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Salad Mid Day Instead Of Evening....
cmf1267 replied to sunshyneqtie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't had my NUT appt. yet, it's 10/23 & I start liquids 10/24. If I have the option of one meal I plan on doing it at lunch as well. I'm not a nutritionist - but I honestly can't see any reason why it would change anything just based on the time you eat it. I'd rather do lunch so my body has longer to work off the calories and ppl at work won't ask why I'm not eating. -
Have Anyone Taken Any Control Your Appetite Pills Will Doing The Liquid Diet?
scorpion509 replied to iris26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
during my liquid diet I chicken broth help with hunger. I didn't have any limitation in calories so I can drink 5 Protein shakes + as much chicken broth + Water as much as I want. so whenever I feel hungry I just drink the chicken broth and the hunger subside. Good Luck with your surgery. -
Veteran sleevers, a question for you....
Disney posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was reading Oregon Daisy's post about being in maintenance and it got me thinking. I have read here so many times that when you get 12 + months out you can eat a lot more than immediately post-op, but it's still WAYYYYY less than pre-op. If that is the case, then why is there such a struggle with maintenance? Seems like more than one person has said just overeating for a special occasion/holiday will put on a few pounds and then it is harder and harder to lose them. It just seems like with the reduced amount we will be able to eat, even a year out, and even if its something on the No-No list, it shouldn't be so hard to maintain. Is it that this drastic reduction in calories/fast weight loss has destroyed our metabolism? Or messed with our original "set point" for our weight? Just curious because you can't help but think that compared to what we used to eat, what we eat now and in maintenance is a fraction of that. Thanks for any insight on this -
I am 6 months out and I think that I messed up my sleeve:(
4ALongerLife replied to katrina81's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would think you are probably fine, but get it checked for peace of mind. And perhaps you should up your calories to more than 800 a day. Not more than 4-6 oz in a sitting, but more calories a day could be why you are hungry. I have to eat between 1400-2000 calories a day. Yeah I'm eating all day long.... but I worked my butt off to lose the weight, now I gotta work on keeping it up a bit (due to complications as my signature shows, I've not be a "normal" sleever and lost too much this last go around due to complications, so now I'm working at keeping my weight at 135, which I am below this week). I know at one point in my journey, 800 calories wasn't doing it for me. Perhaps you are just at that stage, but I hope to read you are fine and all is good after getting it checked. Best of luck, always. -
2 Weeks Post Op.. So Freaking Hungry!!
Violet953 replied to rae.holmes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's what happened to me too...It's very normal. I am trying my best not to eat too much, and I'm exercising like crazy...My first fill is not until the 8th and I can't wait because I have very little restriction!! You just have to fight those hunger pains, but my doctor told me to increase my calories and it would help...so that's what I did....It does help...mine pretty much went away but there are times where I get them still. It's not nearly as bad as the first couple weeks of surgery though! -
How much did you lose pre-op liquid diet?
Lorelei replied to Lorelei's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Also... What is the highest protein, least calorie thing you can consume? I've heard some of you mention powders that contain 30mg of protein per tablespoon, but did not learn the name of these products. Is there something I can get at GNC which will be high in protein, low in calories, (not have any stimulant properties) which I can consume to be sure I am getting enough nutrients if I'm only having broth and things like that? Thanks agian, Lorelei -
Dec 4 Band Date...anyone Else?
shrinkingcassie replied to **IP~LB**'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm December 4th! I started my pre-op diet on 11/20. Here is my diet plan: Breakfast and Lunch: Protein shake 20-25g protein, 10-15 carbs, and <200 calories I am using the isopure low carb Dutch chocolate powder 1 scoop with 8oz of skim milk. I also add sugar free divinci syrup for flavor. I have raspberry and Carmel. Delish! Morning snack: 6 oz of sugar free or lite juice <100 calories Afternoon snack: 1 oz of cheese and 1 medium apple, orange, or banana Or...1 cup air popped popcorn 100 calories total Dinner: 4-6oz of meat 1/2 cup veggies and 1/4 cup starch 300-350 calories and 20-25 carbs I make a salad with chicken breast every night. I can also have an unlimited amount of calorie free beverages. The goal is to have 800-1000 cal 60-80 grams of protein and <60 carbs. It's really not hard. I haven't gotten hungry yet. For thanksgiving I had my dinner at lunch time so I could eat with my family and did a shake for dinner instead. My nutritionist said that was fine. Hope all this info helps!!! -
Low Bmi Still Have To Do Pre Op Diet?
kristikay replied to pania's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My nutritionist said everyone has to do the pre-op diet but the length of time you have to be on it is determined by your BMI. So if I can get my BMI lower i won't have to be on the preop diet as long , which in my case is alternating between 800 and 1200 calories a day. -
I'm down 49lbs including my 3 day pre-op diet (surgery was on May 31st). I was losing at a fairly rapid pace initially and have been averaging 3lbs/week during the last several weeks. I work out at least 3X/week for an hour with a personal trainer. I'm thinking my weight loss is about average or maybe a tad above average. I'm getting between 800-1200 calories per day.
