Update on my progress

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That's really great Colleen! Forget the scale, forget the bodyfat

testing, nothing feels better than putting on your " skinny " clothes

and having them fit or be too loose. Yay for you! Get those pics up!

Stasia

> I can't believe how things are really moving and changing now! This

> morning I was a little upset because my measurements appear to be

> pretty much the same since week 4, and I haven't been working out

at

> the gym so don't know my scale weight. BUT, I pulled out a pair of

> jeans from the small side and not only do they FIT but they fit

> comfortably, almost too loose! WOOHOO!

>

> Also hubby said he'd take some pictures for me this weekend so

> hopefully I'll have something recent to share. This is a BIG step

for

> me as I have body image issues and rarely like any pictures of

> myself. But heck with it. This is me and I'm a work in progress!!

>

> Colleen

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Who cares what that scale says...it's all about the jeans baby!!! I

haven't worn jeans in about 3 years. I can't wait to buy some REALLY

cute, low rise ones..the ones that flare a bit at the bottom.

Hopefully by fall..that's my goal.

YEAH for you. Upload those pics as soon as you can. Great job!!!

> I can't believe how things are really moving and changing now! This

> morning I was a little upset because my measurements appear to be

> pretty much the same since week 4, and I haven't been working out

at

> the gym so don't know my scale weight. BUT, I pulled out a pair of

> jeans from the small side and not only do they FIT but they fit

> comfortably, almost too loose! WOOHOO!

>

> Also hubby said he'd take some pictures for me this weekend so

> hopefully I'll have something recent to share. This is a BIG step

for

> me as I have body image issues and rarely like any pictures of

> myself. But heck with it. This is me and I'm a work in progress!!

>

> Colleen

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Yay! Colleen, that is wonderful! I know you must be doin' your

famous " Snoopy Dance " )

But, does anyone know WHY? if the scale doesn't move, measurements

aren't changing much and body fat isn't a significant change, why do

pants fit better? The same has happened to me and it has baffled

me ) (not that baffling me is too hard to do LOL)

Sunshine

> > I can't believe how things are really moving and changing now!

This

> > morning I was a little upset because my measurements appear to be

> > pretty much the same since week 4, and I haven't been working out

> at

> > the gym so don't know my scale weight. BUT, I pulled out a pair

of

> > jeans from the small side and not only do they FIT but they fit

> > comfortably, almost too loose! WOOHOO!

> >

> > Also hubby said he'd take some pictures for me this weekend so

> > hopefully I'll have something recent to share. This is a BIG step

> for

> > me as I have body image issues and rarely like any pictures of

> > myself. But heck with it. This is me and I'm a work in progress!!

> >

> > Colleen

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That is so awesome Colleen! You give me so much hope!...the hope of

getting my soccer legs back and into jeans that aren't " stretch "

jeans!!! Congrats! You must be so psyched! Keep it up!

Dorina

> I can't believe how things are really moving and changing now! This

> morning I was a little upset because my measurements appear to be

> pretty much the same since week 4, and I haven't been working out

at

> the gym so don't know my scale weight. BUT, I pulled out a pair of

> jeans from the small side and not only do they FIT but they fit

> comfortably, almost too loose! WOOHOO!

>

> Also hubby said he'd take some pictures for me this weekend so

> hopefully I'll have something recent to share. This is a BIG step

for

> me as I have body image issues and rarely like any pictures of

> myself. But heck with it. This is me and I'm a work in progress!!

>

> Colleen

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oh, putting on those pants feels so good doesn't it!! yay for you!!

> I can't believe how things are really moving and changing now! This

> morning I was a little upset because my measurements appear to be

> pretty much the same since week 4, and I haven't been working out

at

> the gym so don't know my scale weight. BUT, I pulled out a pair of

> jeans from the small side and not only do they FIT but they fit

> comfortably, almost too loose! WOOHOO!

>

> Also hubby said he'd take some pictures for me this weekend so

> hopefully I'll have something recent to share. This is a BIG step

for

> me as I have body image issues and rarely like any pictures of

> myself. But heck with it. This is me and I'm a work in progress!!

>

> Colleen

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That's soo great!

Congrats,

Virginia

> I can't believe how things are really moving and changing now!

This

> morning I was a little upset because my measurements appear to be

> pretty much the same since week 4, and I haven't been working out

at

> the gym so don't know my scale weight. BUT, I pulled out a pair of

> jeans from the small side and not only do they FIT but they fit

> comfortably, almost too loose! WOOHOO!

