Banded at Northwest Weight Loss (Everett)

carebears · 07-01-2007, 03:03 PM

Hi Group! Yesterday afternoon I had some soup and I have had a side ache ever since. ( maybe I ate it too fast, I did not get enough protein yesterday) I thought it would be gone by this morning, but its not. Anyone ever felt this? Could it be gas? I never really suffered from gas pains.

Shellmar -- glad to hear you are doing well. I was concerned when I didn't see any posts from you after your surgery.

PineNut-- I love grapes from Costco! I am starting to go crazy on this liquid diet and can't wait until I can have some real food again.

Caolin - thanks for the welcome. Any luck scheduling your sleep test? You will be in bandland with the rest of us very soon!

Caolin · 07-01-2007, 09:59 PM

Carebears - it seems, after reading a lot of varying posts, that everyone has different things happen to them.....but I have not heard of a stomache after eating soup. Please, keep us informed on how you are doing!

Once again, I'm reaching out to someone to give me the info for the Silverdale support group, please PM me! I would really appreciate it.

ShellMarr · 07-01-2007, 10:17 PM

PineNut.... as I understand it...Dr. Michaelson said there could be 3-4cc at the time of surgery... I guess they prime it with saline and then when they cut the tube that runs to the port to the right length for YOUR body.... the pressure depending on how much fat you have on that the land is around can force some of it out... leaving 3-4cc. I don't know if all LAP-BAND^® surgeries are done that way...or just NWWLS?? I hope I explained that right....if someone knows otherwise, please correct me!:nervous

I'm 5-6"....

My sister's name is Jamie... but she does not post on any boards.... she is a little more private... I'm hoping to change that :) She is 5-5" and we were started 1/2 pound apart... she was a 1/2 inch shorter and I was a 1/2 pound more then her... LOL

Caolin · 07-02-2007, 07:17 PM

Carebears - actually I just got bad news about my surgery, it seems now Dr. Watkins won't do the surgery without a sleep test and so I've been rescheduled to July 31st......to say the least, I am bummed.

I'm now taking a more proactive role in making sure this sleep test gets done ASAP, just incase there are any cancellations and I can move up my date. Sheesh......my PCP's office just let my request for referral sit there as neither sleep disorder place in my area had none of the paperwork on their desk.....marching onward!!

Thanks for asking....and I am looking forward to being one of the banded, believe me!

wadew1976 · 07-02-2007, 07:30 PM

You will like dr watkins he is very good. I had mine done on june 19th with him and been doing good. I start mushies on wed thank god. I thought i was gonna lose my mind with liquids! I cheated once but got right back on track. I was very depressed at first and still get that way when im feeling down and cant eat all that greasey food. Oh well life goes on. Hope all goes well.

Caolin · 07-03-2007, 01:45 AM

wadew1976 - thanks for the words of encouragement! I know he's being cautious and that is how I would want them to be, I suppose it's just a let down because I was spending so much time getting "mentally" prepared for surgery, you know?

But as you say, life goes on and it will happen, eventually!!

wadew1976 · 07-03-2007, 02:13 AM

Yes i so understand. I was sick of thinking about it and preparing for it mentally. I was lucky i got in 2 weeks after my first appt so that was good. But after is another set of worries and mental issues depression etc at first so it seems neverending! ITs hard enough having surgery and then u cant eat anything for 2 weeks after just liquids so your body has so much to adjust to. The 2 weeks has seemed like 4 months to me! I thought oh 2 weeks is nothing but it is when you are wanting that burger and fries or anything solid. I never knew soup could taste so good after being creative with it. This isnt easy but the benefits outweigh the bad parts of it. So hang in there!

carebears · 07-03-2007, 09:45 PM

Caolin - I am sorry to hear that your surgery was delayed. It is hard to get mentally prepared. There was 6 weeks between my first appointment and my surgery date. Believe it or not, the time will fly by and you will have much more peace of mind the morning of the surgery.

Caolin · 07-04-2007, 01:32 AM

wadew1976 & Carebears - Thank you so much for being full of encouragement. It seems not all is lost, I got a consult. with Dr. Russian at the Western Washington Medical Group for Friday, so, fingers crossed, we can get this sleep test done and move forward.

And you may be right, maybe the delay will have me in a better state of mind come the day of surgery, who knows?

Hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July.....whether you can eat food or not!!!:whoo:

carebears · 07-04-2007, 05:28 PM

Caolin
That is great news about your sleep test! Happy 4th to you too!

ShellMarr · 07-06-2007, 03:31 PM

Hey everyone... :)

Anyone else going to Support Group @ NWWLS in Everett on Monday, July 9th at 7pm.... ???

If so.... I'll see ya there!!

Can't wait... get to weigh in before,

not sure how I feel about that since I'm starting mushies :hungry: today.... I might gain a little?

Cherrybomb · 07-06-2007, 10:42 PM

Dr. Michaelson performed my surgery on July 5 and so far I have felt fantastic. I haven't needed the narcotic elixir - just some liquid Tylenol. I'm having a little pain in my shoulder and my "stab wounds" are tender but nothing like expected to feel. I even spent the day out and about with my hubby. I'm so impressed by all the staff at NWWLS. It was a great experience (other than general anesthesia - I hate coming out of that foggy sleep).

Does anyone know if there is an online forum/chat rooms for NWWLS patients? I've only seen references to the in-person meetings.

Caolin · 07-07-2007, 02:48 AM

Shell Mar.....I'm planning on attending on Monday night! See you there.

Got some great news today, I went for my consult with the sleep study people and they had scheduled me for the sleep study on the 18th - - that was cutting it close to my scheduled surgery date of the 31st. But as luck would have it, there was a cancellation and I get to go in on Sunday! That was fast and unexpected. I'm excited knowing that my results will get to NWWLS in plenty of time before my surgery date!

And as I'm on the waiting list to be moved up the calendar, it could just happen sooner, who knows?

Thanks for letting post my good news somewhere!:clap2:

Cherrybomb - sure hope I have as good of an experience with Dr. Watkins! Congrats.

Cherrybomb · 07-10-2007, 05:01 PM

I see Dr. Michaelson on Thursday for my one week post-op follow up. I am really hoping he gives me the all clear to add some soft food to my diet. Mashed avocado or hummus sounds like heaven to me right now.

PineNut · 07-10-2007, 05:27 PM

Cherrybomb,
Hate to be the downer, but I don't think he ever approves anyone early. I had some quiche the night before my 10 day follow up and he was aghast! Too much texture according to him, but I couldn't take it. At least I gave it 10 before I tried mushy things.

I found that adding some stove top stuffing to the soups and then whipping it up was much more satisfying! I would recommend that you don't ruch the liquid stage, if anything, I was lax on the mushie end and eased in to foods a week early!