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Scar 7 weeks post-op, virtually invisible..single incision
honestymm posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: post-op pictures
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So, my new insurance denied my surgery last minute, literally one week before my surgery. Definitely had mixed emotions about the whole thing but I'm living, moms absolutely devastated, she was planning to do it too. I decided to throw my money into some new ink, which is normal at least it's not the foody I considered. I'm not too worried though, I mean sooner or later it'll happen.
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Hi, i am 4 weeks out. of course, no fill yet. I have the new band. i think my surgeon said it can hold 10 to 12 ccs. I have been doing good. notice that alot of will power is coming into play now. i have lost 15 pounds. but yesterday and today i have noticed that i can eat a cup and a half of food. keeps me full for about 3 hrs. sometimes 4. My question is, Is this normal and did anyone experience this? thanks for the help. I LOVE MY BAND~~~!!!!!:r&r:
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doc told the group i was in for 2 weeks nothing real cold like from freezer or anything real hot. but after 2 weeks you can have SF popsicles. a popsicle is frozen water with flavoring. it may not hurt, but becareful with them
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Another Lap Band vs. Sleeve question..
zonetracy replied to Leesa926's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was undecided about the band and the sleeve for awhile and decided on the sleeve. I was sleeved 3 weeks ago and my main decisions were this... a couple friends both have the band and they both throw up their food often if not daily. I really hate throwing up. And after i got to reading more i found that over time the complication from the band seem to increase and i was worried i would be the person where the band would cause a lot of problems I didn't want. Good Luck with whatever you choose -
I had a morphine drip (which was optional and extra believe it or not) to which I had a button to push for pain post-op. I must say that I was kinda abusing that, as the anesthesia nurses came to check the remaining volume and noticed I had been too button happy .. anyhoot, when they decided to remove my IV when I was clear to drink Water and diluted sports drink, I asked that they keep the morphine in but they refused and took it away. So, my op was at noon on Feb 8th, and I awoke around 4 or 5PM, I had the morphine until the next day around 6PM. After they un-hooked me from the drip stand, I was "weened" from pain medication. the only thing I could feel were my two holes where those rack things went in and the actual larascopic wound around my belly button. But I felt no pain internally by the second day of the op. May be there was some "memory pain" from the gas they pumped in, but for me that was very very minor. But then I'm probably one of your lighter candidates with a pre-op BMI of 36. I figure the heavier you are perhaps the more gas they would have to pump to keep the "ceiling of operation" up and the more pain you would feel post op. The biggest thing I would think for you at this time would be the liquid only diet, which will make you hungry all the time. I know I was for the first week as I average only 500 calories per day and wound up losing nearly 16 lbs in 7 days. Try to drink some un-diluted sports drink which has more calories that might give you a bit more ooomph than I had. I basically did NOT want to move around at all for the first week becuz I knew I had no "go juice" in me from what "they" were giving me (that inluded my mom's strict following of the recommended menu that had zero taste for a whole week before I got strained apple juice and strained clear chicken broth which felt like meals fit for kings at the time compared to the third world prison diet I was getting the first 7 days). Hope that helps!
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Follow my journey for my May 16th surgery @dear.amanda on Instagram
dear.amanda posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm documenting my weight loss journey on Instagram @dear.amanda. Im a veteran, mother, wife and student. Early this year I decided I wanted to live life. I didn't wanna be held back because of my weight. I have struggled the last three years with my weight. I don't wanna be another statistic. Also I wanna find a few buddies who are going to be having surgery around the same time as me. May 16th ... T-minus 8 more days Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I'm only 2 weeks out, but I already am journaling in details. I'm also writing in any reactions or feelings I have after eating. felt overly full, felt uncomfortable, felt good, etc.
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Need a little advice...I have no enjoyment when eating
Harley59 replied to Mokamami's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am glad you are asking about exercise because I will be 4 weeks out on Tuesday and I just don't have the energy. I work in my garden for 1/2 hour when I get home but that's it and even sometimes that seems like to much. When do you start forcing exercise ? My eating is OK I am missing some solid foods, and my drinking is fine. I get all my Protein in with the Premier Protein shakes - choc. but I am concerned that I am not losing but the calories are so low, I am tired, so I am with you - when do we have to force the exercise and feel a little normal. -
I was able to move to soft foods last week, and I was so afraid. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one! I'm still afraid to try chicken breasts, but I have had some thinly sliced deli turkey breast, and that has gone down easily without a problem. I'm chewing a lot, and so far, I've managed to avoid any painful episodes.
