December Bandsters 2009

[TracyW2 137]

I had my wisdom teeth surgically removed on Wednesday and I am still feeling like crap. I maybe get a Protein Shake and a bowl of Soup down a day. I have lost nearly 7 pounds in 4 days. This was not what I had in mind when I wanted to lose weight.

My band surgery was a piece of cake, this is killing me.

[illuminationlady 7]

Since this was the PREOP thread can we close it and use the Delights thread?

It seems some folks are getting confused with the two.

I will find out.

[policy34 0]

I was banded monday and stopped taking pain meds yesterday. I've also been trying to walk often and keep up with the normal household chores in hopes to get rid of the gas pains.

Hi, I was banded on Monday 28th of dec as well and I'm during pretty well. just a little concerned about how My stomach feels inside when I move or get up. Looking forward to keeping up with you progress..since we was banded the same day..Happy New Year to you and God Bless.

[policy34 0]

I wonder how they decide how many incisions to do. Does anyone know that?

I only have 2 incisions that I can see. I really have 3 incisions per my doctor..they call this one incision surgery..they make one incision at your belly button..and uses the other 2 incisions to use intruments and carmeras to work from. they adv me these incisions are less painful and the healing process is quicker..enjoy..because I am..

[Vivinthewoods 0]

What are the "stats" for Atkins? What is the cost? How many gr of sugar, carbs, and Protein? I am a diabetic so I have to be careful with premixed drinks. Glad you found something that works for you. Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Pam,

My Doctor really recommends Atkins shakes for per-op, post-op and to continue with one for Breakfast, forever after banding. They taste pretty good. I too buy them at Walmart, they come in a 4-pack and the cost is about $5 (price as of today). Each carton is 11 oz. I can only drink half a carton at a time, but I'm just 6 days banded. Here are the stats: -

Dark Choc. Royale shake

Serving size 11 oz

cals. 160

total fat 9g

cholesterol 5mg

sodium 230mg

potassium 530mg

carbs 5g

Fiber 4g

sugar 1g

protein 15g

plus a whole lot of your daily needs for Vitamins and minerals.

I don't know if this will work for you, but I hope the info helps.

Viv

[DarLEAN 0]

I had my lap band done 12/23. My surgeon asked me to lose 5 lbs from 12/15-12/22 (I lost 11, low carb, small portions). Since surgery, I have lost another 12 lbs. Seems to just be melting off. Glad the SEVERE diarrhea stopped (started when I went to full liquids and lasted 3 days). Now that I'm on mushies, fairly easy. Use a lot of yogurt and baby food and wearing out my blender.

[DarLEAN 0]

Syntrax Nectar Cappuccino Protein Powder rocks. 23 g Protein per scoop, 0 carbs, 0 sugar. Yummy. Have to mix it with cold Water or milk before adding to hot coffee though or it will lump up on you.

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[natalia05 0]

So, the weight lose is going good, and not that I'm thinking for the next two months, but I'm curious about the fact its said no drinking for six months. I'm curious what the reason behind it is, or is it just because of the empty calories &/or sugar depending on what you drink. Any info pls

thanks

[TracyW2 137]

I'm curious about the drinking too. My 30th is next month and I don't plan on getting drunk, but I would like to be able to have a few.

[kimmi0919 2]

Hi and I hope all my fellow December Bandsters are doing well. I am hoping that some of you can give me some advice or let me know your experiences. I have been feeling nauseous since I woke up this morning (nope I'm not pregnant...lol) and it is getting worse as the evening goes on. I have been suffering with gas and diarrhea since before my surgery, but I'm drinking a lot, so I don't think I'm dehydrated. Is this something that is considered normal or should I be worried? I have my first post op appointment on the 6th.

[lisaluvsgreys 48]

Hi and I hope all my fellow December Bandsters are doing well. I am hoping that some of you can give me some advice or let me know your experiences. I have been feeling nauseous since I woke up this morning (nope I'm not pregnant...lol) and it is getting worse as the evening goes on. I have been suffering with gas and diarrhea since before my surgery, but I'm drinking a lot, so I don't think I'm dehydrated. Is this something that is considered normal or should I be worried? I have my first post op appointment on the 6th.

My doctor told me if I was vomiting or had diarreah to call him ASAP. I think you should call him first thing tomorrow. I wish you good health!

PS my follow-up is on the 6th too.

[Bamablondie1 0]

Hi, I was banded on Monday 28th of dec as well and I'm during pretty well. just a little concerned about how My stomach feels inside when I move or get up. Looking forward to keeping up with you progress..since we was banded the same day..Happy New Year to you and God Bless.:blushing:

Hey! I was banded on the 28th as well. Stopped taking my pain meds a few days ago. I also still have some pains but I had a hiatal hernia and it seems that the occasional sporadic aching is either near the largest incision or where my hernia was. I really think it just depends on the person. I took gas-x faithfully for the first 5 days and if I was a little late on a dose -OMG! I could tell! The worst experience I've had was this HORRID headache the night of 12/31! My blood pressure was sporadic and this headache started early that afternoon and went well into the late part of New Year's. I'm not sure if it was from my BP or if my BP was going up as a reaction. I hear of the 'post-op' headache on here often. As far as it feeling funny... I have friends who've had the lap-band ahead of me and one told me it was three months before her 'port area' wasn't sensitive. Another told me that it was over a month before her stomach didn't ache when she had a bm. lol... I guess we are all different huh? Did you get staples in your incisions? I did and have an appt tomorrow (well... today) to have them removed.

[Marine mom 3]

12/28...my incisions feel pretty good. my stomach skin still feels loose, when i turn over. i am thrilled to be able to sleep on my side, though.

my port is above my belly button, and feels like a piece of plastic stuck in my belly...hmmm.

does someone have a link to the other thread? i couldn't find it, by am a techno failure!

[ocracoke 0]

12/28...my incisions feel pretty good. my stomach skin still feels loose, when i turn over. i am thrilled to be able to sleep on my side, though.

my port is above my belly button, and feels like a piece of plastic stuck in my belly...hmmm.

does someone have a link to the other thread? i couldn't find it, by am a techno failure!

Try this http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f22466/december-delights-2009-a-106299/index23.html#post1388171 or search December Delights 2009

On the drinking thing my lap-band book says that "alcohol has a high number of calories and breaks down Vitamins but an occasional glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage is not considered harmful to weight loss".

I would think a beer would be like a coke with the carbonation and all but they do sell some low carb lite beer.

Good going all!!

[Marine mom 3]

thanks! lol, did you know a msg. has to be 10 letters to post?