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Messed up!!!!! (but finally not starvin marvin)
HarleyNana replied to sunshinegirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
What you're having is the next phase, mushy. I would stick to the true liquids, even if creamy. I ate a lot of the creamier Soups the second week. I think as long as you don't have to digest it you're ok. You don't want your tummy muscles to have to work, they're still healing. I did have sausage gravy, but I didn't eat the sausage, because of worrying about digesting it. After someone explained the digestion part I was a tad more particular about any mushy/solids sliding down. Good luck, you'll be just fine. -
There must be people from Philly on this board right?
Sunta replied to Sunta's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Mmmm mmm Pat's and Gino's... Mmmmmmm mmmm mmmmm cheese...steak... roll.....onions....ketchup.......mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm What were we talking about? Oh yeah! Philly people! Let's get together! DAA, where do you work? Center city? I work in Northern Liberties, two blocks north of Spring Garden. JulieK, Collegeville isn't too far, is it? How about we get together one of these nice spring weekends on a Saturday or Sunday? We can have a bandster meal somewhere. I like diners because they have a good selection of mushies which I'm still on. Although if we wait two weeks or so I wil be on solids. What do you guys think? -
pre op fasting diet lap band
B-52 replied to itsmyjourney's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Check with your DR..... My Dr. did not care what I ate...as long as I lost a certain # of lbs within those 2 weeks prior to surgery....OR ELSE! But you have come this far, don't blow it in the last 2 weeks...that was my mantra. -
Mine took less than a week to approve! I have BCBS NJ.
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Waiting to pay for surgery
vdub_tx replied to Essence33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm right there with you. The MINUTE I get our refund I am scheduling my surgery and waiting on all of our documents so that I can make sure it's enough is killing me. I keep reminding myself I've been waiting a year...a few more weeks is not going to kill me but I'm just so ready. Good luck to you! -
Question about band size ???
armywife4life replied to Barbiek's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i haven't had a fill yet, but i can't eat as much as i used to. Fri is my last day of liquids (3 weeks) Then im gonna try some semi solids in me and see if i stay full. I go for checkup on the 29th and if i don't think i have enough restricition i will ask for a Fill. -
I haven't work that top and cardigan in 3 years!
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From the album: September '09: 2 months post op!
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I do not know what just happened. i have a history of Bulimia of perhaps 15 years but been 'clean' a year + It is not even on my rader , It was an issue of binging and purging I do not binge anymore. I am 6 week post sleeve done all as planned. Just now I ate some salmon , very tiny amount. But suddenly I was caught unaware by this feeling of fullness not excessively i ate 1.5 almost 2 ounces.( I have not been able to eat much the last few days due to stress so i dont know if my tummy shrunk hence this new feeling that overwhelmed me. Did I get a feeling at all? is it in my head i dont even know. But I lost my mind it seemed silently, I just went off without thinking and purged. ( i can honestly say it was an odd experiance i had not eaten much to purge compared to what i was used to the flood of food coming up and feeling that sense of relief ther was nothing to come out i was left feeling sick and confused why did i do this? i did not binge, how did this happen? Its like i didnt even realise it happening so fast. what have i done to my sleeve bringing acid up probably? please do not judge me i am so confused. My tummy hurts. I have stuck to the plan done everything right, now i have let myself down .. so what now.. I just need to talk to someone. EDIT - please dont judge me , yes my surgeon was fully aware of my history honestly this is a shock to me happening as i was in a good place had councelling etc. im worried how people will respond to this so tempted to delete before anyone sees lol
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Hi, this is my first time posting. I'm having a bit of a prob right now. I was banded Sept 07 and I have had a bit of a prob with fills. Either its too tight or too loose. I have never found a happy middle and I'm a bit confused about it. My last 2 fills my Dr. has giving me were a half of a cc each and they were ok until something got stuck one day about a month ago and then I couldn't really hold things down well. I would even would choke on Water in the mornings sometimes. Then the horrible acid reflux started. I know I should have called my Dr. after I noticed the prob but I just thought my stomach was irritated from the bad choking spell I had before. Anyways, I called him about 2 weeks after it all started and he was scared I had a slippage so he took my last 2 fills out (1 cc) and said to call him the following day if I had anymore probs...well the choking and the acid went away completely...but so did the restriction..It's been 2 weeks and i feel like im starving so I'm at a loss ..its either risk damaging my stomach or have no resection..I only have 2.5 cc's in my band....this cant be right .. any advice would be much appreciated Thanks, B
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Post-honeymoon hunger
playlikeworldchamps replied to NoleGirl98's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Real hunger came back for me in about 6-8 weeks. Wish I was one of the lucky ones who went months or even a year. It is not as intense through and that's good. And am satisfied with a lot less. Now head hunger that will always be the main problem. After all I did not get obese because of real hunger. -
Testing 1-2-3. Lookin for the little froggie hopping on lily pads.
