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Probably a good idea to vent here instead of strangling her lol
My dietitian actually suggested that we purchase alkaline PH Water prior to wls, she said it'll be a lifesaver once you have surgery.... i bought a couple of bottles and i sure could tell the difference between the alkaline and normal bottled water.... it.made such a difference for the first 2 weeks

And people.. This is how a respectful adult handles conflict/misunderstanding a forum..... we can all learn from this!
Thank you for not taking offence to us disagreeing, much appreciated.. you i like!

Onderland is when your weight drops below 199.... so having a 1 at the beginning of your weight number

Here... they are not allowed to do it in one procedure.... there is a minimum wait of 3 months from band removal before you can have a revision.
Basically they say it is to allow your stomach to heal and for the area around your band to go back to its original shape.

This is one treatment i swear by and literally the only thing i use other than Shampoo and conditioner.
Put half cup olive oil & quarter coconut oil in a small saucepan, heat it up gently until its just luke warm (not hot, you will fry your scalp)
Put the mixture throughout your hair, scalp included and then wrap your hair in cling wrap (plastic wrap)... leave for as long as you require (i leave it for 1hr)
Then wash as usual.... your hair won't be oily as long as you lather well.
I do this once a week, and everyone comments how beautiful and shiny my hair is...
I have also used egg or mayo for a Protein fix in the past, but i don't need it on my hair.

I did that just before i had my surgery, i brought a gorgeous pair of denim jeans, they were so small that i could barely get them past my hips and definitely couldn't zip them up.... now they are so loose that i can take them off without even unzipping them! Its a great visual reminder of how much weight you've lost! .. i recommend everyone do that.. keep one outfit and try it on periodically to see the difference... its a great motivator and reminder of how far you have come.
I also brought beautiful dress that is 2 sizes too small... it sort of fits, but i can't move my arms cause its too tight... my goal is to fit into that dress by the end of the year.

Take it easy... you are still very early out... it will happen.... i didn't lose most of my weight on the band till around the 3 month mark.... and i got to goal by 6 months.
If you can eat large portions, you may need another fill... try not to get large fills... smaller ones are better, sometimes thats all it takes.
In the green zone i was able to have a cup of food and be comfortably satisfied, no choking or heaviness on the chest (unless it was dry meat)
Relax... take it easy... stress will only stress your body which will not help with weightloss
Just eat well... follow your instructions and stay ontop of your fills and try and stay in the green zone....

Hmm it could possibly backfire if you blatantly ask, she is only 24, still young and sensitive.
Maybe try and get her involved with your journey...
- ask her for her ideas on healthy recipes
- ask her to come along on walks, when you notice she is puffed out, explain how you are glad you are fitter. (Don't mention you noticed she is puffed out though)
- go shopping with her and when she gets upset about clothes not fitting, explain how you used to feel that way prior to wls.
Use calculated opportunities to explain the changes to you mentally, physically and mentally.
Engage her in your journey, speak to her about your feelings and when she sees how simple it is to still enjoy life without food & makes the connection with what you have told her, might choose to improve her health.

Oh my..... i am a little daft today lol
I was innocently reading thinking we were talking about eating those pop rock candy thingies, i did not realise till much later that there were other uses for them other than putting them in your mouth!
I obviously have a lot to learn regarding candy lol *blush*

Hi... i hope you are recovering well.
I was revised from band to sleeve... and the difference is like night and day.
When i had my band removed i did have a "phantom" band for a few weeks... but once that subsided my tummy was like my pre band tummy... normal.
Now that i am sleeved and healed... it just feels like a normal stomach... i can eat and drink without feeling odd sensations, pressure or food getting stuck like the band.
Earlier out when i was healing, if i ate too fast or didn't chew properly i would get a little "stuck" feeling.... but nothing like the stuck feeling with the band... sort of like.. stuck without that heavy pressure.
For me, once i passed the first 3-4 weeks... everything just became easier.... now i feel like a normal person, who just eats smaller portions.. Water isn't a issue and i am meeting or exceeding my daily goals.
One thing i will mention... as an ex bander... you will find you can fit a little more food/fluids than virgin sleevers... as we have less sensation in our esophagus because of the band.... so its important that we measure out food until we can adjust to reading the full signals...

A thousand times THIS!! People who offer kind, supportive and encouraging words should definitely be taken out back and shot.
Shame on them!!!

