effin.fantastic
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Surgery Date: 1/25/10
Surgery Type: Lap-Band
From:: Michigan
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« on: January 24, 2010, 10:58:34 AM » |
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Tomorrow I wake up early to get to the hospital at 6:30 for surgery at 8:30. I was given a scopolamine patch to put behind my ear to prevent nausea caused by the anesthesia. I've been on a liquid pre-op diet for 10 days and am almost down 20 pounds. Whoop whoop!  I'm packing my frog slippers and Patrick Star pillow to bring to the hospital. My surgeon has everyone stay overnight, just to make sure everything went right. I feel like I am in good hands. I had an EKG and chest X-ray on Thursday. This is actually happening! |
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Mr. Wizard of Protein
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Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2010, 11:49:38 AM » |
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Congrats on the loss! Remember to take it easy and get a much rest as possible........ Walk, sip, fart, walk, sip, nap, fart, sip, walk, etc  Ian |
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auntb
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 8-25-09
Surgery Type: rny
From:: southeast michigan
Posts: 726
just in from the beach
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2010, 01:34:44 PM » |
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What Ian said. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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If of the many truths you choose but one and follow it blindly it will become a falsehood and you a fanatic.
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effin.fantastic
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Surgery Date: 1/25/10
Surgery Type: Lap-Band
From:: Michigan
Posts: 32
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« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2010, 03:18:57 PM » |
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This scopolamine dry mouth is unpleasant.  |
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BTV Hostess and iPad addict!
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Surgery Date: July 4, 2004
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Santee, CA
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« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2010, 07:39:03 PM » |
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Positive thoughts for you. Everything will be GREAT!!!!
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cyndy40
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Surgery Date: 10/23/06
Surgery Type: Lap Band
Posts: 767
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« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2010, 08:56:26 PM » |
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You'll do great! *dusting off a place in the loser's bench*! See you tomorrow! Remember: sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk...
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Indykitty
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Surgery Date: 12/15/2008
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Indianapolis, IN
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I'm going to be a diamond, some day...
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2010, 10:44:39 AM » |
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Hope everything went well. Let us know when you're back in action.
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Keilah (sounds like Sheila)
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Mo-Mik
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 27, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: KC, MO
Posts: 1085
Life is Good!
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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2010, 03:38:46 PM » |
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Hope you're doing well. Take care of yourself.
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Starting Weight-331 bmi 53
Current 171BMI 27
That's 160 lost and down 26 bmi points-too cool!
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TracyV
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: 12/28/09
Surgery Type: LapBand
From:: Merrimack Valley, MA
Posts: 85
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« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2010, 05:09:42 PM » |
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Good for you --- Hope to hear from you soon.
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effin.fantastic
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Surgery Date: 1/25/10
Surgery Type: Lap-Band
From:: Michigan
Posts: 32
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« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2010, 07:08:38 AM » |
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I'm doing really well. I'm just about to whip up a paper for my ecology class that I am going to today. My mom is driving me to class (about an hour drive) so I don't have to stay at my apartment and climb up and down the stairs and do too much walking. I have a pretty gnarly bruise on my arm from a failed attempt at placing an IV, though. It is kinda sweet.  |
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Surgery Date: 08/08/08
Surgery Type: RNY Gastric Bypass
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« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2010, 09:16:27 AM » |
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Thanks for checking in - it's great to hear you're ok Remember to take things easy, even if you do feel great  Happy healing! |
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dv8rn
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Surgery Date: AUGUST 18,2009
Surgery Type: LAPBAND
From:: NEVADA
Posts: 218
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« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2010, 03:06:09 PM » |
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Doing the happy dance for you!! You are on your way!!
