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I'm not complaining about stalling because I would actually rather not lose super quickly so I don't have the issues with excess skin and such. However, I have hit a stall and I am only 10 days post op... Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this? I am getting discouraged because I still get hungry and feel like I can eat more than I should. Please help!!
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Now this is what worked for me. I'm short waisted and a couple of my small incisions were in my bra band line and my port incision was right where my waist band sat. So, for the first week I wore mostly cotton yoga pants and capris and tucked the front underneath my stomache. I wore long enough shirts that it was not noticeable. I also wore a front closure bra and left the bottom couple hooks un hooked. 24 hours post op, you are really going to want to go for comfort so make sure everything is soft fabric and loose. I had a lot of left shoulder pain and it felt better if I kept it covered and warm, as for me it felt not so much like gas pain as muscle soreness. Make sure you have a nice fleece jacket or small fleece blanket you can throw over you if you get cool. I found this to be necessity. Also, I would take a pain pill half hour before boarding. Good luck. You'll feel so much better once you get home to your own bed. You will be wiped out after your trip, so plan on getting rest.
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Friday Morning Weigh-in, April 17
alleycia replied to BDS_Geologist's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
hey guys Here are the numbers Started at 255 last week 226 this week 220. Down six sooooooooooooooo happy -
Friday Morning Weigh-in, April 17
bambam31 replied to BDS_Geologist's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congrats to all you "losers!" The Girl Scout Cookies showed up this week.... And so did some ice cream... and well... enough said Last Week 166 This Week 166 No change... Brad -
It shouldn't cause you any issues, just don't try to lift anything or strain yourself for several weeks.
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Check out MyFitnessPal.com. You can plug your numbers in there and put in that you want to lose 2 pounds a week etc and it will tell you how many calories. You can track your calories eaten and calories burned there also. Now mind you.... you may not "technically" lose 2 pounds a week but it is a good base for seeing exactly what you are eating and burning.
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Leg cramps at night
line-dancer replied to line-dancer's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the heads up on calcium I will add that. Getting plenty of water for sure now after last week 10-8 oz even by my bed and if I wake up I sip away. Funny that it should all of a sudden happen I go to my PCP next Friday will add this to the list of question.Happy Mom's Day -
Hello all. I am still doing my two week post op liquid diet and I read some people say they gained weight after getting back on solid foods. Is this a common thing? I have lost ten pounds and am so scared to gain it back once off liquids. Have some people just kept losing during the transition?
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I was sleeved 2/25 and altho at first getting my liquids in was hard I now get about two premier shakes a day to get my 60g of protein and I get water in, I've tried scrambled eggs and everything goes in fine and altho in small portions I feel like I'm not losing weight! The scale hasn't budged in a few days and it's weird because I only get 320 calories a day!
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Hi! I have my gastric sleeve surgery scheduled for March 11 with Dr. Almanza. I am always nervouse when it comes to any kind of hospital stay, but that aside, I am so excited! I can't wait to get off high blood pressure meds and go clothes shopping with my daughters without being discouraged and/or embarrassed. Ready to look good in photos again too. My husband is going with me and he is a wonderful advocate for me, so that makes me feel reassured. Edited for spelling.
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Ok so we finally have everything in place...I have my dress and everything...only problem is I ordered my dress in a smaller size (anticipating more weight loss w/ 5 months to go, I have lost almost 50 lbs in almost 5 months). My only problem is I don't like how my arms/back look in my dress...can anyone suggest some good exercises to do to shape up my top half in 5 months? I am doing resistance training 5 days a week and walking 20 miles a week what more can I do?
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Pain Under Left Rib Cage 4 Years Post Surgery
Mommydearest posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had my band for 4 years and with great success. For the past few weeks, I have been overeating and know that I shouldn't have. Three days ago I ate too much and had the normal discomfort under left ribs like always. The pain/discomfort usually subsides but I have had this now for three days. At times it's difficult to take deep breaths and is tender upon pressing on area. I am afraid to eat now because I tried and have had terrible heartburn. I can however consume liquids. Anyone experience the same thing so far after banding? Any suggestions? -
August 5 now I'm starting to get scared. Actually freaking out a bit. Last week was the my last NUT until after and she said I was HPYLORI positive. They scared the hell out of me because she said I might have to wait 6 weeks to have the surgery. She called my Dr. and he said it was fine to just put me on antibiotics until the surgery. I know he said it was OK but now my anxciety is kicking in and I'm questioning it. Should I wait or is this my excuse because I'm starting to freak out. Also this is a post-op question. I've been reading about the constipation after surgery. Sorry if this is TMI but I've suffered from this my whole life. I was wondering can we take Probiotics after surgery and does it help? Promise the pre-op pics will come soon just trying to get the nerve up. Love this site can't get enough, Lori
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possible connection with bad constipation and too tight restricion??
