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Struggling w/ post diet
Pac-woman replied to Pac-woman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah he was very strict with the pre-op diet, liquids only. Now i see that i was able to go yo stage 3 on my second day home?? I did find that harsh. Not being able to do it makes me feel like a failure. But i think i am going to stick to just liquid stuff for a while until i think the tummy is more repaired. Thanks for cheering me on. I come here to vent i can't help it. But i left the house today and walked in 2 stores. Which is good. I know i have to walk more. -
Weeping Incisions
thinkingabout-it replied to sid_n_reagans_mommy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the exact same thing happen to me! I was sleeved May 15th. I went to my PCP she was not concerned... she said it is not uncommon to develop fluid pockets in abdominal area after surgery. She put me on Bactrim DS for 10 days ( i think to just to pacify me). The drainage from my incision never had an odor, I never ran a fever. My incision drained for about two weeks. -
Calling All Catholics!
tiredtwinmommy replied to mi75's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a similar issue a few weeks back, but my parish had the wafers. I just did the arms crossed so I could at least get a blessing up until I was aloud solid foods again. Maybe you could try just holding it in your mouth until it softens up really good and swallow a little bit at a time? Have you called your doctor to ask? It may be the bread does not bother you, or it may be a bit sore for a short while after... Best wishes to you! -
I was banded on Feb 13 and I had that feeling for about two weeks. I had my first fill on Apr 1 and I've had that same back pain again. It's not constant and it's not after every meal, so I'm not sure why it's happening. Maybe due to swelling after surgery and then again after a fill??? At least I know now I'm not the only one :thumbup:
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should i get my second fill?
andielmt replied to andielmt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i just changed up my diet. instead of eating the same thing everyday i ate a little more fat and somedays i ate more calories and somedays i eat the average. to be honest i cheated last week and had 1/2 cup of ice cream 2 days in a row and a few chips and dip for the superbowl. i have been getting a little caried away on the cheating but i still keep my calories around 1200 calories, i dont recommend cheating everyday but i think once in awhile it gives the body something different. i am going to do better starting tomorrow because i didnt go through all of this to eat bad. the band has helped me so much, i eat less and i really pay attention to calories and i try to eat good. i havent really been paying attention to my protein though. my hair is getting really thinner now so i need to focus on more protein. its hard to focus on protein and calories at the same time. i guess it just takes some adjusting. andrea i wish you luck just remember that what works for me may not work for you and i think that i must be lucky so far to even lose at all -
Sickier More Than Normal....
legal loser replied to legal loser's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Turns out the cold never truly went away and that's why it seemed it came back again.....it is now a sinus infection. On an antibiotic....had to educate the GP a bit to come up with best medicine!! Had 6 month follow up and labs done last week. Will ask nurse what I can take when she calls to go over them! -
Are you sipping your protein drink? Also, I suggest the liquid pain meds as well. My doc put in a pain releif system so I didn't fill my script for heavy pain meds. I really didn't need them. There can be alot of swelling and sipping helps to get things down. I was told to sip everything the first couple of weeks and I had little discomfort.
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Two Weeks After First Fill....is This Normal?
GoingforGoal replied to SarahRN482's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey Sarah, Short answer, yes For some people, they start with lots of restriction and as inflammation subsides the band gets loser. Than approximately 2-4 weeks later they go in for their next fill. However, another group of people will start with a tad of added restriction but as time passes it will get tighter. I fall into that category. If in the future this continues to happen, be sure to not be too aggressive with your fills and give yourself time to reach your full restriction before adding more. Some docs allow fills every 2 weeks and for some of us that would be too early before determining if our last fill was good enough. If you want to make it a positive thing, think of it as a 2 for 1 fill (snicker) -
First and foremost, make sure you're following your surgery and NUT's guidelines. Mine moved me over to pureeds at two weeks and so thicker things like pudding,yogurt and tomato soup were within the limits.
