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I feel like every time I have eaten something this week its like I am saying good bye forever to it...lol. I know thats not true but I guess the closer to date I get the crazier my thoughts become. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App
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when can I drive again
Caitlyn_Cat replied to cherrybell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with the others. I'm one week out today, off narcotic pain meds as of two days ago and JUST drove my kids to school this morning. I'm doing ok right now, but the idea of a 6 hour drive this soon out gives me the shivers. I strongly suggest looking at your other options. ~~Dee -
when can I drive again
Rev Me Up! replied to cherrybell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It all about the pain meds and food. I had an epidural that was taken out the day I left the hospital (day 3) and I could not have driven any distance like that for at least 2 weeks after. Partially because of the medication, partially because I couldn't eat much of anything and I was exhausted all the time. Good luck, Lara -
How long until you feel like "yourself"? Well honestly, it took me 5 weeks. How long before I felt okay enough to do something like a craft show? I think at 2 weeks you should be fine. You WILL be tired though, so plan on that. Make sure you bring enough water/shakes for the day to stay hydrated. Oh, as far as caffeine goes, I have a half a cup every day, and switched to tea so I'm not getting as much. My NUT recommended none, but gosh darn it, I gave up a lot to have this surgery (smoking,for instance) and I wasn't about to give up my caffeine!
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Horrible Pain While Reaching Up? Sleeve Experts Please Help Me!
Dasleevechic replied to Dasleevechic's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh Ok...it's so good to know someone else has experienced it...if it continues to happen I will definitely give my doctor a call..you best believe I won't be reaching up anymore this week..except to put on or take off my shirt!!! Lol...thank you for your response!!!! -
Welcome!!! You will be able to check threads with a lot of support. I am in a very similar scenario as you. I was banded 12/6. As of yesterday and today, I feel so much better. I have a friend who was non compliant and her band failed less than one year. I went into this knowing that. The most important thing to consider now is band is Only a tool. It will not be why you lose weight. After banding, you must must plan your meals. It requires researching which foods have highest nutrients and will keep you full longer. Cutting out greasy and high fat foods. If you will still be at the same job post surgery, you will have to take a lunch cooler and ice packs. Put in pre measured foods. Be sure to try and use the foods you are to eat afterwards now. At a minimum, if your doctor doesn't order it, do a 1,000 calorie/day diet one week before of sugar free and reduced fat as well as slowly stop liquid calories (iced coffee, lattes, sugary sodas and teas). It will prep your body in many ways. Lastly, post here as often for support and help toward your specific situation at the time. Best of luck to you!!
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Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a few weeks now. I've been thinking about getting a Lapband for about 2 or 3 years now and I finally got tired of the ups and downs of dieting and started the process. Last week I went to my Primary Care Physician and he refered me to Lap Band surgeon. My BMI is 41. Had high blood pressure until I lost 50 Lbs and exercise daily. I have high Cholesterol and a family history of heart attacks at a young age. After seeing my PCP I went to a seminar that the surgeon was putting on. The seminar was very interesting, met a few nice people there and got a lot of info from the Doc and Staff. I was told that my insurance was one of the "easier" insurance companies to deal with when it came to LapBands. I then scheduled my Psych Evaluation. I called my Insurance company and went through a whole list of questions that the Surgeons office had gave me to ask them. I have to be approved by the insurance company after all of the referals and first meeting with the surgeon is over. So in about a week and a half I have a Psych Eval and then 3 weeks after that I have a meeting with the surgeon. I'm not to sure how long the approval process will take. The insurance company does not require a diet plan. Just wanted to say "Hi" and blow of some of this stuff that I have been milling around in my head for awhile now. Jeremy:smile2:
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Just hang in there! I was self-pay so I was able to get everything done in about two weeks. If your insurance is paying, it will take longer. I just got my band Friday, March 13th, and so far everything is going well. I'm down about 7 lbs already. It is a little tough but not real bad. I just hope that it stays that way! Let us know when you get your surgery and how your progressing. Good Luck!
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What kind of diet did your Dr. put you on for pre-op? Mine has had me on a 700 calorie high protein low carb for 2 weeks. Hope I do indeed have the surgery done next Thursday as planned (June 8th). Waiting to hear from my insurance company at this point. Will be out of town until next Tuesday so will have to check back with the Drs. office at the beginning of next week. It would be nice to know how to plan.
