kerri76
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I was banded 5/10/10 and have lost 45lbs. I am exercising 3-4 days per week and typically reach my doctor's goal of 65-70 grams of protein daily. I have had my thyroid, CBC, metabolic panel and Vit D checked, all were normal. I am tired all the time. I get approx 7-8 hrs of sleep per night and some days am able to take a nap of 2-3 hrs (rare because I work full-time). I do have a 9 month old so I am still recovering from having a baby (c-section) in December. I am also losing a lot of hair and even my hair person said that I am thinning on top. It is usual for me to lose hair but this is much more noticeable. The shower drain is full nearly every day. I am taking my vitamins. Any thoughts? :thumbdown:
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iPhone owners: Lap band app!
kerri76 replied to Kmommy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Kerri,
How's it going? I haven't heard from you in a lil while. I am frustrated at the moment b/c I haven't had my first fill (which is on the 1st) and I'm gaining weight back. ARgggg!!!! I can't wait till I'm cleared to go work out at the gym but I feel like I am the biggest person in the whole gym. Again, argggg. Any news from your side of things?
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I was banded May 10th and am currently in "bandster hell". My surgeon told me to stay away from carbs. That is hard! Everything has carbs. I am not a big meat eater. I was actually going to go vegetarian. Anyway, my issue with the doc saying no carbs is that I could have gone on the Atkins diet instead of getting the band. I thought the band allowed me to eat "most" of the foods that I enjoy but in VERY limited quantities. Am I mistaken? I went grovery shopping last night and nearly everything that I picked up had carbs. I know that overeating caused my obesity but is it really the carbs? I would appreciate ANY advice! Thank you!
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I don't know how many calories I should be consuming. The dietitian didn't spend a great deal of time with me. I am eating 3 meals a day and only snacking if I am absolutely physically hungry. Here is what I ate yesterday: Breakfast: Weight Control oatmeal (1 packet) Lunch: Tuna salad (5-6 forkfuls), Refried Beans (1 cup) w/ sprinkle of cheese, Salmon (1-2 oz) Dinner: Sloppy Joes with Turkey meat (2 sandwiches WITHOUT the buns), Green Beans (1/2 cup), Fries (Handful) Water (2 liters) No exercise yesterday :-( I have absolutely NO restriction and am able to eat nearly anything (haven't tried everything) and a fairly large quantity. I stop myself when I think that I am "satisfied" even though I would love to eat a LOT more! I am still struggling with head hunger and emotional urges to eat but I have done really well with distracting myself and it goes away. What should I eat? Dr said NO CARRBS, lots of Protein! How many calories? Is there an easy way to count calories for items that are in bulk? food scale?
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Glad to hear that you're doing well. I'm finally getting back to "normal" but it was a tough week for me. I am STARVING right now!!! LOL. I am trying so hard to stick to what I'm allowed to eat and the portion, but I am physically hungry, my stomach is practically eating itself! I can't wait until June 8th for my first fill!!!
Take care!
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I'm doing quite well. My first fill is 6 weeks post off, so I think thats some time at the end of June. I am also fighting the head hunger, but I just keep reminding myself that I didn't do this to mess it up.
I have talked to other gals who had the surger and their docs ok'd soft foods after a week or so, so since mine wont do it, I kinda cheated with poached eggs today and some thicker soups. My doc didnt even want me to blend anything... get real!! hehe
Well I am glad to hear that you are doing better, keep me posted on your post op process.
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Hey Heather,
Thanks for checking on me! I am doing well. Surgery went great. I am still a little sore but overall feeling well. I have less hunger but am looking forward to a fill in June. fighting "head hunger" daily, sometimes hourly! Ugh! How are you?
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So how are you doing Kerri? Did your surgery go as planned? How are things post op?
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4th of July Challenge!
kerri76 replied to LeighaMason's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lost 5 pounds this week! I was just banded last Monday so I'm not too excited! :thumbup:
