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Anyone else having tightness in their legs? It's not really a muscle cramp because it doesn't come and go, it's like a constant feeling of tension. It's mostly in my calves. As of yesterday I have a "stitch" in my side too. I'm two weeks post op.
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I was sleeved the 9th and that first week was the worst.. things do get a lot easier the second week! Good luck! Paul12677
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Well two weeks from today I will finally b on the other side!!! Wow didn't really expect to b soooo nervous. Anyone else have same date ?? Any inspirational thoughts?? I'm having it done in Baton Rouge LA
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Pre-op diet has kinda stunk. I find my metabolism to be low and its hard to go out with friends when they eat and u cant. But anything worth doin aint easy. One week and counting! (Lifts up his protein shake) Here's to a healthier life!
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I just wanted to say "Hi" to everyone....I just joined ! A little about me... I've always had a weight problem, but not as bad as the past 10-15 years. i had to always "watch" what I ate, or I would pack on the weight. I did have a "thin" period... Not a very long one.. but I was thin for a while... Then came a divorce and I had to care for my mother the past 15 years... I started really putting on the weight.. and then it felt so futile to even TRY to diet... Excercise?? What was that?? I felt work was all the excercise I needed.... I became so stationary... come home, get on the couch and that was it. I had been looking into weight loss the past 3 years, and I tried to file with my insurance each year thinking that they would improve, but no luck. then in Oct. of '08 I had to have a total knee replacement and I KNEW I had to do something. The surgery was a success.... but my weight was overwelming. I had no stamina... I could hardley walk to the mailbox without being winded. I had already been to a few seminars... and I finnaly made up my mind to try again. I went, and I talked with the doctor afterwards and asked how soon he could get me in being a "self pay", I explained I was already on a leave of absence and coudn't afford to lose any more time, he told me to call the office in the morning and tell them he said to schedule as soon as possible. I called and thy got me in to see him in 3 days! I went and we talked for almost 2 hours... and I decided to go with the VSG, Best decision of my life! That was Jan. 12th.... I had surgery Feb. 9th! I am 5 months post op... I started this with a weight of 354 the day of surgery and today I am 223.. a loss of 131 pounds! I still have over 60 pounds to make "goal" but I am so glad that i had this surgery, and it has deffinitly improved my quality of life! I still have my struggles, as I will be posting them tooo... but i just wanted to share my story and a bit about me.... I hope to make some friends here and to have a support group here as well... I don't have one close to attend to in my area...
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Band to Sleeve Question - Federal BCBS insurance
Morgandobes replied to sbingram12's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think it took like 3 days. Which is still pretty decent turnaround, good luck to you! As far as having the band out, the big thing is your doc showing medical necessity. And the key to that is to get a doc who has done quite a few so they can slant the wording a bit if you need it. Cause its money in their pocket too. Lisa -
I am like 99% sure your dietitian is wrong. My surgeon said leaks will happen rarely and if they do, it will be in the following weeks after having the surgery. He made no mention of it being something to worry over for the rest of your life. And the idea that you could actually stuff enough food into your stomach to cause a leak let alone stretch the stomach (another one I see frequently on here) is pretty much impossible unless you like forcing food to the point of feeling like you're going to explode. You'd feel horrible way before you got to the bursting point, and you'd be vomiting up quite a bit of food so yeah, not likely to happen. Seriously, this is so small a likelihood, I'd actually discuss what the dietitian is telling you with your surgeon ASAP so they can reassure you, and also correct the dietitian from spreading this kind of false information.
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I'm a week ahead of you! Welcome!
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Hello to all! I am a 45 year old woman who is ready to reclaim her life!!!!!:bounce: Just received my pre-auth from the weight loss center and I am so relieved. They had all the paperwork for over 6 weeks. I have been dealing with my weight for most of my life. I can lose a good chunk, but TA DA...... it comes right back on and more.:help: Truthfully, this has been very depressing. I have tried to accept myself for who I am; although, I do not feel like this is really me. I am not near as active as I used to be in addition to feeling so low energy. Are there any of you that plan on starting a plan such as weight watchers prior to your band?? I am considering doing this as a mental preparation. Good luck to all in your venture!!!!!!
