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South Jersey
williamrjomes2 replied to williamrjomes2's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey sorry it took so long to get back to you. I've just finished my pre-op stuff last month(november). I started my whole process back in june. I was in no hurry at all. Back in august Dr. Neff asked when i would like to set a date for, I decided to go with Jan. 7th. I found out that respitory was the longest to get done. During my sleep study I found out i had severe sleep apnea so the pulm dr. wouldnt clear till i used my machine for 30 days and had to get a chest xray and a lung fuction test. I used Dr. Obergon for pulm. But depending on how fast you get your appointments you can get in probaly 4-5 months -
I decided in May 2014 that this was what I needed to be a healthier person and to have have children (I have other underlying health problems that made me high risk, therefore was told I needed to lose weight). I made my appointment and went to the informational class. I was so excited and new to it all. I look back and think how silly I was to think this would be easy. At my appointment I was told my insurance (state of VA) would require a 12 month program but that the Dr would appeal and I could have other doctors appeal. I thought oh I got this. Nope denied. On with the 12 months. So starting in May (thankfully) I started getting the phone calls to start my program. Now these were important. I scheduled them in my phone and on my work calendar because of I missed one I had to wait six months and start all over. Oh no!! I would have put the Queen of England on hold to take my phone call each month. In the mean time I went ahead and did my physch and saw the dietician. Fast forward to May 2015, I finished my 12 months on the 11th. I was doggone proud and happy for myself I almost cried. So I make my follow up appt with the doc and he clears me. The coordinator said the next step was to wait for the scheduler and I was looking at surgery the week of Father's Day. I waited.....got a call but it was one to say I needed to see the dietician again and she was not available until late June. *sigh*. Ok I got this. Went to the dietician and than I had to once again wait for the scheduler to call. She called the following week. Things became a blur and I was so excited. I got my pre op testing dates, mandatory pre op class date and surgery date in one phone call. Finally this is happening. I Started my two week pre op diet Monday and went yesterday for pre op testing and I go the 7th of July for my mandatory hospital class (basically a recap of everything for 3 hours). And....drum role please...... Surgery is July 13.
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Ok so I feel like I'm trying to stall the process from fear of failing I guess. I've been researching surgery for over 2 years now and finally took the next step, found a surgeon and a doctor that wants me to have the surgery done. I actually have my psychological evaluation the 14th of this month. I guess I'm just afraid of what's to come. I'm 22 years old and have been overweight my entire life. I have never seem myself skinny or even close to a normal size other than pictures from when I was 2 or 3 years old. I'm excited to have the surgery but I guess since I don't know what to expect I'm fearing the unexpected. Maybe I'm just freaking myself out over nothing but it's a scary thought that 6 months or a year from now I'm going to be a completely different person when I look in the mirror. My family is pretty much split down the middle as support. My dad has been pushing me to do this for a while but my mom is skeptical because she thinks I'm going to change and be a different person all together. It just feels like it's happening so fast. I went to see my new pcp and she wants to try to have everything sent in to have the surgery done by the end of February or early in March. I know this is the best thing for me I'm just freaking myself out and need someone to bring me back down to earth. Lol
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I went in for pain yesterday had test done doctor say your losing it to fast well I eat but not much at one time lol . I'm down 104 lbs in 3 1/5 months I lost 50 before my surgery called today and said got to take my gallbladder out tomorrow has any one else have this happen?
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I had my surgery Friday, 9/4, and was a model patient in the hospital - walked my laps, sipped water and ice chips, was in great spirits overall. Discharged yesterday afternoon, I headed home and experienced intermittent highs and lows since. Expecting all food would turn me off at the thought - I was surprised this was not the case. My family has been eating and it all looks and smells so delicious! I have a feeling I may be starting to mourn food as I used to have it at my every whim and I'm trying to stay aware of this so I can deal with it in a healthy way. Countless times I've been inclined to taste a bite of pasta, take a nibble of cheese, tear a piece of tortilla... No, no, no!!! My stomach constantly sounds like it's growling (hungry?), but it very well could be gas - I really don't know. In either case, super small sips of any fluid causes contractions within moments as I feel it passing through my stomach. I am looking forward to relief from this process. Since today was my first full day at home, I've been sipping water non-stop (in between naps that is) and can't seem to get my allotted fluid intake - I bought water with electrolytes and added some Mios Fit with extra B vitamins and electrolytes to the water as well. I had one small protein shake today, then at dinner the family got Chinese and I enjoyed a cup of strained egg drop soup. Yay! Now that was so comforting! My incisions look good and I'm anxious to heal up. Moments of higher energy (such as right now) help me feel optimistic about my healing process. Also, I'm still reminding myself that I've had this life-changing surgery and I'm starting to think about all the ways my life will be different. Im excited and hopeful that tomorrow will bring less pain and a little more energy. Thank you all for your posts that have inspired and educated me over the past several weeks! I'm on the other side!!!
