I had my lapband surgery on 02/22. Had my first fill (3cc) one month later. Never really felt any restriction unless I ate fast. Yesterday was my second month visit and he put in 1.5 more ccs. About an hour later I ate some creamed potatoes and d...
3 months after my surgery I'm getting my second fill. That's good news as I was told initially that I'd have to wait for almost 4 months for my 1st fill (I didn't need a fill at my 1st appt so they pushed me back due to understaffing at my center). J...
I am curious what pain meds your doctors prescribed. Since it will be in liquid form, I am wondering what is commonly used, particularly if you are allergic to codeine.
Thanks for sharing your experience in this area!
Hi All -
I had my surgery 11 days ago. In the beginning I was surprised by the pain and it was hard to get in all 64 ounces of the luiquids. I was doing all right and on day 5 I came down with a fever. It turns out I had a serious case of strep ...
In about 5 weeks, I will be going on a cruise. i will be 7 weeks out from my surgery by then. I've decided to wait to have my first fill after the cruise. Do you think I will be able to eat a piece of lobster or even half a piece on the cruise an...
I have a very hard time with the smell of vitamins and I have to gag down the Flinstones every day and it is getting harder and harder since my last fill. I found some Viactiv chews that you can take instead of your multivitamin. I am scared to try...
I'm confused by what I am feeling. I was banded on May 2, spent the night at the hospital and came home Saturday. I did clear liquids for a few days and now, full liquids. But I seem to be drinking ALOT!!! I do a cup of de-caf coffee for breakfas...
Went to doc today. Havne't been in in two months. I felt like I needed a fill. I can eat tons of food at dinner. BUT I had lost 14 pounds in two months. We talked at great length about everything and he finally decided no fill. He thinks I've been ve...
:thumbup:I was banded on May 6, 2008, and I started on split pea soup for my mushies. I read the nutrition information and it is high in carbs. It went down pretty well and it was filling. I also had some low-fat cottage cheese and it went down pr...
I m very excited to be getting banded on Thursday, may 15. My big fear is that awful feeling right as you wake up after surgery. What were your experiences like? would it be silly to tell dr. about this fear?
Hello everyone,
Has anyone been diadnosed with esophagus spasms.? I was recently diagnosed with it. I have had the band for 6 weeks and have lost 25 pounds. Ths spasms make it difficult for anything to go down. I have experienced this twice and was hospitalized twice.
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To the Editor:
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Reclaiming Your Power Over Food = Reclaiming Your Authentic Power
By Louisa Latela, MSW, LCSW
Isn’t it amazing how a chocolate chip cookie can control our lives? I am not a weight loss surgery patient, but have certainly had my share of struggles with food and other maladaptive coping behaviors. Despite years of schooling in psychology and social work, I continue to astound myself at how many times I choose to act in ways that do not support my highest good.
In the last article I wrote...
Body Confidence: How to like what you see in the mirror
From childhood we are sold on an ideal image of beauty, one few of us ever see reflected when we look in the mirror. This article will show you how you can look in the mirror and despite the ideal, see only a beautiful you.
When you look in the mirror, what’s the first thing you notice, and how does it make you feel? If you’re like most people, the first thing that catches your eye is probably your least favorite asset. If so, don’t wor...
My doctor follows the recommend guidelines from the manufacturer which is 6 weeks between fills. He will adjust the schedule based on individual needs of the patient. My fills have been every 6 weeks apart so far. My doctor did say this time after my fill, that if I needed to return early to just call the office. He did ask that I give this new fill 2-3 weeks to work. So if I need another fill, I will be going back early. Otherwise, my next fill will be in 6 weeks, which is June 12th.
The follo...
Here are few techniques to help you with modification of your behavior and attitude toward food.
Do not eat in front of the TV
Do not read while eating
Pre-portion food and pot the box or package away
Keep tempting goods out of the house
Do not go to the grocery store hungry
Make a shopping list and stick to it
Use smaller plates and bowls
Keep healthy foods available
Focus on activities other than eating
Brush your teeth after meals or if feeling the desire to eat
Do not eat stand...
I had my third fill May 6th and I had immediate results with restriction. Yeah! I feel so in control of my eating. I have 6.5 cc in a 10 cc midband. I also had dental surgery ...
so here i am, 3 weeks in- 19.7lbs down..feeling good, proud of myself, ready to DO this...
my two very best friends are skinny bitches. well let me rephrase, one can be a bi...
So my insurance will pay 100%, no copay, no deductible (in general, though I myself am not yet approved), and I've got my consultation scheduled. Yay! This is the phone messag...
51 more days until my cruise and a long way to go to get my body in shape :ohmy:
I had such a good workout last night, I'm convinced that circuit training might be the way t...
I contacted the nurse of the doctor who would be doing my procedure once my referral goes through. She told me all the things I would have to do. I have to attend 2 classes ...
This morning I've decided that I'm going to talk to my doctor about having the lap band done. I've already check with my insurance company and they will cover it so now all I...
