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I originally took one week off, but ended up staying home a second week. I have a desk job, but sitting up all day would not have worked for me. Last week was my first week back and I was still sore and really tired.
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Just Had The Big Day
ahanson82520 replied to ahanson82520's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
And I'm officially home. Feeling pretty good. I'm excited to share my experiences over the next few days and weeks for those about to take the next step. I truly appreciate all the positive comments and welcoming here... Andy H. -
When Did You Start Taking Vitamins?
Newfoundlove replied to luvs2lose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon had me start multi-vitamins after three days, and B-12 (sublingual) about five days after that. They are chewable biatric vitamins. I also started powder form calcium citrate which I added to my water in the morning. When I started purees I also added a chewable Iron, and B-12 vitamin at lunch time. I'm four weeks out and this week started adding back in Vitamin D, Zinc and Biotin, since they are small. I still cut the Zinc though as those tablets are still a little large for me to get down at once. I want to add in the Fish Oil and Evening Primrose Oil but those capsules are pretty large and I can't cut them or chew them so I'm still waiting to get clearance from my surgeon for those. Other than chewable vitamins, I would check with your doctor to determine when you can take them. -
Hello, my name is Khristy. I am new to Lap-Band talk. I had my surgery 18 days ago. I go for my first fill on May 5th. I have a lot of questions about it. My first question is..... after my band fill, will it be like the first few days after surgery? I mean.... for the first three days after surgery, I could barely drink 4 oz at a time. As time went on, I could drink and eat more. Right now, I have very little restriction. I assume and I hope, that this will change when I have a fill. Do any of you have an answer?
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How do I talk to my Physician Assistant when I go for a Lap Band fill? (long)
slm2007 replied to slm2007's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
THANKS everyone. You guys rock. Yes, I do have a Realize band but I found this site before I was banded and figured Lap, Realize, it doesn't really matter, we are all bandsters, right? I wonder if it is possible to just tell her to shoot me up to 5.5cc and see how I do. I can't imagine going through this for another 6 weeks until I get to 5.5. She said she only gives .5cc' which is the high-end of a fill? So if I'm at 4.5 cc's now, I get a .5 cc fill on Wednesday, I'm going to have to wait another 6 weeks for another .5 cc's.....I'm going to go insane! I'd like her just to try a full 1 cc on Wednesday. This was a really good post for me to write. Dave, that was awesome advice and suggestions. Thanks so much. I know I really need to start listening to my body. I measure and try to watch but I still think to myself "this can't be enough food to fill me up." I guess my eyes are still in the old mind set?? I need to listen to my body and once in awhile I'll get that soft-stop and a little sigh will happen but most of the time I finish my "bandster portion" and I sit and wait, drink and wait, yep, still hungry. I just want to be "full" on my bandster portion, I'm still working on the head hunger and boredom hunger, but that is why I say I'm good most of the time. I know I'm not perfect and I'm not expecting perfect results. I follow the rules 90% of the time which is awesome compared to how I used to be and I'm changing my ways so I'm not expecting miracles just something for my effort and some help from my "tool." I do portion control and eat off an 8" square plate. I do not overfill and have my portion control spoons and even those give you a lot of food...too much for my little plate. Maybe I'm just carbing it too much? I'll have to pay attention to that more. Thanks again, you guys are awesome. -
I know you have all heard it all before...
Alistmurf posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon has me on a very strict are op diet. 3 protein shakes a day and up to 250 cals of selected veggies. I'm on day 7 and I was doing so good. I thought I was strong enough to make a nice dinner for my family. Well I ended up eating a small kids bowl of lasagna. How screwed am I? I still have a mother week, but do would it still affect my liver? Please no harsh comments like I should have more will power, bla bla bla. I already feel bad enough ???? -
Since surgery on the 23rd July 2015, I have been taking Centrum Chewable (not gummies) and everything has been fine. I had bloods done and last week got the results which were great. I had no need of B12 injections and Iron was good. So I was very happy. On advice from my dietitian, I started taking regular Centrum yesterday and have thrown up after taking it. All I can taste is the Vitamin and its put me off eating today. My dietitian isn't in until Thursday and wondered if anyone else had this issue?
