Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

[JoannMarie 0]

Hi Apples,

I'm feeling a little better every day. The port pain is still there, but improving. I figure anytime you injure a muscle (esp a core muscle like abdomen or back) it hurts a lot and takes a while to heal. Stitching the port to the muscle wall obviously is a muscle "injury" and it will be a while before it is completely healed. I'm still providing a little support as I stand and walk, and that helps. I have enjoyed reading a good book, playing with my LBTalk friends, getting some knitting done on the afghan for the coming grandchild - in other words, making GOOD use of my time! Not a bad gig...

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I don't remember who it was that asked me how to know if you need a defill. Pbing and sliming constantly is not normal.

We are supposed to eat very tiny eraser sized bites, chew it until it's mushie liquid, wait to see if it goes down before trying another bite. If it feels like it's getting stuck or feeling like it's going to come back up, that is not normal. It is normal for this to happen occasionally but not a few times a week.

If it happens frequently, have some fill taken out. The smallest amount of a defill can make all the difference in the world. If it happens frequently only with certain foods, avoid that food.

If you have anything coming up in the middle of the night, see your doctor. That is very important and no matter how

fine things are in the day time, it's a sign of a problem.

People tend to think being really tight is the road to weight loss, but it's not. We want to be tight enough so that we can eat small portions without our stomach growling for at least 3 hours. Head hunger is another story. We need to learn the difference to my "stomach is growling" and Boy I sure wish I had something to eat.

I hope this helps someone!

[orea15 0]

I just had my third fill this morning. The NP added another cc. I'm on liquids today, "half portions" tomorrow. I assured him I would be cautious!

299 here I come!

[mimi 22 0]

Hi Joanne--- I have been looking for you everyday. I am so glad your home and feeling better. Each day will get better and before you know it, you will be up and at it again. Don't push your self, just take it easy. Keep us posted---mimi

[orea15 0]

Joann, it is good to see you back. Welcome to Bandlandia!

Edited December 8, 2008 by orea15

[acadiamom 0]

Hi Joann and welcome to the other side! Isn't it a good feeling to finally have that band in place? I was banded on November 19th....give yourself time to rest and heal....I'm getting ready to go back to work on Monday, which should be doable once I'm off the puree diet! :wink_smile:

You have been such a support for everyone on this forum...best wishes to you for a speedy recovery!

[Socialdot 0]

Hi Apples,

I'm feeling a little better every day. The port pain is still there, but improving. I figure anytime you injure a muscle (esp a core muscle like abdomen or back) it hurts a lot and takes a while to heal. Stitching the port to the muscle wall obviously is a muscle "injury" and it will be a while before it is completely healed. I'm still providing a little support as I stand and walk, and that helps. I have enjoyed reading a good book, playing with my LBTalk friends, getting some knitting done on the afghan for the coming grandchild - in other words, making GOOD use of my time! Not a bad gig...

Good to see you back Joann! Dot:tt1:

[Katydid 0]

Hi JoannMarie,

Very pleased that you're online again. Hope everything went OK for you.

Best wishes.

[Katydid 0]

Yep, all were fixed at the same time and I was home 2 hours after coming out of recovery. It was actually a pretty easy surgery and worst part was having to be careful not lifting, stretching or pulling. There have been no after affects from the surgery and am happy it is behind me. I have had other hernia and adhesions surgeries (3). Just in the genes, I guess.

Sorry to hear of your troubles. Sounds like your reflux is worse. Hope you can get a handle on it. Not a good thing to have happen. See if you can get this worked out with your doc. I have been so lucky. Have never PB'd or slimed. I am on this side of hungry when it comes to being filled. I have had two fills in a 14cc band. I get hungry every 3-4 hours and that is fine with me. My biggest fear is the next fill would put over the edge and start causing problems. Good luck with your dr. visit!

