Dec 2013

[D_Carrimko 18]

Good morning. Does anyone know if the liquid part of egg drop Soup is considered clear liquid?

My dr said it is because its broth.< /p>

[lapbandchic73 39]

Banded December 6, 2013

Well I had my band put on at the Weight loss Clinic in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr Ellison did my surgery and well 2 hours after my surgery I was already up walking around. I had met another lady there that had hers done that day and we just walked and talked about what we was feeling and the goals we had.

Now 5 days post-op...I think today Im feeling my best. Prior days I wasnt feeling so well. I think I had myself on the verge of dehydration. But I went home from work, ( yes..work..went back 2 days after my surgery) and bought some tea, and made myself some warm tea, ate some popciles, and sipped on Water for the rest of the evening..My daughter said mom.."Your looking better, not so pale".

But the reason that I wasnt drinking as much is because I felt full from eatting the liquids or mushie. So I didnt think I needed or could have anything. But that my friend is totally not true.. WATER..is the answer..feeling alot better today.

I have my post op appt with my doctor tomorrow to check my incisions...Just taking it day by day Stay in touch..I would like to see how everyone is doing.

Lapbandchic

DeSoto Missouri

[Mommy of 7 10]

Hello everyone, I get my band on December 19th! I was hoping some of you who recently got your bands could tell me what to expect as far as pain and recovery goes! I am so ready to start this new chapter in my life. I started this journey at 270 lbs 20 weeks ago, and I'm currently 209. Hoping to reach 150 lbs by my birthday on June 10th! If I can meet this goal, I will rock a bikini and make up for the first time in my life. I'm 31 and from PA. The proud mother of 7 beautiful children (5 biological). Please share your exeperiences with me, I would love some band buddies. The 1,000 calorie pre operative diet has been very easy for me. I consumed 740 calories today and burned 1,529 calories on my exercise bike.

[iishia2013 5]

The only pain I felt was when I had to use my stomach muscles, Getting out of the bed, getting up from the couch etc, I took my drugs for 4 days and that was all that was needed. I wonder how long these stiches are going to take to heal though. I couldn't take a shower/bath for 72 hours, and no sex for 4 weeks, that's killing me. I only have one child if you can rock a bikini after giving birth to 5 I'm very jealous. At the hospital I didn't stay long 30 minutes, I got up walked around, had some Water and was discharged. I have not counted any calories and have lost about 25 pounds, I was banded 12/2/2013.

[D_Carrimko 18]

Hello everyone, I get my band on December 19th! I was hoping some of you who recently got your bands could tell me what to expect as far as pain and recovery goes! I am so ready to start this new chapter in my life. I started this journey at 270 lbs 20 weeks ago, and I'm currently 209. Hoping to reach 150 lbs by my birthday on June 10th! If I can meet this goal, I will rock a bikini and make up for the first time in my life. I'm 31 and from PA. The proud mother of 7 beautiful children (5 biological). Please share your exeperiences with me, I would love some band buddies. The 1,000 calorie pre-operative diet has been very easy for me. I consumed 740 calories today and burned 1,529 calories on my exercise bike.

G'day December band buddy! I go in on the 20th here is Australia so really the 19th USA time, so we will be bandster twins YAY!! Your goal is totally doable with the exercise you are doing, well done! Your off to a great start WOW mother of 7 blessings, i have my hand full with my 10 and 9 year old boys and 7 month old daughter. I am doing it for me first and them second, i want to be able to go on hikes and long bike rides and right now i have trouble walking around my block. So hats off to you for movin' and groovin' on your bike. I look forward to hearing how your journey goes. Best Wishes for the 19th!

Edited December 12, 2013 by D_Carrimko

[lapbandchic73 39]

Well Im almost 7 days post op..Today was probably by far the worst day. I went to my first follow up and not good..I had dyhydrated my self and well was malnourished. I didn't understand the pain of this, I didn't understand if I was hutring, full, swollen, something stuck, hungry. There was so much going on. So going in today they took one look at me and said..we need to get you hydrated..so they ordered an IV. Then she said you need something to eat...so they sent my boyfriend out to get me something. He came back with St Louis bread Co. chicken noodle Soup. OMG was I really going to chew something? So..first bite...of anything that has had substance. OMG it tasted so good. What had I done to myself...not eating..I had to get physiologically right in my head that ...Lapbandchic you just had surgery, the band is WIDE OPEN....You can eat. Don't be scared that something is goin to get stuck.

