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I'm 5 days out from my surgery. Everything went perfect during surgery. After surgery I struggled with severe pain, and continue to do so. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days and then begged to go home... I now regret that. I am weak, exhausted and in pain. The painkillers give me moments of peace but barely. I am struggling through drinking fluids, protein, and cream of wheat. Every swallow results in a sharp, almost unbearable pain that shoots through my chest. I walk a tiny bit and need to sit down. My headache is going on 3 straight days. I thought this entire process would be smooth and easy for me. I'm healthy with no co-morbidities, young, and not extremely overweight. This is something I thought about and committed to for 6 months, and it feels so disappointing now. I'm losing weight...12 pounds in the past 5 days, but I feel like complete crap. Please tell me it gets better! Am I doing something wrong? Suggestions?
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Well I'm at restriction and do not handle salad very well. I end up picking and eating at the toppings. For example a grilled chicken salad..I am done at 3 or 4 strips. I have been banded for 18months and have lost 108lbs. I can eat pizza, but my one piece is usually pushing it, Thin crust does go down easier but bread is not a huige stuck issue for me, its usually protein if I have eaten too big of a bite, Iusually shy away from bread but I am not going to eat pizza and gnaw a little bit on the crust, That's the best part. I don't really eat it or a lot of it but I will dip it in garlic butter and suck on it. I mean geez if you are going to eat fatty pizza you might as well enjoy it, after all I'm lucky to get one piece in compared to the 6 plus prior to banding, so I am going to enjoy it.
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I did do 6 month supervised diet with a dietitian and dr ive gone from .306-278abouts so i did change lot of how i ate, but I was just curious if i should maybe start adding some protein shakes to diet to see if i can lose any more lbs before surgery.
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Cindy LOVE LETTER to YOURSELF night before Vertical Sleeve Surgery AUG 3, 2014
cindyvirden.com posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dear Cindy this is your LOVE LETTER TO YOURSELF Jeremiah 29:11 You can do this! YOU have for this! The old will be gone The "New" will come Jesus Loves You! YOU ARE THE DAUGHTER OF A KING! Remember when times get tuff, YOUR WHY... A DAUGHTER that calls you MOMMY Cindy you where created for GREATNESS! I BELIEVE IN YOU Water SIP Protein & walk! Then REPEAT Cindy remember your weight loss journey begins in your MIND & SPIRIT You are creating Health & Abundance CINDY LOVE YOURSELF. Take care of your NEW self! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FOR BEING PART OF MY #weightlossjourney. FOLLOW me ON #youtube & watch the video Love Letter to myself the night before Vertical Sleeve surgery! http://www.cindyvirden.com HW 268 SW 250 CW 242.8 TL 25.2 pounds TL since surgery on August 4, 2014 7.2 pounds #vsg #verticalsleevegastrectomy #verticlesleeve #gastricband #gastricbypass #gastricsleeve #weightlosssurgery #bariatricsurgery #bariatricfood -
I have tried the watermelon protein shots. Not the greatest but tolerable in taste. Only 3 oz i think. Not sure if it was the right kind of protein or not. Still got some in my fridge.
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Stay away from most of the protein "bullets" and "shots" that you will see in stores and read about online. If you look closely at their ingredient list, you will see that they are made with "collagen" protein. These products are attractive to bypass patients because they contain very large amounts of protein in very small volumes - usually 3 to 4 ounces. The problem is that collagen protein is an incomplete protein (meaning that it is missing one or more of the nine essential amino acids that your body requires and cannot manufacture). In addition, collagen (aka "gelatin" protein) has a PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) digestibility score of 0.08. The PDCAAS has been adopted by the Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the World Health Organization as the standard for measuring all proteins. Proteins are ranked on a scale of 0 (least digestible) to 1 (most digestible). Whey, Soy, Milk, and Casein proteins all have a PDCAAS score of 1.0. All the protein in the world is useless if your body cannot digest it.
