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I also have a 9.75. Like Sherrijo my first fifty went real fast. The next ten real slow and now the last nine or ten very slow but I know I will make it. I am now at 1.8cc. Was at 2 but had to have a little taken out and now after almost three weeks feel as I need a little more in.Good luck to you.
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I had my lap-band procedure done on Tuesday August 1st, which was less than two days ago. To make a long story short, the surgery went as planned in every way. Now recovery was a different story. Even though I told three different people within 30 minutes of surgery that I was allergic to Vicoden, what do you think they put into my IV directly after my surgery. VICODEN!!! I did not know about it till I woke up very sick late last night. My husband told me that I had a severe allergic reaction and it took just a minute for someone to realize what they had done. Apparently my face/neck swelled up and I had stopped breathing. I have no memory of this whatsoever. (I'm certainly glad about that). I ended up having to stay overnight so they could monitor me. I'm fine now, and thank god everything is ok. On a lighter note. I have EXTREME restriction. I can barely keep down two tablespoons of liquid. I was told it is probably swelling. Anyways, that's how it went. Thanks for listening.
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So- my sister &family are coming for a visit this week. She, like me, has struggled with her weight most of her life. I have always been the heavier of the two of us (still am). I guess about a year or so ago she started this pre-package soy diet plan from her local hospital. She did great and was really looking good and then life happened and she gained back 20+ lbs. Now, she is back on her "diet food" and is bringing all of her meals with her and says that is all she will be eating. Not long after I got the band, I realized that I will no longer refuse to celebrate life, events, birthdays, ect... having to be excluded food wise. I can have a little of whatever and not worry about. I may go up and down a few lbs but I have a great tool to help me keep it under control. I have been on a plateau for 2 months now and although it is frustrating, I am not devastated and know it will pass and I will start dropping lbs again. I will not yo-yo but make healthy choices and enjoy those treats once in a while. I am glad I will be able to take vacations in the future and not have to take "diet" food with me. I hopefully can learn to make great food choices from what is available to me.
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Jen, you're doing great, I'm so happy for you!! I am possibly in a stall but I am so happy to be sleeved!! Everyone here is so inspiring! I look forward to more success for all of us!
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Ok so all pre op appointments went very well. Now we back at the guest house. I'm struggling a little tonight. Mostly because I am tired and my husband had a fabulous smelling calzone. I don't even like the toppings he had in it but it smelled Devine. Liquid diet for a week and now clear liquids for 2 days has me craving bread so bad. I know this is gonna be awesome it's going to be fantastic. I just want to be done already. I know this is not the last time I am going to struggle with this. And I know I am stronger than this. I really wish I had brought my anxiety meds so I could just zombie out. Who wants to movie marathon with me tonight. There is no way in Hades that I am gonna be sleeping tonight.
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I though the first 3 days were supposed to be the worst?
rumar replied to mandi78's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
50% is head hunger. Once you get past 1 week, it will get better. Hand in there. You can do it, just look at the long term (and I am telling myself that constantly too). -
Went PCP, and he is behind me getting the surgery!! I get blood test next week and have to set up psych eval before I go back on the 10th. He will give me the clerence letter at that time to take to pre-op on the 16th!!!
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Post Op Day 2 Need Ideas On What I Can Eat
goingfoit posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm on a full liquid diet so I've been having sf popsicles, sf pudding, cream soup strained. I'm burnt put on sf jello but I'm curious what all of you eating to get through this next week or two -
For the past week or so I have had a build up of saliva in the back of my throat which makes me feel the need to clear it constantly. I am 4 weeks post-op today and it happens whether I have just eaten or not. It doesn't seem to be foamy and nothing feels stuck, just more of a collection of slime that I'm always trying to cough up. Anybody else having this feeling?
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I am depressed. This Friday will be three weeks I've been banded and I don't feel good at all. food can't comfort me anymore and it doesn't even taste the same anyway. I just don't know how to make myself ok without food. First was my addiction to drugs and alcohol, but I've been clean 5 years from that now trying to jump this hurdle just seems so overwhelming. If anyone feels this way or has been through this it would be nice to hear from you. Thank you for your support.:cry Stacy
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I went for my 2 week check-up at Dr. Cobourn's office and met with Sue. She said I was doing awesome! I was really excited. We just went over some basic stuff, like I could go swimming, have a bath etc. She clipped one stitch that I had. Then we got to the topic of food. She said I could start on soft foods right away, which included fish. I practically yelled at the poor lady "can I have salmon sashimi?" She said yup, so that is what I had for dinner, I don't think I have ever been so excited. I told my hubby, that I think this is the first time I actually "tasted" it, because with each piece I took 5 little bites, chewed the heck out of it and put my chopsticks down in between. I know I don't have my first fill yet and I am technically still in "bandster's hell" but it has just been upgraded to purgatory. I am so happy that I did this, I already feel so much better. And I am on my way to Twoterville!