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effin.fantastic
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 1/25/10
Surgery Type: Lap-Band
From:: Michigan
Posts: 32
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« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2010, 05:34:57 PM » |
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When I went to class, I was pretty stoned on the vicodin. Made things interesting. I'm not taking as much vicodin and motrin as the last few days, so that's good. Tomorrow my parents move me back into my apartment. I can't drive yet, which is OK, since my car is still in the shop. I'll have to take the bus for a while, but I think I will survive. This semester is all about me getting healthy, so if my classes suffer, so be it. I'll just be ahead if I have to retake anything.
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dv8rn
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Surgery Date: AUGUST 18,2009
Surgery Type: LAPBAND
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2010, 06:53:08 PM » |
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Good attitude!
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effin.fantastic
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 1/25/10
Surgery Type: Lap-Band
From:: Michigan
Posts: 32
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« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2010, 06:20:10 PM » |
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I was doing really well today, walking to classes and whatnot, when on the way to the bus stop, I rolled my ankle and fell to the ground. My belly is hurtin' pretty good, especially on the left side. Skinned my knee, too. Good times.
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kristopia
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 21, 2009, Dr. Armando Joya
Surgery Type: VSG
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« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2010, 03:08:59 PM » |
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Owie! I've done that so many times (lifetime klutz here), and it hurts like hell. I hope you feel better quickly - keep tabs on the pain - it probably just gave you a jolt, but if you feel nausea or see over-bruising in your abdomen, get to the doc. Hope you feel better soon! How's your ankle?
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effin.fantastic
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Surgery Date: 1/25/10
Surgery Type: Lap-Band
From:: Michigan
Posts: 32
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« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2010, 03:14:15 PM » |
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Interestingly, my ankle is fine. My side is still pretty sore.
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kristopia
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Surgery Date: July 21, 2009, Dr. Armando Joya
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« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2010, 03:48:40 PM » |
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Glad your ankle is good - I'm sure your side hurts - you just had surgery under two weeks ago - Hopefully the ache will subside quickly!
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effin.fantastic
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Surgery Date: 1/25/10
Surgery Type: Lap-Band
From:: Michigan
Posts: 32
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« Reply #18 on: March 07, 2010, 07:49:59 PM » |
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I got my first fill on Friday! 2.5 CCs in a 10 CC band. I was surprised that it took so much pressure to get the needle into the port. It didn't hurt at all.
I'm feeling pretty great. I am on Spring Break this week, so I'll have to get out and do something. It is almost bike-riding season!
Overall, I am down ~40 lb. I stalled out a week or so ago, which was frustrating, but I keep telling myself that it happens and to just be extra careful about what I eat.
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twinels/ShrinkingSharon
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Surgery Date: 3/2/2010
Surgery Type: band
From:: Lancaster/Berks County PA
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« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2010, 07:01:27 AM » |
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Hope everything is going well on your spring break. I am one week out today and just wondering how you are doing? What phase of diet are you on? I can start pureed foods Thursday. Have any suggestions for me?
Shrinking Sharon
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Mo-Mik
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 27, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: KC, MO
Posts: 1085
Life is Good!
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« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2010, 09:04:06 AM » |
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effin and twinels-congrats on your freakiness, now rock this band! Hmm-purees-do you gets to have carbs? If so I'd go with creamy soups like broc and cheddar or cream of chicken or thick yummy smoothies with protein added to them. Sheesh-now I'm hungry  |
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Starting Weight-331 bmi 53
Current 171BMI 27
That's 160 lost and down 26 bmi points-too cool!
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effin.fantastic
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 1/25/10
Surgery Type: Lap-Band
From:: Michigan
Posts: 32
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« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2010, 10:48:28 AM » |
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I'm basically on regular food. I don't eat really fibrous stuff like steak, celery, and asparagus. I'm a big fan of baked chicken and eggs. Those constitute most of my protein. I freaking LOVE eggs. I like to make little breakfast bowls. I scramble 4 eggs and 8 whites into turkey sausage and a bag of frozen green peppers. I dish it into 1 cup ziploc containers and freeze them. In the morning I just nuke them for 2 minutes and maybe add a piece of 2% milk cheese. So good. |
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