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Hi Kathy, His name is Dr. Clinch, phone number is 425-899-5500, and when I talked to him yesterday he said to call and make an appointment around the sixth week. Wow you have lost almost 20 pounds so far, that's great!! I was like you and wasn't hungry at first but around the fifth week post-op my appetite came back in full force. Supposedly that is one of the signs that you need a fill soon. I have had one fill of 1cc and have been so busy working that I haven't taken the time to get another one. If my scale is right I am down around 40-45 pounds. I'm not really even sure I need another fill yet. The band is a funny thing. Some days I can eat like the band isn't even there and then others I find I can't eat much at all. Maybe when you come up for a fill we can meet. I work at the hospital right across the street from his office. We also have a great support group that meets at the hospital the second Monday of the month. We are spinning off a second one because the first one has gotten so large. It's fun to go and see how everyone is shrinking. Take Care, Kathy
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When will I feel Normal
italianmama41 replied to samantha209's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 weeks was the magic number for me to feel human. Stopped pain meds at that time too, however, I occasionally still take them at night so I can sleep. I am a side sleeper too, and didn't sleep well until that 2 week start when I could carefully roll onto my side and place a pillow under my stomach. I was so sick of sleeping on my back and being uncomfortable!! I cryed during that 1st week too, thinking "what the hell did I do?". Kids05 Dr. Trivedi will allow you to stay out longer from work -- you need the time to heal. I just started on pureed's this week and it is a little better. Liquids did stink, big time, I barely got enough fluids in - and I'm so sick of cream of chicken soup I'll probably never eat it again. I know that many people have posted this same thing in the forum, and I didn't believe it at the time, but I promise IT REALLY DOES GET BETTER EACH AND EVERY DAY! Good luck and keep your head held high -- it's a courageous thing we've all done and it will pay off in the long run. Kid05 - call me if you need to talk - I'm here for you!!!! -
Hi Everybody! I live in the Northern suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I had my surgery on 6-23-11 by Dr. Jeffrey Baker at Unity Hospital. He works out of Baker Bariatrics. He is a very skilled surgeon who has done many procedures and is really nice too! I highly recommend him. Plus my insurance covered him so that was a bonus! I am 6 weeks out and have lost 20 pounds so far (i had lost 20 before the surgery) so am down 40 pounds so far. Started at 243- at 203 this week. I had a 'mini stall' at week 4, but only lasted about 10 days. Now moving down again. Overall, I have had no complications or problems that weren't expected. I have not had any nausea or vomiting since the surgery. My incisions healed well (can hardly see them now). I consider myself very lucky!! I am 47, married, no kids except for my 9 year old Beagle, Brewster. Tonight I start in a beginning running class training for a 5K race in October. I have already been thru my closet and was able to give 2 big bags to the Lupus Foundation- I have lost 2 sizes already!
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Realistic Expectations
hah131 replied to KookySunshine's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
i do think that's realistic. i'm 8 months out and have lost 90 pounds since my surgery date. i work my butt off pretty much everyday, so you could lose more than 1-2 pounds per week; but it really depends on your effort. i try not to have too high of expectations so i don't feel let down if i don't hit more than 1 pound per week. -
I'm almost 6 weeks out I started 312 now 270 I eat more than most people on here but I'm happy with my loss no loose skin and feel good
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Next Wednesday I am meeting with my Dr. to sign my consent forms for the surgery! My patient advocate said that usually surgery is two or three weeks after a patient signs. So excited to start my new journey!!
