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SF WLS- NEWBIE HERE! some insight please?
Bluesea71 replied to Moniquew123's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It's good news you don't need a CPAP machine! I'm curious though, if it isn't sleep apnea, what co morbidity then qualifies you for the bariatric program? They had me do a bunch of blood work at the medical evaluation last week. Everything came back normal except..... My vitamin D levels are really low! Normal range is 20-79ml and mine was 11. So I was prescribed 50,000 units of vitamin D to take once a week for 12 weeks! Not sure if I have to complete the cycle before surgery. I guess it's a good thing I wasn't planning on having surgery until June! -
can anyone tell me...
cwalker replied to nurse_ally's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It does get better about 2 weeks out, hang in there and as Tiffy said never trust a fart early out.lol -
12 Weeks Post-Op - Anyone Else Who Had Surgery in Mid-May?
jjmama replied to lsheshequin's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am 11 weeks out. Had surgery May 20th. I'm starting to feel like myself again. The process has gone pretty well for me too. Shortly after surgery, I went thru a phase where I couldn't eat or drink anything without major stomach pains and nausea. My doc prescribed some meds to calm the acid in my stomach and I haven't had any problems since. I worry about stretching out my pouch too. The last thing I want is to waste this opportunity or gain the weight back! I just try to follow the rules and hope for the best. I'm finally starting to get my energy back so I need to really start exercising more. -
Sour you definately should not be on Naproxen after being banded. I'm in the same boat as you where I was on Naproxen prior to surgery but discontinued it after the surgery under the doctors instructions since it does have a tendency to damage your stomach since the surface area has changed in size. I'm trying to find a natural anti inflammatory to use in it's place because it use to help my knee swelling dramatically. The last few weeks have been crazy on my knees so i'm desperate to find something that we are allowed to take. I have an appt. with my knee dr. next week and i'm hoping he will have some suggestions. If your doctor has any other ideas as to what to use please post it here and I will do the same next week.
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Frustrated with Doctors
BroadwayBaby replied to BroadwayBaby's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
RickM - Funny you should say that because I am in Boston MA and insurance companies only started approving the sleeve very recently so most Dr's have only done a few. My doctor specializes in lap-band and also does a lot of RNYs. She said she had done quite a few vsg's as the first phase of a duodenal switch when she worked in another state. I don't know exactly how many the hospital has done (it is a major hospital and a Center for Excellence) but it can't be too many as they gave me a booklet for RNY pre & post op care & diet info. When I went back to the nutritionist for my 2 week appt. she gave me another RNY book that had been newly re-printed but they did not have sleeve books yet. At the initial orientation they do put all three options out there but it is still new. -
My surgery is scheduled for 5/27 and knowing my luck I am sick! I have a horrible cold. Congestion, coughing, sore thoat. I went to the dr. yesterday and they put me on antibotics. My surgery is a week and 1 day away!!! I am sure I am praying that I will be well before then. How long does your Dr. require you to be better before surgery?
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Waiting For Gastric Sleeve Surgery Approval
Tenshi replied to Anakin Jay's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOL, I know how you feel. I was on pins and needles the whole time waiting to hear back.... I started to annoy my nutritionist and the insurance company, vowing to call or email them twice a week until I heard back. It worked. PS - Would that be Boba Fatt in your icon? -
Problems keeping food or drinks down
JJLaw08 replied to logo83's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went through something similar, but mine came on all of a sudden. About two weeks ago, it hurt to breath, eat or drink. I called the doctor, and I went in that same day. He took all my Fluid out. I went last week for a fluro, and he said I had been tight for so long it caused like a mushroom above the band. I guess that was causing my paint and everything. I would get completely unfilled, and then let them check you. I had heartburn for a few weeks before I went to the doctor. That is a sign you may be too tight. -
Hi all! I'm on day three of my pre op diet. Surgery is the 30th!
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I only have to do the diet one week before. I started Sunday with modified liquids. I'm allowed only veggies and plain warm cereals, protein drinks, jello/ Popsicles and plain yogurt. It's very boring but I've come to realize I don't need tht much food to function. What's the sugar buster diet?
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3 days post op MY BACK IS SORE
JProx replied to weigh-in's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Tired of the lack of support
Eloray replied to mskissty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I truly feel sorry for the obstacles you are facing. This is kinda hard but try to find away of feeling like a victim or this surgery will be for not. You need to take your power back and then own it. Here are my suggestions on some of the obstacles is there any way to set up a car pool for your husband? Could you take/pick him to work a few days of the week or month. I had little ones like you and i set up an hour of exercising for me. During that time the kids need to entertain themselves (put on there fav movie) could not interupt me. I made sure every need was taken care of. feeding, drinks, potty time, diapers. if they cried i just let them after awhile of doing this it became eaiser for them and it became routine. some days it didnt work but majority time it did. For eating you must plan for month of groceries if not more. Amazon has some groceries. Do you have church or some kind of group who could help you with rides or with baby sitting. Be resourceful. Let your husband be. Become what you want to be. Pray God will help you see a way. God Bless. -
Dr says I won't lose another 100lbs
dlp712 replied to PissiChrissi's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have question. I'm 6 weeks out. I've love 30 lbs & 20.25 inches over all ... Is this good or a bad start -
A Swift Kick In The A** & A Diet Question!
