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Hi all! My name is Stephanie and I was sleeved on January 29th, 2014. Today I am 6 days post op and feeling ok. I only spent 2 days in the hospital and had no complications. Gas was my biggest problem and still is. Wish it would go away! My stomach is really messing with my head by gurgling and growling ALL DAY LONG. I feel hungry, so I eat. Most of the time eating makes me sick. No problems with Water or sugar free Powerade, etc., but I will crave something more substantial and be sorry I ate a creamy Soup. So back to water and then I get hungry again and it starts all over. I'm confused whether it's head hunger, why I feel hungry...all that. Energy level is ok and today I didn't have any pain. I walk a mile every morning. I'm having trouble getting Protein in because I am tired of Protein shakes. Getting used to a life that doesn't revolve around food is so hard!
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I had my surgery 3/3/2014 - wondering if anyone can advise
Lamonica2013 replied to Austin123's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Once I was a month out my Dr had my eat 2 eggs and a protein shake a day. A couple weeks later I was able to eat whatever I wanted, protein first of course. Couple weeks after that I started with 2 oz of meat and a 1/4 a cup of veggies though usually I could not get in the veggie most times because the meat made me full. Then in 2 weeks later I increased the meat to 3 oz which is what I eat now and a bite or 2 of veggies and I'm full. However a lot of the time I can only get in the meat. I still drink 1 protein shake a day but I split it in half because I drink ensure. It's the only protein. Shake I can handle. My best advice to you is make sure when you eat you get in that protein and as much as you can. It's the most important part of our diet. I do not eat potatoes or carbs. Not yet. I had my surgery on Feb 5 -
Lurker, First time posting. Had First Adjustment YAY !
READYIN2010 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi all. I usually lurk and read a lot of the posts, but today I'm ready to start putting in comments. I got banded on 03/30/2010. I lost 10 lbs in the first 2 weeks (344lbs-334lbs) after being banded then after that my appetite shot up and that lovely feeling of being full and satisfied went down. I maintened my weight loss surprisingly cause I thought for sure I would gain. I know for sure I would have if I did not have the band since I ate a lot. I also walked 1 mile a day too. So I read in the forum this happens to everyone and I felt better, plus my doctor assured me that my stomach went down from the surgery swelling and that soon as I was adjusted I would see a major difference. So I had my first adjustment two days ago on 05/4/2010 and right away I noticed the difference in not being hungry. I have lost 2 lbs in 2 days already. Finally moving ! I get full from a small cup of jello, can you believe it ? Before my adjustment I could have a protein shake and jello. I can only drink half a protein shake now. I'm so excited. My doctor gives adjustments every 4 weeks and I'm glad about that because I have read some people only get every 5 months WOW ! I'm very glad I made this decision for the surgery. The easy part has always been losing the weight, but keeping it off was my biggest trouble. I lose 60 and gain back 65 in a year. Now I no longer have that worry thanks to the lapband. Good luck everyone and I look forward to reading more stories on here. This site is wonderful because I can relate so well. Take care. -
Almost 9 months out
Inner Surfer Girl replied to Miriam Gentry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. I was sleeved in April and my weight loss has slowed with periodic stalls, but the physical changes I have been undergoing have been tremendous. I am becoming more mobile and more active and am still shrinking. Just continue to follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. And, exercise. Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall -
Prednisone among other things is what got me here....... I am having a severe flare of my autoimmune disorder and have.held off increasing my prednisone as long as possible, well increasing it and a few days I have seen my hunger increase almost by double, my calories have gone from around 400 to around 780 and I'm controlling myself. This is a concern because I can not work out very much right now due to complications and my autoimmune disorder, question any veterans encountered this prednisone use and how do you handle this how do you not give in to the increasing constant hunger, I have tried increasing fluids, adding unflavored Protein but the scale has slowed and I read someones post that their nut said we should not be consuming more than 500 calories if we are not working out post op ? I'm feeling lost so if any one has any insight please let me know Cyn-shakiraa Dos 12-17-12
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Protein shakes after surgery
Woodtouch replied to khaled's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was Sleeved Tuesday and am doing well. Living mostly on Isopure Protein Liquid, Water, broth and small amount of SF Jello. Gas and bloating are going down a small amount each day, Gas X doesn't seam to do much. How many strips at a time do you take? Maybe I need to walk more. What is your best tasting favorite brand of Broth? Thanks, Craig -
Hopping on the band wagon once again after having baby 18 months ago.