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Cold, warm, hot....I'm so confused! Lol I heard that cold helps burn calories bcuz your body has to use energy to warm it but I have also heard that hot fluids help aide in digestion and flushing out fat... I guess it's trial and error time. Lol
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post op diets
SoccerMomma73 replied to hockeymumzie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon allows healthy carbs, it's worked in to his daily diet and calorie allowance. -
I am 5 weeks out and I'm doing one egg, a Protein Shake, with a little Isopure thrown in, 1.5 ounces of tuna and maybe a sugarf-free pudding and 1/2 cup of skim milk and I'm hitting about 400-450 calories a day and I been the same for a week. I have been walking 1-2 miles a day, water walking 1-2 hours a day and lifting weights or doing the gazelle. Yesterday I did the Firm interval training (not at the same impact as on the dvd) and I did not do the stomach exercises, plus swimming and I was up a pound today. I also am having issues going potty, though I started back on metamucil. It happens, not happy about it, I'm hoping that in the next day or two I'll experience the nice 3 pound drop that I have been getting accustomed to. I usually stay the same a few days, and then struggle up and down a pound then I have a significant 3 pound drop then go back to the same old same old. It seems my body is doing the same darn thing it was doing pre-surgery when I was on on the high protein- low carb. Eventually my body is going to have to let go because there is no natural way for me to maintain my weight on less than 460 calories a day.
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Well count me as a another person who was sleeved in June and has hit a stall. I'm ok with it because it seems my body/skin is catching up to my weight loss since surgery. I was a little worried because I lost it so fast that my skin was getting pretty droopy and without losing this past week I'm noticing it start to tighten up. Just think, we are taking in so few calories our bodies can't hang onto it forever... if bodies could hang on to weight when they don't take in enough calories than there would be no such thing as a anorexia.
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Hi all! My surgery date is May 14th so that means I start my meal replacements on April 30ish. I can only have 700-900 calories a day. My question is how did y'all keep your mind off of your hunger (aside from keeping your eye on the prize...the surgery date). I'm known to get crafty from time to time but not sure how many crafts it is going to take to keep me from remembering I'm hungry lol. I'm going through this break-up with food and I get so worried it's going to call trying to win my love back ! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Acid indigestion? Maybe? Help...
angelface811 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everybody thank you for taking your precious time to read my posts. I am 4 months out of having laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery and in the last 2 days have had at times an icky taste in my mouth as well as a feeling of acid indigestion and mild tummy pain. I am on Prevacid once per day. I also have to take Miralax every day to stay regular. I am currently eating between 800-900 calories per day and 75-85 grams of protein and hydrating very well. Could it simply be acid indigestion? Anyone else experience this? Any input is welcomed... -
I went on a cruise in October and had just got a fill. I had a ball and with the weight loss, I was so much more active. I also hit the gym while I cruised and took the steps a lot. I always ate my protein first then my veggies and maybe fruit. I rarely ate dessert, and the night I wanted my favorite dessert, I planned accordingly for those extra calories. You will be fine if you do not make your cruise about food (shopping tends to be my focus )
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How much did you lose at 8 weeks ?
Sleeveless in seattle replied to sleeve30's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I started at 347, lost 34 pre-op (2 months self motivated diet waiting for surgery...it's so much easier when you know there's a light at the end of the tunnel). In the 2 months post op I lost 32 more. I am on the slower side for my size but like previous poster said, I would've lost faster had it not been for pre-op weight loss. I'm happy with it though, it helped prep my mind and body tremendously. I'm 2-1/2 months out now and my total loss just hit 70 lbs. just to add, I didn't lose much the first month. When I could finally hit 700-800 calories that's when my body complied and lost faster. I've lost 5-6 lbs a week a few times and 1/2 lb once in month one. -
Your words are so true! I never counted calories and now I am obsessed with what I am putting in my mouth. I am only 7 weeks post op but this is a big change. Keep up the good work! I am down 22lbs and feel great! Whatever it takes to drill this new lifestyle in our heads is what we need in order to concour the weightloss. IT WILL HAPPEN!!! YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!!!
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Today is my 2 month anniversary of getting my surgery. Since then I have lost almost 30 lbs, a couple of inches and also gained a lot of "You look great" comments. I decided on not getting a fill on my 6 week visit but I am going to see my surgeon next week to see where we are at. The band has been great for me, but I don't think in the ways many people would think. Has it cut my appetite? Sure it has. That is what it is meant for. But a lot of other things changed for me after I got my band! Myself as a person, changed first and foremost. I think what the band has done for me more than anything is change my thinking. I gave up things that I don't really have to with the lap band. I can't really say why either, but I know I needed a change. I know I needed this to be more than just "well I can eat less but still eat crap". I needed to change my head and it is funny how a piece of plastic around my stomach can change that. I have given up what a friend of mine calls the "white devils". Sugar, Rice, Potatoes and Bread. This was not something I was planning on doing. It was something that kind of happened naturally after I healed from surgery. I am not sure what triggered this but I am glad it happened. I also started working out. A LOT. At least 4 days a week. It has now become somewhat of a addiction. I feel like I need to get my "sweat on" and if I don't I feel like I let myself down. I also started counting calories and that has helped a lot. Again not something you have to do with the lap band and not something I was planning on but it just happened. Restriction is great, but the real deal for the lap band in my case has been the change in my head. The lap band is my daily reminder to do right, to stay on the difficult path and to move in positive directions. It came upon at the right time of my life where I was truly ready for change. I don't think the band would have worked for me if my head wasn't ready to make this all possible. The band is a tool. It doesn't do the work for you. It can't change your habits if you don't want them to change. It can't stop you from eating that cookie if you can't stop yourself. I guess those of us who have had the lap band use it differently. I just know it didn't just affect my hunger and I for one, am very happy about it.
