How Many Considering Gastric Band Surgery?
I was wondering how many of you are considering gastric band surgery?
I went o see my doctor about it, and he said that, although I fulfill all criteria for the op, they wouldn't consider me uless I have tried Orlistat first, so that's why he has given me them.
I have 8 stones to lose, so presumably wouldn't be able to take Orlistat for that long!
Weight Loss - Intentional :: Gastric Band - Very Bad Pain Post Op
I'm 5 days post op from having a gastric band fitted and I'm still in a lot of pain.. Mainly severe back ache and sharp pains in my ribs, is this normal? I've been taking 1 cocodamol when the pain starts as the liquid painkiller I was given has no effect.
View 11 RepliesWeight Loss - Intentional :: Gastric Band Surgery
I'm considering gastric band surgery and have my first consultation next week any advice please?
View 4 RepliesGastric Band Surgery :: Weight Loss Expectations?
I'm due to go for a second consultation next week with the hospital group, who have an op available in Birmingham on the 16th August. I'm borderline with a BMI of 30 and looking to lose 3.5 stones in total but I have heard you don't lose it all. Please could those who've had the op advise of the realistic weight loss and what you lost?
Weight Loss - Intentional :: Travelling After Gastric Band Surgery
I'm booked in to have gastric band surgery soon.
The hospital is about 1.5 hours away from home.
The question is should I get a local hotel for the first night?
My husband would drive but is the journey too long straight after surgery?
Weight Loss - Intentional :: Bad Gastric Band Pain
I had my band done 10 days ago. Until day 7 all was well, slowly recovering but then I started getting these horrible stabbing pains. Most of my incisions are too the left but one is just off centre to the right and it's under here I am getting the horrible pain. It's ok if I sit/ lie still but if I start moving round the twinges start. Has anyone else experienced this? I called the nurse she said it was probably where my port was embedded.
View 12 RepliesWeight Loss - Intentional :: Gastric Band - Pain In Chest After Flying
I went on holiday to morocco for 5 days (3.5 hr flight).
Since the flight my band has felt very tight. 4 days into the holiday I got a really saw chest, it's got really saw and my breathing is slightly wheezy.
I rang my weight loss support and they have booked me in for tomorrow but Ive been reading all sorts about it being a sign of a slippage. I'm absolutely terrified it's a slippage!!!
Has anyone had problems with tight chests?
Milk Diet For Gastric Patients To Clean And Shrink The Liver Before Surgery
I am waiting for a scan and not trying to worry, there is a milk diet designed for gastric patients to clean and shrink the liver before surgery, it also helps to lose weight, thank you for you're replays and you're kinds words, I wish the best for all who are waiting for results.
View 1 RepliesRecovery :: Internse Pain Since Lap Band Surgery, Irritated Diaphragm?
On Feb. 17, 2014, I had lap band surgery & in the process, surgeon removed a hiatal hernia. I have had no problems at the incision site, but intense pain in my diaphragm, left side, and up my left shoulder..between my collarbone and top of breast. Pain moves across my chest, but the worst in on left side. At 2 week checkup, I was told my diaphragm was irritated and it would go away. I take 4 Advil per day at his suggestion, and nothing seems to help, but lying flat. What is causing my pain & how can it be relieved? Also, I get hiccups several times per day.
View 1 RepliesAchilles Tendon Surgery Blood Pooling - 7 Weeks Post Surgery
I am seven weeks post surgery for an Achilles' tendon rupture and still have intense pain from the blood pooling when I stand for even a minute to brush my teeth. After one minute I immediately have to lie down and elevate my leg otherwise it feels like it will explode. Has anyone else felt this 7 weeks post surgery?
I also can only bear minimum weight on the leg at this stage. At seven weeks does that sound normal? I had my tear at the connection to the heel and had haglund's deformity where part of my heel broke off. Anyone else have that and is minimal weight bearing at seven weeks normal for this type of tear.
Sexual Health :: Trapped / Lost Condom In My Vagina
There is acondom trapped in my vagina after sexuall intercourse i do not know what to do?
View 1 RepliesShoulder Pain :: Winged Scapula Or A Trapped Nerve?