DaBlockzPRbabii replied to Luv2prayz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Im in the same boat!! Now After having my daughter im having a harder time loosing weight then i did the first time after surgery. Recently had a fill and lost 2 pounds first week of fill. Calorie intake is about 700-800 for the day with most of that being protein i get about 64g of it a day. I admit i could do more for exercise but after falling off the wagon im slowly getting back on. Wish you luck ladies!! -
swelling in narrow part of new stomach
MyYear14 replied to MyYear14's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for your reaponce...I know that telling surgeon I was drinking more than I was, is not the best decision I made but I wanted to be home after the long 7 days in hospital already. I have been seeing the doctor for this issue since surgery...just am not sure if I should give the last procedure to help expand the narrowing in stomach from what was the size of a pen to what my surgeon wants as normal a little longer. I can eat eggs just fine in the morning and drink my Protein shakes but anything other than that can cause problems. It feels like it did before the ballooning procedure (don't know technical name for it). I'm just trying to figure out how long I should wait before I call and tell him it is back to where it was again. The GI doctor told me the chances of them having to expand the narrowing part again is high. I'm just discouraged. -
Not getting enough water/liquids in each day has & still is an issue for me too. I hate plain water. I've never been a water drinker. I have found Crystal Light & hot tea helps. I'm a year post op & I still drink protein shakes & they count as liquid. I probably only get in half of my daily liquid requirement. I never think about carrying water with me & I am still trying to develop this habit. It requires a lot of work to get in my daily liquids. I hope you are better about this than I am. I refuse to give up.
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Surgery Oct 27 2014- Months with no Wight Loss.
21happy replied to 21happy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm disabled .The exercises is very light. I do get 64 oz Water. I get my Protein. -
Almost 4weeks out, need some meal planning advice
tml74 replied to Sherryp50's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I was sleeved 7/17 but my doctor allowed soft foods after 2 weeks. I eat just about anything chewed very well. Eggs, chicken, fish, tuna with light mayo, low fat cheeses, I also mix unflavored unjury in my crystal light fruit punch or mio flavors and like that better than the creamy sweet chocolate shakes. It's too much sometimes. I stay away from a lot of carbs and eat protein, veggies/fruits and then carbs if there is any room (usually not). I also find using myfitnesspal app is so helpful for me to keep track on the summary. -
Thank you fellow sleever and LIFESAVER :)
Crazypants posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm only a week out. Felt incredible day 1-3 and after that just wasn't feeling right, each day got worse. Day 6 was miserable!!! More liquid didn't help. More sleep didn't help. More Protein didn't help. THANK YOU to the sleever that posted something that I stored in my memory for some reason... I can't recall who you are or what post but you saved my life. I took an Iron pill last night and woke up feeling amazing again. I took the other half tonight and felt even more improvement! Better mood, more energy, and looking at life with hopeful eyes again! Sweet dreams everyone!! Woohooooo..... -
Hello! I have a question for a friend that is wanting to start the surgery process. Her employer offers Aetna. I know there are some here that are through Aetna, could you please tell me which plans cover it? I think the options for her are Choice POS II or HHDP Choice POS II. I also advised her to call them but I figured there would be some who would know here! Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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First day of my 2week pre op diet!