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I can't believe it! I have lost 69 lbs. My goal was 90 by now, but I think I've done pretty darn well and that I'll get at least to 85. It hasn't been an easy year. Some of you know what's been going on. My husband's been ill for more than a year, and he got so sick in August that my band literally froze up, and I've had problems ever since. I've had 3 unfills! I am proud of myself for being a "responsible bandster" and getting unfilled when I was way too tight instead of trying to ride it out. I am grateful for lining up good aftercare BEFORE being banded Mexico. I am happy I chose Dr. Ortiz & that he's been in constant touch w/my doctors here to resolve my stupid nutcracker problem. I'm happy that I've been a positive example for my daughter. I think I'm doing better with medication and looser fill. A looser fill makes me more aware of what I eat. And believe it or not, I'm happy that I've lost so much weight that I have to have my abdominal surgery (related to my mastectomy) revised to remove the majorly buldging stitches and that it will result in a tummy tuck. That's why I might have to stop at 85 lbs.; if I lose too much I will bulge again. What a problem to have! On that subject, I am happy that my plastic surgeon, who will perform that surgery, is so amazed by my weight loss. I've taught him (and my internist) that bypass is not the only successful WLS. Surprisingly enough, when I saw him the other day, I brought along a detailed image from of a banded stomach & the port location so he doesn't damage it when he "peels back" my previous surgery. The area is from just above the pubic area to just below my belly-button. He said, "Karen, I know where the port is, I've helped some other surgeons re-position them". That really blew me away and gave me peace of mind. I'm grateful for the past year and in light of people's recent problems pray that I will be able to keep my band. Besides marrying my husband and having my two wonderful children, it's the best thing I've ever done. I'm happy that I've made friends on this board, and I'm very grateful for your support and encouragement. Thank you.
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.......WHAT HAVE I DONE
hillgirly replied to Concerned05's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You probably need to eat something with more Protein...maybe a scrambled egg? You could also try adding some unflavored Protein powder to your potato to up the protein. I know someone told me when I was early on that thirst and/or stomach acid can mimic hunger. You said you don't get all your liquids in, so maybe you're really thirsty. My doctor OK'd taking Prilosec that first week and right away I felt less hungry. So between the liquids and the PPI, I felt much better. I find this is still true...so if I'm hungry the first thing I (try) to do is drink and see if it continues. Maybe try calling your doctor or NUT for advice? Good Luck!! -
.......WHAT HAVE I DONE
Concerned05 replied to Concerned05's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I love all the advice we get on her. I was on a week of liquids and then able to love to puréed foods as of Tuesday im on them for 2 weeks. I actually feel so much better today. I worked really hard yesterday to make a schedule of eating and what to eat. I think now why couldn't I do this years ago. But I tried 1/2 of egg (2oz) took vitamins 30 mins later and now I just had 2oz of yougurt with protein. Waiting 30 minutes and gonna drink a shake. I found through a lot of phone calls and a lot of Internet searching to teach your body to eat but stop when full and try something very small every two hours or so. Work on getting calories up to the 800 mark. -
I'm 1 week post op and started work Wednesday. I work from home so it's not too much strain Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My Dr suggested 4 weeks and since I'm able to - that's what I'm taking.
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That should be fine. My surgeon says 3 weeks, but lots of people seem to go back to non physical jobs after 2 weeks.
