Megg40

I have thought of that as well, but don't see how I can eat anymore because i have good restriction and I'm trying to do low carb.....that is a delima for me...but thanks for your response

Meg

I am 7 weeks pot op. I had my first fill last Tuesday, so its been a week now. I have really good restriction....I got 4.4 cc's in a 10cc band. Problem is the scale is stuck. I haven't lost or gained in a week. I am making healthy food choices and my calories are pretty low, I'd say around 800. I am getting most Protein from my foods but do have 1 shake a day still. I am exercising almost daily and usually burn anywhere from 250 to 400 calories a day. Today, I burned over 800 because I wanted to see if that helped any. I do mostly swimming and some walking. I also have kept my carb count to 25. I feel like If I don't see a drop in weight tomorrow, I will just break down....I am so confused. I don't know what MY BODY needs....

I have been getting in plenty of Water and keeping sodium low as well....but I am not urinating half as much as I used too...

I am on my 5th bottle of Water right now and will probably have 1-2 more before bed.....I am just wondering what to do...I don't know if I should call y surgeons office or give it til like Monday or Tuesday....Even during bandster hell I managed to lose so now that I have a fill I am stuck....this just seems insane to me, backwards.....

Don't know what to do or where to turn....

Meg:confused:

Ok, So I am one month post op and have been following my Surgeons diet about 90% of the time...getting anywhere between 500 and 800 calories and 70 to 90 grams of Protein...I have had no fill yet and my weight loss has been stalled a lot. I know this is normal since I don't have restriction.....Here's my confusion....2 times in the last week, I have eaten some things I probably shouldn't have.....1 time I had the meat and cheese from a McDonalds double cheeseburger and last night I had the toppings off a few slices of pizza. Now evrey time I do this I lose weight. I have lost 4 pounds this week already....What is the deal here.....With the pizza toppings and cheese yesterday I got in like 1200 calories....and I lost 2 pounds:confused:. I am exercising most days in the pool for 20 -30 minutes and drinking a lot of Water....I just don't get the weight loss with higher calorie content...

Any suggestions....

Meg

Thanks for that bit of info.....Do you all eat the WW foods that are in the stores??? Or how does that work???

Any and all info appreciated....

HUGS,

Meg

Hi all...

I'm 1 month out from surgery and on soft foods now....

Does WW really work for all of you??? What about the carbs??? My surgeon advocates low carb diet. I am intrested to know how you guys really do this as if it would help me I would do it online as well. I'm at a high weight so I know I would have a lot of points to use...I'm just really curious how this works for you all....

You can send me a private email if you'd like just put lap band or ww in the subject line...

mgam40@gmail.com

Meg:confused:

Yesterday was my 1 month post op date and I got stuck for the first time as well. I was eating a lowfat/carb high Protein Jimmy Deans D Lights ( a egg mcmuffin ) I had had these in the past...and never had an issue. But last night I guess I wasnt paying attention and ate too fast and did not chew well....after 3 bites I got stuck from the bread....Now, I have had no fills and no problems eating anything but I really got stuck on this. It was the worst pain I have felt in a long time. It lasted about an hour and a half. I ended up vomiting it all up and felt a lot better. I have learned my lesson....Chew very well, small bites and no more bread!!

Today, I am on liquids only and trying to be very gentle with my body....I remember my surgeon saying in the first consult that when I do have a stuck episode, it will teach me that I don't want it to happen again....boy was she right!!

Take Care All,

Meg

Do you have a medical ID Bracelet for having a lap band???

Yes?

No?

Consider getting one?

Meg

Hello and CONGRATS on being banded....When I first had it done, I wanted it out. I was in pain for 5 days. It is normal to not be able to drink much....focus on staying hydrated even more than the Protein right now....You will faind each day it get easier and less painful...I am a little over 3 weeks post op and I am finally excited to have my band. This will not only save my life, it will help me to have a life....if I use this tool properly. Alos remember that this is recovery period and its NORMAL to no lose too much weight before your fills....I am down a total of 35 pounds and 22 was from pre op...so only13 since surgery....

take good care of yourselves, pamper yourself and your band....your body has been through a whole lot but you will realize soon if not already that this is soooooo worth it!!!

MEG:thumbup:

Well, I was banded 3/24 and as far as the band is concerned i feel great about it. I started this journey at 350 and i'm down to 317 but i'm stalled. I have 3 weeks before first fill....

i am also trying to recover from bronchitis and a head cold I caught earlier this week...

I feel like I might get my weight down if I would start exercising but i havent really started yet. The days ( before the cold ) that I did exercise, I overdid it and was sore for like 2 days after....this happened twice. Then I got sick....

I cant seem to psych myself up for exercise....I cant get motivated, because of all the pain I have when I walk. I have very bad knees...

I need some help....I am wanting to start exercising by Sunday, I believe I will feel better from the cold and bronchitis by then....

I just dont know how to get started....any advice???

Meg

Wonderful thread....

What I want from weight loss...

Yes I want to look better, only because that's boosts my self confidence, not really out of vanity.

I want to be the woman I know I really can be...confident, strong, independent, serene.

I want to be active everyday in some way and not feel like it's going to kill me. I want less pain in my knees when i am active.

I want much improved health...to get off my cholesterol and triglyceride medications. I want to be no longer pre diabetic. I want to be able to do all the things I have wanted to do such as hang gliding, and rock climbing.

I am considering going back to school to be a veterinary technician. I wanted to go a few years ago but knew that it was a physically demanding profession and I would not be up to it....

I want to be able to take my dog on long walks....and to the beach. I want to live to see my nephew grow up.

Lastly, but most importantly, I just want a normal life....I want to participate in life not just watch life pass me by....

Meg

WOO HOO!!!!!!!

WAY TO GO.....YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION FOR ME....VERY PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR HARD WORK!!!

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meg

I agree 100%

My band is my sponsor and it tells me the things im doing right and tells me when im not doing so right.....good analogy.

Meg

Hello and welcome....

I was banded 2.5 weeks ago and I know what you mean about the success/failure thing....I feel it too. I have had a food addiction for a long time and i'm getting it under control now...I too have depression and anxiety and take meds. I see a psych and a therapist. I go to the lap band support groups and they help me a lot....What i do at night to stay away from eating is I go into the chat room on here...lots of support and fun. it keeps me outta the kitchen and not thinking too much about food....

Take Care,

Meg

I appreciate yalls comments but as I said in my first post...I was cleared to exercise....I was cleared to do anything except the 20 pound lifting for 2 more weeks. I was feeling like napping, but Im not sure if thats the "old habbits" or real. Before the pre op process and surgery itself, I would take a nap everyday. Sometimes because of depression, fatigue or boredom.

Now, I just feel like i have more energy, and I want to become active instead of sedentary. I am listening to my body and the bike ride ( during it ) just felt so good. I live in Florida where it is getting warmer. I will be better about pacing myself and cooling down....so thanks for that info.

I guess old habits die hard. The daily napping is not needed anymore, everyday, but yes sometimes it would be good for me to nap while still recovering.

If I keep active maybe I wont need my sleeping pills anymore...I would just be wore out and able to sleep...:thumbup:

Take Care,

Meg

I am 2 weeks post op and got clearance from surgeon to start doing things physically. I bought a 3 wheel bicycle last week and rode it a few times but today I really went for a 12 minute fast ride. Now, I feel like I could take a nap....ugh

Is this normal...to be so fatigued in the beginning? If you were and you felt like napping, did you nap??

Yes, I know its going to take time to build up but god....I am really tired. I have not been active in many years....

I'm just looking for some words of wisdom and someone who's been there...

Thanks,

Meg

Thanks for all of your responses....I guess my wanting to binge that night and any night is because it IS NIGHT. Night time was always so bad for me...I would just sit in front of the TV and eat. I know it will take time to change my mindset. I am following the liquids to the letter tho. Just the desire was there. The things that pull me through are this site, and the goals I have for my life. When I focus on the positives...I feel and do much better. I am one of the fortunate ones that could have this surgery and have my insurance pay for most of it....I know how lucky I am. I have wanted to lose a lot of weight for a long time....and needed to...and now I have the opportunity and I will NOT let anything distract me or take me away from my goals....Sometimes, I just forget them....and need to be reminded. And yes, my signature line is very true, for me at least...

