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Husband had Surgery Today
New_girl_in_town replied to Let's do this's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Don't feel guilty. This is a journey that he has chosen and all you can do is be an emotional cheerleader. I'm 2 weeks post op and have made my kids dinner in the past week (baked French fries!!!) and didn't eat it. So if he's decided to make the change in his life, it will be fine. -
two weeks to banding and sick!
rosstheboss replied to rosstheboss's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks, I am feeling better and cough is less than before but I cough so hard that I get dizy. But is getting less and less and I have a few weeks so trying to take it easy and rest. As for the Pre op diet. My Dr. did not really put me on one and did not say too much. Oh he said to cut down on the carbs and eat more proteene, no metion of any liquid diet, although I have that from my most recent diet attempt. They might say somehing at the Hosptal pre-op. I am going to try and get back on track, but being sick I have not been eating too much anyway. Due need to try and get stricter in the next few days. My weight has been about the same acutally when I saw my dr 2 weeks ago I had lost a few pounds. This week went to my regulard dr, and was a bit higher but their scals are different. So not too concerned. I am like 292 BMI around 40, -
I haven't lost anything since just before the NY but I know why that is. Too much food. I am walking pretty much every day but my intake hasn't been the greatest. I start off okay but by the end of the day you'd think I was a garbage disposal... I am determined to keep my intake under 1000 calories this week. I am eating more because I can but in reality if I stop to think about it, I'm not actually hungry. I hadn't eaten anything for a couple of hours yesterday and started to feel a little hungry but it didn't take much to appease that. It's definitely a head thing. More restriction will help stop the amount of food I can take in though, so I am looking forward to my 2nd fill on 23rd.
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Yeah, these bands have a mind of their own eh? One day she loves chicken and the next, no way, get that white chicken breast crap outta here. One week it's oh sure, you can eat egg beaters and then the very next day, nope, not today pal. I do have to confess that about 50% of the time it's me. I eat too big too fast or didn't chew adequately. On the positive side, it's a reminder that she's still working and that we better not forget about her(it). tmf
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two weeks to banding and sick!
JayTee562 replied to rosstheboss's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A lot of us are getting sick right before our surgery tis the season. I don't recall anything from my hospital pre-op that would have caused them to put off my surgery. I had a gallbladder ultrasound, chest x-ray, had to suck on this thing that I'm suppose to take to the hospital with me, blood test, ekg and spoke with a nurse about my meds, history... I was really sick when I went for Cardio and Pluminary clearance and both passed me. Got over that jsut to get sick 2 weeks later 10 days before my surgery...taking antibiotics hoping they knock this out. Good luck take care of yourself and follow the rules of sinus/cold/alergy problems. -
Good luck. I am just 1 week post op. I already feel better and have more energy.
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many fills but no restriction or solution
AaranMP replied to Mert's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi everyone! This is my first post and I am new to the lap band. I have had my band for 3 months. I had a fill 4 weeks after my surgery of 1cc and then a second fill 6 weeks after for a total of 2 cc. I did not feel hardly any restriction. I have only lost 15 pounds. Now just this week I received a 3rd fill. Dr. Spiegel took out the .5cc (don't know why it wasn't 2cc) that was in my band and replaced it with 1.5cc. Now I can not keep any food down. I eat really slow and even some liquid do not want to stay down. I dont know if this is normal. I am only keeping down about 1/4 of what i eat. Can I get some advice? -
many fills but no restriction or solution
sweethot143 replied to Mert's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
i have a 10cc band and 2 fills, not sure how much, the dr. said he doesn't know, but i have very little restriction, no weight loss in over 5 weeks. he said you can only have 2 fills a year!! so i am emailing with him now trying to get another one. i'm praying. i didn't spend this much $$ to lose 20lbs. -
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I am kind of eating all the things I couldn't eat with the band. I have put on 10lbs in 2 weeks. Pathetic. I am going to start the preop diet on Monday.
