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I was banded on July 6. The PA at the hospital said a week because of the surgical glue they use now. I havent gone in but am itching to. It is gonna be over 100 degrees tomorrow and I always get alot of swimming company on days like that :cool: Don't see the Doc again until Thursday. Probably wise to wait and ask him. Anyone else hear anything about the surgical glue and not having to wait for complete heal???
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Hi everyone, Great job, NinaWoo! You are having terrific results! I am nearly two weeks banded and I feel great! I have lost 26 pounds and am starting mushies. Everything is healing up well, although my port site is still a little sensitive. I've started exercising a little on the stationery bike, and overall -- I couldn't be happier. Thank you guys for such terrific support and I wish the best to each and every one of you. Carly
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Ok wow. So my weight loss and everything has been Ok, could be worse. But my mood, my...i don't even think it's that. When you need a friend and you don't have any...where do you go? Seriously. Besides that, I'm just so empty. It doesn't matter if I'm depressed or ok anymore...I'm just empty no matter what I do. I love my b/f, my family, my friends. I love school, I look foward to being somewhat ok at my future job...but the emptiness never goes away... I really don't want to be on meds again...I feel ok sometimes...ish....even then...I'm so empty and up in limbo that my diagnosis is just "Not otherwise specified".... And I've been pretty much diagnosed (went to 4 doctors that all said i had this) with Trigeminal Neuralgia...and i just discovered that mine might be caused by stress/emotions...great. Seriously after being completely pain free for almost a week, i start crying and the pain kicks in again. I feel crazy.
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I don't think it's a good idea to exercise like that on the pre op because you're not actually eating . And after surgery you wait weeks to exercise when you are actually able to eat soft foods and have healed properly
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What is this feeling in my stomach?
kmorri replied to Lovin2lose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's probably just swelling. did you also have a hernia repair? I had a hernia repair and everything felt like it got stuck in my chest area for a few seconds for about the first two weeks...........now it all seems back to normal. I can eat all foods now and the only difference is I can only eat tiny amounts..........which is GREAT! it's exactly what I wanted and needed! Good luck to you. -
Crazy girl forgot to post that I hit 198 last week! Was an exciting moment!!!!!
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I'm a few weeks after an unfill now - and I am better, but not completely. I'm stil l requiring Zantac most days, usually towards the evening. I know an unfill is on the cards, there's no use putting it off. I just have to wait till I can get in/have time to go! I've taken so much time off work this year for other health reasons that I have no sick leave left.
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I Hope I Don't Regret This...getting A Lap Band Unfill
Cindy C posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I went to the doctor today with the intention of having .2cc taken out of my 5.8 until after the holidays. That .2 makes a huge difference and I just wanted to enjoy the holidays and my son who will be home from college Saturday for 3 weeks. When the doctor asked me how much to take out, I rethought and decided to take out .5 instead. My band is going to be sooooo loose! I can already feel a difference. Keeping my fingers crossed that I don't gain! -
Questions? Night sweats, vitamins and exercise
4me4them replied to tsangia's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am not a doctor and I did not sleep at a Holiday Inn last night . I will relate what my PCP told me about night sweats...I went in because I was sure it was peri-menopause but he said more than half the time night sweats are a symptom of depression...the mind is racing at night when you are sleeping, which revs up the body to act. I tried estrogen for a bit, and at the same time decided to pursue WLS and my night sweats went away. I really disliked the estrogen though because it made me have a period like every other freakin week So, with his approval, I stopped the estrogen...about 3 weeks ago and have not had any more night sweats....So...maybe...your mind is still trying to wrap itself around the surgery/changes and they will get better with time. But as with all things, if you are not sure you should talk to your medical dudes. Just my two cents... -
A little help from an experienced cook please?
guinessgirl77 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am little cooking handicapped and I would love if any of you lovely LBT ladies or guys perhaps could give me a good fail-safe recipe for egg salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad. I am not a big fan of all three but I am thinking of it as high Protein fuel for my body. I like, eggs and chicken, tuna will need some work. If anyone could help me that would be great. (hehe I don't like moms versions) I don't need it yet as I dont start soft foods until 9/20. I just want to be prepared. Thanks -
I looked it up, and it seems very similar to my fitness pall. Im more looking for something to pre plan my meals for the week. Thanks for the info though!!
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I had one plain scrambled egg this morning, with half a mushy banana topped with a teaspoon of Peanut Butter. Heavenly! My stomach isn't very hungry yet, but after two weeks of Jello and yogurt smoothies my brain has been craving salty stuff. I bought some gooey shrimp dip with microscopic pieces of seafood; it really takes the edge off those salt pangs. Of course I can't dip anything into it except my finger, but it'll do for now. By the way, I'm finally on the other side of 250. It sounds silly, but it's a big milestone for me. (I have friends who would be mortified to weigh as much as 150!) I can almost imagine being under 200 again... look out world, here I come.
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Banded 2 Yrs Ago And Lost My Way
ANicoleLL replied to ckat's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hey! Don't be ashamed about slowing down. I started feeling that way too but then I joined a gym. Trust me - I was very nervous about joining. But it was AWESOME! I love it! I could work out every day if I could. I like to go atleast 4 times a week. I would recomend starting out at a smaller gym. They are more comfortable feeling and ALL types of people go. Not just the skinny minis. Anywho! Good Luck! Remember - we all have messed up before - that's why we had the surgery. You can change things around! Believe in yourself. -
If you like it for the boost of vitamin C, etc., there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to take it. I just went through a whole tube of it this week when I felt a cold coming on. If carbonation bothers you, you can let it sit for a few extra minutes to let the effervescence calm down before drinking but it should go down pretty smooth.
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No pre op diet?
lambshop 74 replied to taylormarie421's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
if your bmi is borderline youth can bypassed the 2 weeks pre op diet I just put my self on 2 days of liquid before surgery. -
Period question (for the ladies) :-)
mickeybeyes posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started my period 2 days after surgery (it came a week early) and have had it for 14 days now. I am onbirth control and it lasts 6 days usually. Its not heavy, but its steady. DDoesn't look like the end is near. Anyone have similar issues or ideas?? Thanks. -
Hi Jazma. The challenge is about getting the miles in. We use a variety of methods. I use the stationary bike and treadmill. Others have used the elliptical and nature walks. I also use the Leslie Sansone Walk at Home DVD. Set your goal and log the miles once a week. Good luck and thanks for taking the challenge.
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Shocked at Weight
Pamalamadingdong replied to mattie7632's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I weight myself every Monday, I battle getting on the scale every day but everyone says once a week. I was in bandster hell for about 2 weeks didn't lose a pound a 1/2 pound a 1/4 pound nothing. I still haven't had a fill and can and occasionally do eat what ever I want. I get my 1st fill on the 24th, but i the last 2 weeks I've lost 4 lbs so I'm happy with that, and don't expect it to go up much more than that I'm just looking forward to not being hungry every 2 hours. -
I got banded on the 3rd two weeks today and just about all day I have a hard sharp pain right under my left breast every time a breath it's worse
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My surgery is a week from tomorrow. I'm spending all my time online looking at designer clothes.
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Question after question now I suspect!!
maryb replied to oreilly76's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I too had headaches a lot before being banded. Alway had them if I didn't eat for several hours. I have not had a headache since being banded. I realized two days ago when my husband said he had a headache that I haven't had a headache or taken Tylenol in over 7 weeks. I think I can count this as a medication reduction on my score card. -
Its going great! Losing a lot of inches. I haven't weighed myself because I get consumed by it. A week ago I was at -25 lbs. I'm 24 days post open and big changes are happening. sleep apnea is subsiding. I barely snore at all. I am on no pain meds at all for joint pain. I exercise 6 days a week at minimal. Don't compare your weight loss to everyone else's because everyone is different. I've slowed down from the dramatic jump in the beginning but I am still losing. I've been told that sometimes when the scale isn't moving you are losing inches. I am happy to be feeling less winded and tired all of the time...
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Greetings from Bangkok
pastorraymond replied to bangkokcritter's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for the reply, critter. I was able to locate the three hospitals u mentioned in the web and I called them up through the telephone as well. They all have impressive websites and friendly staff who spoke to me. My question is among the three, how would you rank them in terms of excellence? (practice, facilities, price, etc) Thanks -
Eating 3/4cup per meal, but getting hungry often- Fill time?
dustout replied to dustout's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Same here.... I called to schedule a fill and they cant get me in until the 15th... Always before they got me in the next day! Aahhhh two weeks! I am going to have to take up mountain climbing or something to combat all the food I'm eating! Okay, it's a ton less food than pre-banding, but it's still no fun to slow down on the loss journey.. plus I dont like getting hungry so often. It was so nice to be happy with a few meals and a Protein drink. :crying: They said to try calling back to check for cancellations so I might do that... Woot! A cancellation! I'm getting on the 8th. Thanks goodness. -
Eating 3/4cup per meal, but getting hungry often- Fill time?
dustout posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The last time I needed a fill, I was eating about 1 and 1/4 cup food, and getting hungry between meals and snacking. Right now, I'm only eating 3/4 cup food, but I lways get hungry between meals now and am snacking between meals as a result, to hold me over (trying to stick to healthy snacking, but its still adding too many calories). I was just wondering if others get hungry between meals when they need a fill, even if they aren't eating a whole lot more than half a cup. My doctor seems a bit strict on giving fills if you are eating less than a cup, but I'm hungry often. I swear it's generally not head hunger, though I have experienced that (head hunger to me feels more like a craving, actual hunger more in my stomach). The lack of hunger just doesn't seem to last long lately... perhaps a couple of hours. Also, I'm NEVER getting any kind of stuck feeling or caught in the stomach feeling. I used to get it occassionally for a second or two if I rushed things or carelessly swallowed a large chunk. I THINK I'm just stopping too early or something at the hint of satisfaction and it's the food moves through too fast. So in short, do you ever need a fill due to getting hungry too soon rather than just eating too large amounts? Is the band tricking me into stopping eating before I get enough of the 'full' sensation to keep me satisfied long enough? I'm not losing very much weight anymore either. I do need to exercise more, but at the same time, I'm still doing some and making healthy food choices... but I'm eating pretty often the past couple of weeks. It's solid foods (mostly chicken and various veggies and such) and I'm not drinking for a little bit before and for at least 30 mins after and I try to stretch that to an hour if im not too thirsty. Thanks for your advice. I just dont want to go into my doctor and be denied a fill or anything. It just seems like I should be eating larger quanties if I needed a fill. I've only had two fills that gave actual restriction, with the last one giving me the most. I'm still kind of getting used to this fill stuff. Oh, and I've lost about 22 pounds since my last fill about 9 weeks ago. More than the 2lb/wk. Most of my weight loss was in the beginning though.
