6 Weeks Post-Op

mommieof3kidz
on 3/30/11 1:48 pm - Coos Bay, OR

Tomorrow wil be 6 weeks since surgery. My appointment was today and when stepping on the scale I was down 29lbs! I was sooo stoked!! After the Dr came in to see how I was doing and read the numbers that the nurse wrote down he said WOW, is this right (with a smile)? He asked how I was feeling and answered the questions I came in with. Then said with a smile....I only have a handful of patients that come in NOT needing a fill and you are one of them. Again I'm stoked. Eventually I may need one but for now I'm happy to say I have some restriction with my empty band.

I eat my 3-4oz meals and stay full for 3+ hours. I will go back in another 6 weeks and see what's going on at that point. If I need to come in sooner I will give him a call.

TANYA
Banded - 02/17/2011 * HW - 210 * BW - 207 * CW - 135 * GW - 130 (happy where I am)
NO Pre-Op Diet - ALL Weight Lost Has Been Since WLS!!!
NO Fills Given - Working With An EMPTY Band * Updated 02/19/2012
BA - 12/16/2011 - Large A to DD's :)

iphonelover
on 3/30/11 3:01 pm

hey girl i as well had lap band about 6 weeks tuesday... im down 35 lbs now and go for my sec appointment friday.. since i went to my first though and he like moved my stomach around i been able to drink and been hungrey more im hoping to get an adjustment now becuase im gonna start gaining

mommieof3kidz
on 3/31/11 1:38 am, edited 3/31/11 1:42 am - Coos Bay, OR

Lap Band on 02/17/11

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mommieof3kidz
on 3/31/11 1:43 am - Coos Bay, OR

Lap Band on 02/17/11

On March 30, 2011 at 10:01 PM Pacific Time, iphonelover wrote:

hey girl i as well had lap band about 6 weeks tuesday... im down 35 lbs now and go for my sec appointment friday.. since i went to my first though and he like moved my stomach around i been able to drink and been hungrey more im hoping to get an adjustment now becuase im gonna start gaining

Congrats on the 35lbs lost! Good luck with your second appointment.

TANYA
Banded - 02/17/2011 * HW - 210 * BW - 207 * CW - 135 * GW - 130 (happy where I am)
NO Pre-Op Diet - ALL Weight Lost Has Been Since WLS!!!
NO Fills Given - Working With An EMPTY Band * Updated 02/19/2012
BA - 12/16/2011 - Large A to DD's :)

calimal
on 3/30/11 3:50 pm - Beaverton, OR

VSG on 11/10/11

Hi, I am in the process of getting the surgery. I was woundering how long are you down for , I was thinking I would take 2 weeks off from work. I would apprieciate your opinion as a new post opp pateint.

5' 9.5", HW 340, SW 310 GW 165

mommieof3kidz
on 3/31/11 1:42 am - Coos Bay, OR

Lap Band on 02/17/11

On March 30, 2011 at 10:50 PM Pacific Time, calimal wrote:

Hi, I am in the process of getting the surgery. I was woundering how long are you down for , I was thinking I would take 2 weeks off from work. I would apprieciate your opinion as a new post opp pateint.

Everyone is different but I had surgery on a Thursday (February 17th) and I could have went back to work that following Tuesday (Monday was a holiday and we were closed). I chose not to go bac****il March 2nd only because I have a WONDERFUL boss and I had plenty of time off coming so I took the time.

TANYA
Banded - 02/17/2011 * HW - 210 * BW - 207 * CW - 135 * GW - 130 (happy where I am)
NO Pre-Op Diet - ALL Weight Lost Has Been Since WLS!!!
NO Fills Given - Working With An EMPTY Band * Updated 02/19/2012
BA - 12/16/2011 - Large A to DD's :)

javier rosario
on 3/31/11 1:51 am - NJ

i was 2 days before you..im down 37 pounds..and going for second fill this afternoon..allways nervous the day of weigh in..

mommieof3kidz
on 3/31/11 2:08 am - Coos Bay, OR

Lap Band on 02/17/11

Awesome, congrats!! 2nd fill huh? How often does your Dr do fills? Mine does them every 6 weeks so yesterday I was due for my very 1st one and on top of weighing in and being filled I too was nervous, LOL. I was happy to see 29lbs gone since surgery though and hearing I don't NEED a fill as I have some restriction just from the band for now.

Hope you have a great weigh in today!!!

TANYA
Banded - 02/17/2011 * HW - 210 * BW - 207 * CW - 135 * GW - 130 (happy where I am)
NO Pre-Op Diet - ALL Weight Lost Has Been Since WLS!!!
NO Fills Given - Working With An EMPTY Band * Updated 02/19/2012
BA - 12/16/2011 - Large A to DD's :)

javier rosario
on 3/31/11 2:12 am - NJ

for right now i have to see him every two weeks.. good job on your loss so far

Lisa O.
on 3/31/11 2:53 am - Snoqualmie, WA

Lap Band on 11/10/08

Your story sounds just like mine. Eventhough I had surgery over 2 years ago I remember that 6 week appt. well. I also skipped my first fill. Just keep in mind that these are the 3 questions to ask yourself to determine whether or not you need a fill.

1. Are you hungry between meals?
2. Has your weight loss stalled?
3. Are you able to eat more than 1 cup of food at a time?

If you can answer no to at least 2 of these questions you probably don't need a fill.

You're doing great!

Keep up the good work!

Lisa O.

Lap Band surgery Nov. 2008, SW 335. Lost 116 lbs. LB removal May 2013 gained 53 lbs. Revisied to RNY October 14, 2013, new SW 275.

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