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Banded 3 days ago and still feeling uncomfortable
WASaBubbleButt replied to JangliBilli's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's just one of those things you have to wait out. You just had surgery, you are going to be uncomfortable. Before you know it you will be typing the same words as I am to another newbie. As soon as the gas is gone THEN you will start feeling the effects of the gas. When you have surgery one incision is just to maintain gas pressure in your gut. It is so your surgeon can see around in there. So when the gas is gone you'll feel the after effects of the gas that was in there. It will go away, give it a couple of weeks. It gets better daily. -
Skipping Meals / Drinking & Eating
Malaika replied to PurricanChick's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You need to get in at least 70 gms of Protein, less than 30n gms of carbs and 600-800 calories - otherwise you may have stalls; plus you may start burning muscle instead of fat. If you have trouble remembering to eat what your doctor has suggested, set an alarm on your cell phone or on your outlook at work to remind you -- you should eat/drink even if you aren't hungry. If you can't eat/drink all that your doc recomments, but you are drinking Water - then add some protein to it, so you're at least getting your protein in at the same time as your fluids. You should wait 45 minutes to 1 hour after eating. You can drink up until the time your start eating, then wait afterwards. The reason being the water causes your stomach to empty faster as it washes it out of your stomach. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! -
Hello! I'm Tiffani. I'm 26 years old and decided to pursue the lap band surgery via self pay. My insurance won't cover it for any reasons and I have a few health issues that need resolving and they all center around the one thing this surgery will help.. my weight. So, I'm here for education, support, friends, and whatever else may come as I head down this new road. I've had to take my behavioral health eval (732 true/false questions) and then followed up two weeks later with the psych eval. That was this last Monday, March 2. The 20th I'll see the nutritionist and on the 30th I'll see the psych again. He wanted me to make a few changes and show I'm committed. So there it is!! I hope to have a surgery date sometime next month (not the surgery next month, just to KNOW the date!). I just need to be cleared by psych and I will be coordinated for surgery... wish me luck! :laugh:
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Welcome Cmstant!! I'm a newbie to this site too!!! I joined 3-4 weeks before surgery. My surgery was Monday, 5-1-06. I'm feeling great and soooo glad I made this decision! You're weight loss is amazing!! Keep up the good work!!! What an inspiration!! :eek:
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Skipping Meals / Drinking & Eating
ilipe replied to PurricanChick's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I also had surgery two weeks ago. I am not sure you're supposed to be taking Ensure. I was told that is for people who have dietary deficiencies. You need to be on high Protein shakes that are low in calories and sugar. I am told need to consume 60 grams of protein and drinks less than 14 grams of sugar. I am still on liquids and have been taking the protein bullets at GNG 42 grams of protein. I sip that through the day and keeps me satisfied. Ensure was told a no-no. The reason why you can't eat and drink is because Water or any other liquids push food down quickly from the stomach which will make you hungry faster. The point is to keep food in your stomach as long as possible to slow down digestion. Hope this helps Iliana Keller, Texas Dr Davidson Dallas -
I have been feeling pain in my abdomen for a couple of months now, some days my clothing touching that area it hurts like hell. It lasts only for few days then comes back in a week or so. I mentioned this to my Dr that is doing fills and he did mentioned that it could be port because Smart Shape surgeons put their ports in the mid abdomen section He did tell me if this continues he will send me in for some scans/tests Banded a year ago
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This week I noticed that after being down just over 40lbs my seat belt retracts in the car when I get out. I used to have to pull on it to make it go back in place.
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Hi.... I had surgery on Weds, 4th September 2013. I had taken Thursday and Friday off thinking that I would go back to work on Saturday 7th September. Wrong. I had to take 7th & 8th September off too. I went into work on Monday 9th September. I am a police officer, I am at management level. This was too soon. Even to sit at a desk..... My advice would be to take 2 weeks off work after surgery. I am fit, active and can cope with pain. You need time to let the wounds heal and adjust to the new feelings inside your body and head.
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How Long? (Recovery Time)
hungryforchange replied to HeatherA's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would suggest 2 weeks off as well. I started to feel almost normal around day 12. My port didn't hurt so much. I could move around without pain and put on my own socks and shoes and no longer felt like I needed a nap in the middle of the day. -
Has Anyone lost weight and felt restriction after 1st fill?
countrygirljtl replied to swstacey1977's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded on October 4, 2007, had no appetite and lost 8 pounds in that first week on the liquids only. since then I have had 2 fills and have had no restriction gained back about 7 pounds, feeling very frustrated. I believe I have 1.5 cc's in my 10 cc band. At my hospital at Lahey, I think they have a specific amt that they fill for each time you come, in increments. I do have friends who went to the same hospital who got there restriction after 1 or 2 fills. I go for my 3rd fill this coming week, I am afraid of what the shock of true restriction will be for me, but I need for the band to start working for me, at least these postings give me hope. I need to lose this wieght, my hopes are going down. Janet -
Has Anyone lost weight and felt restriction after 1st fill?
