band. I guess it would also help to come back to LapBandTalk more often. Thank you guys very much! --Kylie
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Congrats Cootie, I know you must be on cloud 9. Sometimes I wished I would have had some patience and let BC/BS do they're thing and pay for it instead of my not being able to wait and pay myself. I admire you. You will also be amazed at how fast the week or two goes by and then the day of surgery seems like it lasts for 15 min. It'll be over before you know it and you will be asking us about fills, I did. Good luck and congrats on everything going so smoothly. If you have any questions at all feel free to ask or pm me or any of us. I also have lots of pictures before during and after and of the fills themselves.
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Thanks everyone, sounds like I could try it soon, but I will try to wait until three months out to be safe. The salad that I love at Panera has the most moist chicken, also has nuts, so I would focus on that part with just some lettuce, oh, has cheese too, I think Goats or gorgonzola, can't remember. But I am in love with that salad. I just wanted a guideline as to when to have it, so now I have that. Thanks again
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So today is is day 3 since my sugery and I am feeling pretty good.. I am like ready to start life again. Has anyone ever started back in a week? How did you feel? I was thinking about only doing half of days and my overnight job. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App
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Hi everyone, My story in a nutshell is I started my process in October 2009 and everything is complete. I expected to have my surgery in May 2010 however my health insurance put up a road block to make me wait until January 2011. I have a follow up with my surgeon on January 4th and they will submit it back through insurance at that point and I should hear back within that week. I have no other road blocks they can put up so it should be a sure thing! I've been waiting and counting the days down until now and it's FINALLY HERE! I've been mentally prepared and managed to maintain my weight and drop 5 additional lbs since my last appointment in May. I've heard maintaining your goal weight is one of the hardest things after everything is said and done. I'm ready to get the show on the road!! :-)
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Posted in this site as when I was reading some of the messages it scared the tripe out of me So I am three day after surgery feeling great as long as u take all the pain relief given Walked into theatre on the 6th had met the surgergon before hand, nurses lovely made me feel really at ease In recovery for 2 hrs can't really remember much Up to the ward morphine given and loads of other pain relief Daughter arrived in 13/16 fixed the hair and facial Consulant arrived late evening asking why I was still in gown, patient feel better he says in pj Got into pj got coffee and yogurt up to the loo Too excited to sleep much Next morning coffee then porridge 30 later Shown how to inject anti clotting drugs given loads medications for home. wounds to b left alone for ten days And then I take off Pass the hospital/ clinic daily when back driving and to call in if any worries Got dress a bit make on checkout at 11:30 Good to b home Purée loads of dinner and homemade soups Eating low fat yogurts and custards Only time will tell re weightloss But the whole experience to all you worried pre bandsters For me it was the equivalent to key hole sterilisation I am not saying it will b the same for everyone but that mine So I hope that puts some of u at ease Take care
