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weird slightly gross question
Sue Magoo replied to MaidMarion's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi: I had my gallbladder out two weeks ago and I was telling my sister how uncomfortable it was just above my belly button, especially when I rolled over. She said I should buy one of those tight fitting panty girdle things. I went to Kohl's and they have a line of these called "Flexeez", or something like that. They're kind of expensive, something like $30, but worth it for the pain relief I got from them. Good luck. Sue -
Good Luck!! I will be keeping you in my thoughts! :001_cool: I am on day two of the two week liquid diet and struggling... one day at a time!
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Thank you for the suggestions. I will call her tomorrow. I did cardio today and it was a little better. Still not the best. It did start a week after switching to the patches but it is close to that time of the month and I did have a non-stop runny nose this morning (I live in Vegas, it is not cold). So who knows, I hope she can help. It just sucks because I was loving all the extra energy I had. I felt amazing these past 2 months.
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Hope you guys are starting to feel a little better. I was also told no Motrin...only tylonol. Try liquid if its too hard to awallow a pill. And call your Dr just to check in and ease your discomfort. Maybe he/she can perscribe something to help you relax...Ativan always works for me. While I don't have children I imagine this is how a new parent feels. So unsure of all the changes and not knowing what to expect or if things that are happening are "normal" I imagine new moms call their docs all the time with what they think are silly questions/comments...that's why they get paid the big bucks!!! I feel pretty lucky that I haven't been in much discomfort and I am a total lightweight. I'm also a week out and came back to work yesterday. So far so good. I'm a bit uncomfortable especially with the waist on my jeans and underwire of my bra. I also miss my 3p nap...
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I was banded a week ago today. From what I had read etc people seemed to be going back to work in a few days. I went to work today. Took express bus with cushy seat. Sat at my desk took intermittent breaks to walk around. Almost fell asleep at work numerous times. Was in such discomfort all day. Came home and spent most of my evening trying to get comfy in bed to fall asleep but not being able to. I'm crying for no reason. I'm pasty white and my lips are chapped. Does everyone feel this awful 7 days after? I'm still sore. Ran out of pain meds days ago. My whole body feels tightened up or tense. I can't get comfy or relax. I just want some sleep! Help please Debbie
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I was banded almost three years ago in March 2008. I initially lost about 80 lbs but have plateaued in the last year. My doctor was very impressed with my weight loss at first as I was a college student. I've recently graduated and I'm having issues with inactivity and poor diet. I really appreciate knowing I'm not alone in this! -Liz
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6 Months Out And Still Have Tummy Upset
RhondaWilliams replied to PoppyAnn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 6 weeks post-op and feel nauseated morning to night Was hoping it was temporary but like you just want to feel normal again! Keep us posted -
Hello lovely people, Woke up today to my joints aching like crazy.. Take my Vitamins daily which include Vitamin D and Calcium. Any other ideas to help? Only 2 weeks post op and would love to get ahead of the game Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App
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I wanted to give a quick intro... I'm a part-time student and mom of three. I haven't been banded yet, but am hoping to be by the first week in March. I went for pre ops back in December and thought I'd be all set for the first week in January...but my thyroid was too out of wack...I'm hyper. So, my doctor adjusted my meds and we are waiting until my thyroid levels are better. I've been overweight all my life...so a few more weeks aren't driving me crazy. I want a safe outcome. I am here for support and to hear everyone's story. :thumbup:
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I am 5 months post op with about 8 cc's in my band. Although I still feel no real restriction I have found myself vomiting a lot of stuff I could tolerate prior to my last fill. The 1st week following my fill was fine .. no issues, no restriction, but no vomiting either. I guess I should clarify the vomiting is usually related to being stuck. It can happen on bite 1 or bite 4 and it seems to have not started until the 2nd week post fill. Yesterday was beef stroganoff.. chewed real well and just a few bites before I was in agony and stuck.. today a hamburger patty, no bread .. again tiny bites, not overcooked, melted cheese for moisture .. no go. Lunch I stuck w/ greek yogurt which is never an issue but a boarderline slider I think.. Tonite even a 1/2 cup of chicken salad took forever and was not comfortable but did not come up. I'm thinking chicken salad is moist, pretty chopped up. Am I in need of an unfill? I feel like I should be able to eat solids and not have to live on mushies.
