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Hoping They Dont Postpone My Surgery
D1NOnlySexyLady posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So today after speaking to my NUT she told me that what I was eating as my two week pre op diet was all wrong and that I should be having the Bariatric Advantage meal replacement shakes. But my surgery is on May 1st and there is no way I can have it deliver at a reasonable time. Anyways after reading some of the topics I asked her if I can use Body Fortress and she mention that while it's not her first choice she's not completely against it. So now I'm just worried is there any way that they can stop my surgery because I did'nt do as I was told. I have been waiting so long for this surgery and I wouldn't want for it to be cancel. Hopefully someone can share their experience so I know I'm not alone here. -
Hi I had my surgery last Tuesday 3rd May, and apart from the pain in my left shoulder from the gas, for the first week I'm doing fine. Just hope this time I can loose the weight and keep it off. Good luck to others who are having their lap bands put in in the near future. Cheers Kaye
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I just had surgery on April 21, I've lost 18 lbs so far. I also had terrible pain in my left shoulder, that was almost inpossible to work out, but finally did thank goodness. The swelling is going down and besides being a little sore, things are going well. Now that they told me to eat regular food, the weight loss has stopped. I am due for my first fill on May 31 and I hope that makes it so I am not so hungry. Loved it at the beginning when I was hardly hungry. Hope the fill goes well. Take care Kaye. Kim Hi I had my surgery last Tuesday 3rd May, and apart from the pain in my left shoulder from the gas, for the first week I'm doing fine. Just hope this time I can loose the weight and keep it off. Good luck to others who are having their lap bands put in in the near future. Cheers Kaye
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I musta been on the "Nice" list this year ! Yes, it came a week after Christmas, but, I won't complain!
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I wish you the best! I have to be on full liquids for 2 weeks! Yikes!
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Sooo, I went to my dr, just to follow up since my surgery and when I stepped on that scale I couldn't believe what I saw...I'm down a total of 36 pounds since August!!!! My first fill was supposed to be this week but, got rescheduled for this Thursday... I'm still nervous about the fill, will I be in pain, discomfort?? Can I do normal things like exercise? Myfitnesspal helped me sooo much.. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk
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I'd suggest to get used to some type of shake with Water too . I only made my shakes with milk pre op, but can't have milk until my 2nd or 3rd week post op. I'm struggling to get my Protein in now because of the water. I tried mixing with diluted crystal light, yuck! It's foams horribly. So I think having a favorite shake with and without water is useful.
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Usually when you are done with the program. Your date is generally scheduled 4-6 weeks after they submit paperwork/approve you
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Thank y'all for the insight! I'll definitely be taking off more than a week now!
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I am a nurse and took 4 wks off. I was told to plan for 4 weeks and really felt i needed it. after surgery, the first few days are VERY focused on just getting protein/liquids. after that, it's waiting for the 'internal' healing to feel better. not really painful, you just know that they separated your abdominal muscles and it can feel a bit like you are off kilter. my 3rd wk i felt great and still focused on getting my diet and exercise in place so i could go back to work. i started back at the beginning of week 4 and felt great.
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Yes - I'm starting my 4th week out from surgery and I have back pain. I work from home and I cannot sit at my desk or at the kitchen table to work. I have to work sitting on the couch and moving around frequently. I'm going to ask my surgeon about it tomorrow.
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My doctor told me that feeling hunger sometimes is normal and also to eat every three hours. I am 3-1/2 weeks post op and the hunger was strongest after about 10-14 days post op. After about day 17 or 18, I really haven't felt much hunger, but I am eating every three or so hours, albeit in very small quantities. I am starting to believe that the Gherlin hormone has something to do with the hungry feeling, and once it is reduced in the body, the hunger has subsided. Frankly, I think feeling a little hungry is a normal part of life. The feeling is how our bodies are programmed to remind us to eat. We should be eating, just in smaller amounts.
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It's so exciting, huh? I have two weeks of a C-PAP machine and a EGD test.....THEN......surgery will be scheduled!
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Hello.I am 35 years old.I live in Georgia.i have 3 boys and I am married.i went for an appt last week with a surgeon.His staff was very friendly.I have to get another EGD next week.I look forward to reading about other peoples journey and sharing mine.I have waited so long to have this procedure.Insurance on my previous jobs would not cover it.I finally have a job that will.Now it just waiting to see.
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Congrats! Seems like everyone has a stall at 3 weeks. I'm preparing myself for that!
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Hi all, Well I've been on this journey since July 5th and I have completed all of the required classes and tests needed for surgery. After waiting 5 weeks for my insurance approval I get a call from my surgeons office that my insurance has denied me because I didn't complete the 6 month supervised weight loss. Now this is upsetting because my insurance provider informed my surgeon in July that I wasn't required to complete this. Now they are saying I do. Ugh! Do I have a case to argue? I could of had 3 months down already if they would of said this in the beginning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I have been reading all the postings for weeks and at that several times a day. This is my first time posting myself and I want to first start out by thanking everyone of you for educating me before my decision to go ahead with "the new me!" I'm now on day 5 of liquids, and haven't cheated, not even once! This is the first for me. On every "diet" or change in my eating, I would atleast try one little something I wasn't suppose to. This journey in my life is so much different than anything else I've ever done. I'm so excited about my surgery date on the 9th, I can't even sleep. The thought of "the new me" has consumed all my thoughts. I find myself on this website atleast four times in the middle of the night. One thing I am a little concerned about is I've just come down with chest congestion. I've lost my voice, feel crapy (SP) and soar throat. I started a five day antibiotic.....what do you think??? Too close to my surgery date being sick? I'm praying that the antibiotic will kick this and I'll feel good as new in a few days. Thanks to everyone again! Kelly
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I'm at three years and continue to take a Prilosec every day. If I miss just one, I have unbearable acid reflux. Sent from my iPad using VST
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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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Newbie Needs Help
Tiffany Talbert Corbet replied to Vidalia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The first week, my surgeon wants me on clear liquids, but to add protein bullets....1 42g bullet/day. Then the second week (after the first post-op appt) on to full liquids and the protein shakes. -
I'm three days away from per op diet. I just had all my approvals from insurance thur financing. Everything is ago. One more thing 10 day blood work. Still haven't talk to NUT yet or Surgeon. However, I'll be going under the HH plan.
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Ah you'll love Scotland very country lots of places for you to ride that bike and go exploring through all that greenery and cobbled streets! Bag pipes and kilts and awful haggis! Ahahhaa ooh and that strong Scottish go weak at the knees accent! I'm a week and 2 days post op! 18lbs down and feeling fine! Hungry mind but persevering! Start the mushy on Monday I'm here day dreaming of the many things I can't wait to eat!
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Thank you for the advise and input. I am hoping it will not take that long. I have all my appointments lined up. I am required to have three month diet regimen. Fingers crossed. I have learned so much info in the past hour. This site is very helpful,
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I'm not super worried. The doctor did say the weightloss should help the apnea, but post surgery it's mandatory I wear the cpap machine while sleeping. He is going to be doing a endoscopic surgery with a microscope and laser. We did a CT scan and found a a few polyps that need to be removed, and my turbines are swelled a bit on the right side. So that should open up everything some more to hopefully keep my airway open. That has no heal time or pain thankfully. No black eyes or stuffing. There is a more serious surgery where he can tighten up my uvula and soft palette which can help too. But that one will be a weeks recover time and a sore throat.
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We are married TEN YEARS today (23rd Dec). I have been having a vino moscato once or twice per week for two weeks now. It's okay but remember it's best not to waste your minimal stomach space on more than one 150mL glass of wine in a day. (I'm 9.5 weeks post-op).
