5 months post op

Jul 08, 2013

I was 5 months post of as of 7/5/13. I have lost 124 lbs. I am still struggling on getting enough protein in not because it doesnt fit but because as I work I forget to eat. If I don't eat every couple of hours I wont get in the recommended 90+ grams of protein a day. I usually get more than 50 oz of water. There has been only ONE day since surgery that I was able to get the vitamins in. Every single day is a struggle. Im at the point of hair loss. and its very bad. I do see some little strains or regrowth so that makes me happy. I feel so much better, I sleep better, and I move better.

I have significantly reduced the amount of antacids I take. and I am not longer as weak as I was pre-op. I have also noticed that the lactose intolerance has subsided! YAY for milk!

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6 weeks post op DS..

Mar 19, 2013

Today it’s been six weeks since surgery...
I have been back to work since March 6th. It has not been easy because I am still very woozy.. I get in my fluids most of the time and at this point I haven’t counted my protein or carb intake. I started my vitamins and yesterday was the first day I got the entire Vitalady DS regimen down.

I hadn’t tolerated the shakes very well but I tried one a couple days ago and it didn’t make me feel bad so I've started them again.
At this point I eat a lot of cheese, yogurt, beans, and lunch meat. I've tried other things like chicken, steak, ribs but of course I spit out what I’m afraid to swallow.

At two weeks out I was vomiting and ended up in the ER. Then at three weeks I ended up back in the ER for vomiting and dehydration. I stayed there for a week. GAINED 5LBS while I was there! They decided to up my antacid to twice a day since all I threw up was acid. YUCK! I have since added Zantac because I could still feel the stomach acid.. Hopefully it settles soon.

I’m still pretty weak. Showering is exhausting and forget about washing laundry... But other than that I am very happy with my decision to have this surgery. It hasn't changed my life yet other than the above.. But I could have never lost 68 lbs on my own! 23lbs lost on pre op diet and 45lbs lost since surgery!

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Band is gone! Ready for round 2!

Jan 14, 2013

After living for over a year with a slipped band eating only wet foods I slowly regained and even added some weight to myself. My Band was removed in emergency surgery in Nov of 2011. It had started to erode and the acid reflux was slowly eating away at my esophagus. Prior to having it removed I had been working with Dr Husted on getting a revision to DS. For whatever reason Dr. Husted was NOT a COE provider so that caused a denial, then out of nowhere he switched practices. I followed him and needless to say shortly after he disappeared. So I continued to work Dr. Juarez. I have since gotten approved for DS surgery. It is scheduled for 2/5/13! I am completely excited but this process has taken more than two years to accomplish!

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3 month bandiversary

Oct 04, 2009

I had an appt on Thursday the 1st which is my 3 month bandiversary. I'm happy to report that things are great! a few weeks post op I was very upset that I chose the band and not RNY because I was still able to eat anything I pretty much wanted and weight lost was very slow. I AM VER HAPPY THAT I CHOSE THE BAND! My progress has been slow coming but I have really had to LEARN to eat right! Had I got with RNY I may have my mind set on being able to eat what I wanted and still lose weight! Well the band dont work that way! I feel that with everything I have learned these last three months my success will be LIFELONG! I am going to need to do blood work because my doc thinks i may be anemic since im craving ice. Also my muscles are painful. All and all things seem to be right on track. Doc said " WOW you have lost 41 lbs I hope your not killing your self doing it" He seems to be happy that I've lost that much SO I AM HAPPY! I hope everyone is doing great! I got a new piece of exercise equipment over the weekend so maybe the next visit I will be under 315! I pray! Thanks for reading!
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6 WEEKS POST OP

Aug 14, 2009

SO I FINALLY GOT MY FILL. AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS! MY DOC SENT ME TO THE HOSPITAL SO THAT HE COULD LOCATE MY PORT VIA RADIOLOGY! I WAS FILLED WITH 3 CC'S. I AM DOWN 3.5 POUNDS A TOTAL OF 22 LBS SINCE SX. I FEEL PRETTY GOOD. I WISH I WOULD HAVE LOST MORE BUT IM OK WITH WHAT I HAVE LOST. I HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL LOSING OR MAINTINING! GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!
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4 weeks post op

Aug 05, 2009

Hello everyone, sorry I have not posted in a few weeks. I kinda forgot I had this awesome support system. Well since my sx I have done very well. I have lost 18 pounds. I wish it was more but everyone said that's great progress. I have not lost any weight this week! I am very disappointed because I was unable to get my first fill on the 30Th. The doc was unable to locate the port! So its been very discouraging. I go for another attempt on the 13Th hopefully that is my lucky day! i hope everyone is having great weight loss! 
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3 days post op

Jul 03, 2009

I FEEL GREAT! IM A LITTLE SORE. I HAVE NOT BEEN HUNGRY AT ALL. I HAVE HAD TO FORCE MYSELF TO EAT. IVE EATEN JUST SOUPS AND JELLOS SO FAR. WELL THANKS FOR ALL THE WELL WISHES AND SUPPORT!
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24 HOURS AWAY!

Jun 29, 2009

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IM SUPER EXCITED AND IM SO SCARED AT THE SAME TIME!
MY SX IS JUST 24 HOURS AWAY. IM READY! SOOOO READY! MY DAD KEEPS ASKIN ME "ARE YOU SURE THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT TO DO?" IM 100 PERCENT SURE!

IM HERE AT WORK JUST PUTTIN MY DUCKS IN A ROW. THEN I GOTTA DO THE SAME THING WHEN I GET HOME!! GONNA SPEND SOME SPECIAL TIME WITH MY LITTLE MAN AND THEN TRY TO GET REST! I PROBABLY WONT BE ABLE TO SLEEP. BUT ITS VERY WORTH A SHOT! HAHA WELL WISH ME LUCK! ILL POST SHORTLY AFTER !
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LIFE CHANGING

Jun 16, 2009

I WAS RECENTLY APPROVED FOR THE LAP BAND. IM VERY EXCITED!! A LITTLE NERVIOUS! I HAVE A GREAT SUPPORT SYSTEM AROUND ME. HOPEFULLY ILL BE ABLE TO INSPIRE MY LOVED ONES TO GET HEALTHY. I HAVE A SEVEN YEAR OLD WHO NEEDS ME VERY MUCH. HIS FATHER ISNT AROUND SO MOMMIES GOTTA WEAR BOTH HATS. ITS BEEN HARD TO GET INVOLVED IN BOY STUFF LIKE SPORTS, AND OUTSIDE PLAY. I DO NOT WANT TO HOLD MY SON BACK AT ALL. SO IM READY TO GET OUT THERE AND GET INVOLVED WITH HIM AND ALL HIS BOY STUFF BEFORE ITS TO LATE! WELL  WISH MY LUCK!
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02/05/2013
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Nov 13, 2008
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