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5.5 days after surgery ... ouch!!
DollyGirl replied to rosiegirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there, I am only three days out, but I am not hungry at all. I get pains in my belly that i am associating more with gas than anything else. I wasn't released until 3pm yesterday so my first attempt at Protein was last night, I got about 10 grams in. Today I have already gotten 48 grams with my unjury chicken soup and a Chilke strawberry Protein powder shake. I pour each ounce in one of the ounce size plastic cups I got in the hospital and sip, slooowwly LOL. I start getting a bit of a burpy feeling and know that I need to slow down or take a break. My body told me pretty quickly what it would be ok with. Hope taht this helps! -
I had my pre-op pap come back and they told me there wasn't enough cells...and I have to wait 3-4 months to get it redone....has this happen to anyone? This is literally the last thing I needed before I got my surgery date. I do see my dr for my follow up on pre op appts in two weeks...
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Surgery Date Mid December
Dulcevida replied to Poppyred's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Poppyred I am also going to get banded mid Dec, onthe 11th. I'm scared out of my wits as I didn't expect the date to come so quickly. I am like you, wondering if I'm going to be able to do the liver shrinking thing. Hey, we'll both do great. I just won't be able to do a farewell tour of all my favorite restaurants the last two weeks before my surgery. Bummer!:Yawn: Oh, well such is the price we're gonna pay for securing our new life,right? Take care Dulcevida -
Been a month exactly since my surgery. I've lost a lot of weight (see below). All good so far, so I go in for first fill... I knew going in that the plan was for a nurse to do it, not the doctor. I wasn't too happy about that already, but whatever their procedure is, right? So I'm on the table, and she's feeling around for the port. She is feeling way higher than where I thought the port was, but I assume she knows better than me. Wrong! Stab, OUCH, hmmm... no port there. Oops, that's just scar tissue from one of the other incisions... Strike One! Oh, HERE'S the port... Hang on... Stab, OUCH, just... can't... get it... Nope, not in. Strike two... Gee, it seems deep. Let me try again, and move it around alot, and make it hurt like shit! OUCH!!! Nope, no dice... Strike three! Gee, sir, you sure bitch a lot. Want some lydocaine? Yes, please. She puts some topical on. Why didn't we start with that??? Stab, small ouch, wriggle around, test it, no dice. Strike four??? As she goes to get the fifth needle, I tell her to go to hell. She says that the doctor can do it, and he can give a lydocaine injection. Why are we just now suggesting that???? So I wait an hour, doc gives me real lydocaine (tiny pain, compared to Nurse Ratchet), get's into the port (zero pain, but it took him a few seconds too, but nothing like the nurse)... Go into the barium room... he puts in 3 cc's - too much. Pulls out 1, better. We decide to pull out another .5, as I am out of the country for two weeks starting Monday, and better safe than sorry. Plus, I've lost a ton already, on no fill. Morale of the story is... nurses are for bedpans... Sorry if I offend any nurses here, but I am beyond pissed right now...
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Overeating since im gonna have surgery
oldoneyoungagain replied to Smilejoelle1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pretty much gave up all the good things that you all have mentioned. Diet Pepsi was my go to drink, but think I replaced it with more coffee, which has since turned out not to have been a good choice. But all this was three years ago when I was banded. Now I'm basically in the same boat. No band, nothing stopping me from eating what I want, when I want, etc. until I have bypass in about three months. I don't have will power, never have that is why I needed a tool to control my weight, but I'm pretty darn stubborn. So since I did lose weight with the band, I'll be darn if I put on any weight just to have to take it off again, so I still have to look and smell but don't dare touch. So please eat for me too, I miss Chunky Monkey, Java Chip my two favorite ice creams, any donuts, cream puffs, peach cobbler, German Chocolate cake, pizza, and yes the cheddar biscuits, and my list goes on, and on. Lol -
Newly banded, over 40 AND pregnant!
Peanutband replied to slenderella64's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I geuss we are the same. Loss the weight which not much only 50 lbs because newly banded. And gain the baby. I found out today that I am seven weeks along and not 5 to 6 as I thought. Boy that is a bid difference. Congrats to all. -
Dragging their ever loving feet....
BustedBeauty posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh have mercy. I have done all I need to do and am just waiting for a date. Surprise, surprise... The secretary who schedules is out of town until next week, and my surgeon is on vacation until Mid-feb. My patience are really being tested. ::sigh:: I am obviously going to keep strict on my diet, and keep exercising just like I have because the more weight I lose pre op the better, but can a girl catch a break??? -
I'd like to thank you all for your kind messages receiving support from people who can really relate to how I feel makes me feel so much more calm and at ease Arrived at the hospital this morning and I was petrified with the putting me to sleep part lol I was knocked out and before I knew it I was awake in my room I finally made it I feel so happy right now.. suffering some nausea slight dizziness hoping it will pass my chest feels tight too I'm scarred I will not know when I'm full and if il be fine on just clear liquids for 2 weeks broths and soups protein shakes can get quite repetitive and boring I'm hoping this would satisfy me till I'm good to go onto the next stage
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I'm now 3 weeks post op and I couldn't feel any happier I've lost 16lbs I feel fine you just need to take one step at a time! Don't worry you will be fine
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My doctor has me on clear liquids for two weeks so I haven't even started protein and lost 10 pounds total. Anyway I don't think you're doing too bad considering you're already drinking protein but I'm a newbie so hopefully some other people weigh in.