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What questions did you ask your surgeon or wish you had?
lore posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have my first appointment with the surgeon next week and am wondering what questions I need to be asking. I've read a ton of stuff and am generally informed, but what do I need to know about/from my specific surgeon? I know his bio (years in the biz, # of surgeries per year, board certs, etc.). What did you ask that was really useful or what do you wish you had asked? (New here and am so thankful I found this community!) Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App -
Don't stress over it, plan for it . That's my new mantra LOL We had a wonderful lunch today, and I was thinking what would I have done differently if they had the luncheon next week as originally planned, during my pre=op diet?.....I would have had a shake before I left the office, and ordered a clear soup, just drink the broth and as a backup, bring a bouillon cube and ask for a cup of tea....and use it for my bouillon instead.....if that's what I had to do..... I really didn't have much notice of the surgery, and don't have time to plan for a food funeral. LOL To be honest, I think that would set me up for failure...I have 3 days left before I go all liquids...so I am making the best choices I can whatever circumstances I find myself in this weekend....may even go all liquids tomorrow. Shocking, I know LOL. I thought I wanted Chinese one day this week, but it didn't happen, and honestly, I don't see it happening---and I'm good with that It is H-O-T! for dinner, I just wanted something cold...still experimenting with protein powders....mixed a scoop of syntax nectar wild cherry protein powder with 4 oz of water with a stick blender.....then poured it over shaved ice......it was nothing like a sno cone, and I could only use 1/2 the drink, but it was cold, crunchy, wild cherry, and pretty yummie.....(someone gave me an ice shaver years ago, and I never knew what to do with it....now I know LOL) Right now a small batch of stew is simmering so it can be frozen for hubby.....he won't tell me what he wants while I'm on clear liquids post op (I told him I'm not cooking that week)....so I'm making what I want him to eat, and if he doesn't like it, well hopefully he'll have learned a lesson LOL Good night everyone....be good....
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Ah the dreaded 3 week stall. Dont worry - almost everyone here has gone through this. Keep doing everything you are supposed to. The stall will break pretty soon and your scale will move
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Help! Hair is falling out.
TheCHERF replied to Allformyson's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pickup the $$ but effective NIOXIN products from your beauty salon or products store. It has helped me tremendously. My hair is growing back and less is coming out during brushing and washing. The product is close to $40 for shampoo and an additional $40 for the conditioner - it tingles and doesn't have the best smell (its kinda medicinal) but it has certainly helped. My hairstylist says you have to use it and ONLY it - no other shampoos at all. You can use gels,sprays and whatnot but no other shampoo/conditioner. I've been using it for 4mos now and my bottles are still just over 1/2 full. ( usually wash my hair 2-3 times per week too). Hope this helps:smile: -
I know how you feel Msknow... I've had a very hard time being patient! I just want to get the paperwork into the insurance but have to do things in order... I would be happy if they would just get me into see the surgeon. So... can submit another two weeks worth of food charts next Thursday and hopefully they will decide that I can adhere to a bandlike diet and get on with it. I guess the good part is that I am already losing weight so all of the waiting time will not be worthless. (o: Good Luck with everything.... Darcy
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5 days post op & dizzy...not getting alot of calories...
thughes113 replied to gingin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 6/27 and all those liquids do get boring. I've been trying different flavored broths, and have looked for lower sodium. I enjoy the flavored waters. The sugar free jellos are great. The Life Savers sugar free popsicles are so yummy. I also have found a "no sugar added" apple juice which I really enjoy at lunch (Motts). The alernative, dehydration is much worse, so please, keep sipping. I read somewhere where you could also have sugar free sorbet or italian ice during the first week...I haven't ventured out for that yet. Good luck -
where did my energy go?
smitten kitten replied to Phantasmagoria's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Considering you just had serious surgery, have probably been on some meds that made you dopey and your body is freaking because it's not getting all that sugar/caffeine/etc, I think the fatigue is normal. I was banded on 12/30 and haven't felt like myself since. I figure it will be another week or two before my mind and body get it together. -
Well, the nice thing about post surgery was that the LAST thing I wanted was anything food related, so liquids were just fine by me. The two week shake pre-op wasn't so bad. You basically just need to find lots of ways to dress them up so that you're not just having these plain shakes all the time. I would have a little steamed broccoli every day to break up the boredom of shakes. Even then, by the end of two weeks you're really sick of them XP
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Try drinking G2 gatoraid. It helps me so much to stay hydrated and it is low sugar and low calorie. I like the blue best. I was almost dehydrated once last week and just made myself drink it. Sipping every few seconds. Hope this helps.