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I like my weight loss like I like my Netflix... dramatic ;)
CHM replied to swizzle's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I love that topic title. It totally lured me in! Congratulations on doing so well already. I'm glad you're feeling better so soon. If you're like I was, the head hunger will stick around until you start getting 'real' flavors on the puréed diet. Its funny, before surgery I was actually asking my surgeon if the puréed stage was even necessary, or if I could just do full liquids an extra week then go right to soft. The idea of mushy, liquified meats and veggies was just so unappealing. That attitude changed almost immediately after surgery, and 2 weeks later, I had never been so grateful for cat food-looking mush in my life! -
Still Winded
Pandemonium replied to jennyhenny0330's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I thought that I had been doing an amazing job of recovering in the 3 weeks after surgery as I was feeling great, was able to slowly get my fluid intake up from the mid 40s to 60 ounces, and had a good amount of energy. Then the bottom dropped out a few days ago and I have absolutely no energy now. I didn't manage to crawl out of bed until about 45 minutes ago (8:15am) and it's been like that since the weekend. It's very heartening to know that this is not unexpected and I greatly appreciate reading everyone's experiences with this. Just gotta keep on moving forward and get to the other side of it! -
Hey there....Im new to this but as i opened your blog I felt like I was reading my own thought on the computer. I had surgery on the 13th as well and go for my first fill on the 18th. I understand what your feeling right now. I cant wait to feel some restriction. I am on the soft food right now for another week and cant wait to eat something more than fish or scrambled eggs. I feel great tho and feel like I can eat more now. lol. But I too am excited for the long term rewards. Prior to surgery I lost 60lbs and since surgery I have lost another 18. How are you doing on it??
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Boston Metro Doctors
bostonfatgirl replied to bostonfatgirl's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Thanks. I am attending the info meeting this week. -
I was banded in Mexico 11/2008. I was just wondering if there was anyone else out there who struggles with their fill doctor. I had problems after my surgery becasue my port was tilted. Fills were miserable, painful and time consuming. In August of this year, through floroscopy, i found out that my regular fill doctor (who doesnt use floro) had hit my line during an attempt to fill me. SO I went back to Mexico in December and had a new port and line put in. The day after surgery, UNDER FLORO, I was given a 1.1 cc fill. After about a week, I realized this wasnt enough. So I scheduled and went last week to have a fill with my previous fill doctor. I figured it wouldnt be a problem, now with my new port beautifully placed straight and perfect.... well I was wrong. After 4 tries, she couldnt get into the port. The closest place for me to get floro in the US is 7 hours away. I have spoken to a Dr. Brinkley's office in Maryland and have an appointment set for tomorrow at 12. She doesnt use floro either, but im hoping being that she has more experieince than my current fill doctor, that I will be ok...
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Hello All, I am 59 yrs. old and have fought weight problems for all of my adult life. I have done all of the fad diets and am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers. I have always lost weight--60-70 lbs. each time, but always end up gaining it back. I'm tired of this, plus I have quite a few health issues (high blood pressure, osteoarthritis in my knees). I'm waiting now for knee replacement surgery, but it cannot be done until I lose weight. I am a little over 100 lbs. overweight. I have now been on this journey for the past year and still don't have my LAP-BAND. I've been pretty patient, but now I can't wait. I don't have a surgery date as yet because my insurance requires that I spend a year with a life coach which has been a big help. She enourages me, listens to me during my highs and lows, and is there for me every step of the way. She is a registered nurse and we talk every other week. I have also been required to be a part of two telephone conference groups discussing ways to make this work, why we want to do this, and many good tips for pre- and post-surgery. My year will be up on August 16th, and I have an appointment with my surgeon on the 17th. Hoping that the wait won't be too long for the insurance to go ahead and approve it at that time because I'm so ready for this surgery and to begin my journey! I know it won't be easy, but it will be a very helpful tool and a reminder if I ever think about overeating again. I welcome any good tips from those of you who already have had the surgery and wish everyone the very best.
