pauline1964

Not a lot of exercise, and don't count calories... Guess that's something I should be doing.

Thanks. Will certainly try a Protein breakfast - my dietician recommended the weetbix - willing to try anything at all.

A normal days intake is - Breakfast 2 weetbix - morning tea a Cappuccino on skim milk, no sugar - lunch is rice cake or crackers with spread, tuna / chicken and dinner is steamed vegetables and fish or chicken. Since my last adjustment I am keeping food down. Have not lost any weight in weeks. Taking Multi Vitamins and Iron tablets but iron still low. Going for tests - waiting on surgeon. Have been having home made Soups and smoothies- green vegie ones made with coconut Water or almond milk, also make fruit ones. But can't lose more weight.

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I had band surgery in August 2013, had a fill in the first month and then another 2 months later. Once I had my second fill I struggled to keep food down. Went to my local doctor ( my band surgeon is 1200 kilometres away), she sent he for blood tests. Iron was extremely low as was B12, put me on weekly injections but levels didn't improve. Went back to my local doctor and she insisted that I needed to have Fluid removed. She sent a fax to my surgeon trying to get me in immediately, I called the surgeon to be told he didn't work that day, however I could see a local GP who had the ability to adjust me band. He took all the fluid out 6ml to see what was there, he put 5.5 back. Since that day I very rarely vomit, only if I over eat. However I have lost no more weight and my iron levels is still a concern. I had a call from my surgeons nurse 2 days ago, she told me that no one gets sick from the band and if I am getting sick there is obviously psychological problems and I should make an appointment to see a psychologist. She also said that my low iron has nothing to do with my band - I explained I am not eating very well. She then suggested I get my local doctor to do testing to ensure I don't have internal bleeding. I have researched and from what I have read it is common to have problems keeping food down if the band is too tight. My dietician agrees with my GP that my low iron and Vitamin levels would be caused through not getting the right nutrients from what little food I am eating. Any advice would be grateful as at the moment I feel pretty darn useless. I was 119.6 prior to op- 9 months on I am now 86 kilos..

Good advice. I am going back to the dietician. I really think I am getting obsessed with it and then disappointed when results aren't what I want .

Thanks for listening

Thanks. I had shoulder surgery the week before my band surgery. Full reconstruction, with complications. I go to physio but as yet am not allowed to exercise. May need another shoulder op.

My daughter had a band just over 2 years ago and went from 110 kilos to 52 kilos - she was my inspiration,

She says what you say - only weigh monthly and it takes time. She lost most of her weight in the last 8 months.

I guess I am just impatient.

Thank you so much for your support

I seem to be at a slum- I am down to 84 kilos but have been that for 3 weeks.

I am on Iron injections as my iron is extremely low.

I struggle to eat most days, wonder if I have too much in my band?

I don't think I am eating enough to lose weight.

I am thinking if going back to the dietician and going back on shakes. I lost 20 kilos on my pre op diet using shakes.

Any advice would be great

Does anyone have some ideas on what to eat on a day to day basis?

I don't eat breakfast.... Never have. I do drink two or three cups of coffee every morning and this seems to hold me throughout the morning. I do one hour of cardio every day on the elliptical, mid morning. For lunch, I have.....protein shakes blended with frozen fruit, a salad, chili, tuna or chicken salad. For dinner, I eat whatever I cook for the family. I don't often snack throughout the day or night. When I do, it's usually Peanut Butter spread on a banana, or cheese and salami, or a Protein Bar. The only things I try to avoid are refined carbohydrates, like sugar, flour, white rice, white potatoes, white Pasta.< /p>

How is your weight loss going?

I just see. To be at a slum. I eat healthy, but don't lose weight. What woukd you eat on a normal day?

<p>larger people with higher BMI's can lose faster at the beginning</p> <p>but we still lose it the same as everyone else, 1/4 pound at a time....</p> <p>so yes, it is doable.</p>

I seem to have hit a slum. I started at 119 kilos and before my operation in August 2013 I was 109.4. I am now at 90.8 and have been for 3 weeks. I have had 2 fills, I still get hungry between meals. I also get sick after meals quite frequently.

