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Hi Peeper, up in snowy Scotland myself and have friends go via the One Stop clinic. If I remember right they had a psych evaluation, blood work, ECG, drugs test, endoscopy, colonoscopy if needed. 5 week liver shrink diet and classes to attend. Now that's up here and his insurance via his work was strict for tests but all fine. Were you notified of any tests needing done? Fridge Pickers Wear Bigger Knickers [emoji200]
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Tight with no fill yet???? What did I do wrong??
alishawileys commented on kchaynes's blog entry in kchaynes' Blog
My frist fill is on dec 1, 2010 cant wait 6 weeks post-op :bananajump: -
Hi, I got my lapband on 6/9/11 so almost a week! I seem to be having a lot of gas and diarrhea and I wondered if that's normal? I have completed 5 days of "clears plus protein shakes" and moved onto "Pureed with Protein Drinks" . Thanks.
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Newly Banded - Digestion Question
phatgirl 2011 replied to mirihawk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Rachel is right. lol since no food...liquids was all I got. I was on clear liquids for 2 weeks! lol so... and that includes the protein shakes. But I couldn't do them. So clear liquids it was. And believe it was hell for two whole weeks! lol But you'll make it and it will be a distant memory a couple of months from now. -
Starts tomorrow! I hope this goes by quick! I'm SO ready for my journey to begin! I'm ready to keep moving forward instead of stalling and falling back! My anticipated surgery date is late July/mid August. Ahhhhhh!
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Would u have lost the same amount of weight had uou not done tge rny program??? That is what I asked myself when I felt the sane way as you...reality is that losing the weight gave me more motivation to see this through..I am 7 weeks post op and very happy :-)
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Weakness & shortness of breath
Blue Door replied to ladycharizar's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I experienced weakness and lightheadedness for a few weeks after surgery. I had blood work done and found out my potassium was low. A week after starting potassium supplements I felt 100% better. Might be worth getting blood work to check. -
Weakness & shortness of breath
Berry78 replied to ladycharizar's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also felt weak and short of breath for several weeks. Gosh, I was winded for.. 4, 6 weeks? Try milk and broth. They may go easier than protein shakes. -
As I was reading your message Cleosan52, I was getting teary eyed, because I know what your feeling. I will be getting my date next week and I have butterflies as well. And the butterflies are not because of the surgery overall but just losing weight and having a different way of life then what it has been. Although I love me and who I am and the women and mother I've become, I know I need to lose the weight. But this has been a part of my whole life since birth as a 10lb baby girl, so it's all I know and I have adapted to who I am and love me exactly as I am. I don't know I keep wondering this daily---does having this surgery make everyone right that skinny is better and people who are skinny are better then me. sometimes I am not sold on the buy-in as far as skinny but have to keep telling myself it is about health, health, health and long life,,,RIGHT...Your in my prayers
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My surgery is scheduled for next week, and I am having the same feelings. I obtained insurance approval very quickly (only 3 days), so I didn't have a lot of time to mentally prepare. I am definitely nervous, grouchy, worried, and excited all at the same time. I think what we are feeling is pretty normal.
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Thanks everyone for your kind words, I definitely needed the encouragement. I have decided not to investigate this operation or videos anymore than needed until my surgery. I am going to try my best to not think about it the next two days (yeah right good luck to me there!). Its good to know that I am not alone. My body just needs to get on board with this thing because its happening no matter what! I think your right about it happening fast, I think deep down until my surgery was approved I was happy to embark on my new journey but worried it wouldn't go through and I really needed it to and then after it finally went through my body was like WOW this is a for sure thing and its in a week! I thought the emotional rollercoaster came post surgery boy was I wrong lol I do have to go into the center today to get some supplements and things I will see what they think maybe there is something they can give me to calm my nerves that was really good advice. Im hoping I feel some sense of relief after surgery but I think that may be wishful thinking on my part. I probably wont feel relieved until about 2 weeks post op. I really do love this site. Thanks to all of you!
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I have an appointment on Friday with my NUT and the PA. it is my final appointment before my case is submitted to insurance. I have been on a supervised diet for five months and lost 12 pounds, which the NUT seemed happy with. At my last appointment they told I neede to lose 5 pounds before my next appointment to help me with approval. Well I have had a stressful month with a death in my family which lead to a long rode trip and beinging surounded by food for a few days. It started with a day of losing focus that led to a couple weeks and not only not losing the 5 pounds but gaining 5 back so now I am 10 pounds away from where I should be, so my question is should I call and postpone my appointment? I hate to do it because it will probably be another month before I can get in againl I am so mad at myself!! Any thoughts on this would be appreciated...
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What are you eating each day?
