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Nine days post-op and Gaining Weight HELP!
jane13 replied to VSG_Hopeful's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Miss Mac - so you stalled at 3 or so weeks post op? That's what I thought the 3 week stall was when I referred to it earlier and was told something different. I am 3 weeks 5 days out and the scale hasn't moved since last Thursday. -
I thought a couple of weeks ago the worst had happened due to having the CT Scan and the PET Scan were bad news, but I really didn't expect it to show anything. I was totally shocked to find out I needed to have a heart cath and then 2 stents placed in my right coronary artery! I'm glad they found the blockages in my heart, but I had no idea this would keep me from having my Lap-Band surgery for a full year! I'm soooooooo depressed and I just feel like sitting aroung crying all the time. That won't help anything, so I don't, but I sure feel like it. Those idiots in the ER Saturday night were scary. I'm glad I had enough sense to hold pressure on the site! Anyway, I guess I'll just have to see what happens next. I guess I'm prepared for just about anything now. I did see Shelley White last week and I think she is really going to be able to help me with my issues Dr. Hutson told me I needed to work on, plus issues Dr. Hutson has no idea about.
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I just noticed today that the beds of my nails have become a thick white horizontal line instead of the small half moon that they usually are, and the line is about 2-3mm thick. I have tried looking it up online and the only things I can find is when your nail is white for almost the whole nail, not just the nail beds. I did read it could be Protein deficiency, but I have been doing a really good job getting my protein and Water in - unless it's just growth from the past few weeks when I wasn't getting as much protein. I had a lot of pre-op tests and I doubt that it's attributed to a liver/kidney issue as all my blood work came back normal pre-op (a month ago). Anyway, I was just curious if anyone had experienced this - I was thinking maybe low protein or anemia? I looked through the search function and I couldn't find anything on this. I know you guys aren't doctors and I'll call my doctor if it keeps growing this way, but I was wondering if this is common or if anyone else has had this? Thanks!
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I had my sleeve done on June 27th. The first day after surgery I felt great, but the second day I was switched to oral pain meds instead of IV meds. That day the pain I had was gas pain, which can be very uncomfortable so be sure you walk, even if you don't want to, and take the Gas X strips. I am taking it easy and although I am a little sore, I don't have any significant pain. Also I don't have any nausea or cravings. It will help if you make a chart to keep up with your liquid intake and medicines the first week. Without a chart I am sure I would not keep up with everything and probably would not feel as good as I do. Good luck!
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I have had 2 c-sections and my gall bladder removed. For me the sleeve was worse. I felt terrible after this surgery for a week or so.
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You may order from the kid's menu at most quick service and table service locations... but you will be limited to FRIED chicken strips, hamburgers, and PB&J sandwichs in most places. Stick to the adult menu to make sure you are picking healthier and smarter options. The buffet price will most likely not be able to be changed. The reason is that the lower children's price is more aimed at the choices the children are expected to make from the buffet combined with the amount of food they are expected to eat... mac/cheese, chicken fingers, fried, etc. You may ask for a Guest Service Manager to see if they may be able to provide a discount to the check for your medical situation; possibly 20% as a good gesture. We used to offer that when I worked there. They may decide not to offer any compensation as we are free to enjoy the buffet for what we want. Not everybody with a regular size stomach goes to the buffet to pig out. I will be there next week and will give you an official report when I ask myself.
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2 weeks tomorrow
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Got home from the hospital this afternoon - stayed 2 days. Not gonna lie, still feel pretty rough. Surgery apparently went fine, did the bypass and fixed a hernia. The stay in the hospital wasn't great. My IV infiltrated twice so my right arm is blown up like a balloon. I'm up 12 pounds from all the fluid in me. Sporting my stylish compression stockings for the next 2 weeks. Looking forward to getting through Sunday when I can finally have some soup. Still no regrets. Sent from my LM-Q730 using BariatricPal mobile app
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I agree, moderation is key. If I start craving, I have to satiate that craving even it's only by having a bite or two. I do count those cals and try to compensate throughout the day for that splurge. Also, I restrict myself to no more than 2 'cheat' meals a week. The less pressure you put on yourself the more apt you are to follow your rules and the less likely you are going to want those no no foods in general.
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i eat what i want and i want now to eat good/healthy food choices once a week i eat one meal of whatever i want...i am not on a diet, i just eat different now..
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Banding in less than 24 hrs.!! Im so nervous
trish151 replied to R Hernandez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will do great. I am right behind you in 2 weeks so Happy new day.....................yeah. -
I wish I had found this site, or thought to look before my surgery on 10/30. I thought I was well prepared and educated on what to expect. This week has been sort of hellish. Only because I was not prepared for the internal swelling, which made even sipping something almost impossible. I was very discouraged on 11/2 wondering if I had made the right decision. Last evening I started feeling better and tonight I actually got dressed and went to a symphony for a couple of hours. Okay, I am tired and sore, but I did it. I think we should all know the first few days you are very sore and feel like crap, but I still lost and THAT FEELS GREAT!!!
