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After Years of Yo Yo Dieting I Finally Am Doing It - Birmingham, GB
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I just got my lap band fitted at Dolan Park with...
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I just got my lap band fitted at Dolan Park with the Hospital Group. I had been considering WLS for years however my husband wasn't initially supportive and wanted me to try every other option. I dieted, I went to the gym and even saw a therapist. After watching me struggle he finally understood that I needed a tool to help me.
I chose the Hospital Group because they have a clinic local to me and offer 2 years band fills. I am hoping that I find my sweet spot weighing that time. I researched going abroad for surgery but was worried about any emergencies and not having any aftercare.
My starting weight was 14 stone 4 and after a week of pre op diet I was down to 13 stone 10. I am very hopeful that this will work long term for me.
I chose the Hospital Group because they have a clinic local to me and offer 2 years band fills. I am hoping that I find my sweet spot weighing that time. I researched going abroad for surgery but was worried about any emergencies and not having any aftercare.
My starting weight was 14 stone 4 and after a week of pre op diet I was down to 13 stone 10. I am very hopeful that this will work long term for me.
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UPDATED FROM ShrinkingNancy
12 days post
Down 1 stone 2lbs
I have been trying to keep my cals under 1000 and consume +50g protein per day. I thought that I would be able to stick with protein shakes during the liquid period however they seemed to taste salty and weird after surgery. It look about 5 days to get the strange metal taste out of my mouth.
I went back to work on day 8 po and did not have any problems. It felt good to be back although by the weekend I was shattered. My port site is quite swollen at night especially if I have had a busy day. I am sure that this is normal as I am still healing.
There is still a bit of glue on my incisions but the wounds look clean. I had a bit of oozing from the large incision which I was warned could happen especially since I was on blood thinning injections for 5 days after surgery. I was surprised at how easy it was to inject myself. I was kind of dreading it!
My only concern is that at times I feel like I have a bit of heartburn. I assume this is my hernia repair which is ironic because I never had heartburn with the hernia. It is hard for me to tell the difference between heartburn, hernia or hunger. I think my stomach is still in a bit of shock.
I went back to work on day 8 po and did not have any problems. It felt good to be back although by the weekend I was shattered. My port site is quite swollen at night especially if I have had a busy day. I am sure that this is normal as I am still healing.
There is still a bit of glue on my incisions but the wounds look clean. I had a bit of oozing from the large incision which I was warned could happen especially since I was on blood thinning injections for 5 days after surgery. I was surprised at how easy it was to inject myself. I was kind of dreading it!
My only concern is that at times I feel like I have a bit of heartburn. I assume this is my hernia repair which is ironic because I never had heartburn with the hernia. It is hard for me to tell the difference between heartburn, hernia or hunger. I think my stomach is still in a bit of shock.
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February 22, 2015
It is interesting to follow your diary as I am on day eight after banding. I have not looked at my wounds yet as I have left the dressings in place. When did you remove yours please?
March 16, 2015
My surgeon used glue so I did not have dressings. From previous surgery I was told to change the dressings daily in order to ensure that the wounds are not weeping or red.
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February 23, 2015
I think your face looks similar too, compared to your first photo. Hope you are still doing ok. I had problems yesterday concerning going to the loo, but fine again today.
March 16, 2015
Hope that the loo situation has improved. It has taken me a while to become regular again. I think that this must be a result of not eating as much food and also eating more dairy products.
March 27, 2015
I CAN YOU HAVE LOST SOME WEIGHT AL OF THE BEST AND HOPE YOU REACH YOUR GOALS
May 26, 2015
Thank you!
I didn't realise my face was so big until it started to shrink! It is funny how you get used to looking and feeling a certain way and convince yourself that it is normal.
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