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Been down this road
Truckerchic replied to mgarrett1311's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Sorry to hear your at a stall but wow you look great! Good luck -
Is Cigna a nightmare?
mythreechildren2001 replied to carrierae's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Cigna. I just made sure I knew exactly what they required. I made sure I had everything. My surgeons office was helpful with this as well. They wouldn't even submit it until they knew I had completed everything. Once I did, it took about a week to get approved. -
only 3 weeks until i get my band, im very excited, ready to start a new healthy life.:clap2:
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gingerkid: You might want to try and get up in the middle of night and have a big drink of Water. I think that sleeping a long time dries out the pouch and that is what makes it so difficult to swallow things in the morning. I sat in the sun for a couple of hours today and didn't bring a drink with me. When I got home I took three sips of iced tea and it all came back up. Again, I think my pouch got dry and made it difficult. Mention it to your doctor and see what he/she says. Sue
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GETTING MY BAND THIS WEEK!
Jennifer H replied to DETERMINED*DG's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everything went great. They did repair my hitial hernia. So far the heart burn is gone. I am so glad. I am sore right above my belly button which is wehre they put the port. So that is to be expected. The other insistion doesnt hurt at all. I've ate a yougurt and drank my protein shake, but thats it other than my gatorade. I am accually scared to eat, lol. I go back on next Wednesday for my 1 week check up. I have had some gas, and can feel it sitting on my stomach and it wont come out a lot of times which hurts. Other than that I am doing very good. The one advice I can give is take all your vitiamns and make sure you get all your protein in. I have a friend that didnt and she is a b12 shot once a week and blood transfustions every 3 months. -
Sick to stomach (take out?)
Miss Mac replied to ZombieQueen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, canned peaches, and soft moist chicken got me through the soft stage. At 4 1/2 weeks, my first take-out food was the Wendy's chili I picked up on the way home from my one month follow-up. That small chili lasted me four days. I am now three weeks away from my two-year surgiversary and still cannot comfortably eat bread, pastries, noodles or rice. That kind of stuff sits on my stomach like Play-Doh. If I eat something that Miss Tummy objects to, she will make sure that I am miserable for hours. She is still the boss of me. You have the right idea about soft and moist foods. Your new tummy will have you trained in no time. I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and an uncomplicated recovery. -
Hello everyone, To make a long story short, my surgeon suspected a tiny leak and although nothing has showed up on my tests, he still wants to treat it as if I do have a tiny leak. So I am on IV antibiotics and TPN. I have about one more week on this. My question is this: Did anyone get weened off the TPN or did they get off of it and back onto Clear liquids?? I am wondering instructions were given to those who were taken off of TPN? I am concerned about my nutrient levels if I am off the TPN cold turkey and go right to clear liquids again. Any help please???
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all done, waiting for approval!
talkalot1981 replied to CantB2noty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ohh I sure do hope you get approved. I just found out last week that I was approved. It only took 4 days. My surgery date is July 28th. Just either check the websire everyday or call!!!! LOL Jennifer -
I left my job because it turned out they had 'edited' dome of the reference letters I sent them to make it look like I had more experience than I did (they needed five years experience to get the visa and I had 4.5). I 9nly just found out and if immigration look in to it and find out its false I get deported and have trouble getting work visas not just in this country, but in any country after. Given that my entire career depends on my ability to work abroad it's pretty serious. I can't risk telling those kinds of (oh so easily disproven) lies and I don't like that they put me in that situation. The only thing I feel bad about is the fact that I work in a school, and I hate to leave the kids mud year like this. I'll be leaving in three weeks (at the end of this semester)
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I Attended a seminar a few weeks ago and have a consult with the surgeon scheduled for the 17th. After meeting with him, I'll meet with the dietician. What should I expect during the consult? Will it consist of testing?
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I agree!!! I am still about 10 pounds from my goal. I know if I worked a little harder I could make it. However, a few weeks ago I decided to "live like I was a goal",and to focus on non weight related goals. It has been wonderful. This Thursday night I am going to a Pole Dance fitness class- something that I would never have done before. Also this weekend will be my first ever camping trip and kayaking. I still want to zip line and go to a water park this summer and then all my short term goals will be met and I can make new ones. Chasing after the perfect number on a scale isn't near as much fun as chasing after a fun filled life!!! Good topic.