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So excited for y'all! I was sleeved two weeks ago today and it's amazing!! I've already lost about 20 lbs... I was feeling the same thing you guys were the day before! Very anxious but it's so easy! The pain varies from person to person but I was off pain meds in 4 days and back running a normal life by day 4/5!! You'll do Great! The mental hunger is the most challenging part of it.. But I'm learning slowly but surely it's still a journey!! But sooo worth it!! You will start to feel amazing in no time
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Since I went to Mexico I don't have a NUT to check up with so I'm curious who is weighing food and how much are they eating!? I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op! TIA!
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I had a revision from Lapband to gastric bypass on Nov 11. I’m on liquids for two weeks but I’m so hungry and advice?
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Acid Reflux
nailsbyniki replied to SleeveandRNYchica's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is my chief complaint. I had no issues with acid reflux before surgery but now at 11 1/2 weeks out I am plagued by it everyday and have taken several different kinds of acid reflux meds with no relief at all. Have had 2 EGDs lately (one because of a stricture at 6 weeks post op) and may need another already. -
I had it before, didn't have it at first, then got it with a VENGEANCE for a few weeks. Now I'm 6 weeks out and have none. Fingers crossed it's gone for good.
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Hi @_Kate_ I may have mis-typed that. My surgery is in 6 days. I'm still pre-op, not post-op. Thus the reason that I did NOT want to wait until after surgery! Going to MX, staying there a week. When we come home, I plan to make the couch my friend while I'm healing. Then the work begins with exercising! This year, the "resolution" will stick.
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Start a Journal! Although I have been lax about it lately as i have been really busy. For weeks before my surgery up to about a month after i wrote everything in a journal. It helped me express my feelings, worries and successes through each day both pre op and post op. I also have a weight loss thermometer next to my desk on the wall, where every Monday i come to work and update it from the week before.. ( in different pretty colors LOL). It has really helped me see where i was to where i am going. ALso the before and after pics are great idea!
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Pre-op diet starts tomorrow
dayna2017 replied to Kristen_vsg's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am one week into my pre-op diet Surgery date is Jan 4. It was tough being around all the snacks over the holidays but stuck to it and am down 12 lbs! It has gotten easier now, I feel less bloated and I feel proud of myself for me, when it comes to food and eating, that's a first... Usually my eating habits make me feel like I'm failing a diet Good luck! Excited for our January surgeries! -
Had my sleeve may 15 had a stricter had it ballooned 2. 1/2 weeks ago had a infected gallbladder and stones removed . Since day I always feel nauseas take meds for nausea but two bites of food it is uncomfortable and turns me off. And even if I don't eat I feel sick any suggestions
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No blood clot!! Bad news: brace, ice, elevation, rest and pain meds. If not better in a week I will have to see an orthopaedic dr
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Sleeved 3 weeks ago and now stalled
wkeller818 replied to Phil in NY's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had my surgery on august 26th. Pre op I was 386 and down to 354 day of surgery and then down to 329 last week. I weighed yesterday and had gained four pounds. Sounds like everyone has a stall aound three weeks! I plan on starting the gym today!! -
I may fall here - depends on insurance approval. Shooting for late November/early December. Feel like I’m in the very beginnjng. On week 2 of my supervised diet. It’s been hard. Next week will be much harder as I “flip” to protein drinks only for a week then “flip” back again for 2 weeks for protein, low-fat, low-carb.
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Post op weight gain
PAstudent replied to 3boysmama's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm in the same boat as you! And 3 weeks post op to the day and weigh 2 pounds more than I did a few days ago. We have to remember that gains at this stage are most likely hormonal/water weight. It's highly unlikely that we're consuming enough calories to gain fat (1 pound of fat=3500 Calories). If you're easily anxious like me and also following a low carb diet, you could choose to buy some ketone strips. A bottle of them is inexpensive. You just pee on one and it'll tell you if your body is releasing ketones or not (ketones are one sign that your body has turned to burning fat for energy) Good luck! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app -
Everyone is shocked when the scale first jumps up by a pound or three. It's a normal part of the weight loss adventure. It is not fat weight. And there is nothing you have done wrong or could do to prevent it. Watching the scale for me is like watching the ball in a basketball game (except each basket scored is a pound lost)... there is a lot more dribbling and passing that occurs than successful baskets! (And that breathless pause as the ball circles the rim is spot on too!)
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Bing Eating Before My Surgery October 30th!
Danny Paul replied to LuckyCharm88's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I got my surgery date I went on a food farewell tour. Went to all my favorite restaurants and ate my favorite foods. I felt that I probably wouldnt be going back to those restaurants or eating those foods. Six weeks post op I’m feeling good about the surgery and best of all I dont miss the restaurants or food. From what I’m reading food funerals or farewell tours aren’t unusual.