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I know that everyone is different.
Babbs replied to Alistmurf's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Most restaurants have chicken, fish , veggies and baked potatoes. Even if it's not on the menus ask your server. I do it all the time. When the meal comes I ask for a second plate and cut 3oz of my meat, half of a baked potato and remove it from my plate.... Then I enjoy my meal. I ate out once or twice a week during the past 2 years... It can be done but you need to stay away from the bread.good luck
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This is all moving so quickly but I'm getting super excited. I went to the seminar Wednesday night at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet and met Dr. Joyce. He seems really nice and explained things great, at least I think so. I was told that I probably wouldn't be called for a couple of weeks b/c the girl making call backs is on vacation next week but surprisingly enough she called me back yesterday! My consult is on Dec. 7th, I should be able to have surgery sometime in the month of December. My cousin is also obese and has been most of her life so she went with and we were able to get back to back appts for our consult so hopefully we'll be going through this together. Just wanted to share as I don't have much of a support system right now!
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And I am soooo nervous. October 22, in FIVE weeks. I'm getting it done with Dr. Ortiz at OCC. I feel like I'm going to be sick. Why do have so much anxiety... Is this normal? Am I setting myself up for failure and deep down I know this? Does any one else have these crazy thoughts? ???? If anyone has gone to OCC or has gone to Mexico for the surgery please share your experience. Thank you.
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Hi everybody, I will be 7 weeks post rn.y tomorrow. Since last Thursday I've been having the feeling of food being stuck in my throat. Over the weekend it lasted for 48 hours and that was while I was on liquids only. The surgeon ordered an upper GI for me tomorrow. Super annoyed, but what can I do? It comes with the territory right? Just curious if anyone has had this.. did one endoscopy take care of it or did you have to have multiple? Feeling annoyed. Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app
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I was pretty much on the atkins diet for two weeks, low cab/high protein. That made it easy.
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Thank you Chandi. You have done an amazing job. Do you have any advice for us freshly sleeved people? In particular, so many people on hear are worried about stalls or slow weight loss. I am constantly reading that people are worried they are doing something wrong and won't be able to lose their weight. I would love your input.
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I am about 2.5 weeks out. I ordered isopure chocolate and unjury chocolate & vanilla. I LOVE the isopure and drank it religiously until I ran out, I do not care for the taste or texture of unjury. Neither does my Daddy which had the surgery the week after me... If I were you, I would buy a couple small bags to try and see what you prefer, everyone's different. Good Luck!!
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March Madness!
Gurlygirlrcr80 replied to Gurlygirlrcr80's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm glad u r counting down too because I am too! I have my pre op appointment on Feb 20 and then I start my 2 week liquid diet. Very excited!! 27 days till surgery!!! I sort of wish i had a nutrition class with my group but I do have access to a nutritionist anytime I want to talk to her and an exercise physiologist too. But either way....ssssssoooooooooo ready to start with my new day 1 -
Random Thoughts......weird Cravings?
Cooper123 replied to fostermomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well, maybe is not the anxiety of the band, maybe you're pregnant!! congratulations !!! I think is normal to have weird cravings right before surgery, specially since you've probably been on a liquid diet for two weeks. -
I had heartburn before my surgery - also had a hiatal hernial (not sure yet if it was repaired...doc said he'd repair it, but i was seen for my first post op visit by another doc and they didn't have the op report yet). Since my surgery 5 weeks ago, I have not had any heartburn, however, recently it's come back. I'm thinking it's because I'm eating spicier foods again. I go for my first possible fill on Monday...I'm going to take my Nexium and lay off the spicy foods and see if that helps...
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I got a filll a week ago. And, I have had some slight heartburn for like 3 days. What's going on?