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Maybe we will try it again later. It was not a good week for anyone.
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I'm about 3 weeks post op and have been feeling awesome, until this morning. Bent over and felt a horrible pain near my port site. It feels like post op day 2/3.. Got better at work today but now tonight it's back again with a vengeance... Anyone have this happen? I did call the dr and they said to take it easy
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I'm new to this forum. I'm doing all of my pre-op appointments at this point. The doctor put me on the South beach diet. I am on Phase 1, Week 2. I find myself cheating sometimes with my good choices? Is anyone else experiencing this, or do I just need to work a little harder at refusing temptation? Sent from my SM-S320VL using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hi. :crying: I was banded on April 10th with the Realizeband. So excited to have found this message board a few weeks ago. I've only told 4 people that I had this surgery - all were family and my husband. I haven't told any friends yet.
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Banded April 16 and in pain still with a leak
erica777 replied to BookWormJoy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded april 16th and one of my incisions is still bleeding. staining my t shirts w/o realizing it. I finally had to clean it again and put a band aid on it. I have one more week before my dr appt so I am hoping it will heal better before then. I can't seem to find the port though. a friend I know who had the bypass done said your tummy will stay swollen for about two or three weeks or so and then all of a sudden you will notice the swelling gone. the leakage could be coming from excessive swelling. my biggest question is... my stomach feels like a hard ball. I don't know why?? I didn't notice it in the hospital because I was too busy trying not to throw up. the 4th day got better. -
Screwed up - need aftercare doctor in Michigan
DeLarla replied to clg8579's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Chris, I don't know any Mich docs but wanted to throw a hello your way since I had the same problem. What is your incision problem? Mine started leaking a week after surgery like a faucet and never stopped. Soon the area became infected. Leaking can be quite normal as long as the area stays infection free. What is your wound doing? -
Screwed up - need aftercare doctor in Michigan
DeLarla replied to clg8579's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I forgot to mention that a weeping wound happens with any type of surgery. My friend had a major breast reduction and leaked for 8 weeks. I leaked for 8 months. First, the original port got infected so they removed it. Then I got a new port, but they put the port in the same old infected wound, so that 2nd port got infected, too. I had the 2nd one removed in January. I need a new port, but $$$ is an issue since I'm still paying off all these complications. -
I am down 6.2 pounds in 8 days using a blend of essential oils that I named "Anti-Hunger". So far, so good! Able to completely resist the temptation of snacking. Loss of hunger is similar to being in the Honeymoon stage after RNY surgery. I am 29 months post-op RNY surgery and very near my bottom weight when I began this experiment. In a couple weeks if I find this experiment to be successful, I will post the formula on my updated webpage at Protein back into my diet (in the form of one large cup of hot [no sugar added] cocoa). This brought the weight loss to a dead crawl. Anyways this is good information since this experiment is just as much about weight stability as weight loss. I will now drop the hot cocoa and see if weight loss will ramp up again. [October 16] Since I dropped 1.6 pounds from yesterday. The weight loss ramped up surprisingly quick. Now here is the good news! I have now broken through my lowest weight barrier after surgery. It gives hope to those that are trying to meet a weight goal and can’t just quite seem to be able to get there.
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After ten months...freedom!
