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I'm almost 3 months post op and do I still have to sip sip sip my water or can I drink normal now?
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Sensitive to smells?!?!
JacksonJ replied to Halfpint1218's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was the same way for a week or two. I could smell my dog getting ready poop before he did it somehow. It got really weird cause I went from barely noticing anything to bring able to smell any and everything in my house. -
SO CONFUSED. Doctors...Procedures..oh my!!!
Ljones0210 replied to lyndeeboo's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
i went through the same thing a few months ago when i decided to pursue surgery, i read through all my options and met with 2 different doctors and eventually chose the lapband for the following reasons: 1- i am only 24 and want children in the future so being able to get the band filled and unfilled through out my life will work well for the many adventures i plan to have! 2- even after a sleeve your stomach can stretch back to a larger size and when you are not going to the doctor periodically for check ups then you can quickly loose focus on weight loss. 3- i live about 90 minutes from the doctor i chose due to the limited amount of bariatric surgeons who work with my insurance, i have not really had a problem due to the fact that i absolutly love everyone in their office. 4- the thought of changing my anatomy kinda freaked me out alittle, it was more reassuring knowing that the band could be removed if necessary downt the road. hope this helps and good luck with your journey Lauren -
Yeah, I'd head over to the hospital. You might have pneumonia. That's how mine started - fever and shaking/chills. I had no respiratory symptoms until a week after the fever started.
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From the album: Mardi Gras Party
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I have my initial appointment on Tuesday. I was told that this appointment would be 4-5 hours in length as I would be attending a seminar and meeting with all of the staff. How long after meeting with surgeon was it before you knew that he was going to accept you as a patient? My insurance requires 6 months weight loss plan OR 3 months comprehensive plan (meeting with NUT and psych etc. on a regular basis). Do you think there is a chance I could have the surgery by the end of October? We have just about hot our deductible so my out of pocket expense will be much less if done by then. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Caloric Intake
Tauruslady5 replied to heftyhoosier's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I am 4 months out and have just started to intake about 800 calories a day. My dietician has recommended a 1200 calorie a day limit, but I have not even reached that. She is not concerned, but everyone is different. I got on the scale again today and now am 229. I am so excited, I loose about 1-2 pounds a week which is slow but successful. My doctor and dietician think I am doing great. Whereas my friends who have had this done think I should be drinking more calories to make up for what I am not getting by food. What the do not understand is I cannot put anymore food or liquid in my stomach. I go until my body says STOP. Do not feel rushed if you are not getting in what your nutritionist wants, it is your body, just remember to eat and drink responsibliy and stay hydrated. Annamarie -
Hi Fellow one weekers! Had my post op appt today and all is well. I am still a bit sore at the incision sites especially after they took off the steri stips today. Otherwise, I feel really good, have had a couple of days of diarrhea but started on a probiotic today and also got my diet advanced to pureed so that should help. I am trying to walk at least 30 min. per day and of course just moving around the house as usual with chores, etc. Has anyone had any issues with numbness mid thigh? They told me today that is has to do with the way I was positioned during the surgery and should resolve in a few weeks. Including the two week pre-op diet I have lost 18lbs! So, happy with that and now just have to get used to watching all of the labels, carbs, proteins, etc and figuring out when/if I am hungry and how to manage all of the "have to's". Hope all is going well for the rest of you!
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I've been out of town the last few weeks; going to different time zones and getting up and going to bed at different hours than at home. I've also started getting to the gym at 5:00 am. 3 or 4 times a week I've been pretty tired, but have been trying to get to bed earlier and generally get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep. Lately I feel like I've been sabotaging myself. I've been really hungry, even on days when I haven't gone to work out. I am getting really discouraged that I've been eating 2 Snacks a day, sometimes 3 (!!) because I'm so hungry. I feel like I'm a total failure and have just wasted $12,000. I called the Dr. today and am going in for a fill on Wednesday, but she also said that one of the reasons I might be so hungry is because I'm tired. She suggested skipping the workouts for a couple of days so I can sleep in later. She believes that getting more sleep, and also the fill, will really help. Because my kids and husband just went back to school, it is really difficult for me to find any time to exercise after work. Has anyone else noticed a change in their hunger when they are tired? Has it helped to get more sleep? thanks
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8 days post op and lapband hell!
Kai-shek replied to bigcheese's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At three weeks my hunger came back, but I counted every calorie and upped my walking, each week my calories were increasing slightly, I hung in there for another two weeks until I got my first fill. It was hard but if I can do it anyone can. Good Luck. -
The band has worked well for me so far but I have to say that my PCP was suprised when he saw me last week, He hadn't seen me since before my surgery. He said most of his paitents only lose 30-40 pounds. I was at 328 when I had my first consultation in October I'm at 245 now just 46 pounds more and I'll be below my USAF max which I hadn't seen in years.