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I have 3 small children - ages 4, 3, and 9 months. I work in education and am off for the summer. I am up and literally running around starting at 5:30am until 8:30 or whenever the kids crash. Trying to get a good walk or any kind of meaningful exercise with them is a joke. We take a walk and they stop every two feet to look at bugs. I have to wait until they go to bed and my husband gets home from work to go out and walk. For the 3rd night in a row, I get a call from him saying he'll be late. By the time he rolls in, it's after 10:30 and I'm too exhausted to go for a power walk. Monday it was errands, last night he stopped at the gym to splash around in the hot tub because his back was sore, tonight its the street near his office was flooded so he is waiting for the clean up. I'm so aggravated!!!!! Exercise is a huge part of this and all he has to do is get home before 9pm. My mother in law does help with the kids a couple of days a week but i use that time to grocery shop, prepare food, clean, etc. I just had to blow off before I scream
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Hi all fellow Lap Banders! Hope everyone is doing well! I have a question for you! My family is taking a beach vacation next week... Just wondering if anyone knows how long post op should you wait before getting in the ocean? It will be a little over a month since my surgery when we go... I just don't want to get an infection, but then again I REALLY want to be able to get in the water!! Thanks for your help!
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After months of complications (leaking port and then a flipped port) I finally had restriction. I was losing weight, eating well and enjoying my band. After 2 months I decided I needed a fill and scheduled an appointment with my doctor since I was eating more than I should. My doctor gave me a small fill (.2) and it felt like he actually removed Fluid. I have been eating like crazy (I am an admitted stress eater and I am traveling to Chicago every other week (sometimes weekly) to train someone else to take my job due to the company deciding to relocate our office and will be out of a job in November). I have GAINED 10 pounds in 1 week! I have been making bad choices and eating way more than I should (not forcing food down). I have called my doctors office for help. I totally understand that I will get some bashing responses but some encouragement would be nice.
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So am 7 week out of surgery and I just lost 32 ponds...is this normal or is me... I did not lose no wait before surgery ...whats going on with me...an I go to the gym 4 times a week. ..
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am I in track
DonRodolfo replied to rossy222@yahoo.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You lost an average of 4.5lbs a week and you're not happy with it? That is very good weight loss! -
Nov Sleevers Where Are You?
mandyMO replied to CoCo41's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just got approved last week and fingers crossed they said i will be sleeved in november -
I Messed Up! :(
lessofmeismore replied to BentleyJade's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
being barely two weeks out and taking a bite of chicken is so risky. and your experiencing symptoms of a problem. I would call but of course its your body. good luck! -
Does one ever get use to a fill? One day I can eat one thing and have absolutely no problem, the next week eat the very same thing (cooked by the same person, same time of day) and I'm PBing. I just don't get it. It's been 3 months since I've had my first fill (2.5cc) and just when I think I've got it all figured out.....here comes the pbing again. Any suggestions?:omg:
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Originally my goal was to lose 85 pounds by my first band-iversary. I've now changed my goal, and would like to lose 65 pounds by my first band-iversary. I'm really struggling. Does anyone else feel this way? I can't find a support group meeting that fits my schedule, so my Mom suggested I join Weight Watchers. I can do okay for a few days or a couple weeks, but after that it seems like I lose all control again. I'm now wearing a size that's 4 sizes smaller than what I was wearing, but my weight keeps fluctuating. Sometimes I lose a pound in a week, sometimes my scale tells me I've gained 4 pounds overnight. Can anyone give me some advice to help me stay motivated. My Dr's office is not supportive either. Thanks for the help!
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Sleeping on your stomach
rassiegirl replied to Aviobell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started sleeping on my stomach a few days ago and I'm almost 2 weeks post op. Go for it when it feels comfortable. -
I am looking forward to being HOT (as in temp. wise) and HOT as in pretty lol! My recovery is going very well. I have had no pain so therefore did not need to use any pain medication. My doctor recommends a liquid diet for 4 weeks...so in 2 weeks I will start my pureed food. I am looking forward to it but at the same time a little nervous because I don't want to get stuck or get too full...things like that! I am getting a little tired of protein drinks as well but I get full from them and I like that part!
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Well, I'm at my 2 weeks PO. I've been on regular, mashed up foods (and sometimes not so mashed up) food for a few days now. Today, I feel like all I did was eat! I really didn't think I would be able to hold this much but I was. Somewhat. I did great all day, being at work is easy because you are busy and not focused on eating. However, after 5 was a different story today. I had turkey Jerky, some chex mix (hey, no judging). A few hours later I had some lasagna. While I was eating the lasagna, I felt guilty as I shouldn't be eating it. I didn't need it, I'd already had my "meal" of jerky and chex mix. It went down fine, then all of a sudden it hit me. I had way too much. I got the "feeling" that I was beginning to think I wasn't going to get. I had wayyy too much today. The feeling is hard to describe. It isn't painful, just a little uncomfortable. It was just siting in my throat. No pain, just sitting there. Well, I gagged myself and made myself throw up. Yes, I do feel better. And now I know what to expect should I stuff myself again. Much to my demise, I dint feel stuffed. But according to my throat, I was.
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Hi all! I have been reading posts for a couple of weeks now-i couldn't figure out how to post anything. I am in the process of doing the 6 month nutritionist thing and tonight I have to go to a weight loss seminar. These are all requirements of bcbs. Is anyone out there at the same point as me in this journey? Can anyone tell me if these 6 months fly by? Take Care!
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Well i see them Thursday and I am hoping they will say they'll do the surgery in a couple weeks. Sent from my SM-J110M using the BariatricPal App idk if this is common for not but when my surgeon said I could schedule, tgey got me on the calendar within a month and I pushed it out some from the earlier dates they gave me so if your place is like my place, you won't have a long wait.I hope not. I am so ready!! I'll find out more Thursday. Wish me luck Sent from my SM-J110M using the BariatricPal App I totally wish you well! Good fortune!!