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COLONICS after LAP BAND SURGERY
health4life replied to health4life's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
There is also a mucoid plaque cleanse and the so easy cleanse which are different from the colonic bed, with Water tank. I have enclosed a photo so you can see the equipment. The first 2 cleanses are things you can do at home. I've not done the home remedy, but I'm going to do it in conjunction with colonics. It's the greatest feeling and once you have them regularly, your body tells you when you need one. It is recommended to do 2 back to back and then 1 per week for the next 6 weeks then back off to 1 every 2 to 3 months. It's wonderful. -
I feel like I haven't even been banded
patticake56 replied to EllenVick's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was banded on May 12 which has been 2 weeks. At first I couldn't take more than a few spoon fulls at a time but it seems the last few days I've become more hungry. So far I've lost 10 lbs. Good luck. Banded by Dr. Rojas on May 12 -
I am suppose to be starting solids tomorrow and I don't think I can do it! No kidding. I think I am going to stay on mushies for a few more weeks, and see how it goes. I now have a fear of chewing and swallowing, hmmmm?
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Hello! My name is Tracie Steves and I am just started my attempt to take the Lap Band journey. I will attend the seminar on January 11th and turn in the paperwork at that time. I plan to contact the insurance company next week, I have just switched from Select Health to United Healthcare and all I know so far is that they cover it but I don't have the requirements for my plan yet. I found this board that night and it had a lot of helpful information so I decided to join early. It sounds like this is a roller coaster of a journey but I am excited at the prospect.
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How Can You Up Your Calories When Your Stomach Is So Small?
emily_0192010 replied to andkel30's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found the easiest way for me was to drink the calories... I would stick to my Protein shakes though. There are a few that are higher calories, like EAS Myloplex. Sometimes the only way to break a stall is to wait it out. I know how hard it is (I just broke a 3week stall) but sometimes you aren't doing anything wrong. Make sure you are getting in your protein, your Water and your Vitamin and try not to worry about the numbers. It can be difficult but it will break. Good luck! -
Concern About Recovery Time. What Is Your Advice?
OldMomOf3 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Previously banded readers....What would you do? What does your surgery experience tell you, to tell me? I'm so freaked out about having surgery that I'm thinking of moving the procedure up so I can get it over with before I change my mind. I was scheduled to be banded on June 21, but I'm thinking of moving it to May 31. Here's my concern.... I can have the surgery on Thursday May 31, or Friday June 1, but by Wednesday June 6 I have to be able to help my daughter through a 2 day dance competition. That means 5 days after surgery, I have to be able to be out of the house for 48 hours, survive 2 days (Wednesday and Thursday) that involve helping my daughter with changing costumes 14 times each day and walking about 1 block between the stage and dressing area in between each costume change. We have to be up early in the morning and up late at night. Then the following day (Friday - 1 week after the surgery) I am hosting the after party at my house. This will involve cleaning the entire house, making 3 deserts, and putting on a happy face from 6-11pm. Would you have been able to do that? Is it smart? I want to allow myself to take it easy for about a week, but 1. I'm totally afraid I'll freak out and change my mind if I have to wait until late June. All that time to think about it will drive me to run!!! I'm just so freaked out about surgery. 2. I want to get started loosing weight and recovering sooner rather than later. 3. No matter when I do the surgery, I have 3 kids 13, 9, 7, I home school them and teach nights. No matter what I will have to hit the ground running fairly soon after surgery. At most I will have 5 days to "rest" and then I have to do normal life again with little or no help, and go back to work at night. What is your advice? -
Premade you can blend anything I guess. I have had the most fun blending the chunky Soups. They come out about mashed potato consistancy. Clam chowder is great, and so is the mexican chicken soup. Other threads recommend the bacon and bean soup. Don't forget about refried Beans, great right out of the can with some cheese on it. The only other thing that I can think of is grits, and baby rice Cereal. Keep your servings at 1/2 cup or under, my doctor says to keep it at 1/4 cup. Sometimes I can eat the whole can of soup, but most of the time I half it. I admit that I am getting a little bored with the mushy phase, but I have 2 more weeks of it, so better get used to it. Good luck!