ProudGrammy replied to fatblasting's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@fatblasting you talking to me?? read your old post wow - people were right on targert telling you what you shouild/must do always follow plan i think the Water issue is the most important rule drink at least 64 oz a day stop drinking about 1/2 an hour before you eat NEVER drink while you are eating (people have been shot for less ) last but definitely not least don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat talk to your nut to verify those numbers maybe mention your issues with loosing 14 lbs down these past 3 weeks is great keep up the good work continue to track every single bite even if you only THINK about that piece of cake write down those thoughts good luck kathy congrats -
Starting pre-op liquid diet tomorrow. Nervous AF
SuzyMQ replied to mikelightman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wishing you the best. I, too just started my two week pre op 675 calories per day....OMGaud! But with sheer faith and knowing this is a life changing decision....I am ready. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Starting pre-op liquid diet tomorrow. Nervous AF
PorkChopExpress replied to mikelightman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The only thing that got me through the pre-op diet was sheer willpower and determination. I knew how important it was to the success of my surgery that I follow the surgeon's directions though, so I did. After a while, I started taking a lot of pride that my will was stronger than my mind, which has controlled me for so long when it comes to my eating. I decided that I was setting a tone with that diet, in embracing the change and getting my mind right before I had the surgery. I had made the decision to permanently alter my digestive tract in order to get my life back, but I knew from reading success stories that the journey is more mental than physical. I had to get my mind right about it, and that two weeks of liquid diet was the start of it. It's a test of your dedication to this process. You are giving up the old way of eating, the old patterns and habits, forever. This is the start of it...so embrace that, because you will struggle even more post-surgery if you don't, mentally. You'll be thinking of nothing but getting back to the old way of eating, and that is a recipe for failure at this. You have to be willing to change...a lot. You're getting the physical part taken care of, but the mental part is all you. But you can do it. If I did, you can too. -
I didn’t have any “food funerals” in the sense that i didn’t eat any more than i normally ate. But what i “normally” ate was probably equivalent to one big huge ongoing food funeral, lol. Nor did i go out of my way to specifically eat “special” items. I changed my eating habits on the first day of my 2 week pre-op diet, and went forward from there, that’s it.
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?'s on SEX POSTBAND - NEED 2 KNOW ...
yarddawg72 replied to needtoseemeagain's topic in The Gals' Room
Well, I was still in some pain but I was ready for sex within a couple weeks. There are positions that irritated my band more than others. Anything that involved laying on my stomach was a no-no. Once, my wife was on top and shebraced herself on my stomach, I thought I was going to cry. The only real danger is moving too hard or too fast and giving yourself a hernia. Probably best to follow Dr.'s advice on when to get back in the saddle:thumbup:. I can live without food but don't take away sex, besides, it's good exercise.:thumbup: -
?'s on SEX POSTBAND - NEED 2 KNOW ...
jackiebee replied to needtoseemeagain's topic in The Gals' Room
I can't remember exactly but it doesn't seem like it was too terribly long (within the week) to get back to normal activities including intercourse. I think maybe the next week I was back up in action (LOL!). Definitely not the first few days because you will be a little sore etc. I had a pain medicine ball too for a couple of days. Good luck! -
i got banded 2 days ago!! advise please
Flowerpurr replied to helenukhelen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The first four days I was on completly clear liquids only. I was drinking ISOPURE drinks that are clear grapefrost 40grams of protein but really expensive. I was also aloud s/f popsicles, jello, and chicken broth. Than I was aloud full liquids after that until last week when I could start eating canned, tuna, canned chicken, pudding, protein shakes, bocca burgers, and some ground meat. I hope that helps. -
i got banded 2 days ago!! advise please
Jodi_620 replied to helenukhelen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations and hope you have a speedy recovery!! Soup broth, Protein shakes, sugar free popsickles, milk. Yes the "windy" pains are normal. I was told that the air usually settles on the left side (shoulder) and it proved to be true for me. It decreased after about 2 1/2 weeks and was compeltely gone in about a month. I didn't have stitches, I had glue and steri-strips. So I was able to shower after 24 hours. -
NJ local group new member introduction
dotem2 replied to ohjuly7878's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Julie, Good Luck tomorrow! I see Dr. Nusbaum today for my 1 week check up. I was banded on the 5th. So far (on my scale) I lost 11 pounds. You'll do great. The first few days are sore but now I am sleeping better and moving around better. Dorothy -
Pain on my lower right side
PuppyBandit replied to criveraarroyo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If the pain is about 2 inches to the right of navel then I am having it too. I am 9 days post op. I am hopefully going to see my surgeon again this week to discuss it. I was told it is port suture(s) that holds it down, but why would it be 3 inches below the port? The one who told me had very foreign accent and seemed in a hurry to see next patient and I didn't get the full discussion I wanted. So I am going this week to discuss it again with my surgeon, not his subordinate. It hurts me when I get up and down and is extreme, like a 9 out of 1-10 on pain scale. It's fast then goes away. Like being stabbed. It's really messing with my plans to walk, so now I'm not smoking, not eating ,can barely drink and not have pain messing with my mobility. Geez. Oh yea, no caffeine or cokes lol. I'm still swollen and bloated from surgery and only lost 3 pounds since surgery lol. I know it will get better but I could cry -
Hello all, I was banded on sept 18. I had 2 weeks of liquid before and 2 weeks after. I started mushies about a week ago. I lost 20 pounds on the liquid diet, but am stuck on 20. I know I shouldnt be in a rush, but I was really hoping to keep losing. I dont know what the deal is. I do have to admit that I havent been on complete mushies and have cheated a little. I get hungrier than I expected to get. My MD doesnt put any fill in for 2 months after the surgery so I wont have my first fill until Nov 30. I am hoping that will help. anyone have experience with this?? any advice??? I also know that I need to start exercising more. I plan on joining the gym this week. I was planning on joining earlier, but ended up getting the crud and havent felt like it. thanks for any help!!
