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So I have been on the pre-op diet for 4 days now and this morning was my last nutrition visit. I have to say I am hungry but not starving. They weighed me and I am down 6 lbs!! All of my paper work was submitted to insurance today and they are optimistic we will get an answer within a week. That cuts it kinda close. At this point they are telling me I might even have the procedure a day early on the 11th, I guess my surgeon is really booking up that week with April vacation on the week that follows. So I may be the 11th or the 12th as long as the insurance comes through. Getting very excited
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Hi Dena! How have the last couple of weeks of recovery been? Has the liquid stage been "bearable"? Were you able to get rid of the gas pains? My surgery is rapidly approaching, on Monday morning! Sending you a PM, let me know how you're doing. take care,
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Cross addiction
Violetsareblue replied to Chrispy1's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I know it’s so, so common, especially for Bariatric patients and alcohol. I drink a glass or two of wine a night most nights but that was normal for me before and I don’t think it’s excessive. I definitely don’t drink to get drunk and rarely even get tipsy. But I used to be only a social smoker and I am now up to a pack a week 😕 I think it’s called addiction transferance? I want to cut back. -
Surgeon makes you wait 12 weeks for first fill????
TQUAD64 replied to justme2u's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My doctor waits six weeks post op and then inserts 2ccs. She actually filled me with 3ccs at time of surgery and I have a 10cc band. -
Start liquid diet 4/1/2014
She's_Sleeved replied to Shawn M's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
This is an exciting but nerve wrecking journey. I am on day 3 of my 2 week pre-op diet and my surgery is on April 4th. You are making such a positive life changing decision. Good luck to you during your WLS journey. -
Welcome ajhbeauty! I just joined a few weeks ago and everyone has been very helpful and supportive. I'm scheduled for my surgery next week are you excited? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Hi I haven't posted much but have been reading TONS of information, I attended a seminar by true results/dr nirmul saturday and also did a web based one w/ dr blackstone today, I have my diagnostic appt set up for 2-13 w/ dr nirmuls office and the paperwork is already filled out since I am self pay they told me that at the consult appt, I can set a surgery date 2 weeks later and start the pre op then..I am excited to get this started:) Hope to be talking to more of you as my band time gets closer.. Peace Tammy
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I got mine in February and I'm sure glad I did. One clue to those who haven't. Get your photos done before you to the office where you're having it processed. Have your papers filled out online and printed, in hand. You don't hold up the folks standing in line behind you and pics are cheaper at somewhere like Kinkos than they are at the post office. I think it took about 6 weeks to get mine back in the mail.
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Today is 1 month since surgery. I have lost 35lbs, with 2 weeks of the past 4 weeks being no scale movement at all, however I have lost inches due to 1-my stomach is no longer pushing against the steering wheel, I can actually see my feet 2-my clothes are looser although the scale says I have not changed much recently. I have also decided that documenting these things is a good idea so I can look back on the stuff I am/will be going through so... I have started a blog. I have never "blogged" before so I am not sure what all will be posted day to day but it will probably consist of non scale victories, misc musings, food, recipes, food, and more food. No I am not obsessed. So, if you would like to check it out the address is The Bacon Goblin Thanks
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I was banded on 5/29 and today I have been bored and restless. I started mushies yesterday, so I think the added Protein is indeed helping. I had a LOT of gas difficulties, so I was a bit slower to get back on my feet than most. I still tire easy, so I'm glad I don't have to go back until Monday. Hopefully by then I will be pretty much back to normal. The surgeon's office told me one week off work, so I think I got it in my head that recovery would be easy. Duh, we had surgery.. SURGERY, and added a bit of hardware to our bodies. I'm glad I was able to take an additional week. Since this procedure involved the stomach and our future eating, I am being darn sure not to overdo or push things.
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New to Puree' foods.....
freakinfitfoodie replied to Daddysgirl10's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
No but i start next week and I am excited to cook and eat vegetables again! I have to admit that I ate 2 strawberries the other day i wanted to see what would happen. CRAZY PYSCHO I KNOW i was just sleeved on 6/17. nothing happened no dumping or anything else.. I had some sugar free chocolate pudding with added protein powder and that caused an issue -
Hi Im new here and have some workout questions.
sueBhoney replied to karinbuck's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
my doc said no lifting more than 5 pounds for 4 weeks..not sure what type of surgery or the insicions you will have..I am surprised you doc hasn't given you a limit. -
Hi Im new here and have some workout questions.
karinbuck posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgery is march 20th, and I have not gotten specified instructions on my workout limitations. I am a very active person. I crossfit 2 to 3 times a week, and low impact cardio 2 times a week. I'm assuming it will be a few months before I'm back at crossfit. What is the average time that people can not lift weight? Are energy problems common? Or dehydration? -
My body is super sensitive to fills as well. I only have about 4ccs in an 11cc band. My fills have to be relatively small or I . swell shut. I got a .75cc fill yesterday and spent most of the evening swollen shut. Today I am getting coffee to go down, so far, but know that I would be in a mess if I even attempted thin mashed potatoes for at least another 12 hours. I will be good in a day or so and will be able to eat regular food, just smaller portions, again. I do drop close to ten pounds each time I get a fill like this, though. I like this kind. Makes it go fast. I then stall for about three weeks but it gives my body time to adjust to the weight loss. It seems to work well for my body and my system. That first 24 hours is rough at times, especially if I swell completely shut. I have done the ER thing to get a bit out but we only take enough to be able to get some Water down and then we stop there because the swelling will go away.
