Gastric Bypass, Lap Band Surgery and the Like.

Delish · 09-11-2011, 01:56 PM

I actually just had the Lapband done 3 days ago

I am sore, slow walking, hard to get up as u aren't suppose to push, pull or stretch, HATING the liquid diet(mainly the broth) that u must do for 2 weeks after BUT I think overall in the long run, I would do it again

I still have some swelling so I haven't weighed yet. My Dr appt is Sept 22. I can't wait to see how much I have lost at that time

sweetfemme247 · 09-11-2011, 02:06 PM

Good for you all... i dont need it, but i know someone who had it she weighed about 400 pounds and she now down to 189 some where around there.

Elijah · 09-11-2011, 02:41 PM

Thanks for coming in and sharing, I would be interested in updates on your progress periodically if that's comfortable for you. I hope the healing process isn't too uncomfortable and it's everything you hoped.

May I ask what finally prompted you to make the decision to go forward with it?

~Elijah

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Originally Posted by Delish

I actually just had the Lapband done 3 days ago

I am sore, slow walking, hard to get up as u aren't suppose to push, pull or stretch, HATING the liquid diet(mainly the broth) that u must do for 2 weeks after BUT I think overall in the long run, I would do it again

I still have some swelling so I haven't weighed yet. My Dr appt is Sept 22. I can't wait to see how much I have lost at that time

Delish · 09-11-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ElijahRene

Thanks for coming in and sharing, I would be interested in updates on your progress periodically if that's comfortable for you. I hope the healing process isn't too uncomfortable and it's everything you hoped.

May I ask what finally prompted you to make the decision to go forward with it?

~Elijah

Oh I don't mind sharing any info

I have lupus. Over the past 3 yrs I have put on about 100 lbs off and on...70 for the most part. I'm not uncomfortable with my weight but my knees are lol. I can't wear heels like I use to. When my Rheumotoligist gave me the ok to have surgery I jumped at it! I have heard some very positive stories of the Lapband and I look forward to being able to share mine

Elijah · 09-11-2011, 03:26 PM

Thank you...I look forward to following your story. Meanwhile, I will be signing up for a seminar at a Clinic in Michigan to get some more information.

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Originally Posted by Delish

Oh I don't mind sharing any info

I have lupus. Over the past 3 yrs I have put on about 100 lbs off and on...70 for the most part. I'm not uncomfortable with my weight but my knees are lol. I can't wear heels like I use to. When my Rheumotoligist gave me the ok to have surgery I jumped at it! I have heard some very positive stories of the Lapband and I look forward to being able to share mine

ArkansasPiscesGrrl · 09-11-2011, 04:46 PM

I had gastric bypass surgery in April 2003. I lost 1/2 of my total body weight within 15 months. There is a normal "bounce back" on most patients, from what I was told, and over the remaining years I have perhaps put back on about 25#. I would classify myself today as being about 50# over what I would like to weigh.

I still cannot eat certain foods, but that is ok. Can't do sodas anymore because of the carbonation (however, when I was drinking post surgery, I sure as hell had no problem with beers! Don't know how THAT worked!)

The woman I room with just had a major heart attack last week, and is home now. I think that doing a heart healthy diet would be a good thing for BOTH of us! that and exercize. I need to make myself step away from the computer and walk a couple of times a day. (I am self employed here at home, and spend hours and hours in front of my computer)

Elijah · 09-11-2011, 04:52 PM

Thank you...all good information. Clearly it's not a cure all, but a good jump start for some. Good luck with the walking, I should do that Myself.

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Originally Posted by ArkansasPiscesGrrl

I had gastric bypass surgery in April 2003. I lost 1/2 of my total body weight within 15 months. There is a normal "bounce back" on most patients, from what I was told, and over the remaining years I have perhaps put back on about 25#. I would classify myself today as being about 50# over what I would like to weigh.

I still cannot eat certain foods, but that is ok. Can't do sodas anymore because of the carbonation (however, when I was drinking post surgery, I sure as hell had no problem with beers! Don't know how THAT worked!)

The woman I room with just had a major heart attack last week, and is home now. I think that doing a heart healthy diet would be a good thing for BOTH of us! that and exercize. I need to make myself step away from the computer and walk a couple of times a day. (I am self employed here at home, and spend hours and hours in front of my computer)

Delish · 09-22-2011, 06:50 PM

Today was my 1st weigh in and my 2nd week post op check up. I am down 20 lbs!!! Yay me!! I am super excited!

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Delish Member How Do You Identify?: Queen of our castle Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: She put a ring on it and the date is set :) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Missouri...in her arms :) Posts: 1,089 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,279 Thanked 834 Times in 427 Posts Rep Power: 3888561	Today was my 1st weigh in and my 2nd week post op check up. I am down 20 lbs!!! Yay me!! I am super excited! __________________

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