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I had RNY on 3/7/16 and my biggest fear was hair loss. Once I started all my Vitamins after surgery I also added Biotin. I meet my Protein goal daily, take my vitamins and get my fluids in. I still experienced hair loss from about 4 1/2 - 6 months post op, but I also have several inches of new little baby hairs now. My hair loss was minimal, I only noticed it when washing my hair. The baby hairs are a real birch when it comes to doing my hair every day...lol My hairdresser cut my hair a little shorter, not a drastic change to help until the new growth gets longer. All you can do is follow the instructions and use the tool you've been given. Honestly the small amount of hair I lost was a small price to pay for my health. Everyone gives different information about what causes the hair loss, I don't think anyone really knows. I shoot for 100 grams of protein daily, but a minimum of 60...it's usually closer to 100. I am 7 months out and have lost a total of 141 lbs, 60 was before surgery and still have about 50 to go. Sent from my STV100-1 using the BariatricPal App
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Get something in a pill form that can be crushed. Make sure you ask at Dr. or someone at the pharmacy some of the meds I had were time relaesed and could not be crushed. I still have to crush a lot of my meds that are to large to cut in half. I mix mine with sf pudding. There are options for you just need to ask. Good Luck Shaz :wink2:
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Vegan post op diet?
pjpanda replied to shrinkingjill's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
While going vegan is not for me, I don't see what the problem is as long as you find ways to get protein in. Personally I love tofu (9 grams of protein for 1/4th the block) and am looking forward to when I can eat it again (2 more days) -
Surgery Tomorrow
becomingmandikaye replied to WendyA88's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm tomorrow too! I plan to bring a pillow, my phone, phone charger (!), chapstick, a few Protein shakes (my hospital only has ensure and glucerna, so they told me i could bring my own), a book, and comfortable lose clothes. -
Welcome and congrats. I too have started to buy some of the things I'll need pre and post op. I wanted to try a few of the Protein drinks now, thinking it would be better to eliminate the really yucky ones now rather than when I can barely stomach anything. My insurance doesn't pay either, mine will be 14,200 so looks like we are in the same ballpark. It took me a while to start posting as well, glad you did!
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Pure Protein for me, I pick up the variety pack at Walmart or Sam. They have a chocolate delight, chocolate Peanut Butter and the Chocolate peanut butter caramel which is my favorite. I have tried the Premier Protein as well which I think is similar to the pure protein.. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App
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Meeting Surgeon on March 7th
msL7 replied to kimkai75's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dr. Mun was my surgeon. Him and his team were awesome. There was a total of 12 days in between the first time I met him and my surgery date. He puts all his patients on a very low cal diet (2 protein shakes and 1 small meal). My procedure was about 29 minutes and I experienced very little pain afterward. -
Now I completed the Options program which is a prerequisite for Kaiser Habor City Bariatrics.....also your required to lose 10% of your body wt by time you meet the surgeon...Have I lost 10% not even close maybe 4%....but I'm just curious about what happens...Has anyone had this experience? I'm not worried because it is what it ...but looking for some feedback?
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Hair Thinning
Oregondaisy replied to Youngandwildresa93's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I used Nioxin and it didn't help one bit. All it did was make my hair dry. I lost about 2/3 of my hair and I took every Vitamin and supplement or shampoo i was told about. I got all my Protein in from day one. I've been taking Biotin since 06. I don't know if it helped, but I take it anyway. I have new hair growing in all over the place -
I'd like to ask your help. I am only getting in 600-800 calories a day. I find that amount satiates me but I need to add about 200 calories each day to move further away from starvation mode, trying to jump start my metabolism. I am meeting goals for Protein, fat and carbs with very low to little sugar in my diet. Do any of you have suggestions about what I might add to my food intake each day to add 200 healthy calories? I find I am only able to consume 3-4 ounces of protein at a time---- my first thought was to add a larger portion of protein but don't want to make myself sick or stretch out my sleeve. Thanks in advance for any advice you can share!
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hi everyone please can anyone help l am very restricted at the moment l have 6ml in a 10ml band l do always feel tight after a fill and after a couplr of weeks it gets better l am finding it difficult to eat solids l am able to eat cheese l also can manage slimfast if l water it down a little. if anyone could helpl would be grateful wendy
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Ok I have this Protein powder that I really don't like...I'm really getting accustomed to ready make shakes such as Premier Protein....now I have this 2 pound container that's just sitting there with partially no use. Are there any recipes I can use to get rid of it! I've tried putting it in my vanilla pudding and mixed it in with my oatmeal...any other suggestions?