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I have been struggling the last few months just not following the proper plan I’ve been on a stall since November and I know it’s because of my eating habits I’m just trying to figure out how to get back on track I’ll be a year out in March and do not want to gain maybe I need a little motivation idk HELPPPPP PLEASE 😩😩
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Wednesday 194!!! I am pretty excited, I am down 35 lbs in 5 and half months. More than I have ever lost before, I usually struggle for months to drop 20 and then discouraged or frustrated and give up. I have had a week here and there where I didnt lose ANY but it always catches up....I have averaged 6 lbs a month every month. I have yet to hit an actual plateau, but I am sure it will happen. I still need to get back to exercising.
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Wednesday 194!!! I am pretty excited, I am down 35 lbs in 5 and half months. More than I have ever lost before, I usually struggle for months to drop 20 and then discouraged or frustrated and give up. I have had a week here and there where I didnt lose ANY but it always catches up....I have averaged 6 lbs a month every month. I have yet to hit an actual plateau, but I am sure it will happen. I still need to get back to exercising.
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UPDATE* it isnt a leak but a bubble , aneurysym type thing in the band..
vikkiann posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Below is an email from my Dr's office... Do you think Allergan will cover this type o complication? basically my band has a bubble, aneurysm, blister (whatever you want to call it) in it and when they fill it the Fluid is all going in to this bubble. Below you can see what Allergan wants to see from my Dr as he is appraoaching them to replace it... just want to know what you all think??? Ok, I finally have some information for you. Dr B let me know that we need to do a fill under fluoroscopy to show Allergan where the dye is going. So we will adjust your band while we are shooting an xray which will show Allergan the fluid is not leaking out of the band. I am having Becky work on dates for next week to get you in to do that. I will let you know once we have a better idea. We are getting closer. No, it is all accumulating in a bubble. Think of your band as having a blister except the fluid goes in but can't come out. Jessica Thorpe, RN, BSN, CBN -
Lose Weight before surgery
Day Dreamer replied to apple4dteacher's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I suppose it is unique based on your insurance. My CoE said that I could not lose because I was already borderline BMI. They do have everyone do a 2 week, low carb, pre op diet. During the seminar a lady with UHC asked if she lost weight would she be denied and they told her that it was possible. At this point, I think the insurance companies are looking for any reason not to cover the surgery, so I am not going to give them one. Good Luck -
Pain when eat and drink 8 weeks out
muzical1 replied to roxy78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had that same experience around 6-7 weeks. My doctor put me back on soft foods and I gradually added more things. I even hated drink water. Hope you'll get this resolved soon. I know it's not fun. -
Pain when eat and drink 8 weeks out
JosieAppleHead replied to roxy78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If it feels like a rolling knot that starts out you feel it coming and then it gets very strong and fades away. I had that, I took that as my stomachs way of telling me hey you put something in here. So I would drink a little protein drink and that feeling would go away lasted for about a week or two. -
Normal Seasonal Doldrums Or Something Wrong?
Kat817 replied to pchamster's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I agree with what Jack said!! I also wanted to let you know, that they do often schedule you monthly for fills in the beginning, very few have ever needed 12 fills---in fact I have never heard of it!!! They work them every 4 weeks so you can achieve restriction, and maintain it. You do NOT have to have the fill!!! If you are eating properly---slowly, small, well chewed bites---and you fill up quickly, and do not find yourself hungry again for several hours, you do not need a fill. In fact it sounds as though you may still be suffering from being slightly overfilled. Another possibility is that you are dealing with residual swelling caused by the "barfing" it up. I was told anytime something passed painfully or I PB'd (barfed it up) to go to liquids for minimally several hours to allow the stomach to calm down again. It is an evil cycle if it gets started. I would suggest you do just as Jack said, and try treating it as first bite syndrome. Drink something warm in the morning before trying to eat the bulky cereal. Also there are no rules set in stone that you must eat the cereal early in the day! Have a container of yogurt for breakfast, and save the cereal for lunch when you seem to be more open..... And some meds will irritate the band, and cause some swelling, so you might just have to experiment around and see if doing things in a different pattern will help! Good Luck!!! Isn't it nice to have the warm nights rather than the snow, I thought winter would never end!!!! Kat -
Well its January 5 th 2008. Well after the 1st fill I new I felt full longer, but I really did'nt feel any thing yet. About 2 weeks after the fill I went out to eat with my husband and fI had my first experience I thought I was being good I ordered a salad with chicken on it and ond got a few bits of the chicken when I suddenly felt pressure like I was so stuffed. I believe I was stuck by the time I got home I was in horrible pain.:omg: It took a long time to come un-stuck I no I will never eat that Kind again. Not worth feeling that way.. I just think its funny that all this time I did'nt no what to expect.. I think I'm getting the picture now.
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Welcome to the other side!! The first weeks are challenging, but it seems to get easier once you are eating real food again. :-)
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All checked in and waiting to go back for my surgery! I have been extremely anxious and nervous this week! Can’t wait to start this journey!
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