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I am scheduled for Sept 4th. From what I understand it usually requires a pre-op diet because the doctor wants to shrink your liver before he/she operates...but only your doctor could tell you if it is REQUIRED for their practice. However, be encouraged. I just got approved by my insurance on Friday, and they scheduled me for surgery on the 4th. It took less than a week for my insurance to approve, and I got my surgery date just a couple hours after the approval. I have just enough time between my approval and surgery for the 14 day diet. So I will keep my fingers crossed that everything works out for you!
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For me, I still have a nurse practitioner consult (tomorrow AM), sleep study (consult Thursday), and a consult with my surgeon (TBD after nurse practitioner clears me). I started the process on January 17 (had been scheduled since mid December 2011) and I am being told the process should go super fast due to very few insurance requirements. I am expecting to be banded sometime in February, maybe early March. After cruising the boards for so long, it seems like many people are scheduled for surgery around the time they submit to insurance. I've seen some people be scheduled for two weeks after submission, and some up to 6 weeks. I guess it all depends on the Dr. Maybe you should ask about the timeline at your next visit?
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Still hurts when the liquid goes down
FitnFabfor2014 replied to AlwaysLorri's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It lasted about 3 weeks. The first two months for me were the hardest. I did not have a "textbook" recovery. This might sound crazy, but it could be what you are drinking. For me I could not add crystal light or anything like that to my Water. My stomach would start hurting. It took me awhile (about 2 months) to figured it out. I also couldn't drink the sugar free Vitamin waters. If I get tired of water I will add a little OJ and dilute the heck out of it. You get creative on this journey, and find out what works best for you . Everyone is so different in their recovery, so you do what is best for you. -
Still hurts when the liquid goes down
AvaFern replied to AlwaysLorri's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I could not drink anything without the pain in my throat and chest and the only way I ended up getting a lot of fluids was by using a straw. Some doctors tell you not to, however I accidentally drank an entire juice about 3 weeks after surgery with a straw and realized it was the first time I wasn't in miserable pain choking down Fluid. My doctor said that they tell you not to use a straw because you may take in extra air which leads to stomach pain, but if I didn't have that problem I should go for it. I could not take more than a few sips of Water for probably 2-3 months and it was only at about 5-6 months where I noticed I could drink a few chugs of water without feeling like it was choking its way down my throat. It does get better though. -
So I have been told that I have to have surgery prior to getting another surgery. I have never considered WLS in the past because I have always been able to keep my weight down with diet and exercise.....until I had a colon resection that I have yet to heal from. The last year has been a painful reminder that I am getting older and unable to recover like I used to. Because of my colon resection, I am unable to get the bypass surgery so my only option is the sleeve. I hope that it will be enough of a tool to help me lose this weight so I can get my second surgery done and on with my life. I have a four month wait period because my insurance still says that this is an elective regardless of the fact that my doctors (I have seen 4 different doctors and have been told the same thing) say that it is medically necessary. Next week I go in for my psych examine and to finally see my nutritionist, as well as have a ton of blood work done, a chest x-ray and something to do with my heart. I have tried to look at this as a plus, as it will help me lose some weight that I have been unable to lose as I have grown older. But at the same time, it is an extreme response to a problem that was created by another problem. I am not given any other options so I have no choice but to accept the diagnosis and move on. If anybody has any insight, I would appreciate it.
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Oh, and of course there was a pre-op diet. It was only for 4 days (because of my lower bmi) but I did it for a week to lessen my pre-surgery worries.
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Has anyone had their band slip from coughing? About a week after being banded I got a cold and had the worse non-stop cough for about a week. Just wondering if anyone has had that happen?
