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Hi all, I got surgery on 8/9/21 and for the last couple of weeks everything has left super heavy on my stomach. I have been vomiting a lot and can’t seem to keep anything down fully. It feels like the food is getting stuck in my throat almost. I should be on the soft food diet, but can’t really seem to even get through puréed. Did anyone else struggle like this at first? I’m having trouble getting enough nutrients and water and these dang vitamin chews are disgusting! Please help lol. Thank you!!
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Question about no lifting after surgery
Ms.AntiBand replied to VSG Tommy B's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc said two weeks and when you need to pick the child up make sure youre sitting and then put him on you lap and then stand up. This lessens the strain on your abdomen and puts it more on our knees -
Hey I had Gastric sleeve surgery 1 month ago and have lost only 20 pounds is this normal... also I seem to have difficulty knowing what to eat I have been trying solid foods two weeks after surgery I really need some help on what to eat, I'm Latina and we ear bad food even though I try not to I crave it so badly it's frustrating and upsetting for me... please can anyone please tell me what to do
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First two days of pre-op was rough
MsShortyDee replied to MsShortyDee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had to take my migraine med last night. It was horrible!! I had a headache last week too because I was doing half food and half liquid to practice for this week. It's soooo much better today. Thank you for your encouragement. Oh cool. Good to hear that you are feeling good now Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
I know, isn't that so bizarre! Starting about a week ago I ate a salad every day at lunch for OVER a week! (that wasn't me before surgery, my go to lunch was always a sandwich or burger) I guess it's because when someone tells you you can't have something...you want it more! Don't worry ladies, your salad days will return before you know it!
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wow 6 weeks off? that does seem like a lot of time off. I had a hernia repair also and only took 1 week off.
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Omg!!! I'm so happy to read this! I also had a lot of issues with the band and had it removed. I'm a week away of RNY and I'm terrified! I'm worried about long-term unhealthy affects. Such as looker older, hair loss, malnutrition. Have you had any of these to the degree that you regretted going forward? Im getting cold feet Sent from my SGH-T999L using the BariatricPal App
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Sleeved 7/16/12
ChynaBlack replied to Changing B4YourEyes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i was the same way after my sleeve day. couldnt hold nothing down but it should be better about 5 days later. it took me about a week and i still get nausiated sometimes but it will be easier in about 2 more days .....goood lucK !!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
I am currently preparing to be sleeved on 2/12. I am in the pre-op diet phase (which I am finding it very difficult because I am ALWAYS hungry!!!!!). I have my vitamins ordered and should be here tomorrow. I ordered some liquid Tylenol and some weight loss cook books that should be here on Thursday. The only thing I have left to do is buy the clear liquids for after the surgery. I will be on 1 week of clear liquids. That will be followed by 1 week of full liquids. Then 4 weeks of liquids/soft foods. I want to have enough to get me buy for a couple of weeks so I will do my shopping this weekend. I am also starting to think about what all I am going to pack. I don't want to overpack. I will probably wear my clothes to the hospital that I am going to wear home. I'll get some Gas X for the gas pains. I will pack my iPad and phone. Anything else that I will need? I plan on wearing the hospital gowns and some flip flops. Here are my before pictures that I took this evening: Front shot Side shot Back shot Face shot
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The day after being banded i had a stomach bug...what a lovely experience. I called the doctor and after switching to a different anti-nausea med and having that not work she sent me to the er. Long story short i spent three days in the hospital but no damage was done to my band. thank god.
