September Bandsters

Thread Starter

So sorry to hear all you are going through. I wish you all the best with your scope this week. Hopefully it is something minor.

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Banded 9/12/06
2day Pre-op -3
Week 1: -9
Week 2: -4
Week 3: -3
Week 4: -2
Week 5: -1
Week 6: -1
Week 7: -1
Week 8: +4 (vacation)
Week 9: -4 (first fill 1.5cc / 4cc band)
Week 10: -1
Week 11: +2 (Thanksgiving)
Week 12: -3
Week 13: -2 (second fill .5cc)
Week 14: -0
Week 15: +2 (Christmas)

Thread Starter

Have you called your Dr? Can you take a few days off and see if it feels better? I wish I had some advise. Take care.

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Banded 9/12/06
2day Pre-op -3
Week 1: -9
Week 2: -4
Week 3: -3
Week 4: -2
Week 5: -1
Week 6: -1
Week 7: -1
Week 8: +4 (vacation)
Week 9: -4 (first fill 1.5cc / 4cc band)
Week 10: -1
Week 11: +2 (Thanksgiving)
Week 12: -3
Week 13: -2 (second fill .5cc)
Week 14: -0
Week 15: +2 (Christmas)

KarenK,

I am so sorry that you have to go through all of this. I know you will build that iron up. My prayers are with you through your hard time.;)

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Banded for life on 9/20/06
NWWLS-Dr. Michaelson
372/331/227/150

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I've been off-line for a couple of days. I've been catching up with the posts from new bandsters from the past couple of weeks. You guys are scaring me!! :help:

Everyone's docs are different, but if my doctor says lift nothing over 10 lbs. for six weeks, I worry about those of you who are lifting children, weights and UPS packages! He was pretty graphic about what can happen if your band slips or erodes. And it ain't pretty! :omg:

Also, for those of you who are so hungry that you are breaking the rules by eating things that are not on your post-op food list, I'm afraid you're asking for trouble. If you are not eating enough protein you will be hungry and if you are eating carbs (in almost any form) you will get VERY hungry. If you aren't getting your vitamins, your body will start craving anything you'll give it so that it won't feel like you're in starvation mode. :(

If you want to come out of this surgery as a healthy, fit person, and if you want to have the energy to make your band work for you, playing by the rules is really a small thing and it will only last a couple of months. The payoffs are fantastic and worth it to me. I hope ithey are for you too, because having a gizmo implanted in the middle of my bod and 5 scars isn't worth it, otherwise. ;)

I would love to be able to take off work longer but I just dont have anymore leave time to take off.. and I need to get paid if ya know what I mean!! I have not had any really heavy packages here lately .. I just didnt realize how many times a day I have to bend over for something.. YIKES!! I have been trying to take it easy.. Just need other Sept Bandsters input on things to see if I need to go to the local ER or something.... I'm prob just paranoid... :sick
Thanks!!
Steph

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Banded Sept 4, 2006 :clap2:
1st fill October 9, 2006 2.25cc/4cc band
2nd fill November 14, 2006 .25cc
Total 2.5cc in 4cc band
Surgery 215
GOAL 130ish

want2lose: I plan on calling Monday if the pain hasnt let up... When Im not moving around as much it does not hurt..
When I first checked it on my day of surgery I told them I was a mail carrier and Gave me instructions not to lift anything over 35lbs for 2 weeks.. *SIGH* Other than this I LOVE MY BAND!!
Today is my off day.. then 3 more days untill my next off day.. I can make it!!! heheheh I have too!!

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Me and my Hubby!!


Banded Sept 4, 2006 :clap2:
1st fill October 9, 2006 2.25cc/4cc band
2nd fill November 14, 2006 .25cc
Total 2.5cc in 4cc band
Surgery 215
GOAL 130ish

I work in a clinic and all of the bending and stooping yesterday and just grabbing charts I injured myself. I called and the nurse told me I either pulled a stitch or popped a stitch on my port. I don't know if this will change your mind. I have my post-op today and I don't think I will go back until Monday. I am going to be asking my doc for a note for specific light duty.

Good luck to you Steph.:bandit

Erin

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I wish I could go back only on light duty!! In my craft we have no light duty unless we were hurt on the job.. All or nothing in the Postal Service!!
I'll try and talk to my station manager and see if we could possibly make some arrangements.. aka get on my knees and beg for mercy!! LOL
Thanks Erin!! Good luch on getting better and let me know what the doc says..
TTFN
Steph

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Me and my Hubby!!


Banded Sept 4, 2006 :clap2:
1st fill October 9, 2006 2.25cc/4cc band
2nd fill November 14, 2006 .25cc
Total 2.5cc in 4cc band
Surgery 215
GOAL 130ish

hmm..I wonder why my doctor didn't do that. I see him tomorrow. The area where my port is, is very very sore, a sharp pain to move and touch. Touching it makes me scream thats how much it hurts.

I cannot go to the bathroom either unless I force myself to go, I get no signal that little tickle feeling to go anymore??? Anybody else had this?

I will let him know everything tomorrrow.

Thread Starter

Did you have a catheter? I remember on the main board someone posted about the same issue.

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Banded 9/12/06
2day Pre-op -3
Week 1: -9
Week 2: -4
Week 3: -3
Week 4: -2
Week 5: -1
Week 6: -1
Week 7: -1
Week 8: +4 (vacation)
Week 9: -4 (first fill 1.5cc / 4cc band)
Week 10: -1
Week 11: +2 (Thanksgiving)
Week 12: -3
Week 13: -2 (second fill .5cc)
Week 14: -0
Week 15: +2 (Christmas)

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Originally Posted by want2lose Did you have a catheter? I remember on the main board someone posted about the same issue.

Hi, I had no catheter. I just don't feel the urge to go. I make myself go every hour, but I have to push, no natural urge at all.

Maybe you aren't drinking enough water. :D

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Banded for life on 9/20/06
NWWLS-Dr. Michaelson
372/331/227/150

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hi, I am drinking alot of water and drinking my 5 protein shakes, plus popsicles and jello.

I'll find out tomorrow.

Thanks!

Six days later and boy does my port still hurt. I called my doctor's office today and found out it's normal, but I'm just bummed b/c I wasn't expecting it.

I also have a slight tightness in my chest, kind of like I have to burp, but I don't burp, it just sits there. Anyone else have that feeling?

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Thread Starter

We are in the home stretch now. Good luck tomorrow to Tracicat, jumbojet and "D"-n-OK. I hope all goes well and you have a quick recovery. Update us when you can.

__________________
Banded 9/12/06
2day Pre-op -3
Week 1: -9
Week 2: -4
Week 3: -3
Week 4: -2
Week 5: -1
Week 6: -1
Week 7: -1
Week 8: +4 (vacation)
Week 9: -4 (first fill 1.5cc / 4cc band)
Week 10: -1
Week 11: +2 (Thanksgiving)
Week 12: -3
Week 13: -2 (second fill .5cc)
Week 14: -0
Week 15: +2 (Christmas)