candy8360 replied to swstacey1977's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't know about the weight loss, got my first fill last thursday. I've been really tight and can feel restriction. But, I still am not eating the suggested 1 cup. I probably am eating around 2 cups. I have a hard time swallowing unless I take really small bites and chew really well. I think I may have overdone it at lunch today. I am STUFFED. I am definitely eating less than before the fill. I've heard though that the stomach can settle, and even though I feel a lot of restriction now, I may not feel as much after a few weeks. I HOPE I can write back soon and say that I have lost weight!!! I should though, because I am eating much less. Last wednesday, the night before the fill, I ate 11 hot wings. Yesterday for lunch, I only wanted 4. That is a big difference. and, my doctor told me he wasn't that strict about eating before a fill, but I've read where others say their doctor says not to eat. I asked my doctor because he had not told me not to eat. He DID tell me to eat soft foods for a few meals afterwards to find out how my stomach handled the fill. I have a 10cc band and got a 3cc fill. -
Has Anyone lost weight and felt restriction after 1st fill?
Elisekc replied to swstacey1977's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm on my third week after surgery and I have lost 26 pounds. I don't have a fill for 4 weeks, but do get the full sensation when I am full. I want to know how can you eat more than the current 1/4 cup after the fill? I see that the normal menu calls for about a cup of food. How am I ever going to be able to eat that. -
Has Anyone lost weight and felt restriction after 1st fill?
thenume replied to swstacey1977's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have had two fills so far, each time it takes about two weeks for me to be able to eat a little less than before (it takes ny fills sometime to kick in). My first fill, which was 2cc's in a 10cc band, there wasn't to much of a difference. My second fill which was 1cc took about 3 weeks to kick in. I can still eat quite a bit sometimes, but the satisfaction of being full lasts ALOT longer. I ate a meal of grilled king fish, a table spoon if rice and salad ( I ate all of it ) at 4:30pm on Sat. by the time I was ready to go to sleep for the night @ 12am I was still full and had taken a short nap at 6pm. So you do notice a difference. Also as trapped inside said make sure you chew, chew, chew! -
Hey everyone ! My first fill is tomorrow and I'm so scared ! I not only have a huge fear of needles, I also have a very low pain threshold. I am DREADING going in tomorrow - and I think it's mostly "fear of the unknown" - even though I've read all there is to read on fills. Here's the kicker ... I'm also VERY excited about getting my first fill and starting to lose some weight (I haven't lost since the week after surgery - and have basically just been maintaining) Anyone else have this irrational fear ? -------------------------------- UPDATE Well, after barely sleeping last night because I was so scared (I *TOLD* you I was a wus) - it wasn't nearly as bad as I had expected. I went in - laid on the exam table and told the doctor I was scared LOL. He had me hold my shirt up just past my port and told me not to move. Then he went in. I have to admit that I did feel it - and it was NOT pleasant .. but no where near what I was expecting. I felt the pressure, and I also felt the "gush" of Fluid. He put 5cc's in (he said I have a 15cc band) and sent me for my barium swallow (which was fine) :rofl: I bled a bit (enough to saturate a small gauze) - and it's sore now - about as much pain as when they have to take blood from the back of my hand - but I've had no "down time" since leaving the Dr's office. I go back in a month - and I feel a lot better about it ... because even though it was uncomfortable/painful - at least I know what to expect. Thanks for all your replies -
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Post Op Questions
monica.londono replied to heather200202's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey! Welcome to the post op community !! I was on clear liquids for one week after and then started total liquids for an extra week, so I just started puréed food on the 3 week. Also my doctor didn't told me to start my protein shake and vitamins until I was 1 and a half months post op and I had no problems what so ever, but I'm NOT a doctor so maybe you have other needs different to mine. My advice would be to just give him a call and explain your tummy is not agreeing with the protein and vitamins, and ask if you can start in a couple of days or if you can start with less and increment it little by little. Good luck !! -
Be careful with bread/doughy products - even at 6 weeks out, they're tough to "swallow!"
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Dull Pain In My Side After Sils Lap Band Surgery?
Jenn1214 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For the past few weeks I've been noticing a dull pain on my left side. It's not there all the time and it's not unbearable, but it's just weird. Anyone else have this? -
I'm 9 or 10 weeks out. Mine are super light colored. Yellow or tan. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App
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For the last week I've been having an attitude I've been screaming at my babies which is stressing me out because I love them dearly I feel sick and I'm always tired don't know what to do Going to see my therapist maybe she can help Does anyone else have this problem Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk
