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Tina Martins
on 10/16/08 8:40 am
Topic: RE: Hows the lap banders doing?
Hey there fellow banster!
I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow and everything seems to be fine so far.  Going for the 1st fill next week. 
no problems really here, just trying to get used to no gulping gallons of water every day.

how is it going for you?  finding any tricks out that you want to share?
I am making sure I am eating small bites and around 1/4 cup at a time.
my incisions are healing well, but the port one bothers me sometimes b/c i guess i is not fully healed yet.  they put it above my belly button to the right if i am looking down.  where did they put yours??
it hurst sometimes when I sit or turn to the right a certain way.  I can pretty much bend over now which is nice so I can put my shoes on.   Recovery was pretty easy except for the getting up and down part.

what's your story???
Tina Martins
on 10/16/08 8:37 am
Topic: RE: Pain on left side through back and not from incisions.
have you ever had diverticulitis???????????

do you think it's gas??

Tina Martins
on 10/16/08 8:34 am, edited 10/16/08 8:42 am
Topic: Getting pregnant and having the port showing or hurting??
Has anyone gotten prego on the lap band and had their port put over their belly button to the right if they are looking down?
what happens when you get pregnant with the port? does it stick out or hurt or strectch or what??

no rush, was just wondering.
Thanks!
Tina Martins
on 10/16/08 8:31 am
Topic: RE: HELP!!!! DOES ANYONE GET CRAVINGS??? B/C I DO!!!
Hi there!!
tomorrow is 3 weeks for me and I haven't gotten sick at all.  I have tried cheese and ground chicken and chili and nothing seemed to bother me.  I am not really having a problem eating, but I do get that hiccup thing sometimes in there.  a couple times I had a little discomfort but I'm not sure what it's from yet.  My band is not tightened yet so who knows!! maybe it's in my head. next week I go for my 1st fill and hopefully I will be able to tell what's good and what's bad. 

oh yeah, after 2 weeks I was feeling fine.  be careful though and don't eat too much!!
eat whatever feels good but onl 1/4 cup at a time.

good luck with everything!!!

you are not a lard butt!!! soon you will have no butt!!!
MacMadame
on 10/16/08 6:44 am - Northern, CA
Topic: RE: 1 month out!!!
My energy level has been pretty good but I still occasionally have days ...

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katiekat412
on 10/16/08 2:45 am
Topic: RE: 1 month out!!!

Grrr!! Tell me about it Gina! I was PSYCHED on Monday because I finally had energy back. Now, I'm not losing weight and I'm so tired I could sleep on my desk right now. I'm having an angry day. Hopefully things will pick up soon.

Well congrats to both of you (weight) losers! We'll all get there sometime...

keep it up!



Highest weight 250/ SW 233/Lowest Weight 135/Regain Highest 175/Current Weight 160

Gina F.
on 10/15/08 5:23 am - Sacrametnto, CA
Topic: RE: 1 month out!!!
Thanks, but I started at a lower BMI.  I am happy about the wt. loss (very)!  But, I am ready to get my energy back.  Slowly but surely it is coming back.  But, too slow for me!  lol!

Take care,
Gina
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RNY 9-18-08
HW-260 Consult Wt-246 SW-218 GW-150 
CW-148  5'8" BMI 22
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stacibb
on 10/14/08 6:27 am
Topic: RE: Re-gaining after 3 year
I did not realize that I clicked on this board in error, thanks!
Nahealani
on 10/14/08 4:55 am - vancouver, WA
Topic: RE: Re-gaining after 3 year
We are all newbies here.  If I were you go look at the WLS Grad board they will probably give you some great advise.

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
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Nahealani
on 10/14/08 4:54 am - vancouver, WA
Topic: RE: Starting to Feel Hungry
Just keep doing what you are doing you are doing great.  I don't think that you can get a fill until 6 weeks right.  If I am not mistaken I think your band is empty. 

 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
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