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor 3 Years Post stop still havent reached my Goal
IndioGirl55 replied to prettysweet40's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sounds like Pro advice to me - lol Come join us on "I'm here to help" there are 3 of us who are at goal and maintaning.. -
Perpetually Dry Chapped Lips
allwet replied to FluffyChix's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
winter weather causes dry lips could just be that time of year dehydration is a big factor and low levels of vitamin b2 and b3 our surgery can cause numbers 2 and 3 but blame mother nature for number 1 -
I wrote him back , he wants you to adversitse your before and after pics for ANOTHER company . So basically they want you to use your pics from another doc to promote another docs its deceiving . I thought it might at first be for a "general" lap band deal or something . But its not its for lapband411.com . THEN He wanted me to send him my before nd after pics THEN he would send me a model release yeah I dont think so !!! RUN !!! Mindy I got this message from him : Hi Mindy...GREAT!! It's really amazing to see results like yours. I've had my own weight gain and loss issues but nothing like all the battles I've read about over the last two weeks. Lap-band is amazing and really happy for you. The ad is for a b4 & after, such as yours and it is for lapband411.com's future campaign. We would even love to have your energy shown through a short testimonial of how it has changed your life. Feel free to email me a good before and after showing the dramatic change and I'll provide the model/image release form. We will be selecting the final 3 individuals by monday, next week! Best email for sending attachments is matthewbsteiner@gmail.com as it allows for large image attachments.
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Yes, Normal, i went through all the What if, Right Until they put me under to do the Surgery. I am 2 weeks Post OP and still going through the emotional part of OMG did I really have WLS??? But I keep telling myself I did this for Me and a Better Healthier Life....and Take things One Day at a Time...Good Luck!
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Thank you all. I'm not sure what I'd tell my BFF. I'd be scared of losing her too. I suppose I'd tell her to go with her heart/gut. And yesterday MY gut and heart were fine. I have read about all sorts of complications up until this point and they didnt phase me. I'm not sure what happened today, it just kindof hot me out of the blue. We'll wee how I feel in the next couple of days. I still have a good 2-3 weeks before I pay my deposit and book my flight. Maybe I'm just at a point where this is turning more from excitement to readiness. I think this is just something I really need to do an ill regret it if I don't. I need to be a better mommy. A confident one. One who actually goes places and is happy. Right now I just stay in the house almost all the time. I just don't feel like being seen in public. I've lost 60 lbs alone before. Felt great but didnt stick to it and Literally gained it al back as soon As I lost it. I can't continue to live this way. Oh and hiosiergirl, my rump is rediculous too!!! Zomg!! O.o
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Need a buddy/mentor please :)
erp replied to Dana Hardin Cook's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It is so hard the first few weeks. I remember watching the Food Network while at home recovering the first week post op and feeling so sad and sorry for myself like I would never get to eat again. I'm glad each week is getting a little easier and so proud that are following your plan and not using food or alcohol to deal with things. That is an emotional challenge for us all and where the saying on here that "they operate on our bellies and not our brains" comes from as we all learn to deal with our emotions. Following the post op plan/guidelines helped me a lot the first few months because it kept me focused. I kept a whiteboard to track my water and vitamins early on. Keep up the good work! -
Need a buddy/mentor please :)
Katie2016 replied to Dana Hardin Cook's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes i could use some help i am 7 weeks out and i haven't did number 2 in 25 days called DR. And no help can u help Sent from my LGMS330 using the BariatricPal App I can try my best and try and answer Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App As far as the restroom relief .. I took miralax it is gentle tasteless and devolved in Water .. I also took benefiber as well Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App -
Hello, I was just banded on Friday June 5th and I've been having a sip of V8, a sip of atkins shake here and there but I get full so easily. I feel fine, I'm not hungry, tired, dizzy but I know I should try and get a certain # of Proteins in every day. I am taking 2 chewable Flinstone's every day and Tums for Calcium... but other than that... any suggestion on what I should do these first days? I don't get to see my surgeon again until June 17. :grouphug:
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What’s your schedule with the 3 of calcium? Since it needs to be spread out by 500 at a time and not with the multi?