NORCALRN replied to RJ'S/beginning's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
that is so inspiring to hear. congrats. i am 13 months out and still with a j tube, still battling nausea - and vomittng when i try to eat.i get frustrated so easy on some days. and my mic-key is acting up so i see my surgeon this week to see if i need it replaced :sigh: anyway, i am so happy that you are free from medical staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Any one doing there surgery thought kiaser
PrincipalsOffice replied to Breeg89's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Wow.3 weeks have gone by already. Surgery was not bad at all. Very tired when we got home. They really seemed to rush me out though.I thought I was supose to get up and walk and go for a P but that never happened. I remember them telling me I had to get up and get dressed. Next thing I knew they were walking me out to find Paul And we were on our way out. All is well anyway. Wasnot hungry for the first week,but gradually it has come back. Couldn't wait to get off of the fluids and have some mushies. I started them a couple of days early...but everything seems to go down fine. I am really shocked at how little I can eat. it just becomes very uncomfortable ( more back ache than anything)? Haven't had a PB yet and I really don't want one. I am chewing really well even though I am only eating mushies, but i do need to take more time...I am too rushed...This is something I really have to work at. I had very little water today and then had some potatoes done in the bullet after I ate I felt really light headed, like I was going to pass out. I went and laid down. Don't know what that was all about. I wonder if it had anything to do with not drinking. I find that a challenge some days. Not use to sipping all day. Another learning curve I suppose. Working on my second mug of Ice tea now... Had a very down day. Didn't do anything. Even went to bed twice. I have no energy at all. I think I need to Phone Dalia and get some more vitamins. I always get feeling great and think I don't need to take them anymore than I hit a Wall...AHHHHHHHHH I I am going to go and call her now. I also have my period, that probably isn't helping anything. I am not hungry just bored and miss eating. Didn't realize i grazed so much. Need to be able to go out side and do something away from the kitchen, but I need energy as wwell to do that. They are calling for cold and snow for the Easter Weekend..just when I though it was Spring. Damn IT. Going to cottage for our first easter there. What to cook??????? What to even buy?????/ I don't know what anyone is going to want to eat . Especially April. Frozen meals sound good to me. Salad for Sarah & Mike. Going to try to have a relaxing weekend..............???????????????
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banded 2/15/07...feeling pretty good.
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As for today, it was a successful day. But this evening, I've been grazing...chewing and spitting. ick. And not good things either...just things. Left overs from Trin's plate...duh. I know this is the time on a normal diet I would cave. Completely, udderly go into the fridge and eat anything and everything until I couldn't breathe. Honestly, I'm afraid of the skinny me. I don't know what kind of person she is, how she copes...is she friendly, or will she ruin all the safe relationships I've built? And at this moment, when i see success staring me in the brain...I want to quit. Not really, but in this moment i yell and scream and fight for staying fat. Why??? That's ultimately the question. If i can figure out the 'why' I can have my "Oprah moment'". But I think I;m afraid to consider what it might be. Clear liquids for 2 weeks?? When everyone else is on full??? Gimme a break!!! How come? I want to be normal...alas, for years I haven't been normal. For years I have eaten like a fiend, made myself and everyone around me uncomfortable...I;'ve started the back pain and the joint pain, and I can't live there. That's why I had to have the surgery...so I wouldn't back down. So now, just because the wedding ring is fitting loosley, and the clothes are fitting loosely, and the bone structure is peeking out, this isn't he reason to quit. Fish will come soon enough...that's what I want my first 'meal' to be, broiled fish. It won't be long. I've been eaing my whole life, so perhaps now I can just be patient for a couple more weeks. It won't be long, and then it'll get easier. And now I wait, and pray...
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As for today, it was a successful day. But this evening, I've been grazing...chewing and spitting. ick. And not good things either...just things. Left overs from Trin's plate...duh. I know this is the time on a normal diet I would cave. Completely, udderly go into the fridge and eat anything and everything until I couldn't breathe. Honestly, I'm afraid of the skinny me. I don't know what kind of person she is, how she copes...is she friendly, or will she ruin all the safe relationships I've built? And at this moment, when i see success staring me in the brain...I want to quit. Not really, but in this moment i yell and scream and fight for staying fat. Why??? That's ultimately the question. If i can figure out the 'why' I can have my "Oprah moment'". But I think I;m afraid to consider what it might be. Clear liquids for 2 weeks?? When everyone else is on full??? Gimme a break!!! How come? I want to be normal...alas, for years I haven't been normal. For years I have eaten like a fiend, made myself and everyone around me uncomfortable...I;'ve started the back pain and the joint pain, and I can't live there. That's why I had to have the surgery...so I wouldn't back down. So now, just because the wedding ring is fitting loosley, and the clothes are fitting loosely, and the bone structure is peeking out, this isn't he reason to quit. Fish will come soon enough...that's what I want my first 'meal' to be, broiled fish. It won't be long. I've been eaing my whole life, so perhaps now I can just be patient for a couple more weeks. It won't be long, and then it'll get easier. And now I wait, and pray...