Hi Apples2,

I am absolutely amazed that you were sent home 2 hours after all that surgery. Everytime I've had a hernia repair, I've been opened up and kept in. The last two occasions were for two weeks each and then home care nurses for the drain for two weeks after that. Everything is so different over there. I'm wearing a light brace for support so that I'm able to work again. It gives me a feeling of security too.

You have done so well, losing all that weight. You must feel great. Well done.:wink_smile:

[Charlene K 1]

I don't remember who it was that asked me how to know if you need a defill. Pbing and sliming constantly is not normal.

We are supposed to eat very tiny eraser sized bites, chew it until it's mushie liquid, wait to see if it goes down before trying another bite. If it feels like it's getting stuck or feeling like it's going to come back up, that is not normal. It is normal for this to happen occasionally but not a few times a week.

If it happens frequently, have some fill taken out. The smallest amount of a defill can make all the difference in the world. If it happens frequently only with certain foods, avoid that food.

If you have anything coming up in the middle of the night, see your doctor. That is very important and no matter how

fine things are in the day time, it's a sign of a problem.

People tend to think being really tight is the road to weight loss, but it's not. We want to be tight enough so that we can eat small portions without our stomach growling for at least 3 hours. Head hunger is another story. We need to learn the difference to my "stomach is growling" and Boy I sure wish I had something to eat.

I hope this helps someone!

I think it was me. I did go last Monday and have a half cc taken out. I have done much better. I did pb on saturday, but I have realized I cannot eat shrimp. I think some of my pbing was from eating too fast. I go on the 18th to have the half cc or at least some of it put back in. I haven't lost weight in a week. I appreciate you sharing about the pbing or I might have kept getting stuck.

[Sooverit! 1]

Welcome back Joanne!! Way to go ...you sound like you are moving right along. How was post op for you? I was thinking of you because it was a little more than I thought. It's like I had no fear about the surgery but worried so much about not being able to eat. As it turns out the surgery was the hard part for me but being banded's been nothing but a blessing. I love eating this way....slow with awareness not inhaling my food like a starving animal! :angry_smile:

Welcome home.

[Great2BThin 5]

Good morning.

Well I am home from my first day of my new 'mini job' at the rec center, plus I worked out for almost an hour afterwards and was still home at 930. this will be good to keep me consistent with exercise, good thing as the pay sucks but it is what it is and will be a fun little job. Am meeting DH for lunch a little later. My biggest change is going to be in eating. I usually eat Breakfast of egg beaters and a slice of bacon. But this morning, I didn't allow enough time and only ate half my eggs and ran out the door. Had my bacon for a mid morning snack when I got home. I can bring something there to heat up in the microwave and eat while working so might try that.

Joann and Soover, hope you are feeling stronger every day!

[phyllser 3]

Good morning.

Well I am home from my first day of my new 'mini job' at the rec center, plus I worked out for almost an hour afterwards and was still home at 930. this will be good to keep me consistent with exercise, good thing as the pay sucks but it is what it is and will be a fun little job. Am meeting DH for lunch a little later. My biggest change is going to be in eating. I usually eat breakfast of egg beaters and a slice of bacon. But this morning, I didn't allow enough time and only ate half my eggs and ran out the door. Had my bacon for a mid morning snack when I got home. I can bring something there to heat up in the microwave and eat while working so might try that.

Joann and Soover, hope you are feeling stronger every day!

That little job is going to be worth GOLD!!

What a wonderful opportunity!!

[Great2BThin 5]

That little job is going to be worth GOLD!!

What a wonderful opportunity!!

That's what I figure. The pay is pittance, but I look at it as though I am getting paid to work out. Just have to go a little earlier and I am committed to be there to open the place up in the morning so can't roll over and go back to sleep. And I still have all day off to do as I want, though I always have my eye out for that 'perfect' job.

[IndioGirl55 32]

That's what I figure. The pay is pittance, but I look at it as though I am getting paid to work out. Just have to go a little earlier and I am committed to be there to open the place up in the morning so can't roll over and go back to sleep. And I still have all day off to do as I want, though I always have my eye out for that 'perfect' job.

IMHO - QVC was the perfect job