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vacation..first day of normal food
idababy replied to RobbiedollKY's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I just got back from Myrtle Beach last week. My hubby and i went and what worked for me was I let him order and I either ate a small portion of his (sharing can save alot of $$), or I ordered the soup and salad. My hubby was very considerate and ordered things he knew I could eat. I ate broiled seafood (very good protein source), soups, veggies and mashed potatoes. So, maybe youcan talk whoever is going with you into shating with you. Good luck and have a great time. We go to MB about 4 times a year, so let me know if you have any ?s. -
Banded 12/5 Still Feel Full And Nauseated.
Bandista replied to Scharri05's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there, congratulations on being on the other side! You are very newly banded and may still be shrugging off the anesthesia, etc. Are you on pain killers? You may want to talk with the doctors' office about any side effects you may be experiencing (nausea?). It seems universal that walking is the single most helpful thing after banding. Even just a little then a little more every time you get up. And maybe there is a kind of Popsicle you would find soothing -- whatever your post-op protocol allows. I was not hungry (fullness) for days following the surgery and then a few weeks of no real appetite. I used Tylenol and Ibuprofen liquid and both made me feel nauseous. Something like that could be going on. Hope you feel better today and that you have a nice quiet weekend with all the movies you want to watch, sips of liquid and lots of walking, walking, walking. Best wishes -- keep us posted! -
You are about the same as me, 100 pounds to lose. It's hard to say with no knowing your height... I know that my doctor said that the ultimate goal weight 'rule of thumb' is something like this: 5'0" is 100 #s, 5'1" is 105 #s, 5'2" is 110 pounds, etc... add 5 pounds for each inch after 5'0". But you are asking a hard question, how much could you expect to lose in 6 weeks... hmmm... Everybody is different. I lost 22 pounds the first 2 weeks. I'm at 30 pounds and it's just a little over a month. Some only lose 3-5 pounds the first month. I say the first 6 weeks you should focus on recovery and taking care of your band. From what I hear, the regular weight loss comes after a good fill. But, what do I know? Good luck and congratulations. Good job on trying to set goals too... That rocks!
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I am really groggy for three or four hours afterwards. It takes me up to a week to get out of the "fog".
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Dont worry...I had scrambled eggs about 4 days after surgery. I posted a similar post to yours worried that I ruined something and feeling guilty. You will be fine. Just get back on track and follow the doctors instructions. The crazy thing is that every dr. seems to be different in their post op instructions. Some people are cleared to eat solid food after a week. Get back on track and you will be fine. Congrats on surgery! I wish you much luck in your journey!
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I will be 16 weeks post op on Wednesday 7/30. I began this journey in a size 22. I went this weekend to shop for jeans...Holy moly............................CAN YOU SAY SIZE 16????? I am so excited and overcome with joy. This has been a journey of ups and downs. It is the absolute craziest ride I've EVER been on. It is becoming more and more worth the "bad" parts everyday.
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Weighing, stalls & realistic expectations
MizzouGirl replied to zenandnow's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm doing the same thing as you. I pretty much weigh every day unless I don't have access to my scale (ie: vacation) and I only record the losses (here and on mfp). I'm also tracking my loss in a graph in excel (I log my weight on the 15th and last day of the month) so I have a visual of the loss. I've lost 48 lbs in 9 weeks (including 3 day pre-op diet) which is an average of 5.3 lbs/week. If I back out the rapid weight loss in the beginning, I'm losing about 3 lbs per week now. That's pretty good (which I need to remind myself since I haven't lost anything in the last week!). Yes, stalls do stress me a bit but I'm trying to take them in stride. I was hoping for more but I'm happy especially considering my diet isn't super strict. I'm around 1000 calories per day and I exercise with a trainer at least 3 days a week but I do eat sugar (the real stuff - no scary chemical sweeteners for me!) and some days my fat intake is a tad high. I'm usually at 60ish grams of Protein per day and around 6 glasses of Water. I could be better but for now, I'm doing what's realistic for me. -
Weighing, stalls & realistic expectations
cindymg replied to zenandnow's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Going to crow here -- I have never had a stall. Mostly because I stay off the scale. I won't have one in my house (I am compulsive, and if one was in my house, I would weigh every hour). I weigh at the doctor's office, and lately at the gym -- but only every 2 weeks. Keeps me honest, but sane at the same time. -
