Recent Posts
Topic: RE: Steps after surgery?
I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND WHERE YOUR COMING FROM IN REGARD TO STYAING AT HOME AFTER SURGERY. I REFUSED TO SATY ANYWHERE BUT HOME AFTER SURGERY! LOL...I HAVE 16 STEPS TO GET TO MY APARTMENT. I HAD SURGERY ON SEPT. 25, 2008, STAYED IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 3 DAYS AND WALKED UP AND DOWN MY STEPS WITH NO PROBLEM. MY DOCTOR STATED TO ME THAT THE STEPS WOULD ONLY BE A ISSUE IF YOU USED THE RAILING TO PULL YOURSELF UP THE STEPS. THAT PULLS ON YOUR STOMACH WHICH COULD BE VERY PAINFUL. ONE STEP AT A TIME AND I BELIEVE YOU SHOULD BE FINE!
THE OTHER LADY IS RIGHT THOUGH...IT DEPENDS ON THE PERSON. IM 28 YEARS OLD AND FOUND THE SURGERY VERY VERY VERY EASY. EVEN THOUGH I HAD GASTRIC BYPASS, THE SURGICAL PAIN MAY BE SIMILAR. I AM GOING TO BE REALLY HONEST. THE ONLY THING THAT BOTHERED ME WAS THE DRAIN. BUT WHEN IT WAS REMOVED ON THE DAY THAT I WAS RELEASED HOME, THERE WAS NO MORE PAIN...IT WAS LIKE I DIDNT EVEN HAVE SURGERY. I DONT KNOW, CALL ME WEIRD....LOL
THE OTHER LADY IS RIGHT THOUGH...IT DEPENDS ON THE PERSON. IM 28 YEARS OLD AND FOUND THE SURGERY VERY VERY VERY EASY. EVEN THOUGH I HAD GASTRIC BYPASS, THE SURGICAL PAIN MAY BE SIMILAR. I AM GOING TO BE REALLY HONEST. THE ONLY THING THAT BOTHERED ME WAS THE DRAIN. BUT WHEN IT WAS REMOVED ON THE DAY THAT I WAS RELEASED HOME, THERE WAS NO MORE PAIN...IT WAS LIKE I DIDNT EVEN HAVE SURGERY. I DONT KNOW, CALL ME WEIRD....LOL
you are going to be such an amazing success!!!! Topic: Does it hurt??
Does it hurt when you drink liquids or am I just odd? I am 4 weeks out today. I am on soft foods and they don't hurt so far I have had no problems with food but liquids (water, herb tea's, crystal light) ouch. Any ideas or anyone else have this problem?
Topic: RE: Steps after surgery?
I think it all depends on your physical shape before surgeory. Make sure that you try and excercise now before surgery. I had no trouble at all going up the steps. I was able to sleep in my own bed without a lot of pillows. Good luck
Asia
Asia
5'4": Surgery 240/Current 135/Goal 140 = 105 lbs lost!!! BMI 22.5 I'm Normal
6 Years Later highest 198 / Current 176 / Goal 140
Hit Goal on 5/14/09 8 months out!
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
Topic: 4 weeks out!!
Tomorrow I will be 4 weeks out and I am so excited. I am out of my tight 22 and in a 18 now. I have lost 23 lbs. This is nothing less than a miracle. I am excercising a bit. Whenever I feel like I am watching to much TV I stand up and tell my husband I am going for a walk. I would never have though this would happen to me.
5'4": Surgery 240/Current 135/Goal 140 = 105 lbs lost!!! BMI 22.5 I'm Normal
6 Years Later highest 198 / Current 176 / Goal 140
Hit Goal on 5/14/09 8 months out!
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
Topic: Steps after surgery?
I'm scheduled to have the lap band surgery on October 30. A friend's wife just had it done a couple of weeks ago and he suggested that I stay at my mother's place because of the steps in my home. He said his wife was holding on to the walls while she was walking after the surgery. Did anyone have problem going up and down steps after surgery. When I enter my home I go up a flight of steps to the second floor where livingroom kitchen and bathroom are and my bedroom is on the third floor. Does anyone forsee me having any problems going up and down the stairs. I really would like to stay at my own place but don't want to sleep on the couch either.