TexasNurseMom replied to beachbum112's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded on 2/10/11 and am on the soft meat stage. In 2 days i can go to regular foods. I eat a lot of eggs, chicken and lena greund meats. Turkey sausage is good too. Cooked veggies ( broccoli,squash, peas, carrots) and fruits. If I eat too many "sliders" (pudding, yogurt, jello) I get hungry too soon. I have lost 30 lbs and have not lost any in 5 days. But I know that untill I have a fill in a few weeks, it will prob be like that. EAS or Muscle Milk are good protein supplements, but they dont keep you full as long. Do whatever your doctor says to do as far as eating is concerned, but know that if you get a good variety of thing, you will not get bored and be tempted to cheat. -
Banding scheduled for 1/19/11 in San Antonio
Stephy5 replied to LissaLynn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I also have my surgery on the 19th. I have requested off through the following week, but I don't think I will need it. Curious what peoples opinions are that have actually had the surgery. -
Afraid to eat
Shamrockgirl60 replied to dream catcher's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Go and run to the store and get GAS X melt in the mouth tabs. I had them like candy and they worked along with walking to ease the gas pains. You must drink your Protein drink, that was stressed to me a lot. Then your fluids and warm broth and Jello the first week. It will get better I swear, starting my 3rd week and feeling just about normal. -
I have had another horrible week with insomnia. I have not had more than 4-6 hours of sleep on any given night. I took some liquid Benadryl and was out by 11:00 pm.....but here I am up since 3:30. I am going to give the Melatonin a try. My DH always suggest taking a nap, but hell...I cant sleep at night and it is twice as impossible to sleep during the day.
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Slow & Steady Weight Loss?
maguirre67 replied to Jennifer44's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i was 266 when i started right before band i was 248 im not 227 and was banded june 30th ive went down four sizes went from 24/26 to 18/20 and ive only had one fill so i lost 20 pounds preop and 21 since surgery total 41 pounds and ive been banded 4 months so thats about 1 1/2 pds per week i feel discoured feel like i should be losing more but dont know what to do -
BBGirl you lost $144.00?? Hee Hee - i know where it is!!! you had WLS june 2011 - benefit of the doubt - you might have lost the 144 lbs in 14 months or so???? bringing us to about september, october 2012? this is an awful long stall - and i can't imagine how bad you must feel I hate to say it but "maybe" your body has adjusted to where your weight is now it (your body) might be saying ............... "hey bud you've lost 144 lbs - maybe thats where we're gonna stop) but maybe its not saying that gotta cover my a ssssssssss you are eating sooo little at 2 years PO you are physically unable to eat more than 5 or so bites??? I agree maybe upping your calories a bit would help congrats on your amazing weight loss of 144 lbs (not $'s LOL) good luck kathy
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I have Tricare, my husband is active duty.... The surgeon told me all you to do is have the BMI requirements, and pass a psych evaluation... I have both of these and will hopefully find out next week if I am approved. Also the psychologist I saw today told me that Dr. offices get monthly news letters from Tricare and on one of the monthly issues it was saying Tricare encourages the surgery, that is why there is few requirements, this is my understanding. I hope everything works out for you okay, and good luck oh yeah for sure give them a call...
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That's great news! Congratulations and best of luck. A couple of things I thought of real quick. I'm sure others will have some good suggestions as well. - Get your Protein drinks (I personally like Pure Nutrition Protein from costco....but I drank Boost initially for the variety). Others like unjury. Try a few before your surgery so you can pick the ones that you like best - Different broths and Soups - Crystal light - sugar free Jello Gelatin - Sugar Free popsicles This will help you through the initial days of recovery until you are well enough to do some shopping for mushies. The largest variety of each of these items that you can get the better. You are stuck on a boring liquid diet for a week or two, so variety will make it a little more interesting.
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Hard time standing up straight
SleevedinSI replied to Cloebird's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pretty normal. As pain passes you will straighten out. You need a couple weeks. -
Amen! I'm pretty clever when it comes to eating. I'm really grateful I got the band, don't get me wrong, but I feel like my whole world came to a crashing halt and without using food to help cope with ANY emotion (anger, frustration, even happiness) makes me not quite sure how to rebuild myself. I don't think preband I realized what a sacrifice emotionally I would be making. I did start journaling too, I got bored. I tend to do it on Sundays when I have more idle time. I exercise 3x/week. It IS hard to resist temptation and I think something valuable I've learned is to praise myself for EVERYthing. Like the other day when I was driving home, I had a really annoying day at work. I thought about stopping my McD's and grabbing a burger (I could eat sans bread!) This particular McD's was a previous weakspot as I normally stopped after work. I told myself I didn't have to drive past the McD's, I just had to drive past the exit. I got in the right lane to make it more difficult and I made it all the way home without stopping! I learned I have to praise myself for that. Some may think that's not a big feat, but for me, it was the equivalent to not stopping by a favorite bar for an alcoholic. I used to tell myself that that behavior was the expectation and chide myself for giving in. Now I tell myself how awesome I am for driving by. My whole life and my whole family's life revolves around food. I think that has made the process just more complex and difficult. I feel like I am learning, but it's so slow that I get frustrated.
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Yes dalarla is a funny in person, she is great! I just ate dinner, 1/4 cup mashed pototes and 1 fish stick. I wont do that again. I will stick to my liquid diet from now on 2 more weeks. I wish I didn't eat that fish stick. also my back is killing me, is this nornal?
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Yaaaa! That's a lot of stones! Curious-what is a stone equivalent 12 lbs. more or less? I can't wait to be back to my normal life and routine! Post-op 2 weeks today for me snd I thought I'ld be feeling a hell of a lot better than I do! I returned to work Monday -too soon, I set my recovery back at least 5 days by doing so! Back at home resting-I'll try again this Monday! Glad you're feeling better. One day at a time!
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I had my surgery almost 3 weeks ago... Feel great! Down 18 pounds ... And I only started. out less then a lot of people on this board. I started out 190 pounds and I'm 5'2... Feeling GREAT and omg can I see a difference.im 172 now as of yesterday at my check up.. Woot-woot???„???„???„