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I just posted a thread on this topic as well. I'm on Unjury protein power as well.. nasty stuff. but they all are. But 1 scoopful = 28 grams of protein and you'll need it. I mixed Unjury non flavored with chicken broth the first week I was home. I went to Jamba Juice today and got one of their lite (150 cal mixes) and dropped a scoopful in it, and it was drinkable (I did not gag as much). Also, I have problems with milk and milk is an important source of proteine. I can't wait to go to foods so i can have my cottage cheese instead . If I ever even think about cheating in 4 months time, i will remember the taste of my Unjury protein and that will keep me on track!!! ha ha.. like Pavlov's dog.. instead of salvating, i'll remember how horrible drinking the stuff was. good luck to you. its only for 4 weeks anyway. so suck it up! :smile:)
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Surgery Yesterday
Catherine55 replied to sortino25's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on your surgery! That pain should get better pretty quickly -- but it took a while for mine to go away completely. Don't worry too much on the drinking front. Just take small sips and you'll be fine! BTW, Isopure makes a Protein drink that tastes more like Gatoraid. I hated the shakes and that drink really helped me to get through the liquids phase. They sell it at stores like GNC. Welcome! And, best wishes for your success! Catherine -
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Ready for the change replied to Ready for the change's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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hi snap....... i am on day 5 on my liquid diet. chicken soup drained and mixed with broth (and very hot) feels me up. perfect for thermos. also, protein shakes.......when i get hungry, i drink a shake..popsicles (no sugar) and jello all you can eat......same with broth. crystal light has some awesomw new drinks and keep you full when you get the munchies too.. hang in there
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Successful Weight Loss May 2013 sleever
radiant_rene posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven been on VST in a while because I am really enjoying the new me. I have been very active since my surgery on May 3rd 2013. I have lost a total of 83 lbs and this is the best i have felt in a very long time. I work out an 1 hour usually 3 to 4 times a week. I can really see the changes. I have went down from a 26/28 (some 30's) to wearing a size 18w pants. It used to be ashamed to try on clothes in the stores but, now take my own sweet time in the dressing room. When I was younger, I loved roller coasters. I stopped getting on them because i was too afraid that I would not fit and they would ask to get off. This summer I rode so many rides. I had the time of my life. I thank God that I have not had any complications. I usually do a protein shake in the morning, a lean cuisine for lunch, another protein shake, and a hearty protein for dinner. My appetite seems to go with the weather. Not for sure why. The only bad habit I have is I weigh myself too much and ooh I forgot the chocolate lol. My Dr and nutritionist have been there for the much needed support. My husband got the lap band 2 years ago so it makes it nice that we both can support each other. I have 70 more lbs to loose to be a my idea weight. I am not anxious to reach my goal. I have always told myself that when i got the surgery I would be the creator of my own success. Therefore, Im taking one day at time. Right now, I am just enjoying the new me. -
Vegan post op diet?
WhoKnows replied to shrinkingjill's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think being lacto-ovo vegetarian isn't a problem as long as you don't have any major allergies or restrictions on anything other than meat, but I think cutting out dairy (especially whey protein) could be more difficult. My plan is to go vegan again when I get to maintenance, but in the mean time, I don't feel bad about some dairy and eggs (especially since my overall calorie intake is so low anyway). My personal tip: pumpkin seed Protein powder; it's great mixed in or sprinkled on anything savory, and the brand I use is a complete protein. I don't know if it's available in the US, but amazon.com has this one: http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Nutrition-Pumpkin-Protein-21-Ounce/dp/B004L3VLFK People will try and tell you that you need to eat meat, but (assuming, like I said, that you don't have a soy allergy or something similarly restrictive) they're wrong. In fact, my surgeon even recommends meat eaters stay away from meat until two months post-op anyway (though he does have us on purees quite quickly). And now cue the anti-vegan comments... -
my hair regimen that might help you
marie110 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
of course continue your healthy eating with tons of Protein im taking Biotin b12 folic acid and my mutivitamin i also wash my hair only every 2-3 days and i try not to comb it too often when i do wash it im using a combination of garlic and pepper shampoo with garlic conditioner ( or u can also try garnier fall fight shamoo in the green bottle ) i also avoid any other hair products i have notced less clumps and fewer strands falling im really hope our hair stops falling i was sleeved july 12th 2012 good luck