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I am 3 months out and the 2 times that I threw up, looking at it after, I feel that I did eat too fast. Take your time eating, chew well and enjoy the food that you are eating (I only eat a couple of bites), when I do that the food goes in just fine. You know your body better than anyone, just listen to it. Good luck in your journey:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Help - Very Discouraged!
btrieger replied to jlpettas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stay away from fast food. It doesn't matter whether it is a kids meal or not. It is poison! It's loaded with MSG, sodium, saturated fat, carbohydrates, etc... If you want to grab something fast, go to Subway and get one of their 6" subs that has less than 6 grams of fat. Eat the contents of the sub first and if you finish that and are still hungry start eating the bread a little at a time. Soups and stews including chili can be considered sliders and unless they are homemade, they are usually loaded with sodium. Drink plenty of Water but not within 30 minutes of a meal. This is not a race, this is for the rest of your life. So, if it takes you a while to get on the right track, it's ok but keep heading in the right direction. -
No hunger after surgery...how to I know the right amount to eat?
indgrip replied to abrow218's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 6 weeks out and I cant each much either. Even if I overeat by a little bit I throw up. Is it possible for your surgeon to cut your stomach too much I once tried to drink some water too fast after eating and again threw up. -
Post Surgery gastric bypass
jrmoseley replied to KathyHayles's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It takes some time to meet those protein and liquid goals. Every day will be a little easier than the day before. Then one day you'll wake up in the morning and realize nothing hurts! Later that same day, you'll drink too fast and invent a new swear word! But each day it will get easier, and you'll start seeing the results you want. Hang in there! Sent from my QTAIR7 using BariatricPal mobile app -
I was told that your puch can only handle 2-3 oz of liquids. Drink plenty of fluids, but You should know (or are getting to know) the "full" feeling. And to space out your "meals" over 20-30 mins. I too didn't get it until I got sick and almost passed out on my kitchen floor and then immediatly dumped (instant diarreah) DO NOT EAT AND DRINK AT THE SAME TIME, and, I was told to stop drinking at least 10-15 mins before you know your going to eat. using a Teaspoon, actually helped me slow down on eating the broths too quick. and distract yourself if you think your eating too fast. I ate applesauce yesterday *puree/mush stage* while I was in the middle of cleaning my house, so I would stop every few mins and take a spoonful. Hope this helps.