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It is day three since being banded. Today I only took one pain pill when I got up and then just took one because I am getting ready for bed. I have still been a little tired throughout the day. I still have my butterfly type bandages on my bigger incision. The others have the band aids I put on them yesterday. I have drank a little over 700cals today. Sometimes I think I could eat but I am not starving. I am not near as hungry as I was on the pre-op diet. So I guess things are good. I finally had a bowel movement for the first time in over four days. It was a little odd looking. I won't go into any more detail I'm just glad to know things are moving again. Although I did get on the scale today I'm not going to pay very much attention to it accept for on Thursdays which will be my weigh day for my ticker. They might switch to Sundays after that because that's when I weigh in for another log that I keep. We'll see. I can feel something in my lower/mid chest at times. I guess it's the band. I don't think what I'm feeling is restriction. Maybe it is. It's hard to tell. I'm still trying to figure out this new part of me. But I'm very happy to be where I am right now. I'm very content and very excited at the same time. Well- Good luck All!!!
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Has Anyone Gotten Light Headed
PattyKaiser replied to PaulB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am light head/dizzy everytime I bend over. I have been dehydrated sinc surgery, I get IV fluids every week and I cannot sem to get in all thefluids I need. I am having trouble eating as well, I was weighed today and I am down 60 pounds now, and my surgery date was 6-12-12. I havehad 1 EDG and had no strictures so its just me lol -
Haven't actually posted yet, and figured I should because I want to strangle a pillow or something ._. I went to two seminars over the past couple of years and officially met with my surgeon in like... May I think. He got me started on the 6 month nutritional visits and resigned after the first month so I started meeting with his partner. I was supposed to have my last visit before everything goes to insurance to be approved 2 weeks ago, but they canceled and scheduled me for this coming Friday. Just got a call that he resigned now. He's the last one in that building so now I have to find another one. So been crying and kind of freaking out a bit. Trying to calm down and convince myself that this wasn't the bad thing I've been dreading after letting myself be positive and happy for once. I just have to keep reminding myself that it doesn't change how far I've come so far, and my biggest fear is having to start all over and be disappointed again. I started at 321 lbs, and that surprised me. I hadn't used a scale in years and I never thought I got over 300. Right now I'm at 271 and I guess I still don't see a difference. I know I haven't been at this weight since early in high school at least, so I feel like I've done something at least. The other problem I have is my father and sisters hate that I want to get the lap band and they try to talk me out of it at every opportunity. This forum helps, even if I haven't posted before. Just reading so many perspectives and hardships and successes reminds me that I can do this. So yeah... I basically used this post just to get everything off my shoulders. Also, if anyone has read this far I have a question. Do I need to lose another 10% after the 6 month nutrition class things, or do they count from when I had my first meeting? Maybe it's a dumb question.
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Options Panorama City
2boysmommy replied to easymack63's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi! My husband and i both went thru options at panorama city. Our class ended 3/31. I know its A LOT of info to take in..just hold on to all the paperwork and you will always have it for reference..plus they give you the info again at your pre-op appt, again at the hospital,etc. and it's on their website too, so it's not like you have to memorize it or anything. Anyway, I got a lot out of the class and it helped me feel very prepared and educated about the whole thing. You will do fine too I'm sure!! One day at a time, one week at a time. And feel free to message me if you have any options-specific or kaiser-specific questions. Best of luck to you! -
When eating, air/bloating in stomach?
Calimomof3 replied to stasonbtff's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm at 4 1/2 weeks out I'm kind of having the same issue - although it's not as I eat or drink, but afterwards, I can feel the air rising up to a burp and that can last up to an hour. No real pain though so I'm wondering if it's acid reflux or intaking too much air as I eat/drink? -
Poodles, I posted a question a couple of days ago about the nuclear stress test. It has me a little freaked out...what's it like? I'd prefer my stress to be induced via treadmill than chemical, but I guess I don't have a choice. If I gather correctly, it's some sort of adrenaline injected. I'm worried of feeling a little panicky. With the other test, my drs office says the psych exam is good for a year, but the others are 6 months, and some of the blood test and ekg has to be within 2 weeks.
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So does it have to be six months straight? If so I need to start back now. If it can be three/four times a year, or once/twice a year with my OBGYN then I am good for the past 10+ years.