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Ready to reclaim my life!!!!!!!!!!
sghatl replied to mejr62's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Another December banding here. Remember to check in at December07 group under Monthly support groups. I have been undergoing the Optifast diet since the beginning of June on my own prior to seeing the surgeon. I have been successful so far but know I couldn't keep it off. I drank nothing but shakes for 14 weeks and have slowly been reintroducing food over the past 6 weeks. I will end the diet next week but I plan to keep on dieting on my own until surgery. I will be accountable only to myself but I will be attend the support group for after-Optifast until surgery. -
Hi Yes I felt the same way, what did I do. You do need to walk and it does get better I promise. To bad you had to go back to work so soon. I was still on pain meds. until the second week. Things got better. Now I feel great a little sore if I bend to the right where the port is. I am having trouble eating solids, sometimes my stomach just doesnot want it. So I went back on liquids 2x a day. I am still bloated after drinking or eating.
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What have I done??? yikes
TallgirlTX replied to Julie88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Gas-X, Gas-X, Gas-X... and yes it gets better. Congrats on your band journey! Banded 3/30/07 self pay The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/293/210 -
What have I done??? yikes
momashed replied to Julie88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I got band on 4/11 and doing great I had a neck pain for about 3 days and gone, I was going to go back to work like you did but my husband said no way which I'm happy I didn't do. I seem to be sllllllllow moving.:notagree :notagree Good luck and keep us posted -
Hi....future bander here (figure in about 6 weeks or so). I see people talk about their "shoulder hurting"....exactly where IS the port anyway? I kindof figured it would be up under my boob or something.:phanvan
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What have I done??? yikes
rms78645 replied to Julie88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It will pass, I promise. I went to work the Monday after having surgery on Friday. I was a mess. I did it, but it was stupid to do. You will feel better, I promise. For me it was 4 weeks before I was 100% normal, energy wise. -
After five long weeks in the hospital...I am finally going home tomorrow!! So happy!!
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i am 2 week post and i ask the doctor to day at my appointment about swimming ,, he said best to wait till all scabs have healed and disapeared,,especally if its in a public pool
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I'm 5 1/2 weeks out and I had nausea for two weeks! It's gone now and I just are a egg roll from jack n the box! Not a good idea but I feel like I'm starving to death
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You are welcomed. I'll be a month out on Monday. I was right where you are now. It will be over soon. The best news I can give you now.....I care very little about food. I have to watch the clock to make sure I eat. Also I was on two weeks of clear liquids after surgery. I breezed through it hunger wise, but had very low energy. Best wishes.
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I had my surgery on gastric sleev on 11/11 , I was 7 ibs up when I got home on 11/12... I lost the 7, but I'm only 2 ibs down from day of surgery... it's so disappointing esp when you hear people loose 10 ibs or more their first week! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Congrats! I had my 3 month follow up last week and was told that 30% of excess weight loss at 3 months and 50% at 6 months was the norm so it seems fairly similiar/standard. My loss was at 33% so I had that same feel good feeling you have right now but I'm just 3 months behind ya!
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Trying to find new ways to tone my upper arms,
SakanieCan replied to D'Sleeved's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That app sounds like a good idea. It'll keep you on a routine. Good old-fashioned push ups worked for me in the past. I started by doing them against a wall because I wasn't strong enough to do them on the ground. Then after a couple of weeks I graduated to "girl push-ups", then regular ones (which were still super hard, so I mostly the girly ones). You can switch up th position of your arms to target different areas. -
Well, I had my sleep test done in May and I have sleep apnea. I got my machine this past Thursday. I "slept" with it first time on Friday night. Needless to say I do not like this thing!!! LOL! I know it is something i have to get use to for now but I am really not liking it. I woke up 3 times out of my sleep last night and two of those times I took the thing out of my nose as if it wasnt suppose to be there LOL! I have the one that goes in your nose and not the complete mask covering your nose , thought the less on my face the better. I am really praying this surgery makes the sleep apnea go away. Just a small vent! Have a good weekend all!
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KC- Best wishes for you on your surgery this week Friday!! How's your preop liquid diet going?
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Simple carbs are the enemy, but complex carbs are "good" carbs that can be very beneficial, especially if you're working out so consistently! The following are some examples of complex carbs. Of course, you need to take into account where you are in terms of food stages and what you can tolerate. At 7 weeks out, some of the examples below may not work for you yet or may be too hard to digest (do some research before you try all of them!). Whole Grains - millet, oats, wheat germ, barley, wild rice, brown rice, buckwheat, oat bran, cornmeal and amaranth. Fruits - apricots, oranges, plums, pears, grapefruits and prunes. Vegetables - Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, turnip greens, eggplant, potatoes, yams, corn, carrots, onions, all types of lettuce, celery, cucumbers, cabbage, artichokes and asparagus Legumes - lentils, kidney Beans, black beans, peas, garbanzo beans, soy beans and pinto beans