3 WEEKS OUT AND ALREADY AT A STALL!?!
anaarnaiz replied to Sapp28's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That happen to me when I was 3 weeks as well, but calm down is normal. It took me 3 weeks on the same weight, actually no, I gained 3 pounds, and then I lost 5 pounds and next week another two... You just need to relax, relax and relax... Stress can cause that, your body is new now, everything is new and is in shock so you need to give him time to realized this is the way is going to perform now. What help me to brake that stall was: I increase my protein doses, I stop eating carbs after 3 pm, start drinking a green juice every morning and night (3oz kale, cucumber, green apple, pear and lemon) it also help me to go very regular to the bathroom every 3 days and even that you may not loose weight you are loosing measurements.... So take it easy sister lol you will be ok!!!! Remember is a surgery is not magic... Keep doing your diet, drink a lot of water ( put lemon on it it helps) and walk walk walk.... I'm today on my seven week and lost a total of 38 pounds so far, hope this help you a little bit xoxo -
I had to go and speak to the psychiatrist and he asked me about my weight loss journey and why I thought that this would work for me. He asked me about doing the liquid pre diet and some other questions. Then I had to go back in a week and see him again and he asked me more about how things were going and such. I had this done when I had my lapband but not my sleeve since I went to Mexico for that one. You will do fine. I have never heard of anyone that has not passed the psych test.
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As I meditate on the days events, my mind can't help but shift to tomorrow because it is my last pre-opp appointment before my surgery scheduled for January 3, 2011. I'm super excited. I have come from behind the vail and want to use my journey to help others. I have been exercising and even started some lighter foods in hopes that my system will not go into food shock when I have to do the liquids and soft foods for the first three or four weeks. I know that surgery is not the only answet, but rather it is part and parcel of a much larger picture, one that has me focusing on my eating, exercise, emotional, and psychological health. I wil post how the doctor's visit goes tomorrow. I'm already claiming the victory. Happily Theresa
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How did you know when you needed your first fill? I am almost 4 weeks post op and I am starting to feel hungry more often. My dr said to expect your first fill between 4-6 weeks post op. It was so funny, I was doing just fine and not feeling hungry or craving food at all. Suddenly overnight I was craving sweets again an intense hunger. I have been doing good with 1c portions lasting me 4-5 hours but the last few days a few of my meals have been larger portions. I have also had a cookie here and there. I am waiting to hear back from my clinic to see if I can book my first fill soon. This is a scary feeling because it is what made me overeat in the first place. After surgery these feelings were gone and it was great, exactly what I needed I know it is still early in my journey but my body has done some strange things and I am still trying to figure out these new experiences.
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Yipee!!! November will be here like it is next week! Especially since you have a list of pre-reqs to complete prior. Congratulations on taking this next step in your 'prison' release.
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Congrats, Ryan! Hey, if your wife would like to be a co-conspirator, the two of you can use your banding incisions as an excuse to have a quiet romantic Thanksgiving with NO FAMILY. "Gee, we'd love to come, but poor Ryan is in such pain..." Good luck. And do go to New Zealand. I've been there three times and would love to visit again. The 15-hour ride from LA will be a lot more comfortable when you can fit your bony butt into one of those narrow airplane seats!
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I have only PBed 2 times in 7 months and have lost 70 lbs so that statement of PBin alot and losing is not true. Have you had your band checked recently? I was just diagnosed with esophagitis today becasue I had tightness of my esophagus like you explained, I had spasms for a week and still do but not as severe..I have onbly had my band tightened 2 times since surgery and never loosened.I have learend to eat slow and tiny bites so I do not feel that uncomfortable feeling..every once in a while a big bite slips through like last week which led to my esophagitis..I will never do that again! I'm sorry you are struggling, one thing that helps me when Iam struggling is this board and all of the people on it. Support has been key for me! Maybe try posting more often, not just when you are desperate..we are all here for thesame reason..lots of love & support here on this board..Give it a try