>

> Also hubby said he'd take some pictures for me this weekend so

> hopefully I'll have something recent to share. This is a BIG step

for

> me as I have body image issues and rarely like any pictures of

> myself. But heck with it. This is me and I'm a work in progress!!

>

> Colleen

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> Thanks to everyone who had some answers to my questions. Each

> problem I have had, seems to each be getting better each day. I am

> really pleased that I don't think I have any of that pressure/gas

in

> the center of my chest anymore. I haven't really passed any gas to

> speak of, out of the normal, but it must have absorbed or

something.

> It seems to be gone, but I'm not 100% sure, since I do still have a

> little pain/tenderness in the same area, but it is 100% better than

I

> was when I left the hospital! The only time I feel pressure/pain

> there now, is when I swallow too big of a swallow. I have never

> gulped, but once in a while I will take 3 sips before swallowing,

> habit I guess. I hurts for about 40 seconds, then resides. I seem

> to drink bigger swallows with the straw if you can believe that!

> Anyway, I know I am not getting in 64oz fluids. There is no way.

I

> am pushing them as much as I can tolerate, but I am only getting in

> about 1/2-1/3 that amount. Yesterday was my best day. I made a

> packet of SF Kool-Aid Cherry flavor, I think it makes about 2qt

> pitcher. I drank 2/3 of that just yesterday. I thought that was

> pretty good. My abdomen seems bloated all the time! I know the

gas

> seems to be gone, but my upper stomach just sticks out so far!

> Further than ever that I can remember. I am hoping this is all

> swelling, and nothing else. My 'beltline' is showing more and

more,

> and I hate it. Probably form the weigh loss? I can't measure my

> weight loss though...sigh...my scale doesn't weigh anything over

> 300. Guess I will just have to stick it out, and assume I am

losing

> something. Other than these things, I have noticed a touch of

> depression. I thought I was depressed before, but honestly, this

> feels worse. This will probably sound weird, but I am missing

eating

> food. I have been hallucinating or something. I can SMELL foods

> that are no where around, for almost 10 minutes at a time. It is

> driving me nuts! I have smelled cheeseburgers, pizza, nachos w/

> cheese, tater tots (which I haven't eaten since high school), and

> other fatty-foods. What is going on? OH...there was one thing

that

> hasn't gotten better. It is the severe hunger pangs, unbearable.

> Unable to work feeling like that. Maybe that is part of the

> depression as well. All the changes going on too. I don't know,

but

> I don't feel like myself anymore. I feel more home-bound than

> before! I hope these feelings change ...and soon! How is everyone

> else doing? Penny, I can drink 3-4 cups at a time while sipping,

and

> never feel full. I can feel the liquid go right trough me. I

can't

> believe you are PBing already! I haven't even come close. I am

> ready to mpve onto something better than clear liquids though,

that's

> for sure. Take care,

>

> Robin

Dear Robin,

try not to get too down because I think quite a few of us

have gone through what you are going through....I know I certainly

did.

I was hungry (ravenous) a couple of days after the surgery and

everything reminded me of food....and it does get you down when you

cant eat eh

I love eating and its amazing how much time can be taken up in the

day concerning food....the buying...preparation and of course the

enjoyment of eating.

Its also amazing how many commercials that are about food...and I bet

your suddenly noticing them more and more.

Well (the above) is the bad news (and as Ive gone thru near enough

what you have I will add a few comments)

Things will definately get better and in my case it was when you can

actually have food/soup etc

I was obsessed terribly with food at the start...even food that I

hated!!!!...just because it was food.

But things will get better and slowly and surely you will lose the

weight....the hunger pangs will lessen...trust me.

Like yourself the drinks just went right thru me and I still felt

hungry....its one of those things I guess...everyone is different.

You just have to read some of the other posts from our wonderful

members here to see that.Some have mega restriction and can hardly

get anything down and some have none.

Just hang in there and things will get better...it really will.

What helped me was when I felt hungry to do something

else....read...drive...wash the dishes...take the dog for a walk

etc....anything to take my mind off the hunger...but like I said

before (in my case and hopefully yours) as soon as I started eating

soup and easily digestable food everything got better very quickly

indeed

Unfortunately the lapband is not a magic bullet but its definately a

jump-start to a whole new way of life of healthier living

Honestly in a few months when this is all behind you you will be

thinking why you were so stressed out....you will look at yourself

and see the pounds melting away and be increasingly happy at how

better you feel.