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How many days off
MelissaRose24 replied to MelissaRose24's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks...alot of people are telling me to take about 3 weeks off because we work hard. -
3 days post op. I have the same pain. I know its gas. Can't wait for it to go away. I had a hernia fixed as well. I'm thinking thats why its so hard to sit up.
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How long does the 'perfect restriction' last for you?
Parvathi posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Twice now, I've hit what seems to be perfect restriction. Both times, after around 3 or 4 weeks, I start noticing that I can gradually eat more and more. Just wondering if this is normal... -
The title says it all. At 9 days post op I was 293.6 and for the last 3 days a few quarter pounds have been sneaking on to where I'm 295.4 this morning 12 days post op. Someone please tell me what the hell is going on as I'm not even eating normally yet and only consuming around 600-800 calories a friggin day in protein shakes and farina.
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We know it's not actually fat you're gaining, so no need to freak out. After a few weeks we go into a stall that can also cause a little bit of gain. Keep doing what you're doing and try your stay off the scale. You'll be pleasantly surprised if you can stay off for a couple weeks by what you'll see. The first month shouldn't really be weight loss time. It's more healing time. Try to remember that.
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Adult question...you have been warned :D
rodriguezequal posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Okay so I was banded like 3 weeks or so ago...and my port doesn't really bother me until...I have sex with my husband. Has anyone else experienced this discomfort/pain? Will it ever go away? Thanks in advance and I'm sorry for TMI...lol Take care everyone. -
The protein shots are 42g of protein , it's whey protein. They have fruit punch, sour apple, raspberry, orange. They are sugar free, 2 carbs, 180 calories. The unjury protein powder is added to hot broth or soup. You can get unflavored or chocolate, strawberry, vanilla and chicken noodle. The are other items as well. Unjury.com. I am on day 8 post op today. So I'm not on smoothies yet, still clear liquids. But u can add that unjury to smoothies. I have had no real complications other than nausea from too much fluid too fast. Lost 8# in a week:-) first time ever for me.
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I am a little concerned. When I swallow anything, as soon as it gets to the top of my stomach, I have a sharp pain that lasts about 3-5 seconds and then goes away. Other than this, I feel great. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Im not sure if were feeling the same thing but i just moved on to mushy foods and yesterday tried 1 scrambled egg and as soon as it hit the top of the stomach i felt a slight "discomfort" that last 3-6 seconds and usually" burped" happened almost everytime i ate the egg but only happens when i eat, hopin it passes.. lookin forward to see if others had same? my surgery was Nov2
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Adult question...you have been warned :D
misskitty84 replied to rodriguezequal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was fine after 2 weeks (we hadn't tried before then). I didn't experience any discomfort from the port incision or anything... just discomfort from being fat, haha. -
kind of funny, my filet of fish story
1unknownperson replied to Mickey527's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMG I am so glad you posted this... I have been seeing the $1.29 Filet o Fish Friday signs at the Mc Donalds by my house and was wanting to go get one for about 2 weeks now.... I think you just cured my craving.... Either that Or I'll peel off the bun and feed it to the birds.... But Since I make fresh fish so often what would be the point of that.... I'm kinda new to eating fish, maybe two years or less, and always had this fear of getting it done enough and so have always erred on the side of overdone... Now, I'm learning how to get it not so over done as I have discovered it is much more tender and flakier and easier to eat... Haha... I thought it was supposed to be tough and dry... Haha... And Bless my boyfriends heart, he never complains so I didn't know...... -
I was banded 3/21/11 in LaGrange, GA. I'm now near Stone Mountain and looking for support groups in the area. Any suggests?
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Hi...last wednesday my nurse coordinator emailed me to say insurance was denying my request! I couldn't believe it...I've done the 6 months meeting with a nurse, nutritionist and physical therapist, had my pschy eval, have sleep apnea, type II diabetis, high blood pressure and high cholesterol! The nurse said they are denying because I didn't meet with a doc for those appointments. I met with my doc prior and she okayed the program. Now, supposedly she is going to call them - but is out for a couple of weeks. Should I contact insurance? Or would it be best to wait until after my doc does? thanks,
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Hi I was sleeved on the 16th may, but just in the past few weeks every time I drink water I get acid reflux and its driving me crazy as I thought water would be alright!!! I cannot stomach tea as it makes me sick and I'm not a big coffee person. I do drink dilute but with this heat wave the UK is having I really need water! Can anyone advise me on what I can do? Oh and does anyone else have mad cravings for ice? Lol I've suddenly gone mad for ice after having surgery x