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Accidental chugging? (Drank too quickly)
247598 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello! So I was sleeved on 1/28/19 and the first few days were really rough for me getting fluids, especially ANY protein at all. Then I came to realize that my new stomach, at least for the time being, cannot tolerate whey! (Which was obviously a wonderful, vomit-filled experience). I recently discovered fairlife lactose-free protein milk and it has been an absolute life saver, and is allowing me to get at least 60g, woo hoo! Now, a week out, I’m able to drink water pretty “normally” (no chugging of course but normal sized sips) and fuller liquids a little slower, but still pretty normal. Unfortunately, today was my first day at work and while absentmindedly scrolling on my computer, I accidentally gulped down 8oz of the fairlife very quickly, like in a couple minutes. I felt no protest in the moment, but now I feel full and a little gassy and just overall gross. I am hoping that someone else has had this experience and can let me know how quickly they felt better, and, god forbid, if there was any lasting damage. Thanks everyone! -
Feeling Nauseous Right After I Eat
massindex replied to pinky62611's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm assuming when you say you are 6 weeks out, you meant 4-24-12 and not 2011? -
Belated 3 Month Post - 60 Lbs Gone! Pics Included...
Birdy18 replied to sarahcc's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look AMAZING and thank you so much for sharing your story. I think it's really easy to get sucked into these boards (I think I overdid it the past few weeks), but reading the success stories and seeing such amazing and inspirational photos are what calms me and makes me think that I can do this too. Out of curiosity - you had no pre op diet? No 1-2 weeks of liquid diet? How come? Thanks again! -
Hi. I want to get my band taken out and was wondering if the post-op recovery is the same as getting banded? I keep hearing of people taking a week off... I was banded on a Thursday evening and back at work by Monday so was hoping it would be the same time frame this time around. Any different pain or experience than getting the band put in? Also, I was self pay and now have BCBS PPO.. anyone have experience getting them to pay for removal?
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Short term disability insurance for Mexico sleeve surgery
MissCK posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, I have short term dis coverage through my employer that kicks in 1 week after using sick time. I don't think they will pay it for an elective surgery in Mexico though. Anyone have experience with this? If I can't get it then I will have to go back to work after 1 week because I will only have accrued 40 hours by this March when my surgery is. I have a desk job in an office but it is a high stress job and I'm really busy. Never have time for breaks and ear lunch at my desk. So I would rather have 2 weeks to be safe. I have FMLA to cover me but I can't take a week unpaid. -
When did you feel "normal" again?
OutsideMatchInside replied to LoveAlwaysKia's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hmm, that is something that just gets better as you heal. 3 months is the first turning point, and that is when I had few issues, although I never really had the issues you have. Then 6 months things are really different, then 9. At a year I feel completely normal except with less capacity. Yesterday I wanted to finish a Protein shake so I could throw it in the dumpster before getting in my car and I was able to drink a whole premier shake in about 2-3 minutes. Right after surgery it would have taken me 2 hours. -
I have a question in with the surgeon, but I wonder if anyone had excessuive thirst following plastic surgeries? I have been tested for diabetes in the last month, so I doubt that is it. I am drinking huge amounts of non caffeinated beverages - Water, Vitamin waters, Protein drinks. My urine is basically clear or close to clear and I have to go often. I realized that due to my fear of swelling I have been avoiding sodium like the plague. It occurred to me that I might be creating an imbalance so I had half an Ostrim Jerky stick and my dinner had canned diced tomatoes as an ingredient - I could taste the salt - so that seems like it would bring me up to the a normally daily level. Anyway, I have been resting, taking it easy and other then some trouble sleeping so I feel like I am doing well. Today did a short trek to the store (I didnt lift a thing but did eat a few samples so I probably got some salt that way to). My surgery was two weeks ago 10/14 - so curious if anyone has insight on this while I await a return message from the surgeon on a sunday night. I should have contacted him Friday, but I attributed it to dehydration from airplane travel home from Mexico.