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One week post op I still had pain. I slept in my recliner, it helped a bunch! I also used heating pads for my back to help move the left over gas that was trapped from surgery. My pain isolated itself in my back and left shoulder. Walking and heating pads were the only things that really helped. I do want to mention that the left shoulder discomfort from the left over gas lasted several weeks. After the month mark I could still feel it when I walked briskly or trotted. It did FINALLY go away after 6-8 weeks. But try the heating pads!
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Messed up!!!!! (but finally not starvin marvin)
HarleyNana replied to sunshinegirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
What you're having is the next phase, mushy. I would stick to the true liquids, even if creamy. I ate a lot of the creamier Soups the second week. I think as long as you don't have to digest it you're ok. You don't want your tummy muscles to have to work, they're still healing. I did have sausage gravy, but I didn't eat the sausage, because of worrying about digesting it. After someone explained the digestion part I was a tad more particular about any mushy/solids sliding down. Good luck, you'll be just fine. -
I have BCBS of California (aka Anthem BCBS, gets confusing). If you visit the website, which for me is "Empireblue.com", click on the "enter" button and then type "weight loss surgery" in the search box, you will find BCBS's policy for WLS. It will tell you everything expected of you. Once I completed my 6 month supervised diet and the necessary tests, etc. I think it took a week or two ... but I did have to "bug" them to make sure they stayed on the case. Hope this helps. If you can't find the info on the website let me know. I have a pdf copy that I would be happy to send to you. ~Fran
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There must be people from Philly on this board right?
Sunta replied to Sunta's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Mmmm mmm Pat's and Gino's... Mmmmmmm mmmm mmmmm cheese...steak... roll.....onions....ketchup.......mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm What were we talking about? Oh yeah! Philly people! Let's get together! DAA, where do you work? Center city? I work in Northern Liberties, two blocks north of Spring Garden. JulieK, Collegeville isn't too far, is it? How about we get together one of these nice spring weekends on a Saturday or Sunday? We can have a bandster meal somewhere. I like diners because they have a good selection of mushies which I'm still on. Although if we wait two weeks or so I wil be on solids. What do you guys think? -
Theres many reasons why I am fat. But none of them are really good enough. So I dont think I have to explain my journey of how I got fat, only my journey to become thin. I'm 105kgs. thats 231 pounds. I've gained and lost all my life, but suddenly last week something hit me, and I cant take it anymore. I did a search for lap banding in Korea, and I found this site. I called the clinic last Friday, and I made an appointment for Monday. Today's appointment went well, but I was even unsure as to whether I would go through with it or not. But I just have to do it, and I know I can succeed. The doctor said I can have the surgery as soon as this Friday. I'm just a bit shocked at how fast this is all happening. Being in Korea, if youre a fat woman, you stand out. If youre a fat woman with blonde hair, its even harder. But until I see my reflection, I dont really feel as big as I am. The main reason would be, that alot of my weight is in my belly. And since I've had a baby, I guess my belly looks like I'm still pregnant, keeps the same shape as when I was. But its been almost 2 years, so I dont want people to ask me 'when are you due?' I really have to convince myself that no matter how I lose the weight, what counts is that I do. So I can be healthier to live a long life with my family. And LAP banding isnt cheating, it will still take work and commitment. So, next is to decide when I want the surgery. Me deciding? feels so strange.
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Hi guys . My surgery date it's aug17 . I'm 5'2 and was 226 started protein diet last week and now I'm down to 218 .. Anyone else doing it same day ??
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pre op fasting diet lap band
B-52 replied to itsmyjourney's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Check with your DR..... My Dr. did not care what I ate...as long as I lost a certain # of lbs within those 2 weeks prior to surgery....OR ELSE! But you have come this far, don't blow it in the last 2 weeks...that was my mantra.