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What Are You Eating For Breakfast
Indymom replied to newgrandmother's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At 15 months out I still almost always have a scrambled egg for b-fast, sometimes with a bit of shredded cheddar. Now I also have room for a piece of wheat toast with a bit of PB & jam. Sometimes I like to do a breakfast scramble with diced canadian bacon, sliced mushrooms, diced tomato and cheese. YUM! -
Shopping 4 months after sleeve
scrapbasket replied to Tammylb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
me too. tho I am not losing as fast as you awesome folks. I saved a lot of clothes in my smaller sizes as a work of faith that I could wear them again. now I am sorting, washing, and altering. and giving away. love sara -
When I had my second fill, I noticed a big difference for about a week, then things seemed to loosen up. Until then, I could not eat carbs without a little bit of pain. I've heard that eating too fast can make you sick. Also, you may need to chew more thoroughly. I have leveled off to losing about 10-15 pounds a month, and for some weird reason it always happens in about a week. For weeks I won't lose a thing, and then one day I'm down 3 and the next day 2 and etc. It's weird. But it's made me a little less obsessed about weighing, which is good. Anyway, maybe that's what your body is doing, so don't fret about not losing a pound every couple of days like you might have in the beginning. I don't burp or hiccup like some people talk about. That is often a sign that you're full, but my doc only allows me to eat about 1/2 cup of food per meal, so I never reach that level of fullness. I eat whatever I want, pretty much...just not the same volume as before. My doc recommends low fat, high Protein...and I do make an effort to reach my daily protein goal, but I figure until my weight-loss slows, I'm not going to stay away from carbs. In fact, sometimes it seems that eating carbs causes me to lose more. Perhaps it's the increase in calories/metabolism. I dunno. Anyway, you're doing great! Give that fill a few more days and you'll be back to your old self again. Just take it slow for a few more days. :biggrin1:
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What success I have had I credit to using the surgery as a tool. I am not going to blow smoke and try and say it has been hard....because for me it hasn't. I have been banded going on 15 months now and have lost in the neighborhood of 225 pounds. For the first 9 to 10 months I didn't exercise....I didn't alter much - other than food consumption and tried to pay attention to what I ate and how I ate it......start with a few bites of Protein followed by a bite or two of veg's and then a starch and desert bite or two if I had room. The people at the weight loss center say I am the exception to the rule....I cannot drink when I eat or it makes me throw up - so I can't "cheat" food through the band. If I eat too fast, which I still do sometimes, I start to slime and know I am going to throw it up....it is a way of life. I am probably on the tight side with my band, but it is working and I don't want to unfill any with it going good. I am now trying to exercise some and still watch what I eat - although I not as good at that as I was a few months ago....I drink a couple of beers every now and then again and eat more sweets than I should now probably. One thing I miss is my monthly appointments. I didn't weigh at all between my monthly visits because my weight wasn't the important thing to me....getting off my diabetic medicine within three months of surgery and both of my blood pressure meds within 9 months was the success I wanted to see.....that and being able to sit on the floor and get back off of it without calling a crane for help is what I was looking for.....and sustaining that - that is my success.... ....but, with my year of free monthly visits now over - I am not going in like I did. I have an appointment in another three weeks and will be interested in what they have to say - I just kind of looked forward to the monthly visit and re-assurance that things were OK. Best of luck to you - keep it one day at a time and remember if you fall off today - get back on tomorrow. Happy Holidays!!! dab
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I know that I have lost over 100, so I can tell you about that. I truly think that eating better foods and exercise has been my key. I make sure no matter what I get in at least 4 days of exercise a week. I don't deprive myself of anything (as long as I get in my exercise). I am in love with chocolate and when I what it I have it. I have found that I want it less often then before and of coarse in smaller quantities. Definately, I would have to say that this site is a big part of my success. When I wasn't losing as fast as others here, I stopped coming because I got discouraged. Big Mistake! I started coming back and joining challenges and I am almost at goal. The challenges here are really motivational and the people you get to know inspirational. Good Luck on your banding and congratulations on your weight loss you have had. This is a good inclination that you are going to be a successful bandster.
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Dr. Aceves April 27 Whoo Hoo!
imwendylou replied to imwendylou's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you for your support Firefly and Fabby50. Hoping the time flies by fast and it's all over before I know it. -
I have waited maybe 5 minutes (if that) at Dr. Nick's office for every appointment I have had. The office seems to run smoothly and on time. Dr. Nick's pre-op diet was 2 weeks long. It was basically 4-5 slim-fast shakes or meal bars a day and ONE meal of 4 ounces lean meat and 1 cup cooked veggies or 2 cups raw veggies. The day before surgery was liquid only and clear liquids only for evening meal before surgery. Pre-op diet was not fun but was very thankful for the one "real" meal each day. I also used some of the protein shakes/bars that the dietician had, they were about the same cost (maybe slightly more) but IMO, the shakes tasted better. As for scheduling, I attended his seminar in mid/late June, saw him for my consult the following week, and scheduled surgery for August 4th. I could have scheduled earlier but between his summer vacation plans, my summer vacation plans and a business trip I had schedule in July, August 4th was the first day we were BOTH available.
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For those that have taken up running....
pappyny replied to pappyny's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think I should have clarified that with the 45 sec. "run" I also did 15 minutes of fast walking. I didn't just hop on the treadmill for 45 sec. I'm not tht out of shape :thumbup: -
For those that have taken up running....