Take Care All,

Meg

Wow...I am having the same experience. My port site has been sore since surgery 3-24, but getting less sore by the day. Friday, I felt so good that I rode my bike and walked a lot. I also bent over a few times to pick things up. Yesterday, (SAT) I was having port pain but it felt "different" from the pain I had been having....I called surgeon and she said probably over did it and most likely nothing is wrong. She said if my port moves around, I could have popped a stitch, but I have felt it and it does not move. She also said to ice the area every hour or so for 10 minutes. I will know for sure when I go see her Tuesday for first post op appointment but more than likely, its fine!

I AM PRAYING IT IS.....:bored:

I, am looking forward to mushies...but I'm scared as well. During all of this, the pre op diet and now liquids, the weight is really falling off and I want that to continue. I am so scared that when I CAN eat mushies and solid foods that it will all just come back....I guess sometimes i still have the mindset that "this" will not work for me....

Was anyone else scared of moving to mushies and then towards real food? ??? I'm not even sure what mushies are going to be ok for me as far as carb and fat content...I see the DR on Tuesday of next week for my first post op visit. I guess I will ask her and the dietitian what is ok for me....I'm just nervous.....

Meg

Hi all...

I was banded 8 days ago and the last 3 days have been doing quite well. I am starting to gently exercise and really have not been hungry...Thing is, tonight, I really want to binge....I want to eat whatever I can. I don't know why since everything is going pretty well:unsure:.

I have not binged and will not, but just having the feeling of wanting to is kinda scary for me....I am even wanting to binge on things I am allowed at this point. I am still in the liquid phase and have another week of that....I swear i could drink 2-3 cups of Soup or have 2-3 Protein shakes....just something!!! UGH!!!

Anybody else ever feel this way when things are going good???

Maybe my mind wants to sabotage the good things I am doing for myself...I don't know.

Any suggestions or words of wisdom...???

Thanks,

Meg

Oh Ruthie,

I am so sorry for your loss and hope the traveling goes well for you.

This time last week, I was being banded. I thought I was just going to die the first few days afterwords. But I have to tell you that the excitement is back. The looking forward to weight loss and gaining health. Since I started my pre op diet 3/10 I am down a total of 27 pounds:thumbup: and I'm really starting to feel good and feel good about myself. I'm not experiencing very much pain at all and I think the gas is gone....I've "pooted" my fair share in the last few days....lol

I go to my first post op support group tonight and I'm looking forward to it. I intend to make these a regular part of my life..."my aftercare"...I have my first post op appointment next week and then 4 weeks til a fill. I can do this!! I really can...I wasn't too sure a few days ago, but now I'm feeling that this is awesome....

HUGS TO ALL OF YOU

Take Care,

Meg

I LOVED this post. I am 5 days post op and need to start exercising. I am going to start with walking, but in a few weeks...hit the pool

Thanks,

Meg

So, surgery was Wednesday the 24th and i had lost 22 pounds pre op. Since coming home, I have lost and gained the same 2 pounds these last few days. I just don't get it. Yesterday I was down to my pre op loss of 22 pounds. Today, I am up those 2 pounds. My caloric intake was about 400.....whats the deal....?????

Thanks Cathy,

I am now sitting here crying and feeling depressed and confused. I feel like I'm all alone. Everyone in my life is supporting me....but its me that is going through this. There is a support group on Wednesday night that I WILL BE AT!!!!

I will also call Dr tomorrow.....just feel like crap in every way...

I don't mean to be so negative and I appreciate all of you guy's support. I guess I'm just having a rough day today/tonight.

I hope this passes and I start feeling better soon....

Meg:crying:

Well here it is...Sunday night and I'm not feeling so well. I still have a lot of the pressure that makes it hard to take normal breaths sometimes and I'm really hungry but find I can not eat much. I know that's the point but I'm not sure what feeling is what....if that makes any sense. Like am I full or am I having gas pains or is it still swelling pains....??? I'm so confused.

I was feeling pretty good yesterday, and today, I did get out of the house and go to the movies. I just dont know whats wrong with me, or if anything is wrong with me....I will call surgeons office tomorrow....this recovery period is confusing and more painful than I had thought or anticipated. Wondering if I should take a dose of my pain meds....???

Take Care All,

Meg

Hi...I had surgery on the 24th and I know what you mean. Mine has gotten better. I feel like I am breathing better and deeper. The only time it still bothers me is when I first stand up. I guess when I stand up, everything has got to kinda re adjust and then it passes.

Keep up the good work....

Take Care,

Meg