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Feeling like a clogged drain - only 3CCs
rocketray replied to regina22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My first fill I had 3cc's and didn't really feel much of anything. My ins. only covers a fill every six weeks so I have to wait. Going next week for the second fill and hoping that makes a difference. I know you are not supposed to get that pain after two or three bites though, sounds like you are overfilled. Sometimes I don't think I have any restriction and then I eat something and I do--it depends on what I'm eating. You should definitely call your doctor though. Good luck -
Feeling like a clogged drain - only 3CCs
regina22 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is this normal? I take two bites and i have pain in my chest? Do you think 3 CCs was too much for a first fill? Can it really be the swelling 6 days later? I really hope that it's not always going to hurt when i eat. Have a follow up tomorrow, maybe i need 1 CC taken out? how many did you have in your first fill. is it suppose to hurt? please advise. :wub: -
Lap Band Removed- Can't Get Rid Of Air!
NWgirl replied to Maeganash's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had gas pains til about two weeks post-op... I would give it some time and then if it's still happening, be worried. Also try peppermint tea- it's supposed to lessen the pains.- 1 reply
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What r u drinkin during "clear" liquids phase?
CurvyCakes replied to elenasal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm on day 5 of my pre-op liquid diet and I've found the different brands of broth can vary in taste so I say find one u like it can live with just note our taste buds can change. Post-op during my week of Clear Liquids I plan to have the following: Broth Crystal Light SF Popsicles SF Jello Isopure fruity drink with 40grams of protein. Not sure if I can stomach it because it taste pretty gross but has a ton of protein. -
First day home from Gastric Sleeve surgery! Question about Isopure and protien?
pampam12 replied to pampam12's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Hello Everyone, Thanks for the help. I am the full liquid phase for this week and next so it will help to drink the isopure and get some Protein in I am sending my daughter to get the apple flavor .I don't really care for the punch. Thank so much -
No Hunger After Surgery
Mscarter007 replied to hildegard's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's perfectly normal. However, to burst your bubble..........it will subside. I have heard of people not being hungry for about 3 weeks. -
From the album: 3 months - 199 lbs - down 51 lbs
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*sighs* whyyy did I do thiss!!!
Mickey527 replied to shann1e's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I doubt it was the Long Island Ice Tea. I have heard that with the band alcohol hits you faster but I haven't had that happen to me. I don't drink much, my drink of choice is one of those flavored malt beverages and I average one or two a week but they hit me the same as previous, not falling down drunk like people have said. It sounds like you have a stomach bug. I would stick to clear liquids, for a few days, then go to shakes then soft. But as an ex nurse I can tell you that you shouldn't drink anything for at least 4 hours after vomiting then sips, no more than 1 cc every 15 minutes. Kind of like what they had me do in the hospital after surgery, 1 cc every 15 min. Why did they bring me that tray with a cup of broth, a 30 oz bottle of Isopure and sherbert? I got the broth down in about 2 hours and they took the tray away. -
Depression at 6 months?
LivingFree! replied to LumpySpacePrincess's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think depression is just another aspect of the WLS process that totally varies per individual. There really is no "predictable" time when or if you will experience depression. Although I also have a chronic depression diagnosis, it is mostly managable. Yet at 3 years post-op I am currently experiencing some new WLS-related emotions that have not previously surfaced. Probably the best rule of thumb for all of us is that if we are feeling prolonged depression that continues to affect our everyday routines, it is time to seek help. Often help is just in the form of talking with a therapist and/or being prescibed a short course of anti-depressant meds, or even something as simple as doing some meditation/visualization/deep breathing/relaxation exercises. Hope you feel back to what your "normal" is soon. Take care. -
My Band Baby is here! Unassisted waterbirth!
mommakatx2 posted a topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Hi everyone, I haven't really kept up with posting on LBT, but I did a few times during my pregnancy so I thought I would come back and let everyone know that I delivered a healthy, NINE pound baby girl on August 28th! She was 2 weeks and 2 days late! We had a planned unassisted birth in our home, and everything went perfectly. I have the 4cc band and it's almost filled to capacity. I did not have an unfill during pregnancy and I gained 41lbs. So far I have lost 28lbs and I look forward to getting active again to help shed the rest and then some. I did not have any band-related problems EXCEPT for intense pain around the port site, especially late on in the pregnancy. I attribute this to the stretching and pulling of the growing belly and probably scar tissue around the site. All I know is it was super painful at times, though not all the time. I wanted to wish everyone good luck on their pregnancy/TTC journeys...this was #4 for us and I'm certain we're DONE, lol! -
I'm post op 1 week is this okay to drink ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm looking to order the Vitamin Patches , what are the called and where do u order them from ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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New here - exploring surgery options
luvhermitcrabs posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi everyone, I just joined this forum to see what options are out there. My husband and I struggle so much with weight and for me it is been a lifelong battle. We went through a six-month OPTi fast program at our local hospital, and we are both back to our starting weight. The good thing about that is that my insurance requires a six-month program as part of the conditional approval; however, I am not sure what else has to be done yet. I have an appointment in a week and a half to discuss options available to me. The only people I know in "real life" have all had the RNY surgery. I have not talked to anyone who has the sleeve. So many questions come to mind... Differences in nutrient absorption, recovery time, long-term outlook, etc... I am sure all of these things have already been addressed, so I will get to looking around the site! It is good to be here, and I look forward to reading of your journeys as well. ~Laurie -
7months out 135lbs DOWN!