Jachut replied to pappyny's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its impossible to compare really because the first time I tried it, I could run, (well, not RUN, jog) for half an hour. I did 3km my first attempt. I did build very slowly though, many many peopel take up running and are doing their first half marathon 9 months later. For me, it took over 2 years to get to that point. What I found was that my cardiovascular fitness increased almost daily, very quickly but it took a loooooooong time to build the muscular strength and endurance to carry my body that far. That was a slow process. I would highly recommend the Couch to 5K program to give you some structure to what you're doing - google it, its on coolrunning.com and I believe you can now get MP3 downloads as well. You can move the program around a bit to suit you, like do each week twice if you're finding the progression too fast. Best of luck! -
Getting ducks lined up......
ThinDolphin3 replied to ThinDolphin3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
nope....gotta wait til I have everything I need to send the packet in..so they will call me for a consult...I hope they do it fast...do you think since I will have the psych eval and everything else in with the packet that they will send it in for insurance before the consult...or do they need to do the consult before sending to insurance? -
Good luck, tomorrow!! I wish you a safe surgery and fast recovery and look forward to hearing how it went. Congratulations on beginning the journey to the new you
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Biggest Loser
McButterpants replied to Stephanie Kandace's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't realize until after surgery how my emotional eating was affecting me. I didn't realize I was a sneaky eater - confronting that while recovering from surgery was difficult. I would eat in secret - I would wait for my husband and son to leave the house, then I would graze. I would stop off at a drive thru and pull the car over and eat the food, then hide the evidence. I would pick something up at the grocery store and eat it on the way home, then again, hide the evidence. I didn't recognize this behavior until after surgery. I was addicted to food - I loved food. I celebrated with food, I mourned with food, I ate when I was happy and I ate when I was sad. The surgery forced me to confront those behaviors - I believe I was trying to escape. I was so unhappy, but I didn't know why. Like you, I didn't have some traumatic event that caused this. I was unhappy and food made me feel better...temporarily. Fast forward 11 months...I can't eat like I used to. I can't do or won't allow me to do that sneaky eating any more. But I also don't have the urge to do it like I used to. I'm not saying I never do...it's there sometimes, but it's within my control. I also think I had a carb addiction - once I detoxed my body from all the carbs, it was easier to not eat them. Now, if I have a day where I eat processed carbs in the morning (say part of a bagel or something), the rest of the day I crave carbs and feel out of control. -
What would you change in your banding journey?
Alexandra replied to Fauxnaif's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This is a really great question, indeed. I don't know that I would change anything, except possibly to have waited longer for my first fill. I wasn't really hungry, I was losing weight slowly, but the holidays were coming and I really wanted to have some help avoiding my annual 10 lb gain. So I had a fill 8 weeks after surgery. The only reason I say now that I might have waited is that now there seems to be a growing body of evidence that the more slowly people get fills the better they tend to do in the long run. This is an informal impression my doctors have gleaned from their practice (which is large), but I can see the sense in it. And since my goal was never to lose weight fast, but to lose weight permanently, I think I might have agreed to wait had they made that suggestion back then. Beyond that, I'd always say "exercise more, eat healthier" but that's got nothing to do with my banding journey, per se. That's just about life. :peep: -
My file was just submitted to the insurance company yesterday and the Dr. office called and I was approved!! December 2nd is my day!! I have an appt. for my endoscopy at the end of this month and one class and some labs and my pre-op physical in November and then my 2 week liquid diet starts Nov 18th and I am on my way to the losers bench! So excited!! I hope everyone else gets approved this fast, I am blown away!
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I walk as often as I can and on average four days a week. Started with about a mile and have been doing 2.5 to 3 miles for quite some time now. I don't jog but I don't saunter either. Guess I'd call it a fast walk. Didn't do any weight training until this week. I lost some muscle mass in my upper arms so I'm trying to get some of that back. But I have to say that I feel absolutely great and look forward to walking. I started walking on my treadmill but soon changed to walking in a park near my home. I enjoy the park more and so does my black lab. I'm 27 weeks post-op and it took several months but at this point I'm really quite addicted to walking. There is absolutely no question in my mind that walking has helped me enormously with the weight loss. I also feel better, physically and mentally, when I walk. I have noticed that I get tense and irritable when I don't walk for two or three days. Can't explain it but it definitely happens.