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Banded Friday July 13th!!! Maybe that's why!
susansilver replied to CmacD1964's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Throw those superstitions out the window! And welcome to Bandster Hell! When you are first banded you have NO restriction. Although some people do feel a little bit, it is usually from the swelling due to surgery. If you are like me and recover well from surgery then you will definitely feel hungry because you are taking in very little food at this point - however....it is very important to follow your post op diet because it is allowing your stomach to heal and adhesions to form to keep your band in place and avoid slippage down the line. Drink as much Water as you can to help fill you up and add lots of Protein Powder to your mushies - that will help to keep you feeling full. I had my first fill 6 weeks after surgery and although I had some restriction, it was not enough - most people need 3-4 fills and I have had 3 so far and feel pretty good. I am losing the requisite 1-2 lbs per week. Not speedy, but safe and those pounds are gone forever. Remeber that the band is a tool (imagine a $17K tool on the shelf in home depot)! It is not a magic cure and you still have to work it. Hang in there - it WILL get better. -
5 days out and worried about port...
Fanny Adams replied to thelonedaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Well I don't have little kids, so I didn't have to face the problem of whether or not to pick them up every day, but I do have small grandchildren and I know I held off from doing that for a couple of weeks. When I wanted to cuddle, I would sit down and get them on my lap, rather than bend over and pick them up. Not sure if this is an option for you, but I think you should try to take it easy as far as you can. They say you can be back at work within a week, and if you are not doing a physically demanding job, that's probably true. However, it will take several weeks before you are FULLY healed, even if most of the pain and swelling has gone fairly quickly. I'd give myself the best possible chance to heal properly by taking it easy on anything that will stress the abdomen for at least 4 weeks or so. If that's not always possible, just be as careful as you can be and take things slowly. -
5 days out and worried about port...
kyakdreamer replied to thelonedaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
great question. I was wondering the same thing. I had surgery 7/25 and am feeling better but afraid of messing things up by overdoing it. My doc. said not to lift anything over 10 pounds for about 6 weeks. I look forward to responses to your question. Thanks for posting it -
5 days out and worried about port...
Mrs J.J replied to thelonedaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Your port is attached to your stomach muscle by stitches. These stitches still need to heal. I don´t know if it can be bumped out of place that easily, but if you think of a cut that has been stitched up and if you pull on it, you may dislodge the stitching. Personally I would wait a week or so until you know for sure that the stitching would have healed and your port is securely attached to your muscle. When I was driving with my husband, I held the seat belt away from my port in case he had to brake suddenly, I was also so scared of damaging my port. Hope this helps a bit. -
Surgery date has been moved up!
MrsSugarbabe replied to MrsSugarbabe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was handling the waiting okay for the most part. Now feeling anxious about getting all the appts. scheduled, paperwork ready, telling my boss again that the date for everything has changed (again), and finding folks to cover my desk while I'm off. Needless to say, I have to start my 2 week pre-op liquid diet TODAY, which really isn't too much trouble since I drink Breakfast and lunch anyway. Of course, now all I can think about is FOOD!!! It doesn't help that I'm physically hungry at this point. My hubby was excited for me when I called to give him the news about the new date. -
Hello To All! I'm the Newbie...
Kimba Maria Wiggins posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've decided to get Sleeved because at 33 years of age, my BMI is 60 and I have degenerative osteoarthritis in both knees as well as high blood pressure. My family has a long history of heart disease, strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and arthritis. My grandmother passed at age 62 in 2001 (a week before Christmas) due to obesity-related complications. I used to be a track and field athlete and a weightlifter (when I was in high school). I've looked into the gastric sleeve surgery and I know this is what I need in order to regain my health so I can live a healthier, longer life. I live in NY and have Straight Medicaid, which requires 3 months of NUT visits and from what the surgeon told me that I may get sleeved in either September or October of this year. I wasn't told how much I needed to lose, but I heard it was minimum 10% of your body weight. I've tried everything from Slim Fast to Kashi GoLean and taking diet supplements. I'm more than ready for a change in my life. I know what lies ahead for me, and I know my path to wellness won't be easy. -
My name is Dena, I've been reading the posts here for a few weeks and thought I'd say hi. I'm pre-op VSG, a little over four months into a six month program. So far so good, and hoping for surgery in October/November, fingers crossed. I'm excited, and happy to be a part of this community. After watching so many people track their journey on You Tube, I decided I would like to try that too. I thought it would help me both with motivation and staying accountable. You can find me as GrandmaDena VSG if you want to check it out. I'm really out of my comfort zone getting in front of a camera, but I'm pushing myself to try new things. Take care everyone, I look forward to getting to know all of you better! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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2Nd Fill, Still Not Feeling Restriction...is This Normal?
honk replied to tokiesgirl6's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The band won't help you feel full until you've had enough fills. If it's been more than 3 weeks since your last fill I would get another. I did not get restiction until 10.6 CC's