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Pre-Op Appointment this week. Then Pre-Op diet next week!
AmineR8705 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well I'm counting down the days until my surgery and everything is coming together well and time is flying by so quick. I started this process back in February and I can't believe its almost May already lol. Well its been a long time coming to get a Lap Band and its been a full year of researching all the surgeries and soaking up all the info I can get. I'm stoked on getting the surgery and living a better lifestyle and being healthy and doing the things I thought I would never be able to do with being overweight. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and I will get there!! My Pre-Op diet consist of High Protein and low carbs (800-1100 calories per day). I'm not looking forward to it but I have a great mindset and I will push through it!! I have been doing little things for the past week to kind of prep myself post op by portioning my foods, reading food label's, chewing thoroughly and not drinking while I eat. I gotta say its rough trying to kick the drinking part but I know if I continue doing that I will have nothing but issues after getting my lap band. I had the chance of going on video last week to document/track my progress after surgery and beyond. I never thought in a thousand years of making a YouTube video and letting the whole world see me lol. Since researching for my surgery, just watching other peoples videos it gave me the bravery and inspiration to do it and knowing in a year or two I could look back on it and just smile on how far I have came. Well I will shut up for now Good Luck to everyone that is about to have there surgery - Amine- 1 reply
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Man... I just hardly cant believe its only been 8 weeks! It feels like ages ago I was sleeved. Tomorrow its 8 weeks and in these 8 weeks my body has already gone through such a transformation! Still unbelievable, I'm losing weight so fast my mind isnt anywhere near catching up and realising it.:bananajump: So far I have lost 42 pounds, and, whats even better, a TON of pain! I have fibromyalgia and just 8 weeks ago there was so, so, so much pain. Now I can honestly say along with the 40+ pounds I lost 50% pain. Everything has prettymuch been a breeze. I'm already totally used to not eating much, drinking lots of Water and have been riding horses again since 5 weeks out. I have also not had any stall whatsoever. I weigh once a week, but I bet I havent even stalled for a day Excersize is so much easier! I have not yet started anything "new". Just riding, cycling, walking every morning for an hour, and as long as that seems enough, I'll wait with any other sports. Eating about 600-800 calories a day, sometimes less. I can eat everything, just havent tried steak yet I do make sure I chew stuff I havent eaten yet until its liquid. Also started back on my diet Pepsi:001_wub:, only in the evenings. Well, what else can I say? Just that I'd do it again in a heartbeat ofcourse!:lol0: Hope all of you who still have to be sleeved will read this some day, as I read other succes story's, and will give you some hope and courage :lol0:
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All liquid diet makes my 1200 calories look like a buffet!
Jessica H posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Day 2 of my pre-op liquid diet. I'm already sick of Protein shakes, pudding and broth. This is miserable! I had a headache that lasted 16 hours and I'm cranky as hell! My poor daughter is a saint for putting up with me. She made me laugh last night as she was chasing me around with a potato chip, taunting me. She's lucky I love her! I must confess I thought about throwing in the towel, but then I realized, I won't allow food to win. This time I'm going to succeed. I will power through this, like anything else I've encountered in my life. I'm stronger than the food! -
This time of year I am always yearning for sweet, warm food so I made this up last weekend. 6 slices of country kitchen bread (210 calories) 1 cup of egg beaters (120) 1 cup of skim milk (100) 3/4 cup of splenda 1 can of no sugar added apple pie filling (210) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Preheat oven at 350 Use 8 x 8 pan or similar sprayed with pam. Tear bread into small cubes and place in pan Mix everything else in a bowl Pour mixture over bread Bake for about 30 minutes Makes 6 servings for a little more than 100 caloires each.
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I am over six weeks out and somewhat active (Zumba, working with a trainer, 1-2 hours of walking) is 1050 calories too much?
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http://www.netrition.com/healthsmart_chocolite_protein_shakes.html I have been drinking these since I had my lap band surgery in Feb. They are awesome. My favs are Peanut Butter, banana & chocolate which I mix together at times to make a pb & banana or pb & choc. Also instead of using Water I use 2% milk and for a 12 oz shake I use 6 ozs milk & 6 ozs water with 2 scoops of powder. Gives you 247.5 calories and 30 grams of Protein. Love these. Good Luck.
