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I was also sleeved on 8/30. Was sick & in hospital for first four days. I'm just now getting the liquids figured out. But I love the Propel Zero for fluids. I'm drinking the Protein cocoa daily to get some of my protein in. The protein is what I'm having a hard time with. Feel like I drink all the time but never get enough in. I haven't ate anything yet. Been so sick I'm a little scared to. Haven't weight. Decided to wait until my next dr appt which is Friday. But my wedding band is so big now it won't stay on. As for pain, I have a pretty high tolerance. So since I left hospital I haven't taking any pain meds. But they are filled just in case. Nice to see someone on here the is on the same surgery date as me.
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Yeah I hope so! He is such a big support for me and has even tried my protein shakes and yucky vitamins!!! I was just soo worried about strength training because of course I don't want to gain more weight !!!
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The 20-25 pounds you are referencing is not lost fat. Maybe a couple pounds ... yes, but let's look at this objectively. It is widely accepted that 1 pound represents 3,500 calories. Consume 3,500 more calories than you burn, you gain a pound. Burn 3,500 calories more than you consume, you lose a pound. So: 3,500 x 20 (lbs) = 70,000 That means, over whatever period of time your chose (1, 2 weeks) you need to run a deficeit of 70,000 calories ... Hmmm ... So, hopefully you can see there is no possible way to do that, even with the sleeve. So, what could it be? Water. Water is heavy and easily moved in (pre-sleeve) and not so much after sleeving. So, just listen to your Dr, do what you are supposed to do and get rid of the scale. It is completely meaningless at this point in your story. You are losing fat, but not much. You are also going to be losing muscle, so be sure to get your Protein in to help combat that. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.
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Hope All Is Having A Fantastic Day!
judych replied to brokenwings's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
good luck with your pre op diet. i hope you bought some greek yoghurt.... its going to make a huge difference to your protein shakes when you start them. are you on them already?? -
How much did you eat post op?
Rachel412 replied to Beachy_Babs's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on full liquids on day 11 (full liquids days 8-14) so I would have had soup, protein shakes, and probably some pudding. Portion wise I'd say the amount you're eating sounds fine. -
Hi Lindz! Congrats on your surgery this Monday! I myself am being banded this Saturday so I can't offer up too much after-care recommendations ... I will tell you though that I've tried different protein powders and the best tasting one for me was Unjury. Their chocolate powder mixed with a cup of nonfat milk tasted just like Nesquik ... no kidding! Their prices are reasonable and shipping is cheap! The site is Unjury.com. Best of luck to you in your upcoming journey!
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I didn't have a BM until 7 days post op. To tell the truth it never even occurred to me to give it a thought, until that seveth day when I thought to myself...I have to poop. Then I thought...wait a minute...this is the first time I've had to poop since I had surgery. Had a very normal BM and moved on with my life. I used to be a once a day kind of girl. Now I'm more of an every four days kind of girl. I'm trying to remedy that, but it's hard to balance getting Fiber when you spend most of your life trying to eat Protein. I never have cramps, or feel extra gassy. I just don't poop very much. Every once in a while it'll be very firm, and then I'll just eat something like roasted chickpeas and that gets things back to normal.
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Liquids During First Week Post Op
arringtonc49 replied to JRaye's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told protein drinks does not count as water intake. But jello and Popsicles does. -
2 days post-op and feeling much better!
mjb123 replied to VSGandMe2011 (DisneyMomma)'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am glad you made it through everything well. I was sleeved the same day. I am doing just ok with liquids, still get the gurgly feeling inside my stomach when I sip, but I am getting close to my 64 oz. Protein.... I'm lucky if I'm getting 25, but I'm focusing on keeping down just plain fluids right now. Here's to feeling a little better tomorrow!!! -
I'm starting the lower-carb phase of my pre-op diet today too, even though I don't know if my surgery is going to fall through or not due to the insurance problems. For me, this means going from one Protein shake a day to two - I'm doing unjury shakes mixed with skim milk - and only having one full meal a day, plus Snacks in the low-carb range (string cheese, yum). I'm proceeding as though the surgery is going to happen as scheduled. Good luck to all of us!
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No weight loss since week 1
skinnygirlwithin replied to kolodey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you have just gone through a major organ surgery... just follow the diet plan your NUT & Doc put in place for you... everyone goes through some kind of stall or period of time without weight loss... your body just has to catch up... it will happen... just make sure you are getting in your Water & Protein every day and start walking. Good Luck!!! -
I had same thing. Could be related to the upper GI stuff you drink or the protein drinks. I didn't really pass gas out of the bottom. All from the top.
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how do u satisfy your sweet/chocolate craving?
deaddemmama replied to pebulz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not a sweet eater but I've heard peanut butter mixed with chocolare protein powder tastes like reeses.from my support groip. -
Best Quote Ever!
