Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Hello everyone



Recommended Posts

Just wanted to say hi to everyone on here. I'm getting banded on January 7th and I'm excited and nervous about it. I was wondering why some of you guys picked the band. I decided on it because in your 20's I feel like I can lose the weight and the skin can snap back too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sounds like a plan! That's a great way to start teh New Year! Best wishes, and welcome!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey how's it going? I picked the band because the sleeve and the bypass are just way to drastic. And your weight comes off too quickly, I want be able to tone some of this skin while my weight is coming off slowly. Buy for me at being 29 and weighing at my heaviest of 330 I don't think my skin will snap back. I'm going to have to deal with excess skin.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi there, congratulations on your surgery date! I knew I wanted the band -- other weight loss surgeries were too drastic for me. I wanted to keep my stomach and have some flexibility -- love the adjustability of the band even though it can mean a lot of tweaking, visits back to surgeon, etc. This gives me accountability, a partner in the process. I am just six weeks out. I've lost one quarter of my goal (need to shed 100 pounds) but that isn't even the great thing -- I am no longer obsessed with food. I'm not thinking about it the same way, I'm not finishing food -- no more clean plate club. Not going back for more. I am out of food jail.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just wanted to say hi to everyone on here. I'm getting banded on January 7th and I'm excited and nervous about it. I was wondering why some of you guys picked the band. I decided on it because in your 20's I feel like I can lose the weight and the skin can snap back too.

I'm now in my 60's...although I will be 18 till I die.....

I chose the Lap Band because it it is easily reversible....I do not plan to have it forever...as a matter of fact I plan on starting this discussion next visit to my Dr....I have been at my body's optimal weight and body fat% for 2 years now....been on day to day living sine then.

As far as skin snapping back, I suppose age does has a lot to do with it...although I have very little excess skin, there are other factors that influence muscle and skin tone also that even young people need to adhere to........

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just wanted to say hi to everyone on here. I'm getting banded on January 7th and I'm excited and nervous about it. I was wondering why some of you guys picked the band. I decided on it because in your 20's I feel like I can lose the weight and the skin can snap back too.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. Just a warning...there will be negative nellies but do not let them get you down. I am one to say that the band is a good choice for some people. (I have been banded 9 months now). I have had both the good and bad with my band, but when it was bad...it was because I did something to it. I was first going to have the RNY. I changed my mind because my mom had the RNY and I was aware that they do not absorb nutrients as well as those with lab band. I know I want to have children in the near future and I wanted to be able to give them every drop of nutrients I could. I also wanted to be able to let my band out if I needed to eat more in order for my child to have what it needed. Say while breast feeding. So that is why I decided to go with lap band. Again good luck and feel free to check out my blog wshfullyshrnkng.tumblr.com I recently started blogging again and hopefully it will be helpful to you. GOOD LUCK!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×