KaranK

Thanks guys, I'm in the clear! I'm staying away from steak!

Thanks guys, I'm in the clear! I'm staying away from steak!

I'm 13 months post lapband and everything has been going well. I've lost 68 lbs. Today I had surgery to remove a cyst under general anestesia (sp). I has a small piece of lasagna for lunch and threw up the liquid I sometimes do if I eat too fast. I scrambled 2 eggs for dinner and did the same thing, then threw up the eggs. I have not actually vomited food since having the band My discharge papers say to call surgeon if I vomit, but I'm not sure if this is just a band thing. . Has anyone experienced this?

Thanks Karen. I'm feeling a little better today. I managed to get some yogurt down. I'm going to stick with liquids and mushy food today.

Thanks Judy.
I did have general (it was a big cyst). I have had sliming before, but not recently. I didn't have real pain, it just felt like it does when you do the slime thing...but I've never actually thrown up actual food before.
I'll try ice. Thanks for the suggestion.

I just had my gall bladder out 8 months post op. I was full after two bites. My band was tight for a day or so. Take it show it will be ok

I do a no clothes weigh in right after using the bathroom first thing in the morning!

First post-op dr appointment today. Down 17lbs! Everything looks good!

Recently I have found myself spending a lot of time talking with my weight loss surgery clients about getting the most from what they are eating, in particular, feeling satisfied after eating. Whilst the purpose of weight loss surgery is to help you feel satisfied on a smaller amount of food, the type of foods you choose is important to help maximise this.


There are two key ingredients in helping you to feel satisfied after eating:
1. High fibre, low glycemic index carbohydrate-containing foods
2. Protein-containing foods.
This post will demystify the glycemic index, or GI. Protein will be the focus of a later post.
The GI is a measure of the effect that different carbohydrate-containing foods have on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. It describes the way our body digests and absorbs these foods. Carbohydrate-containing foods include:
- breads, cereals, rice, Pasta and noodles
- starchy vegetables including potato, sweet potato and corn
- legumes including baked Beans, kidney beans, chickpeas and lentils
- fruits and fruit juices
- milks, yoghurts, custards and ice cream
- any food containing flour or sugar.
Some carbohydrate-containing foods are broken down and absorbed quickly, so they raise our blood glucose level faster and higher. These are high GI foods. Other carbohydrate-containing foods are digested and absorbed more gradually, causing a slower, longer lasting rise in blood glucose levels. These are low GI foods. Low GI foods keep us feeling satisfied for longer after eating.
Often people experience a 'honeymoon' period following weight loss surgery, where weight loss seems automatic. Unfortunately this may not last forever and weight regain can occur with all surgeries. Maximising the satisfaction you get from the food you eat is crucial to keep losing weight and maintain that lost weight. A lower GI eating pattern also helps us feel satisfied for longer after eating, which can help with losing weight. For example, if you eat high GI foods at your meals, you are likely to become hungry sooner after the meal than if you eat low GI foods. This can make you more likely to snack and if you have not planned for this, you may be forced to grab something from the biscuit barrel or vending machine.
Appetite control is not the only benefit of a lower GI diet. Research has shown that people eating a lower GI diet can reduce their average blood glucose levels, which is particularly important for people with diabetes. Lower GI foods are often also higher in fibre. A high fibre diet helps prevent Constipation, decreases the risk of heart disease as soluble fibres can help remove cholesterol from the body and helps protect against bowel cancer, haemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis.
Foods are classified as low, moderate or high GI.
To follow a low GI diet, try to choose one low GI food at each meal. Eat high GI foods in small amounts, or less often.
Low GI
wholegrain/multigrain breads
soy and linseed bread
fruit loaf/raisin bread
pearl barley
pasta (white or wholemeal)
Doongara® Clever Rice®
Mahatma® rice
fresh rice noodles
semolina
porridge
All-Bran® (all varieties)
Guardian®
Sustain®
rice or oat bran
Ryvita® pumpkin Seeds & Oats
Ryvita® Sunflower Seeds & Oats
Arnott’s® Snack Right®
apple
apricot
banana
grapes
orange
peach
pear
kiwi fruit
mango
plum
prunes
dried apricot
dried apple
milk or soy milk
yoghurt
Fruche®
custard
low fat ice cream
sweet corn
Carisma® potatoes
lentils
chick peas
split peas
kidney, soya, baked beans

Moderate GI
wholemeal bread
crumpets
pita bread
rye bread
Basmati rice
wild rice
dried rice noodles
cous cous
popcorn
Weetbix®
Vita-brits®
natural muesli
Mini-wheats® (plain)
Just Right®
Special K®
Ryvita® original
shredded wheatmeal
milk arrowroot biscuits
digestives
rockmelon
pineapple
cherries
sultanas
raisins
dried fig
fresh paw paw
sweet potato
broad beans

High GI
white bread
bagels
baguettes
English muffins
Jasmine rice
Rice Bubbles®
Sultana Bran®
cornflakes
bran flakes
puffed wheat
Coco Pops®
Mini-wheats® (fruit)
water crackers
rice cakes
rice crackers
Corn Thins®
Sao®
morning coffee biscuits
watermelon
most other potatoes

Go to www.glycemicindex.com for further information.
Sally Johnston
Accredited Practising Dietitian/Accredited Nutritionist
Your Bariatric Dietitian

I'm still on week 1. This sounds interesting. I'll be checking it out. Thanks!

Omg 4 days post op really ready for a different taste n my mouth. Even hot chocolate sound good r cream Soup

Very simple actually....
I didn't cheat on my pre op or post op diet
I counted calories and tracked everything I ate starting when I went on mushies
I drank 8 cups of Water every day
I ate 1000 calories per day for 23 months
3/4 oz of Protein, 1/2 c veggies and 1/4 c starch at every meal... About 300 each calories for Bfast, lunch and dinner...
I limited 2 Snacks per day to fruit and a treat not more than 50 or so calories
I took my Gummy Vitamins
I visited my dr monthly and got fills when the above food didn't keep me full for at least 4/5 hrs at a time
In a nutshell I followed my dr's orders and made up my mind this would work for me!

Tomorrow is the day for me! Very excited and a little nervous. I started this process last December, I am sooo ready. See you all on the other side!

Tomorrow is the day for me! Very excited and a little nervous. I started this process last December, I am sooo ready. See you all on the other side!

I'm Monday too! Good luck, see you on the other side!

I'm Monday too! Good luck, see you on the other side!

Had my pre op today Surgery Monday at 7 am. Sooo xcited right now!!!!

I have cleared all the hurdles, going for pre op stuff tomorrow and surgery is scheduled for Nov 8. REally excited. My doctor just told us to follow a diet that worked for you, nothing special. I am nervous and so excited.....

On June 14th I met with the doctor and began the journey of testing and evaluations. This coming Wednesday I will (hopefully) have my meeting to review my sleep study results and receive my final green light of clearance!
I am praying all goes well and that Amerihealth Insurance doesn't deny me after all these months of testing and anticipation.
I think a little puree turkey will do just fine this year for Thanksgiving… here's to crossed fingers for a November banding!!
Anyone else in the same boat?

I've posted on here before regarding insurance struggles. Finally, I'm approved! Lapband is scheduled for November 5th. Tomorrow is diet class, dr visit, PFT and blood tests. I've been working for almost a year. I am so ready!

i love diet v8 splash...no calories and tastes great!!

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