SKCUNNINGHAM replied to smallgirlsxthree's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not only is it fun to need smaller size underwear, the style options in smaller sizes are so varied. I have been buying a couple of pairs in a few styles as I have been shrinking - to see what style I like. It has been so many years since I was concerned wtih that kind of thing! BTW - no thongs for me - on my feet or elsewhere. :-) -
19 days later after surgery and this liquid diet sucks
mrsb12 replied to mrsb12's topic in Food and Nutrition
Few other things I'm going to add the list in the morning but Dr Sosa requires us to do liquid for a month or so then puree for another and then on 3 month we can have crackers but yeah every doctors diff about strict diet , I cant wait till I can chew ..... We can have 48 hours prior to surgery chicken,veg and beef broth , sugar free jello, g2. 80 g of proteinx, and specific multivitamin specifically made for gb patients,Water, diet cranberry ,diet cran grape ,white grape juice all must be all natural and nor from concentrate and fruit popsicles but AFTER SURGERY CONT ON THAT ^ UNTIL we see nutritionist a week after who says now we can have fat free pudding, plain low fat yogurt,Greek yogurt, sugar free fudge popsicles,baby food solid ,g2, diet cranberry juice, diet cran grape,white grape juice all Must be Not from concentrate, well strained cream of chicken,cream of broccoli and mushroom fat free from can Campbell's and protein must still be 80 g of proteinx yes proteinx is the name of the protein we must uSE FOR NOW well that's all I know of , of yeah apple juice same all natural not from concentrate and we must not have any chucks of fruit or meat in yogurt,food ,popsicles or cream soup -
19 days later after surgery and this liquid diet sucks
LosingItForMe2011 replied to mrsb12's topic in Food and Nutrition
Each surgeon/bariatric group has different guidelines really. Most have you move on to mushies after 3 weeks. Then solids after 5-6 weeks post op. They didn't limit me on my protein brands as far as protein shakes other than to watch the sugar content. Is that the food list they gave you? -
Weight Loss For The Newly Sleeved?
SummerMarie replied to SummerMarie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think the water may be my issue too.. yesterday I had only 30oz.. so that will be my goal for today too! Thank you!! I am ok with the protein. -
4th of july BBQ and 6th day post op
areli replied to areli's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
??????ªit wasn't as bad as I thought it would be! I can do this!! I took my protein shake and my Greek yogurt and I didn't even think twice about all the food they had! -
Does anyone know the success rate of lapband surgery?
plain replied to slim2be's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey Lisa. Really that's a loaded question. It depends on how you define "success". Success for most surgeries means that the pt makes it out alive, lol! For weight loss surgeries, success is measured in percentage of excess weight lost, so that number should be relatively the same for most people. Example: I have 100 lbs to lose and I lost 50 lbs. That puts me at 50% excess weight lost. Say somebody else had 200 lbs to lose and they lost 100 lbs. That puts them at the same 50% excess weight lost, even though they lost more total lbs. That's why the numbers are easy to compare. Like Julie said, the lapbanders lose slower than bypass people (in general), but it tends to even out after some years. So the question shouldn't really be "which surgery is more successful", but "which surgery will work best for me as an individual". As you probably know if you've been lurking around here, the band is only a tool.....you'll have to do some work as well if you want it to work for you. Bottom line, do the research carefully and ask questions from people who have had the different types of surgery (uh, like you just did, lol). I think the band is the best option, but there are people that think the RNY is the best, and there are people who swear by the DS. The more information you get means the better chance you'll have at making the right decision. Good luck! -
I feel like I'm falling apart.....
myjoshcait replied to vicki s's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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At what point did you feel like you got stuck at a weight that seemed like you were holding there for 2-3 weeks? What did you do to move the scale or what did it take? Most days I usually get 50-60 grams of protein but that is an average. I know I never get my full water in as well. I do exercise 4-5x week for an hour. Just feeling like I'm stuck and it's just been 1full month on the 21st?
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So I am five months out from gastric sleeve ... It has been great as I am down 120 plus pounds ... This past week though I noticed if I eat anything with fat I start to get severe cramping shooting pain in my upper abdomen and into my back ... Bilateral but a little worse on the right side ... I don't normally eat food with much fat as I don't want to slow the weight down gain. I am in Florida for a course this weekend though and my wife and I had calamari with dinner last night ... No Bueno as the cramping was horrible then more pain and nausea ... After fifteen minutes I had to leave the restaraurant and go back to the room I thought perhaps just that dish but then I had crab cakes (one) at lunch today and the same symptoms but not as severe I realize this is likely gall bladder stones ... How quickly do I need to address these? Is surgery the best option? Can I push that off by avoiding fat or will it worsen regardless?
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Put it in the freezer and shake occationally. You can also use crushed ice and put it in the blender. Just a few zaps in the blender with crushed ice will make it slushie-ish. Or..... Find a shave ice place and buy plain ice and drizzle your Protein Shake (made with much less Water so it's thick) over the ice. Again, this works best with a lemonaide or fruit punch flavor.
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Has anyone seen/used these
ProudGrammy replied to erose321's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@erose321 from what i've "heard" protein shots aren't the greatest/best not positive I made a mistake once, i thought i was wrong!! being sleeved in 4 days you've lost 38 lbs pre-op that's great!!! keep up the good work best of luck kathy congrats -
Post-op diets! What are you eating?
hallelujah.girl replied to GonnaRide's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think you are not getting much response to this because when you are on Clear Liquids there is not alot of options. If you like tea you might try some flavored teas. I mostly just drank my shakes and Water. Some one had suggested on here once to get some egg drop Soup and strain the eggs. I did this but found it way to salty, but you could water it down. You could also try wonton soup. You might go to Arby's and see if you could buy some Au Jus, some restaurants sell french onion soup (you would have to strain the onions) Full liquids are a little easier I was able to start them on day four and is what I am on now. Here is a list from my surgeons offfice Liquid Protein V-8 Diet Splash Strained thinned cream Soups (this has given me the most variety) Lowfat yogurt thinned Skim milk and of course the other clear liquids. I know it's difficult but you can do it! The thing that helps me is find something to occupy your mind TV didn't work for me very well, too many tv commercials. I cruised the internet and read as much as I could got out side just to get out of the house.