Crishell posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was just wondering if anyone has experienced this? I tend to stay constipated alot. This past weekend was worse than ever. I usually take a Correctol pill every couple of days if I have not had a BM. This weekend I decided to skip the Correctol because I was going out of town and did not want to have to worry about bathroom stops along the way for that. Bad decision. At any rate, I noticed by Sunday that foods were going down a little slower than usual and by Monday not even yogurt and apple sauce would stay down. It has been almost 6 weeks since my last fill so I figured it was not due to that. I am not having sinus or cold issues (I have noticed that I get increased restriction with that). I took a Correctol Sunday night and Monday. After they worked, my too tight restriction went away. Any one ever noticed this happening to them or am I just a fluke?? -
How long after surgery before returning to work?
cl_tx_42 replied to cl_tx_42's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Don't feel pathetic. I think everyone recovers differently. My main concern with asking was because I have only been at my job for 6 months and its just me and my boss....no one to back me up. So....I am hoping that I will be able to only be out a week or less. I pretty much sit at my desk but we do have clients that I have to visit with. -
How long after surgery before returning to work?
pebulz replied to cl_tx_42's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
IndianLight I feel the same I had my surgery on August 9th and was supposed to go back this wednesday the 23rd but I'm going to try and take another 2 weeks I have a desk job but I feel like I couldnt sit their that long and the drive is 45 min each way -
I am 6 weeks out and 40 lbs down. so as far as I'm concerned yea its falling off but I`m working hard at it and guys do tend to lose faster due to larger muscle mass.
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Donna.....THANK YOU for responding. I am on Week 3 and I have lost only 3-4 pounds since last Thursday (8 days). Wwwwhhhyyyyyyyy???????? I'm getting extremely frustrated. I keep thinking that I am the only one in the world that the surgery won't work for.
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Grats on breaking your stall Donna, Feeling better?
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Congratulations! I am one week banded today and feeling fairly good for having 5 holes in my stomach!!
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Newbie Here - Band date is 9/23/10
Blue_Eyes replied to etexlady's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats & Good Luck tomorrow!! You will be so glad you made the decision. And the liquid diet is to shrink your liver so it's not in the way for surgery. I had to do 2 weeks before surgery and after the first couple of days it was just routine. My friend had to only do 2 days and she is having all kinds of trouble with soreness I guess because they had to move her liver out of the way.... The best tip I can give you for after surgery is to get moving. I had to stay overnight for insurance purposes and as soon as came out of the haze of anesthesia after being in my room I started walking the halls, slowly, but still. It will help with gas pains and help the soreness because you won't just be laying down. -
Educ Class/dietician/bloodwork Etc Today
Janedeaux3 replied to Ssilian's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have my education classes tomorrow! It's becoming so real, been a dream up to this point. I can hardly believe that June is here! It seems like yesterday that we were in March and I had my first visit! My surgeon does require the two week reduced carb diet in order to reduce the size of the liver and decrease need of manipulating and/or injuring it. I have found this forum very useful in answering and raising some questions for me. I have also realized that MD requirements are so varied. You sound confident and prepared and that's what's important. Best of luck to you!!! Ten days...so exciting! I have 20 days to go! I hope you have a smooth surgery and recovery!! -
Edema after surgery
WL WARRIOR replied to 2NewBeginningsxoxo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My legs, ankles, and face were always swollen. It was only three days after surgery when it noticeably got better. I couldn't believe it! I haven't had a problem with it since. -
Congratulations Athena!. I know it's tough right now and it will be tough for the next few weeks not being able to eat real food. Yes, it will all be worth it when you are able to fit into the cute clothes.
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Im 4 weeks out and have 2 cup, 1 for morning and the other for afternoon with lactosfree milk. Im ok with it. Before the sleeve I have 8-10 cup a day.