Dont forget that you're not alone in this...there is a great support

base of people who have gone thru what you are going thru.

Good luck

regards,

Ken

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Robin, I just wante to say that the upper part is complete swelling and will eventuately go down, I'm very glad to see each day gets a little better, and I know three months out and I still miss food.

Take Care, and keep us posted.

Tracie B. Update on my progress

Thanks to everyone who had some answers to my questions. Each problem I have had, seems to each be getting better each day. I am really pleased that I don't think I have any of that pressure/gas in the center of my chest anymore. I haven't really passed any gas to

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Robin, I just wante to say that the upper part is complete swelling and will eventuately go down, I'm very glad to see each day gets a little better, and I know three months out and I still miss food.

Take Care, and keep us posted.

Tracie B. Update on my progress

Thanks to everyone who had some answers to my questions. Each problem I have had, seems to each be getting better each day. I am really pleased that I don't think I have any of that pressure/gas in the center of my chest anymore. I haven't really passed any gas to speak of, out of the normal, but it must have absorbed or something.

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Robin and Tracie,

Well, I have now done both of the big no-nos of the

band! Last night (3 AM) I started gagging and threw

up! No way to stop it either. I felt much better

when done and actually got some sleep! I must have

super restiction as I never feel water going through

and it is a chore to even drink 1 bottle of water (500

ml) a day. I have found that ice cubes are great and,

since I can't seem to get any calories in, frozen

Otter Pops go down pretty good. I just crave

water--not even flavored water right now. I hope the

restriction loosens some shortly as I do have problems

at night (PBing and vomiting)when there is nothing

there! Maybe I won't have to get a fill so

soon--hehehe. No real hunger pains yet but the food

commercials are beginning to tempt me! I certainly

hope I get to the full liquids before too much more

temptation arrives.

Penny

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Hi Andy

Good luck and best wishes for the future.

Update on my Progress

Hi AllJust a little update for anyone interested and to give encourgaemnentto anyone needing it.I had my myotomy back in January and yesterday had my last check upand was formally discharged by the surgeon who did the op. We are bothextremely pleased with the outcome so far and although he did adviseme it could come back its a 10 - 20% chance.I have had no issues whatsoever in eating absolutely anything and thesurgeons advise was to lead a normal life. I asked if there wasanything I should be wary of and he said no, also asked if theresanything i should do to try and stop any future problems or if thereis anything that will make it worse and got the same answers - soheres hoping folks.I will not vanish though and will pop up when I see I can help likeyou all helped me - it really is a great place to be for support onany level.AndyYorkshire,

England

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Dear Andy,

Well, I for one am extremely interested to hear your news. Oh how I wish that more people who are doing well would keep reminding those who are new that it is not all bad news. I am sincerely pleased for you Andy. I share your happiness. You certainly deserve some after the year you have just had.

I am very pleased that you will be staying around. Me too. They will have a bit of a job to get rid of the 2 of us, I reckon. LOL

Viva La Vida (as would say)

Enjoy your eating, but keep an eye on that little belly growing weekly. LOL

Lots of love from Ann around the corner. XXX

From: Andy <mr.gadget1961@...>Subject: Update on my Progressachalasia Date: Thursday, 12 June, 2008, 7:13 PM

Hi AllJust a little update for anyone interested and to give encourgaemnentto anyone needing it.I had my myotomy back in January and yesterday had my last check upand was formally discharged by the surgeon who did the op. We are bothextremely pleased with the outcome so far and although he did adviseme it could come back its a 10 - 20% chance.I have had no issues whatsoever in eating absolutely anything and thesurgeons advise was to lead a normal life. I asked if there wasanything I should be wary of and he said no, also asked if theresanything i should do to try and stop any future problems or if thereis anything that will make it worse and got the same answers - soheres hoping folks.I will not vanish though and will pop up when I see I can help likeyou all helped me - it really is a great place to be for support onany level.AndyYorkshire,

England

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Hi Andy

Yeah, I'll be sticking around too Ann's note was well said and I echo it. Hooray for good news!!

Smiles!!

