Tadpole

I get my first fill on Wednesday. I am so excited as I haven't lost any weight since getting on solids. It's tough not seeing the scale move at all. I guess that is better than seeing it go up though. That I am grateful for.

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Trudy

This program really hit home how easily it is to keep gaining weight until it's completely disabiling.

A man who weighed 1200 lbs and could not get out of bed. He had someone wash and powder him daily to avoid fusing to the bed. He had leg ulcers and you could barely tell where one body part ended and the other began.

A woman who was bedridden and could not stand for more than 1 minute at a time, struggling to care for her young daughter. She could not do any household chores at all and helped her daughter get ready for school from her bed.

Some may wonder, how did they get so heavy, could they not stop before it got that bad? Maybe, maybe not? I doubled my body weight in 10 years. I was 140 after I had my second son was born, and 10 years later I was 285. And if I hadn't made this life changing decision, 10 years from now I could have been 425 lbs, etc.

This program was a huge wake-up call on how lucky we really are to have the opportunity and the means to be able to get the weight off and be healthy again!!

I also watched that show. It broke my heart to see them struggle so much to do anything. I am so glad I got the band before my weight skyrocketed to that.

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Trudy

Wow!! I am glad I read this forum. I would have been so discouraged if I did not know that before the first fill I would likely not lose or even GAIN!!! That will put my mind at ease when I get to that point.

-Trudy, are you going to the OCC on Sept 3? that is my surgery date.

I wish I was going to OCC for my fill. I am having it done here in Calgary by a doctor that OCC recommended.

Trudy

Sasha my heart goes out to you. I would be so shocked too. Think of it this way.....a scare that will fade in time, or major helath problems due to your weight(possible early death). I would take the scare any day. Having said that, it does take time to deal with the feelings and emotions of it all and put it in a place of acceptance. Please update us regularily on your recovery. I will be thinking of you.

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Trudy

Are we supposed to loose weight when we get on solids but have no had a fill yet? I am so frusterated! I eat less and better than I used to and nothing.....I am still at 186lbs. Even a half a lb would make me happy at this point. I was told that I could be down almost 30lbs by my first fill. Well if that is true for me I better start loosing FAST cause my first fill is Sept 3. I am down 16.5lbs now. I guess a lot of us go through these feelings during those 3 weeks on food and before our first fill. It is a time to learn new habits and how to eat with the band. I am a slow learner...LOL Slowly learning to eat and not get stuck or PB. Thanks for listening to my rant everyone.

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Trudy

KD is a no no for me. Figured that one out yesterday. Not good!!!! Cathy I guess it is a learning curve for us and what our bodies will tolerate now. KD was one of my favorites too.

Here is to a better day! :lb18: :lb4: :lb16:

Today was my first day the I PBed. That is nasty!!!! I did it twice this am and vomitted 5 times after lunch. Can anyone say YUCK????? I can't do this in the am as I am driving a school bus. I can't pull over so I can spit it out. :bad:

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Trudy

You can fly anytime after your surgery. You might have to walk the isle to work out the gas though. LOL I flew 2 days after my surgery and had no problems.

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Trudy

Recovery is virtuallt no time at all. I felt great right after the surgery and went shopping the next day. Going back to work really depends on what you do. I am a school bus driver and I was ready to go back to work in 3 days. Dr. O says 5 days after surgery is typical.

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Trudy

OH MY GOD ~ I love you guys to pieces!! This whole thing has been bothering me all weekend and cannot imagine not using this site. But the negativity that was said puts the whole forum in a "FUNK" then the responses that I got from those 2 people just amazed me and cannot believe how rude people can be. It totally amazed me! We are all humans and do make mistakes, and I was feeling like that wasn't ok to do. The support that I received to stay was amazing, and don't know what I would do without you guys!! You guys truly ROCK! Love you bunches.

PS ~ the only reason I even came on today was because I asked Chad to delete my profile, and wanted to see if it was done. (in case those 2 people have a smart remark to say!)

I am so happy you are staying. What would WE do without you? You are such a supportive person.

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Trudy

I have 2 shiz tzus. One is black and white and the other is brown and white. I love these little guys. They never bark, have great temperment, and don't shed. Allergy allert!!!!!

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Trudy

I totally agree. There is a lot of insults thrown around here and harsh undertones. We are here to support one another especially when we are having a melt down and not doing what we should be doing. We are only human and we do make mistakes. (Note: No one has offended me personally)

I think some people need to make better choices in how they say things. They was in was intended is not always the way it is received, especially on the internet.

There are so many wonderful people on this forum, and a few bad apples. I would rather block them than leave the wonderful support.

In the end it is your decission, you will be missed by many dear.

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Trudy

You look amazing!!!! Your face looks so different. Isn't it amazing how much we change in our looks when we loose weight? :lb24: :lb21: :lb10: :cheerleader:

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Trudy

I am going to solids on Wednesday and I am scared. What was the first thing you ate after the liquids? I don't want to experience the "stuck" feeling again. That is aweful! Any suggestions on what I should eat

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Trudy

It's funny you should ask this squestion. I just got off the phone with Dr. Descoteaux here in Calgary. The secretary told me she has lost 130lbs. She mentioned plateaus. This does happen, just stick to plan and you will see a loss soon. Make sure you are dringking 2 litres of water a day. This is vital in weight loss. If you are not getting the water in you probably will not see much if any loss.