I have winged scapula and it hasn't really affected me in 20 years however I've noticed now that I get pain in my left shoulder blade and I get pins and needles in my left arm as well as muscle soreness but only on my left side! Could this be a symptom of the winged scapula or a trapped nerve?
View 2 RepliesENT :: Lip Numb - 6 Years Post Surgery
6 year ago, I split my lip down the middle and got about 3-5 dissolvable stitches. Since then, it hasn't caused much trouble, I just have quite a scar. However, in a recent encounter with my significant other, he bit my lip quite hard. There was no blood. However, since then, my lip has been kind of numb. It feels almost tingly. It has been over 24 hours. What could this be? What should I do?
View 1 RepliesHot Flashes When I Eat - Post Gallbladder Surgery
I had gallbladder surgery last Tuesday. I just cooked me some boneless/skinless chicken (half a chicken breast) and green beans. No fat. Why am I all of a sudden really hot. I get this way if I eat anything besides hardboiled eggs or almond nuts. I am only drinking water. Right now I am so hot it's unbearable and the temp in my apt. is under 70° F right now. Why do I have or get hot flashes? This not normal heat I get when I am in my period (I'm on my second period this month right now). I also suffer from PCOS and was told I have a fatty liver with some liver damage. I don't cook with any oil, butter, fat, etc. I just hate to be overheated and uncomfortable. Please help and let me know if this is normal Or should I be worried/seek medical help.
View 1 RepliesHemorrhoids :: 2 Days - Post THD Surgery Experience
I have just had 3 hemorrhoids worked on by THD surgery. This was done Thursday (and Saturday). I am on 2 sachets a day of movicol to soften stools but have not passed anything yet. I am eating fruit and little bit of other stuff such as digestive biscuits a little bit of bread etc. is there anything else I can do to help? When is pushing straining? I tried to go earlier and worryingly passed a jelly like lump of something?
The pain is manageable with occasional paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Spinal Surgery :: Post Lumbar Laminectomy
I am a 50 year old female who had lumbar laminectomy at L3/4 eight weeks ago for lumbar stenosis and spondylolisthesis. The surgeon also performed a dynamic stabilisation at this level. As I understand it, this involves the insertion of a flexible and rod and screws, similar to fusion but allowing more flexion at this level while at the same time preventing the vertebra from slipping. Prior to surgery, I was unable to walk or stand for more than 5 - 10 minutes without becoming uncomfortable because of weakness in my legs and a tight cramping sensation in my buttocks. Surgery has relieved me of these symptoms, but I now have aching in my lower back, groins and hips when standing or walking for more than 5 - 10 minutes. I wasn't given any physio follow-up after discharge from hospital, but have had a couple of sessions with a private physiotherapist. She seems to think that these pains are due to the ligaments and muscles having to stretch as my spine as been realigned and my pelvis is now tilted forwards instead of backwards as it was before. Has anyone else experienced similar pains and if so, how long did it take for them to resolve? I am also very stiff first thing in the morning and when getting up from a sitting position. I do not have any pain when sitting or lying down.
View 43 RepliesALIF Surgery - How Bad Post-op Pain And Recovery Time?
I am going to be scheduled for an L5/S1 (ALIF) fusion surgery. While I am in significant amounts of pain, I am nervous about the recovery for this procedure. I would like to think that I have a high tolerance of pain but I am very nervous about this procedure. How long is the typical recovery time and how bad is the post-op pain? I am having a difficult time deciding when to have my surgery because I don't know how long to expect to be incapacitated.
View 3 RepliesAchilles Tendon - Sensations - 5 Weeks Post Surgery
I'm still only 5 weeks post jury. But really dislike the sensation from injury. My foot isn't floppy but I definitely don't feel like I have full control over it. Its an odd feeling - hard to explain. Course i'm worried it's not healing as nobody ever seems to check that. Will I regain the control?
View 4 RepliesThyroid :: Surgery Advice? Pre / Post Operative Experiences?
If anyone has dealt with this or know anyone who has I would love if you would share. I'm just curious about how the operation goes (its preparations, and after). I have 2 thyroid nodules and they are pretty big and is causing phlegm, voice changes and other stuff.
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