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I have my psych evaluation on 3/10 and last nut appointment on 3/12... insurance said it could take 3 days to 3 weeks to approve in patient taking longer. How long did it take for your approval how long of a wait for surgery date? I want to have it in April or at least by mid May is that realistic? I had a full abdominal radical hysterectomy last June I'm assuming that the pain will be similar, anyone have both and have pain comparisons? I wish I was more patient person
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Pain gone after weird feeling...is this normal?
heftyhoosier replied to suitechicguy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't experienced that yet, but one of my friends who had this done told me that happened to her. I think it's a thing, like the 3 week stall. Happens to a lot of folks. -
Not sure on the corn. I have had it in vegetable soup and I am 8 weeks out too. How are you doing weight wise? I have lost 23 in 8 weeks which I thought was kind of slow.
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Pain gone after weird feeling...is this normal?
kjnunezz replied to suitechicguy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the same thing happen! Hallelujah, I wasn't crazy! At exactly week 4 (I had a terrible day the day prior) I was being careful getting ready in the morning then I bent down suddenly because I dropped my phone and then I heard like a snap or something with a slight pain and thought "oh great, another terrible day in store" but I ended up working a full day with zero pain... I don't know what it was other than it was a weird feeling and I hoped I didn't hurt myself too bad but it was a blessing. Since that day I've been pain free. -
4 weeks to go, what shoukd i be doing?
Jamie Greatone Jamison replied to Mrs.FullerRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well the foods you need will depend on your surgeon's guidelines, but Protein powder is probably a must. Soup broth, sugar free Jello, and sugar free popsicles are probably going to be on there as well since they are pretty standard. Get a good blender and a good food processor if you don't have one. Depending on your surgeon's recommendations, you will move to pureed foods a couple to few weeks after surgery. Buy extra baby food! You and your little one might have the same dinner at night! I would try to focus more on the mental side of it though. Think and plan how you are going to do liquids when other people are eating (i.e. going to a birthday party or family cook-out). Start to wean yourself of caffeine now if you drink soda or coffee regularly. Start exercising now. Try to practice not drinking while eating. These are some things that will help in the long run. -
Post surgery questions
dyemond11 replied to braydens.momma's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also have a desk job. You can ultimately take a week and be fine. I took 3 weeks just because I could. That was the max for my doctor to keep me out of work. I went to the gym the same week of surgery but that was only to walk very slowly on the treadmill... walking makes the pain so much better. I love ZUMBA but did not resume until 5/6 weeks out. My Dr. Said I could start light strengthening at 3 weeks. You don't want to do anything that could damage your healing stomach. You will not be able to lift him after surgery, the length of time I'm unsure, but if I had to guesstimate I'd say 3 weeks. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Easy Recovery, Are Complications On The Way ?
monalisa1010 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved on Jan 24th 2012, Weighed 200, 30 yrs old. I'm wondering about post op long term ease or effects/troubles. I know we all recover differently - But I seem to be having a very EASY RECOVERY. I Was walking right after surgery, didnt take pain meds until bedtime & that was to put me to sleep not so much for pain. I do understand that I am still in the begining & have not tried very hevy & dense foods yet, but it's almost as though I have not had surgery. I dont get hungry (that's only happened 3x's) I do have a fair amount of reflux, I sleep with 6 pillows propping me up (Doctor upped my dose of protonix 1 in AM & 1 in PM) I have strength & energy. From day one - I can consume 40 oz of liquids (Water, Isopure, & Powerade) Two weeks out - I can have a full snack size pudding without any trouble, a full packet of cream of wheat etc. I have lost 15 pounds already ! My biggest troubles have been - Reflux No bath, shower only Belly button hurt pretty bad for a while Didnt use the bathroom till day 14 - But wasnt in pain because of that I got really hungry, 3x's !!!!! Thats it As you can see these are not really troubles - I'm so Thankful On the other hand - I read complete HORROR stories about this surg. One of my closest friends is going thru it now. She is 6 months post op, went in to hospital last week with fever, has a small leak, stint didnt work, she has pneumonia, a drain, a pic line. Now is on feeding tube and had another surg this AM to make a second passage to her small intestine because of the pressure inside of her new sleeve ????? I dont understand any of that, all I know is - Anything is possible. I am now scared to death for my recovery & my friends. I understood the risk prior to surgery, but now wondering..... Is it really possible to have this easy of a recovery or am I about to get slammed with loads of complications ? Did any of you have it this easy, I really need to know. -
I was and am like that....I am 3 months out