rosieuk replied to pamzie85's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Pamzie I'm UK too and on my second week of pre-op diet. I've had a different option up to now but am going to do the 4 ww soups and yoghurts for this final week. Good luck -
Plain Protein Powder
lovingmomof3 replied to hismuse's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use protein from GNC 3 scoops & 12 oz of water & I have my 60 grams of protein my dr wants in my shakes they have different flavors. -
4 Months out and 81 Pounds down(pic)
theby_88 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Haven't done a post in awhile so I thougt I would update you all that care, LOL. I am officially 4 months out from surgery and down 81 pounds. I feel great and am so happy I did this surgery so far. There are many things I have to fight in order to stay on track and push myself to workout, just like before surgery, but I fight it all the time. I am learning more and more everyday how much this surgery is just a TOOL and not an answer. Yes it helps you lose more weight than you would on your own, but only if you are staying on track with eating right, getting in all your Protein and exercising. If you don't do what you are suppose to do you are NOT going to lose very good or fast. That would be my one piece of advice. RELIZE it's just a TOOL not an answer. -
Once I got to full liquids my doc approved vegetable juices ( but recommended watering them down to help with their acidity). I had to thin them out with water because too thick made me feel sick! I personally am not a sweet food/drink lover and appreciated this. Slices of cucumber or mint are nice in water instead of sweet things and very refreshing this time of year. You can add a scoop of Unjury unflavored whey protein to cold veg juice and you don't really even know it's there but you get 20g protein and 100 cal.
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I am the same, the sweets were just too much for me. I drank V8 at least once a day. Just be sure you are taking a PPI. I thinned my protein drink to make it less sweet and added unflavored protein to anything I could soups, V8, etc so I didn't have to drink as much protein drink.
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constipation
pookybear replied to hopeful2 be slim's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The high amount of Protein can create constipation. Also, you may need a boost of Fiber in your diet since we don't absorb everything anymore. Constipation can also mean you're still not getting enough liquids, even with the larger amount that we drink. -
Is Everything So Sweet
jennyblue111 replied to tovanta's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No sugar added applesauce is less sweet Instant mashed potatoes w/unflavored Protein Soupy grits w/unflavored protein eggs Soupy oatmeal -
I don't like sweets either. These were approved by my doctor for the liquid diet: plain Greek yogurt and sugar free pudding with protein powder in it. There were a bunch of others, but I can't remember them. Sorry.
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I am doing pretty well. A little sick to my stomach though. What is more important to drink Protein or Water? I can't handle both right now. Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App
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Living life post op (some thoughts)
dhrguru posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I'm nearly a month post op, rny. My surgery was uncomplicated, as well as my recovery so far. HW was 335, SW 315 CW 304. I'd be lying if I said that I'm thrilled with my rate of weight loss since surgery, but it's consistent losses, something I haven't been able to achieve without surgery. My mind wants so badly to see 299... So I figure it's toying with me. I have lost inches, I'm in a smaller bra size already though. Adapting to eating had been surprisingly easy. It's just a fact off life of what I can/can't have. My hubby made the comment that he lost his eating buddy yesterday. I think him eating junk alone makes him uncomfortably aware of just how much junk he's eating (good!). I seem to tolerate sugars ok so far, things I've read others have dumped on (ketchup) hasn't phased me. The only thing that I regret was stealing a piece of sausage off of the kids pizza... Felt like a flaming metal ball going down...ugh! I've been having a lot of pain from one incision site, my doc said I was doing too much too soon. So I took it easy again and hope to add in exercise this week as I move on to soft foods. I'm not getting all my Water in and I won't drive myself crazy over it, I'm close though. I do need one Protein shake a day to meet my protein goal. After a walk yesterday I understand why they encourage protein after exercise, I felt dizzy and out of sorts. I'm also battling a bad cold.... Coughing makes the side pain worse though (uhh again!) I phone conference my NUT on Wednesday. There is no way I could take in the amount of food on her sample diet, I think I'm good with two meals and one snack a day. -
I had the liquid vitamins OMG it was so nasty but I forced it down before surgery after two weeks I could smell it in the other room and it would make me sick! I thru it out. It had tons more vitamins but I later found out that your Hindu can only absorb so much per hour ( same with protein) so I chew 3 gummy flinstone vitamins throughout the day, then my night time treat are the 2 chocolate calcium chews . I buy them at SAMs along with premiere shakes .
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so close to onederland I can taste it :)
lsereno replied to KayCTheNewMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lots of Water, lean Protein, a little fat free dairy, and some low cal veggies if you are still hungry. Under 800 calories per day. Weigh your food with a scale to endure accurate portion size. You can do it! Lynda
