Helen Bauzon

One of the biggest mis-understandings or hope to achieve post weight loss surgery, is that the surgery will force the individual to stop on a certain amount of food, or restrict the. This is not the goal of surgery long term. Short term sure, swelling can provide false sense of restriction. However surgery has a stretch factor. If it is helpful for you, I have created a 20min master class video comparing all surgeries and how to get the most out of each surgery regrading appetite and portion support control. The following link will help you watch the video https://helen-bauzon1.aweb.page/p/776a1a9a-fd05-4851-a838-208a39db2975 Feel free to clarify any questions

Are you able to share what the surgeons said was ok and others said was not ok by any chance? Curiosity has gotten the better of me. I could possibly help you also address these discrepancies,, as I have over 20years consulting lifestyle and mindset management for weight loss surgery.

That is so exciting. Congratulations

Can you tell us more about what makes you feel like you have failed? What has failed? Your quality of life has done a complete flip

Correct, you need to start eating solid food to maxmise the effect of the band. 6cc in 10cc band is a good amount, should ideally be in or close to the green zone. I have created a 20min master class video that will help you in your journey if you would like to take a look at https://helen-bauzon1.aweb.page/p/d4ff1c92-6d88-4860-bd57-cc44aaa50e3a

Hi Guys There is certainly some clear explanations that can help you. It is quite an answer, t help I have developed a 20min master class video which will certainly answer your queries. The link is following https://helen-bauzon1.aweb.page/p/d4ff1c92-6d88-4860-bd57-cc44aaa50e3a Please take a look and then feel free to ask any question to clarify I find the biggest issue, is that most people actually forget how the band works, this may sounds odd. The band does not create a small stomach but rather a 30ml funnel.

It sounds like this is a lactose issue. Cheese iso very low in lactose and yohurt has bacteria to support the digestions, so it often poses little or no problem. After surgery you may also consider general IBS issues, if you experienced ay of these after surgery also, could be causing some issues. The good old food diary is key to track everything. Good luck

If the surgery is working, leaving it be if it isn't broken I say. Well done

I agree, it is likely head hunger also. A few other things you can look at is to ensure you are managing your physical hun ger with the sleeve as much as possible. Please consider the following the options: (1) eat solid food that needs chewing, helps to reduce hunger (2) 50% meals are protein based, of a solid form also to help reduce hunger (3) Be well nourished with nutrition have a shake with extra protein powder and a MV for weight loss surgery (4) avoid looking for fullness Hope that helps Helen

Your band is far too tight. Yes swelling can result after each adjustment but this is unreasonable. When the band is so tight it becomes very temperamental to fluid changes in the body, stress and time of the day to mention a few that can make the band tightness vary so much each day. Hope that helps

I would consider a few things in the following order: (1) check to ensure your band is in the green zone (2) ensure you are eating to maximize the effect of the band to control portions and appetite (3) highlight and recognise the core things in your lifestyle that may need to be looked at, such as non hungry eating, food types, fasting, activity levels, stress levels Hope that helps as a start

Thanks for the clarification Debbie. There is no reason why this concept could not be used with left over roast vegetables with Protein of legumes even. Happy jarring (if there is such a word).

As the weather becomes warmer, lighter meals are more appealing, such as salads. However a a common problem results in unappealing soggy salads. The exciting news, this can be avoided by preparing a salad in a jar. I have prepared a video to help you create your own salad in a jar There are two key points to preventing a soggy salad. Place the dressing first into the jar Place hard vegetables next that do not absorb the dressing and become soggy With all weight loss surgeries you want to make it more suitable to your nutritional needs. A consistent message with all surgical procedures is to cut all salad ingredients into small pieces such as a salsa.This allows the smaller components of the fibrous skin to be better tolerated. These salads can be prepared the day before and kept fresh in the fridge. Regarding the ideal balance of foods in the jar, protein is crucial to help make you feel fuller for longer, which can include tinned tuna, flavored tofu, scrambled egg and legumes as examples. Each type of surgery will request different portions. A sample recipe is indicated below Moroccan Salad In A Jar Ingredients 4 oranges, peeled, white pith removed 250g packet cooked beetroot, cut into wedges 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained 120g pkt Coles Baby Spinach Leaves 6 radishes, halved, sliced http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/37794/moroccan+salad+in+a+jar Reminder; eat a portion that suits your weight loss surgery

Hi BeachBish This is a great question and sorry to hear about your frustration. This question is amazingly timed. I only just provided some advice via email to an individual in the same situation who had not lost weight for a long time and then turned around and emailed me back telling me that she had lost 2 kg. So how can I help you? Unfortunately there is no perfect diet, but rather an ideal diet. This; in my opinion would include the following: (1) Atleast 1200 calories from quality food (Protein, fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy) (2) I am keen that no food group is eliminated on a long term basis (3) Ensure you can eat quality food without it getting caught before the band too often (4) An intake of a minimum of 60gms protein is ok (5) A plateau will occur if we eat too few calories. (6) I look for 3 quality meals per day and 2-3 Snacks per day based on exercise levels (7) Protein supplementation is required based on individual needs and diet So a very "simple' sample day could include the following: Meal 1. 200gm yoghurt with 1/4 to 1/2cup muesli Snack: 250ml Latte Meal 2. 1x90gm tin of tuna, salad (+/- ¼ cup quinoa) Snack: 1 handful of fruit Meal 3. Palm size cooked protein (meat/chicken/fish/egg) with steamed vegetables Snack: 300ml low fat latte I know that we can incorporate more exciting meals, however if I keep it simple it provides more of a guide regarding portions. I do know there are a lot of people I see who have a lot less food. However, as you can see I am keen that the lap band is not too tight. I do get the best results this way. Conversely, I also often see people eating 1000-12000 calories and then wonder why they are still not losing weight. I have never seen anyone lose their desired amount of weight on a 1000-1200 calories eating plan when the food choices predominantly coming from convenience foods high in fat., sugar or both. In fact I am running a FREE WEBINAR on Monday April 14th addressing this plus more at http://lapbanddiet.com.au/free-webinar I hope this helps to shed some light. We all need to eat to lose weight. Lets make sure the band is not holding us back from doing this. Good luck.

I can see and understand your view point. To offend, was not my intention at all. I chose this article leaning towards a humorous angle trying to illustrate that we cope better when we create an environment which makes it harder to fail and easier to move forward, hence all the practical tips in the article. Having overcome a history of distorted eating myself, this has shaped my practice at focussing on behaviour changes principles to get my clients to stop dieting and eat a little of everything guilt free. I am certainly very mindful of one's possible sensitivities surrounding weight loss. I try with my articles and information provided to always evoke a thought or feeling towards self reflection, in this case to call out for some help to who ever that may be.