Dawn

Update on my Progressachalasia Date: Thursday, 12 June, 2008, 7:13 PM

Hi AllJust a little update for anyone interested and to give encourgaemnentto anyone needing it.I had my myotomy back in January and yesterday had my last check upand was formally discharged by the surgeon who did the op. We are bothextremely pleased with the outcome so far and although he did adviseme it could come back its a 10 - 20% chance.I have had no issues whatsoever in eating absolutely anything and thesurgeons advise was to lead a normal life. I asked if there wasanything I should be wary of and he said no, also asked if theresanything i should do to try and stop any future problems or if thereis anything that will make it worse and got the same answers - soheres hoping folks.I will not vanish though and will pop up when I see I can help likeyou all helped me - it really is a great place to be for support onany level.AndyYorkshire, England

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thanks Andy2008/6/13 Hulmes <christine.hulmes@...>:

Hi Andy

Good luck and best wishes for the future.

Update on my Progress

Hi AllJust a little update for anyone interested and to give encourgaemnentto anyone needing it.I had my myotomy back in January and yesterday had my last check upand was formally discharged by the surgeon who did the op. We are both

extremely pleased with the outcome so far and although he did adviseme it could come back its a 10 - 20% chance.I have had no issues whatsoever in eating absolutely anything and thesurgeons advise was to lead a normal life. I asked if there was

anything I should be wary of and he said no, also asked if theresanything i should do to try and stop any future problems or if thereis anything that will make it worse and got the same answers - soheres hoping folks.

I will not vanish though and will pop up when I see I can help likeyou all helped me - it really is a great place to be for support onany level.AndyYorkshire,

England

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Good. Keep us posted.Not sure which blood test you are referring to. Renin needs to be frozen.Aldo on ice (but the lab will give them the direcdtions.Curious as there must be many PAs in Jamaica.At least in the US many African Americans look like they have early PA and one study suggested more common in AAs.CE Grim MDOn Dec 18, 2009, at 1:02 PM, wrote:Hi all,After my CT scan showed a < 1cm adenoma on my left adrenal gland my new Endo removed Aldo and Co-Diovan to do further test to confirm if it was the problem. I am now on Norvasc 10mg, Diovan 320mg and Hytrim 2mg that gives me an average BP reading of 130/84.I have since done a 2 weeks of 1 tsp of salt and a retest of my potassium that came in at 3.1 with the minimum being 3.5.I just recently did the 4 hour saline infusion test and should get the results in about 2 weeks since this is not being done in Jamaica. Should the shipping time affect the blood samples in any way? I noticed that most websites insist that it be sent to the lab immediately for processing.On another note, it was good to read that Val and Mike are making excellent progress in their diagnosis and treatment.Keep up the good work guys.

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Hey All,

I was supposed to see my surgeon last week, but he had to cancel, so I saw him

today. I had bilateral knee replacements 12 weeks ago. I have been going to PT

3 times a week for 2 1/2 hours each visit. I have very little pain in my knees,

although I do have a weird stiffness in my left knee that I mainly feel when

going down stairs. However, my left knee is also my best as far as range of

motion. I am at about 3 to 120 degrees with that knee. My right knee is at

about 5 to 105 degrees. We have no idea why there would be such a disparity. I

have done exactly the same exercises. He said he wished that he could just

force the knee to bend more and break the probable adhesions.

So he is recommending that I go to PT just once a week for about a month and

continue with my exercise bike, etc. at home. Not sure if I will ever get more

ROM on my right knee. Any thoughts?

in PA

Bilateral TKR - 7/22/2010

Left THR - 7/2007

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my thoughts are that you are one lucky lady to be at this point in your

recovery......

In your opinion is it harder to do knees or hips? BARB in Florida.....

Update on my progress

Hey All,

I was supposed to see my surgeon last week, but he had to cancel, so I saw

him today. I had bilateral knee replacements 12 weeks ago. I have been

going to PT 3 times a week for 2 1/2 hours each visit. I have very little

pain in my knees, although I do have a weird stiffness in my left knee that

I mainly feel when going down stairs. However, my left knee is also my best

as far as range of motion. I am at about 3 to 120 degrees with that knee.

My right knee is at about 5 to 105 degrees. We have no idea why there would

be such a disparity. I have done exactly the same exercises. He said he

wished that he could just force the knee to bend more and break the probable

adhesions.

So he is recommending that I go to PT just once a week for about a month and

continue with my exercise bike, etc. at home. Not sure if I will ever get

more ROM on my right knee. Any thoughts?

in PA

Bilateral TKR - 7/22/2010

Left THR - 7/2007

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