lazarus
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Wed Mar-03-10 05:11 PM
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So I had lap band surgery last week |
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Just saw the doc for a post-op. I've already lost 6 pounds, the sutures are healing nicely. And I get to start eating soft foods, finally!
I just had a scrambled egg and cheese. Yum.
I just wonder when I can quit taking lor-tab for the pain. I still feel as if I did 200+ crunches a few days ago. Ouch.
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Wed Mar-03-10 10:27 PM
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1. hang in there and keep us updated |
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Wed Mar-03-10 10:30 PM
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I was wondering if anyone would respond to this.
I just had my second meal of solid food. Staying down for now.
It drives me crazy when the cat jumps on my stomach, though. Ouch!
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Wed Mar-03-10 10:32 PM
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3. Congratulations! But there's a serious side effect they might not have warned you about: |
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You'll need to buy a whole new wardrobe!
Best wishes for a speedy post-op recovery, and best of luck to you as you start this new chapter in your life!
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Wed Mar-03-10 10:37 PM
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5. I still have some old wardrobe |
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hanging around in boxes in the garage. I just need to go out and sort them, so I can access them as I lose weight.
Luckily, Haele is a good seamstress, so she can do alterations as I go.
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Wed Mar-03-10 10:32 PM
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4. Congrats for taking such a big step for your health. I'd love to hear how it goes. |
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Wed Mar-03-10 10:58 PM
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6. how big is the incision? did your insurance cover the procedure? |
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Hope you continue to see good results and the pain goes away soon!
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lazarus
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Thu Mar-04-10 01:45 AM
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Edited on Thu Mar-04-10 01:46 AM by lazarus
four of them are only about 1.5 inches, the big one is about 4 inches.
And the insurance covered 85% of it, so, with the copay, we had to pay 750. Could have been worse.
I had to jump through hoops for almost a year to satisfy all their conditions, though. Tests, evaluations, six months of diet under supervision of a doctor, which didn't do crap, of course.
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Wed Mar-03-10 11:50 PM
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Hi, I have worked with someone who had one of those put in. I think she has lost over 100 pounds. I walk with her on breaks and she said there are some foods she just can't eat. I wish you the best of luck and health with this.
Peace
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Wed Mar-03-10 11:55 PM
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good thoughts and good vibes sent your way...
I hope the pain goes away soon and I'm glad you are eating solid foods again!
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Thu Mar-04-10 01:22 AM
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9. Take pain meds as long as you need them |
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Your body will tell you when you should stop. Good luck with your recovery, and best wishes for a speedy and safe one!
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Thu Mar-04-10 01:48 AM
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11. I'm weaning myself off them |
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I have a love/hate relationship with lortab. I had a different surgery back in the fall, and had to take massive amounts for over a month. I quit cold turkey, and had about 40 hours of really brutal withdrawals. When I got down to my last half bottle this time, I decided to just ease off.
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Thu Mar-04-10 01:52 AM
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12. I am getting that done myself, eventually |
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I keep telling myself I am going to have the surgery and I keep forgetting to get a referral from my PA.
I started a list for the next time I see him,maybe then I could get the referral.
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Thu Mar-04-10 10:34 AM
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You've taken a big, brave step. I wish you the very best.
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Thu Mar-04-10 10:40 AM
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what have they had you do for nutrition up to this point in time?
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Fri Mar-05-10 03:02 AM
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I've been eating various kinds of soup (split pea, clam chowder that's been blended to be creamy smooth, etc.). Also a V8 for veggies when I think about it.
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Fri Mar-05-10 08:26 AM
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19. Blender meals! I remember them well |
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After I got all my wisdom teeth out at once, I discovered that blenders can render all meals edible. I had a thanksgiving dinner that came from a blender. Turkey, stuffing, potatos, the whole thing tasted something like bean-n-bacon soup (a good taste).
I wonder if there are any blender cook books.
Good luck, and speedy recovery. :hi:
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Fri Mar-05-10 08:53 AM
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also protein shakes. We found some tasty ones at Henry's. I have one for breakfast.
I've also been enjoying braunschweiger on melba toast. I was surprised to learn that, despite its crunchiness, melba toast is on the menu at this stage. Tasty!
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Thu Mar-04-10 10:45 AM
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15. cutting into the abdomen, major ouchie |
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I've had a number of abdominal surgeries (including RNY gastric bypass) and the abdominal wall seems to take forever to feel better.
I remember when I had hernia surgery, I though for sure I'd be back to work 3 days later, but getting around was really difficult, and yeah, it felt like I had done about twelve million crunches.
Good luck to you.
P.S. a scrambled egg w/ cheese is still one of my favorite breakfasts.
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Fri Mar-05-10 03:03 AM
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17. I had hernia surgery a few years ago |
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it took me months to get back to work (fairly physical job). That layoff kinda started the weight gain, as I moved into a less physical job and quit smoking right afterwards.
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Fri Mar-05-10 03:22 AM
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18. Very cool. I'm happy for you! n/t |
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