Oh my..... i am a little daft today lol
I was innocently reading thinking we were talking about eating those pop rock candy thingies, i did not realise till much later that there were other uses for them other than putting them in your mouth!
I obviously have a lot to learn regarding candy lol *blush*

Also i would like to add.... i would advise that you give yourself a break, stop being so hard on yourself, be kind to yourself, your body, emotional and mental health.
Stressing yourself out at this stage is not going to help you, it will only hinder your efforts to lose weight.
Start slowly, making small changes to what you are eating, choose healthier options, slowly reduce your portion sizes, focus on eating good clean foods, meat, poultry, salads, veg etc.. stay away from that artifically processed stuff.
Go for a 5 minute walk every day, increase it to 10 mins the following week, and keep increasing it until you get into a routine....
This is not a race, there is no finish line, making small changes do add up.
Remember your health and well being is more important than that number on the scale.
Keep at it, in time it will become easier... you can do this.
Just remember not to let yourself fall into the cycle of self blame and depression as you do not want to go back to that place.
We are here for you, to support and help you along... if you ever need to talk, feel free to drop us a line...

Sorry if this comes across as ignorant or rude, but why do they have you on abilify in the first place?
Abilify is an anti-psychotic or used for bipolar... i do not understand why they would prescribe it for depression.... did you have episodes during that time? If not, you might want to speak to your psych about something less "harsh"
I know this is also off the topic.. but have you had thorough blood work done? Deficiency in some vitamins/minerals can also cause depression and mood disorders.

Also i would like to add.... i would advise that you give yourself a break, stop being so hard on yourself, be kind to yourself, your body, emotional and mental health.
Stressing yourself out at this stage is not going to help you, it will only hinder your efforts to lose weight.
Start slowly, making small changes to what you are eating, choose healthier options, slowly reduce your portion sizes, focus on eating good clean foods, meat, poultry, salads, veg etc.. stay away from that artifically processed stuff.
Go for a 5 minute walk every day, increase it to 10 mins the following week, and keep increasing it until you get into a routine....
This is not a race, there is no finish line, making small changes do add up.
Remember your health and well being is more important than that number on the scale.
Keep at it, in time it will become easier... you can do this.
Just remember not to let yourself fall into the cycle of self blame and depression as you do not want to go back to that place.
We are here for you, to support and help you along... if you ever need to talk, feel free to drop us a line...

Anytime, i really mean it.... we are here to help... i believe you can do this! Small changes make big differences if you stick to them ????

I actually had to go shopping because my jeans that i had brought prior to surgery that were way to small now literally fall down and end up around my hips... they are a size 12! Woohoooooooo! What a waste though, they were the perfect fit and cut when they were actually fitting me.

This is in response to most other answers. You are right, we all have those cheat days.
The danger in doing it this early out is you can damage your new tummy. It just isn't worth the potential complications.
I cringe when I see people telling everyone it's ok to cheat this early on. I get it, we slip...we all do it but doing it so close to surgery date is very dangerous.

You have not gone number 2 in a week and you are wondering why you have gained 5 pounds! ... its 5 pounds of poop! .. try taking a stool softener to get that stuff out of your tummy.... I'm sure once you do, those 5 pounds will be gone.

Anytime, i really mean it.... we are here to help... i believe you can do this! Small changes make big differences if you stick to them ????

Also i would like to add.... i would advise that you give yourself a break, stop being so hard on yourself, be kind to yourself, your body, emotional and mental health.
Stressing yourself out at this stage is not going to help you, it will only hinder your efforts to lose weight.
Start slowly, making small changes to what you are eating, choose healthier options, slowly reduce your portion sizes, focus on eating good clean foods, meat, poultry, salads, veg etc.. stay away from that artifically processed stuff.
Go for a 5 minute walk every day, increase it to 10 mins the following week, and keep increasing it until you get into a routine....
This is not a race, there is no finish line, making small changes do add up.
Remember your health and well being is more important than that number on the scale.
Keep at it, in time it will become easier... you can do this.
Just remember not to let yourself fall into the cycle of self blame and depression as you do not want to go back to that place.
We are here for you, to support and help you along... if you ever need to talk, feel free to drop us a line...

Hmm it could possibly backfire if you blatantly ask, she is only 24, still young and sensitive.
Maybe try and get her involved with your journey...
- ask her for her ideas on healthy recipes
- ask her to come along on walks, when you notice she is puffed out, explain how you are glad you are fitter. (Don't mention you noticed she is puffed out though)
- go shopping with her and when she gets upset about clothes not fitting, explain how you used to feel that way prior to wls.
Use calculated opportunities to explain the changes to you mentally, physically and mentally.
Engage her in your journey, speak to her about your feelings and when she sees how simple it is to still enjoy life without food & makes the connection with what you have told her, might choose to improve her health.