After loosing a bunch of weight the body needs time to play catch up and get used to the fast changes it has gone through. Be patient my dear it will happen.

Also, you could call Dr. Miranda and talk to her, she may have something up her sleeve for you to try.

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Trudy

i have had back issues on and off for many many years. with my fibromialgia, massage is just not an option - causes me to inflame ( chiropractic care is the only thing that seems to help and i have full coverage for it with my insurance! i'm wondring if it's still alright, seeing as they usually bend and twist my mid section lots.

I went to my chiropractor 7 days after surgery. I popped out a rib, hurt like hell!!! I had no problems, just let him know you have surgery.

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Trudy

Wow thanks for the replies, so many allready! It is motivational.

I dd have one question, does anyone have a list of things i should stock up on? I read about Vitamin E capsules, has anyone got a lost of things they recommend? Id rather stock up now!

How long did it take after the op for you guys to get around as I go to uni and cant miss lectured and tutorials.

Recovery is virtually nothing. Well for me anyway. I was ready and able to go back to work within 3 days. The surgery is so non evasive that there is not really any pain.

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Trudy

Welcome to the best group you will ever find. I was banded July 23rd. The scares are not that bad, and they do fade in time. COngrats on your decision, it will be the best thing you could do for yourself. I haven't regret it for a moment(even though it has only been 2 weeks). Any questions? Ask away. You will get plenty of help here.

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Trudy

I too am two weeks post op. Trudy and I were banded on the same day. Then went shopping in Tijuana the next day . I had terrible acid reflux and gas for the first week but it seems to have gone away.

I sometimes get queasy and now its just my energy level. I can't work as many hours as I used too. I have slipped on the solids. I have confessed my sins to Trudy but had a good day today.

I am down 12 lbs.

I am a bit worried that the solids I have eaten may have stretched the band.. but I guess I won't know for a while.

I haven't been the best. Does anyone know just how damaging solid foods can be to the band? I mean what percent of people have trouble

with bands if they haven't been perfect with the liquids for the first two weeks? I mean I had no trouble eating a piece of bread. ( i chewed it real good)

Today had lobster bisque (no solids in it) at Whole Foods--nice treat.

David

David I am so happy to hear you are feeling better. Be strong hun, only 6 days to go until we can have solids. You can do this!!!! > :lb18: :lb16:

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Trudy

I too will need a fill in Calgary the first week of September. Thanks for the info.

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Trudy

Wow it is hard to believe it has been two weeks already. I have had 2 slips with solids. #-o :bad: It wasn't due to hunger it was just a craving. I am back on track, not a single hunger pang. Thank God for that! I am down 14 pounds and seeing the changes already.

I actually have enough energy to clean my house and get my butt out of bed instead of sleeping off and on all day. I think the kids are happier too. They are slowly getting their mom back. I NEVER would have been able to loose even these 14 lbs without the band and Dr. O.

What a wonderful and happy day I am having. For the first time in months I don't feel like a "COW" and am not beating myself up because I am a "LAZY ASS". Wait a minute.....am I getting my self esteem back?????? That is something I never thought I would see again. I AM PRETTY, I AM WORTH IT, WE ALL ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Trudy

For those of you that are now on my Facebook......None of my friends and most of my family know about the band so pleassssseeeee don't post on facebook about it. If you would like to talk about it please send me private messages. As we all know, people don't understand why we would go to these extremes to loose weight and I don't want to deal with the crap. Thank you so much

Trudy

Please understand that there are reasons why you are on a liquid diet for 21 days. The band is stitched to your stomach and until those stitches are scarred over it is not permanently in place. When you eat solid food it places stress on those stitches which can cause the band to move or slip. Please for you sake and the sake of your band do not cheat on the liquid diet again.

I am back on track today. No more food until August13th for me...now I am going to be scared to eat on that day. I don't want to have it get stuck again.

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Trudy

I am too. Trudy Heidrick Vellacott

Milkshakes and stuff are not until day 10 right? So the few bites of frosty I had were ok, they are like a milkshake? I just had a 3oz drinkable yogurt and that really filled me, that is the most I have had in days

Someone please read my other post about how I am supposed to e following the diet and make sure I'm reading the instructions correctly

You are not the only one who screwed up today. I am 11 days post op, doing great, no cheating, THEN, my brother that lives with us ordered Pizza Hut and pizza is a weakness for me. GOD DID I PAY!!!!! :lb6: :lb1: It got stuck and was not pleasant at all. I was walking it off and sticking my finger down my throat for an hour before it went through. However, I am curred of eating it again. Why is it always so damn hard for me (and others) to follow the rules. I have always been a rule breaker and I can't do that with this. I am halfway to full fluid and I can do this. LET'S DO IT TOGETHER!!!!!! :lb23: :lb4: :lb16:

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Trudy