So from here on out...Im goin to take the ibuprofen if I need it and know that right now Im healing..i need to eat...so with that..Im goin to get a sugar free popsicle

[lirpastar 19]

How is everyone? I'm finally feeling pretty good. I'm in the "full liquid" phase through Wednesday, then I get to start puréed. I surely wasn't expecting such a drastic weight loss this early on. I've lost 13 lbs since my preop appt on 12/3. I hope I can keep it off as I progress to real food. I weighed 287 when I started this process in May, now I'm down to 245. I haven't been this "little" since 2006. Exciting times!

[lirpastar 19]

Well Im almost 7 days post op..Today was probably by far the worst day. I went to my first follow up and not good..I had dyhydrated my self and well was malnourished. I didn't understand the pain of this, I didn't understand if I was hutring, full, swollen, something stuck, hungry. There was so much going on. So going in today they took one look at me and said..we need to get you hydrated..so they ordered an IV. Then she said you need something to eat...so they sent my boyfriend out to get me something. He came back with St Louis bread Co. chicken noodle Soup. OMG was I really going to chew something? So..first bite...of anything that has had substance. OMG it tasted so good. What had I done to myself...not eating..I had to get physiologically right in my head that ...Lapbandchic you just had surgery, the band is WIDE OPEN....You can eat. Don't be scared that something is goin to get stuck. So from here on out...Im goin to take the ibuprofen if I need it and know that right now Im healing..i need to eat...so with that..Im goin to get a sugar free popsicle

Glad they caught it! How are you feeling today?

[lapbandchic73 39]

Im feeling so much better..Iv been take Ibuprofen daily..and eating like I should have been and increased my fluids..OMG..what a day makes. Thanks for asking.

Lapbandchic73

[Changing2012 7]

I have my Lapband surgery on 12/20/13...I'm having mixed emotions which I think are my nerves as it gets closer to the date. I was denied Lapband twice because of my bmi being to high but finally got approved this last time. Guess it's true what they say "3x's" a charm!

[SkinnyJenn 68]

I'm three days post op, the first day was hell and the doctors were a bit nervous of my reaction after I came to from the anesthesia but I'm feeling okay now. Back to work and everything. Not checking my weight loss until I see the docs next but I'm pretty sure I'm losing weight.

[Jazzy Rayne 6]

I have my Lapband surgery on 12/20/13...I'm having mixed emotions which I think are my nerves as it gets closer to the date. I was denied Lapband twice because of my bmi being to high but finally got approved this last time. Guess it's true what they say "3x's" a charm!

Woot! My surgery date is also the 20th. I'm currently on a liquid diet. How are you doing ? I'm nervous as well. I guess I'm most worried about pain and recovery. Oh and maybe the surgery lol

[Jazzy Rayne 6]

My surgery date is the 20th. I am very nervous, mainly bc things are happening so fast. One min in the dr office next thing I know I'm having surgery Ina week! Currently on liquid diet. Ready to get this over with. I pray all goes well and the pain subsides quickly.. Pre op appt is Wednesday.

Edited December 16, 2013 by Jazzy Rayne

[kimk1999 450]

I was banded on Monday and still in a lot of pain. I'm trying to get up and walk around and that helps but my incision site hurts the worst. I'm not hungry at all and so I'm forcing myself to drink the liquids. My incision site also is bleeding just a bit. I called the doctor and since it wasn't much at all they said not to worry. It's starting to bleed a bit more but still not bad. I'm miserable. What all are you guys doing for your full liquid diet? Protein Shakes, chicken broth, juices, tea, and Tomato Soup. What else is out there? Can we do fruit smoothies if they are fully blended? I tried plain Greek yogurt today and it was too tart.

[lapbandchic73 39]

I am 11 days since my surgery..and Im feeling so much better. Back to eating regular food.. (Smaller portions of course) But today I went and finished my Christmas shopping ( 12 hours of shopping with an overzealous sister) but Im done and I feel great. It was nice to not be winded and be able to keep up with them. I get my first fill on Jan 9th. Im ready for it. Really didn't think I'd be saying that ..after all the pain it was getting thru the healing part. But Im ready. Ready to get on with this journey.