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I am officially SANE. I have documented proof. No one can call me crazy anymore. I have officially completed all of the tests to be "medically cleared". Had my labs drawn, psych eval, nutritionist consult, and stress test done on Wednesday. sleep study last weekend. The psych test has come in and I don't have to worry about a padded room or straight jacket. Now to wait for the other results and on insurance. They said all test results should be in by the end of next week and then they will send it to lapband solutions to put together for insurance. Wonder how long it will take to be approved/denied? Anyone have an educated guess???
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See Family For The First Time Since Surgery
Pookeyism replied to Knee2010's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You just can't think about it like that - and it sounds like maybe you think too much about it. Let it go with a big deep breath. I lost an aquaintance who never got to her first post on this forum (I found it out about 2 weeks ago) we had been texting after meeting in the doctors office, then nothing...don't let death rule you while you are living...I have had to deal with that too much. Bright pink and red energy for you to use to burn away the worries... -
I like my bike also, I have one from a bike store though it is new but it is over two years old. You know what that means it sat for two years in the garage now this past summer I have been riding it and I do like it. I have not the last few weeks but for awhile everyday I was on it. I am finding excuses but now things are slowing down vacation over kids back in school and so on. So I will ride my bike tonight if only for a few miles. Mine does have a bigger seat, I am a bigger person I choose not to call it a fatty seat, my fatty part is my belly and it rides well on my things. Anway I love reading some of these forums and hope to make friends. I have been on this band wagon by my self for a few years and know that I need the support and help of others. Thanks ladies
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Hi- I teacher kindergarten and am starting the process to get my sleeve. I am wondering; 1. how long you (as a teacher) took off work? 2. what did you tell your principal and coworkers? 3. how did you feel when you returned? Were you able to move a lot since I teacher Kindergarten I am worried... My 6 mth diet ends in the beginning of Aug and so I am not sure if I will be able to have my surgery in Aug and time to heal or if I might have to wait and take like a week off before winter break and have it then, giving me like 2 weeks to recover.... Thanks
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Any Teachers Out There?
Beyon Sleeve replied to pdog's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I'm a teacher. I am a reading specialist at an elementary school. I was sleeved on Dec 29th, 2011. 1. I took off 1 week (10 days total) and i felt bad for taking that much time! I was really tired by the end of the day the first week back, but I made it through with no problems. 2. I told my principal that I was having a "personal surgery" and would be taking a week off. I did not tell anyone else. I finally started telling only my friends at school that i trust as they noticed my weightloss. I'm a pretty private person and did not and still haven't shared it with everyone, but that's just me. 3. I could move fine, not running up the stairs or anything, but I managed fine. Mind you I'm not a K teacher, so I didn't have to get on the floor or anything. Don't be afraid to ask for help and don't over do it! Best of Luck -
Perfectly normal. recovery time varies person to person. Some of us snap back in a matter of days, other need a few weeks to sort ourselves.
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Welcome to lapband paula. Dr. Speigel is my doctor also. We are the same height and almost same weight. I was at 220. I am seven weeks out and am down 30. The best of luck to you. If you have any more questions just pm me.
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I posted this earlier today on another thread and it kindof fits here: "Last week I went to Boise to see my Grandkids. Great time and great kids but I ate like I just got off Survivor Island. Over 2 1/2 days I ate: 2 bags of chips and dip Appetizer and a plate of Pad Thai at Thai restaurant 3-4 country donuts see video! Ham sandwich and more chips 2 bowls of Cereal large bowl of frozen yogurt(various flavors) 3 pancakes smothered in syrup, two eggs, pile of hashbrowns and 4 sausages Red Robin fish and chips, 4 deep fried onion rings and a large pumpkin pie milkshake 2 helpings of lasagna 12 small snicker(Halloween size) bites I had gained 9 lbs by time I got home Monday. Every day since, I've lost weight(not fat) and I"m back down that 9 lbs. It was all Water retention. Processed foods will do it every time. Great video but not for the faint of heart: 2012-09-30 09.15.32.mov