Any suggestions, losing faith

<p>Hi, I'm new to the site and I am so glad I found it. I have so many questions about what other people have gone through before and after having bariatric surgery. I have been reading a lot of threads and have enjoyed reading everybody's comments. I have been struggling with my weight for many years and have now decided to have the gastric sleeve. I have done most of my pre-op consultations already and just had my upper GI done today. I just need to have an echo and stress test next week and get my doctor to sign medical necessity form as well. I'm scheduled for Jan 22, 2014 and I am nervous about failing. I love to eat, obviously....My husband is totally against me having this surgery. He thinks that it's all about self control and that I should be able to control myself and what I eat and I don't know how to explain my feelings for food and how it makes me feel, whether good, bad or indifferent. I have friends who have had the band, and bypass and have been peppering them with questions. I just don't want to fail. I would love to hear from anyone out there. Thanks...Carol</p>

I am so pleased with myself. In May 2013 I weighed in at 119.6kilos. I lost weight on my pre surgery diet and weighed in at 102 kilos the day of my surgery. My most recent weigh in had me at 90.2 kilos. I have 20 more kilos to lose. I have had 2 adjustments and will be booking in for my final one shortly. Slow and steady, but I feel much healthier already.

<p>Hi, I'm new to the site and I am so glad I found it. I have so many questions about what other people have gone through before and after having bariatric surgery. I have been reading a lot of threads and have enjoyed reading everybody's comments. I have been struggling with my weight for many years and have now decided to have the gastric sleeve. I have done most of my pre-op consultations already and just had my upper GI done today. I just need to have an echo and stress test next week and get my doctor to sign medical necessity form as well. I'm scheduled for Jan 22, 2014 and I am nervous about failing. I love to eat, obviously....My husband is totally against me having this surgery. He thinks that it's all about self control and that I should be able to control myself and what I eat and I don't know how to explain my feelings for food and how it makes me feel, whether good, bad or indifferent. I have friends who have had the band, and bypass and have been peppering them with questions. I just don't want to fail. I would love to hear from anyone out there. Thanks...Carol</p>

I am so pleased with myself. In May 2013 I weighed in at 119.6kilos. I lost weight on my pre surgery diet and weighed in at 102 kilos the day of my surgery. My most recent weigh in had me at 90.2 kilos. I have 20 more kilos to lose. I have had 2 adjustments and will be booking in for my final one shortly. Slow and steady, but I feel much healthier already.

I am so pleased with myself. In May 2013 I weighed in at 119.6kilos. I lost weight on my pre surgery diet and weighed in at 102 kilos the day of my surgery. My most recent weigh in had me at 90.2 kilos. I have 20 more kilos to lose. I have had 2 adjustments and will be booking in for my final one shortly. Slow and steady, but I feel much healthier already.

I am so pleased with myself. In May 2013 I weighed in at 119.6kilos. I lost weight on my pre surgery diet and weighed in at 102 kilos the day of my surgery. My most recent weigh in had me at 90.2 kilos. I have 20 more kilos to lose. I have had 2 adjustments and will be booking in for my final one shortly. Slow and steady, but I feel much healthier already.

l am looking forward to my first fill in 4 weeks, but a little hesitant as l am worried it may be painful.

Hi, had my band inserted on the 8th August. first weigh in and i had lost 1.2 kilos. looking forward to my first fill in 4 weeks.

I tell people what weight I lost prior to deciding to have the band. I tell them what I have lost on the pre surgery diet and what I have lost since having had the band. I am proud to say I have lost over 23 kilos or 16 kilos since pre surgery.

Your post-op diet is pretty much the same exact as mine was. I was on clear liquids for two days following surgery' date=' then switched to full liquids for the next 12 days. After that, mushy foods for 10 days & so on. I was told to take small sips, while finding my comfort level. The two ounce cup thing is a tool for some, to keep them from gulping & going too fast. In time, you will find your own comfort level with this.

Amberley - PLEASE follow the instructions given to you by your doctor, and don't get too hung up on what you read others are doing on this site. This is a wonderful place for support and interaction with others who are banded, but the number one expert on all issues with your surgery, is your doctor. Nothing you've mentioned sounds off the mark. If your doctor told you that you could resume normal eating the day after surgery (solids including steak), I might lift an eyebrow. But it sounds like you're right on track.

As mentioned above, you will read so many variables in each doctor's post-op (and pre-op) instructions; it can make your head spin. Clearly, there isn’t one single template for lap band aftercare, but everyone seems to do perfectly fine…..as long as they follow their specific instructions.

Good luck - you will do fine! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hi.

I had my surgery on the 9th of August. Helping well and just started purée food.

I get a very sharp pain in my right side when I bed over or when I get up out of a chair.

Is this normal?

Thanks

Pauline