maggyluv replied to tpimpette1's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
hello sleevers!! sleeved 9/30/2013 so im 12 weeks out and down 60lbs. sometimes I feel like I can eat more then 3oz @ a time. is that normal??? -
I kept the crushed and powdered spices out of my broth for the first few weeks just to be on the safe side, but I DID use a bottle of Sriracha. I found that Wegman's had a number of great boxed broths and soups that fit into the restrictions of the post-op diet and LOVED the spicy Thai broth. I lived off of that stuff!
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Hello All, I'm new here and I'm 2 weeks post op from Bypass. I'm in the purée phase and have no desire to eat. I feel full all the time, but in my head I know I'm hungry and need to get in my Protein. A day of eating is I had 2 sips of a Protein shake, maybe 20oz of Water all day and I am not hungry at all and feel if I eat anything I will be sick. Has anyone experienced this ? Feel like bloated all the time. But I move all the time. I feel like a lot of this is mental. In my head I'm mad at my body so I am depriving myself cuz I can't do things my way. I've always been a water lover I still love it but I loved to chug water at a time. Now I can't and I'm mentally mad. Please tell me I'm not the only one dealing with these things?! Does anyone have a tips that worked for them?! Thank you for any advice or input. I know this is going to be a long journey and I have to change my mind set just seeing if there are things that I can make easier Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I have Cigna Open Access Plus also. Some of your testing will be determined by Cigna and some by your surgeon based on your current health and what their standards are. I had an upper endoscopy, pH/manometry test, upper GI barium swallow, blood work, social worker consult, nutrition consult, sleep study, and 3 month provider supervised diet. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App
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Lainafoust, I am in exactly the same place as you. Very irregular b.ms, and very few. I was sleeved June 4, 2018 and I might have one good crap per week.....maybe. I will try the milk of magnesia trick as mentioned in previous post. Good luck! 😊
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Pre-op testing
tobhappy&healthy replied to Sugarnspice's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surg is 6/26.. My pre-op testing included: Blood tests Arterial blood gases Stool sample (for h-pylori) Ekg Chest X-ray Nutrition consult Psych evaluation Upper endoscopy Cardiac clearance-echocardiogram After all that then repeat blood test & ekg for pre-admission testing (approx 1 week before surg) Hope this was helpful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Question for Post-Op patients of Dr. Aceves in MX
delawaregal replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
1) When was your surgery with Dr. Aceves? June 15, 2010 2) How much weight have you lost? 25 lbs 3) Tell me (briefly) about your stay in his facilities? (i.e., cleanliness, friendliness of staff, attentiveness of his nurses) outstanding on all counts 4) Did you have any complications, even if they were very minor? I ran a fever for a few hours in the hospital and had all the nurses and Doctors fussing over me. It went down quickly. Two days after returning home I developed a throat infection unrelated to surgery (I have allergies) and felt sick for 2 weeks. I had to take antibiotics. 5) If your child wanted to use this surgeon in the future, how would you feel? absolutely 6) How did you get to/from the facilities? I flew to San Diego. My cousin's wife lives in Dana Point, CA and is from Mexicali. She picked me up at the airport and we drove to Mexicali. I used Dr. Aceves driver for the trip back to the airport 7) How difficult was it to schedule your surgery? Not very. I did not get my first choice because Dr. Aceves was attending a conference that week. I scheduled 6 weeks prior to surgery 8) What kind of pre-operative requirements does his staff have? I had to submit a lengthy medical history. I was on a lo carb diet for 2 weeks pre-op. He only required 1 week. Fasting before pre-op blood work and the night before surgery 9) What do you regret about using Dr. Aceves? Nothing. 10) On a scale of 1 to 10, what would you rate your overall experience using Dr. Aceves? 10 __________________ -
I am from South Florida and was wondering if anyone is going to the lap band conference in Dallas TX, Oct. 3-5.
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July Sleeve's Goal Progress and Diet.
BrooklynRaven replied to floriris's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone hits a stall! I was sleeved on July 1 lost 33 lbs in 3 weeks and then nothing for almost 2 weeks. I upped my protein and started working out. I am currently down 41 lbs. -
From the album: The Journey
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Protein and Calorie Intake.
Kaylamh replied to Lisa_85's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your protein sounds great. My goal is 80. I'm only 3 weeks post op and at about 650 calories a day. Have you been gaining muscle? And are you eating a lot of high fat foods? those might contribute to the weight gain -
From the album: Before & During... :)
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No matter what your weight is in 12 1/2 weeks, you will be down quite a few inches. Think of the fun you will have SHOPPING for clothes for that cruise!