Topic: RE: Looking for others that had surgery on or around 9/25
Hi Carolyn!
One and a half cups of food per meal does sound like a lot. My surgeon said to eat 3 ounces of food each meal and take 5-15 minutes to eat 1 ounce. If you are eating liquids I can understand why they are going down so easily, but if you are eating soft foods (like eggs), they will probably stretch your pouch.
Since my surgery on September 24, I have had no hunger--some cravings, but no real hunger. I am currently eating one 3-ounce meal a day which usually consists of a little bit of egg and wheat toast. I also enjoy low-sodium potato soup, low-sodium V-8 juice, or low-fat cottage cheese. Most of my 350-400 daily calories come from my three protein shakes. Sometimes I add 1/3 banana to those.
Please check with your doctor about what and how much you should be eating. It makes me wonder if your surgeon supplied you with lifestyle instructions and diet beforehand. That has really helped me!
I wish you much luck in your weight loss journey.
Maureen :-)
One and a half cups of food per meal does sound like a lot. My surgeon said to eat 3 ounces of food each meal and take 5-15 minutes to eat 1 ounce. If you are eating liquids I can understand why they are going down so easily, but if you are eating soft foods (like eggs), they will probably stretch your pouch.
Since my surgery on September 24, I have had no hunger--some cravings, but no real hunger. I am currently eating one 3-ounce meal a day which usually consists of a little bit of egg and wheat toast. I also enjoy low-sodium potato soup, low-sodium V-8 juice, or low-fat cottage cheese. Most of my 350-400 daily calories come from my three protein shakes. Sometimes I add 1/3 banana to those.
Please check with your doctor about what and how much you should be eating. It makes me wonder if your surgeon supplied you with lifestyle instructions and diet beforehand. That has really helped me!
I wish you much luck in your weight loss journey.
Maureen :-)
Topic: RE: no capability to eat
Hi there...
I'm RNY - so I can't speak specifically for you , as a LapBander, but I would seriously recommend that you call your surgeon's office if you have not already.
I had severe swelling a few days after surgery and had to be re-hospitalized less than 24 hours after I got home the first time. I was forcing myself to eat/drink anything, followed by vomitting. Soon after I was physically unable to eat or drink anything. I became dehydrated very quickly. Apparently I was experiencing severe swelling and everything basically swelled shut. After another 3 days in the hospital, the swelling came down and my ability to to eat and drink on my own came back.
I'm not a doctor, so I can't say if you may be having some extra swelling, but it is certainly a possibility. It is good that you are able to consume some calories. But really... call your surgeon. I wish you the best in your journey.
Julie from Ohio
I'm RNY - so I can't speak specifically for you , as a LapBander, but I would seriously recommend that you call your surgeon's office if you have not already.
I had severe swelling a few days after surgery and had to be re-hospitalized less than 24 hours after I got home the first time. I was forcing myself to eat/drink anything, followed by vomitting. Soon after I was physically unable to eat or drink anything. I became dehydrated very quickly. Apparently I was experiencing severe swelling and everything basically swelled shut. After another 3 days in the hospital, the swelling came down and my ability to to eat and drink on my own came back.
I'm not a doctor, so I can't say if you may be having some extra swelling, but it is certainly a possibility. It is good that you are able to consume some calories. But really... call your surgeon. I wish you the best in your journey.
Julie from Ohio
Topic: RE: Pain on left side through back and not from incisions.
Hi Melissa,
I had my Lap RNY on September 24th. I was told before surgery to expect pain in my left side, because that is where the majority of the work is done. I have had quite a bit of discomfort in that area and cannot lie on that side, but I have not been concerned that it is unusual.
But, as always, if you have questions, call your doctor!
Maureen :-)
Topic: RE: Pureed Foods Today~ Yum!!
307/278/189/135
HW/PS/CW/GOAL
I go for my postop checkup on Thursday and hopefully can start the puree diet then - I can't wait! My doc uses a pretty scant liquid diet and I'm so bored, very much looking forward to something else - even if it's baby food!
307/278/189/135
HW/PS/CW/GOAL
Most Active
Recent Topics