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So I had my lap band surgery on Monday 2/27 and I was on liquid diet the first week. This week I am supposed to be doing pureed, and the mushies for the following 2 weeks and then solids week 5 as my first fill is week 6. Problem is, I have no idea what to do for the puree diet and I am starving. Since I don't know what to do i have just stuck to liquids. The suggestions from the Dr say I can eat anything, just pureed to the consistency of a liquid. Anyone have any ideas for this so that I can feel a little more satisfied without eating totally gross nasty stuff? Or is it smarter just to stay on liquids and do lots of Protein shakes? Man I am so looking forward to mushies, there is al least hope with that phase!
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I am just about two weeks post-op. And I have had my period, or what I am calling a period but really isn't cause I wasn't due for a while, since 3 days post-op. I know the blood thinners caused it, but I haven't had them in 5 days. Is it ever going to stop?! Anyone else experience this?
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Okay, I was so looking forward to a November week 1-2 surgery date! But after my cardiology appointment (EKG) yesterday I had to schedule a dobutamine stress echo. I have no history of cardiac problems at all!! The closest date I could get was October 25th and then the coardiologist is on vacation for a week so the follow up is November 5th. The only consulation is that since we are changing insurance for next year they are planning on getting everyone done before the first of the year. It is just that I had my plans all set to be at least a month post op for Christmas!! I know, no biggie, but I am paranoid none of this is going to happen! *****I guess, we plan; God laughs!!!*****
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read some of my NSV.........then think about your own NSV and now ask yourself just how are you doing??? (yeah i thought you'd see it now).. some NSV's for me that i love and no longer take for granted: having a seat belt fit properly painting my toe nails putting my socks on (hub use to have to do this for me).....although he still ties my shoes being able to reach down into washer w/o my stomach getting in the way fitting into a bathtub and water can go around me sitting in a chair or even laying in bed without fear of it (breaking) walking to and from a store parking lot fitting into a reg bathroom stall without using the handicap or turning sideways a woman's time of month...easier access (no other words needed) smaller clothes and able to buy in stores in person and not online clothes are no longer loud/circus colors (why do clothes markers make obese/fat woman clothes so loud?) wearing button up jeans wearing a skirt that zips (and not having to wear elastic) weighing less than my ole man (what a feeling that is) knowing i can get up and go somewhere as my legs/knees will work lower back pain nearly GONE completely fitting in a movie theater seat with room to spare crossing legs (WOWsie moment there) the list goes on and on.........what are some of yours??
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Pain in ribs isn't always "normal"
Apple1 replied to B.Annie's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had this plastic thing with balls in it and I had to breath in and try to move all three balls to the top of the tubes. My doc said it was to help clear the lungs and prevent pneumonia. At first I could only get one ball up, but I kept at it and after about three days I could get them all up easily. I think it really helped to use that. -
Linling - I am so there with you. I am just over 2 weeks post op and my doc said that I could start gradually adding "regular" food back into my diet and I am worried about the choices I make, too. After all, that is what my problem was before. I too think that b/c I am eating less, it is ok...perhaps it is, but I do want to make good choices, too. Hang in there, first fills are around the corner. By the way - I bought a book from Amazon.com called Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein recipes to Enjoy in the Weeks, Months and Years After Surgery. I am hoping to find some good recipes to help me with food choices.
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has anyone had surgery in montreal?
Wannafeelgood replied to suenan's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, Have spoken to Dr. Jette in the past at Pierre Boucher hospital...nice guy. Your appointment is coming up real soon..... next week....good. I hope your waiting is not as long as mine was. Reason why I went to Drummondville but even there ended up waiting 1.5 years. My doctor was M. Lalancette in Drummondville, great crew there too. Have a Great weekend! Wanna -
twitching and spasms at incision sites
NoMoBand replied to beergut's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 5 weeks post op from getting port revised. I get massive iching and spasms at port and incisions, but, is getting better day at a time. I notice that when I exercise I tend to get the spasms. Ice helps. I also notice that the itching gets really bad with gas in the belly. GaxX or mylanta helps with this. It gets extremely frustrating. Hang in there. Jake