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First bathing suit in my 20 years of life
Shell425 replied to gruiz27's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yay congrats! I was sleeved a week ago and this is such an inspiration! You look great! -
Progressing To The Next Food Phase - What To Expect?
bigfoot213 replied to 4ALongerLife's topic in Food and Nutrition
I guess each doctor has his or hers own sch I had my surgery 10 weeks ago but i only had to stay on liquid diet for 2 weeks then puree diet but even then it was only the meats that i had to puree Vegtables as long as fully cooked could be eaten as is. There are a number of diets for the sleeve surgery on the net. but I just ignored them and stayed with the one the dietian the doctor assigned me gave out now almost 11 weeks out and eating normal type food now i still have not touched carbs and the 60 lbs i lost have given me complete freedom form insulin (YEA) still today my tummy feels tight as i eat but it also tells me ok that enough Just listen to that tight feeling and stop -
I have gone down 1 bra size and one pants size soon to be two :-) thanks for all your support go for my 3rd fill next week I have 5cc in a 10cc band not to sure if I need more in it yet Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk
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I had to wait 6 weeks. My 12 yr old got pretty good at it!
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Psych Eval Done, On To My Surgeon!
MG in SD replied to hellonurse's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes dr mueller is awesome. You must be excited, and yes, let's absolutely keep in touch. Good luck next week! -
Lactose intolerance?
HopefullXOXOXO replied to HopefullXOXOXO's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you for reminding me of this Jess. I am making myself crazy trying to figure out what's causing the symptoms. To me, it seems everyone else here is doing much better than I am when it comes to stomach/intestinal distress. I assumed it has to be something I'm eating because I've never had so many intestinal symptoms before in my life (I'm 65). It's only been 5 weeks and I know the healing takes time. I shouldn't be so impatient. On the good days, I'm not impatient. It's the bad days that scare me because I think it will last forever and not go away. There's that four letter word again....TIME! -
Many people do develop issues with dairy/whey/lactose post op...as well as aversions and intolerances of other kinds. Most of the time they dissipate by six months out or so. I couldn't eat eggs for months. I had issues with some dairy for several weeks. Your stomach (and intestines depending on the type of surgery) have been cut open. They won't be performing optimally for a while. BUT if you have issues with whey protein it's not a lactose intolerance. It's a different issue. I was just clarifying that issue. So you might have issues with whey protein or you might have issues with yogurt, but you might not have issues with both. So eliminate one and see if the other still bothers you. Then try switching.
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4 Weeks Po & Not Losing
FishingNurse replied to teambrown4's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
oh, you must feel so discouraged! :-( But I think your body must be in a state of shock right now. I stalled for 3 weeks at 3 weeks post op and I thought I was going to die! How many calories are you getting per day? Make sure you are getting enough-- this was key for me. I have been eating at least 1000 calories a day since 1 month out.. and at least 1300 since 3 months out. I am almost to goal. This has been key for me. -
4 Weeks Po & Not Losing
Jesusislove replied to teambrown4's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
@sleeve of steel, I am two weeks post op, and I appreciate your post. I was thinking the same thing about my weight loss when I am able to eat solids in two weeks. I know it will take me probably a couple of weeks to adjust, but in the past I had to eat to lose. -
Hi all - I had surgery June 13 and the weight flew off. It came off so fast I felt like a rockstar! However, at four weeks my stall began and I haven't lost much of anything since then. I'm back on regular foods and not doing a good job on my Protein drinks (loved them before and holy cow they taste awful now...including the kind that allegedly have no taste). What kinds of foods were you all eating to get you past this terrible hurdle? It's so depressing - I am so hoping for 100 pounds by 4 or 5 months, but at this rate, I definitely won't hit it. Help...
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I'm 4 week out and I go to reg diet on July 5 but until then I'm on soft mushie food and I'm scared to eat I guess because I'm having problem on what to eat. I was wonder if I go out tonight what can I get ? Help
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Hey Ladies and Gents, It's me again...this time with another Cigna tidbit. So, today I called Dr. Pinnar Surgery Associates in Reston (already came to the conclusion not going with them because of the astronomical program fee of $2500) and spoke with the RN in regards to seeking approval from Cigna Insurance. She said that she has been doing the job since 2002 and has never seen a Cigna approval. I was flabberghasted and couldn't believe it. Surely, I thought, someone had Cigna insurance and received approval. Well, according to her they had not. My boss mentioned that maybe its because Cigna didn't agree with their policy (which includes $1500 paid up front and then an extra $1000 paid in monthly install ments following surgery - it includes among other things, first three fills (not covered???), nutritionist evalations before and after surgery, paperwork and just general correspondence between office and insurance company). Also, I told her (the RN) how I had gathered the 6 mos thing (kinda-shrug) as well as am about to finish physical, but also have recommendation letters from PCP, Therapist, Orthopedic doctor, Gynocologist and Neurosurgeon. She said that letters only worked on the 1st appeal, after you got rejected the first time. But I'm thinking what the h - e - double hockey sticks, I'm going to submit the major requirements including recommendation letters and my heartfelt letter and see how it goes. If I get rejected, then I'll try again. ALSO, the physician I am planing to go with does the REALIZE band, other than the LAP-BAND. Any thoughts, opinions?? I love this website and truely appreciate the comments and advice that you individuals have given me. As well as the updated Photos and blogs. :thumbup:Keep me in prayer and I will do the same for you as well.
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Hey, LoveMe, do you have the Inamed LapBand, a Swedish band, or some other kind? I'm asking only because you had your first fill less than two weeks after surgery, and your second fill two weeks after that. Every doctor has a different protocol -- but yours is very sped-up for the Inamed band. Most of us don't get the first fill until six weeks after surgery. Congratulations on your loss!
