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2weeks sleeved and still no energy. Is this normal?
Mama Spike replied to nana2mo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 3 weeks out and exhausted. Just followed up with my surgeon. He said I will be tired for a month and just make sure to get in all my protein, which I am. Hang in there! -
consider yourself lucky most of us have to do 2-3 weeks of preop....me I would do the 5 day just in case I slip up...Good luck
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I have BCBS of AL and my paperwork should get submitted this week. I finished my 6 month diet yesterday. I hope my approval only takes a week.
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Hi all. So I just had a quick question. Has anyone ever felt discomfort with their band? Long story short, I had a fill a week and a half ago. After fill I couldn't get any solids down. Had a few vomiting spells. I called the doctor. We decided that instead of an unfill I would restart the cycle. Two days liquids. Two days soft mushy. And than try solids again, but this time really focusing on bite size. I never had an issue before this with bite size, but thought they maybe finally got my band to the point it was really working. Now all of a sudden I have a feeling ot tightness around the band. And some slight discomfort. It felt as if I were sucking my stomach in even though I wasn't. And pretty much right where my band is. I have never felt that before, and was wondering if anyone here has? Thank you all.
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Do you ever feel like your over eating, but you're not?
takingaleap posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So lately I feel like I'm taking in to much food. I'm pre op. Surgery is in May. I'm doing well, I've lost 33lbs and i use the treadmill everyday. I fallow the pre op diet, but this week the scale has not moved, and today I ate 1egg+1egg white, with one turkey sausage. Lunch was 2pieces of sliced turkey. And dinner was baked chicken, lettuce and tomato with a low cal dressing, I did have a small scoop of mashed potatoes. But all my food comes to 677 cals. I feel like I ate like a pig!!!! -
Do you ever feel like your over eating, but you're not?
Leepers replied to takingaleap's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Plateaus are bound to happen. Just getting through one myself. I have a hard time with this same subject. I eat anywhere from 850 to 1200 calories a day, plus exercise 4 days a week. I looked back at my calorie intake the weeks I lost big and I ate closer to 1100/1200 calories the whole week. I don't know if I really believe in starvation mode, but it may be true. Also, the week leading up to my period is really hard to lose weight. Once I start, the weight starts dropping. So don't forget about hormones. Just keep doing what you're doing. 33 pounds is awesome! That's the weight of the large bag of dog food I buy every month. Crazy! You're doing great. -
Today is my 3 month *sleevaversary*!
coops replied to PamelaAM's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Hey Pam, 49lb is awesome in three months... well done you! And you 're near your half way marker!! Keep upi the good work! =] -
Today is my 3 month *sleevaversary*!
SarahS replied to PamelaAM's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You are doing awesome!! You are almost halfway at just 3 months out!!! I will be 3 months a week from today! I can't wait to get halfway to my goal weight! I will look forward to seeing your before and now pictures!!! -
I can't believe it has been 3 months already! In the beginning I thought I would never get past what I was feeling the first two weeks - UGH! But lo and behold, here I am three months later and have lost so much weight! I'll try to get some pics posted later so you can see the difference between *before* and *3 months*! A huge thank you to everyone here on the board who has been such a tremendous help throughout this journey!
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I was eating about 600 calories per day 6 weeks out. You're doing fine as long as you are getting in your protein/fluid requirements AND making sure your daily carbs are LESS than your protein intake. For example if I made it to 75g protein I could indulge in about 40g carbs. It worked great for me and my NUT was the one who said to just make sure your protein is higher than your carbs. Everyone is different so please speak with your NUT to make sure you are okay. Also another good thing to keep in mind is that if you're working out every day calories shouldn't be a major concern. For example I would eat 600 calories and burn 400 at the gym (BAD Idea!! I put my body into starvation mode and had a 3 week stall until I eased up on the workouts). Sorry this is so long lol. Hope this helps! HW: 299lbs SW: 268 CW: 220 Surgery date: 12/14/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Hi! we did have a nice time..at least I did???..I am really busy the next few weeks and then it is Band Day for me but perhaps someone else wants to try and set a day and time up....I'll be unable until June....Have a good one!
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I can't believe how quickly it's approaching. It's all becoming so real and I am sooooooo nervous. I was just wondering for those of you who have been here when you ate the broths did u add whey to it to make it more filling? I'm still going to be working and caring for 3 young children I don't want to feel hungry/dizzy/tired and headachy all day. I want to be as full as possible. I remember my nutritionist saying to just sip soup all day long.
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I have Aetna and they reqiure three months of PCP monitored diet, psych eval, etc. Well, on Sat during my first visit to my PCP, she looked at me like I had two heads and told me that she doesn't get reimbursed for "weight loss visits". Then she said that she can't get reimbursed for the EKG they did because there was no reason to have one done (Pre-op is not a reason). After a lot of explaining, I convinced her to see me 2 more times (self pay) and she said that she would see me just to agree with whatever the nutritionist is saying. So for my other visits (abdominal ultrasound, bloodwork, chest x-ray, etc.) do I have to "fake symptoms" so they will cover it? I have an open access plan, so getting the PCP to make a referral isn't an obsticle (thank goodness because she's doing minimal work on this). I need to know if Aetna will pay for my other visits to specialists.
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Tell me your 6/7 week stats and what you're eating/ate! Would love to know. I'm in a stall right now. I've been in a stall for a while. I'm doing okay though! SW: 264.4 CW: 231 I'm tolerating everything fine. Can really feel restriction now to an extent. I wasn't the first 4 weeks which scared me. I'm tolerating all foods and trying all allowed foods. Which is everything right now. Minus the obvious. Today I went to taco Mac. Got three roasted wings down. Was stuffed as a goose. Crazy I used to eat 10! Tell me about where you were/are at 6/7 weeks post op Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Surgery on May 11th 2009
CanadianGirl.ca replied to Kate08's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Kate. I go for my surgery on May 12th and have been doing a pre-op diet for a week already. (I get to have 2 protein shakes and a protein bar a day for 3 weeks.) Some days go really well and others I'm STARVING. I do get to have the same sugar free stuff that you mentioned but I don't find it all that satisfying but who would, right?! It really helps me to read all of the posts on here- I find it so encouraging. Would love to keep in touch with you for some added support as we go through this at the same time. :thumbup: -
Yes I'm one week post op as well and I couldn't sleep for more than 3-4 hours at a time. I still have pain getting up and down and in/out of bed. I just get up super slowly and use my legs instead of any tummy muscles. Still can't sleep on my side either. Every day it gets slightly better but I'm guessing this is normal because we are still healing. Hope this helps :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Pre-Op Liquid Diet In A Business Meeting? Hmmmmm
az1369 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok, so I have a question.....or more so a scenario that I am going to encounter in a few weeks and wondering how to handle it.... I have an all day business meeting, during which the higher ups will be evaluating me for my next promotion. They Always serve a huge lunch spread during these meetings as they tend to last 7-9 hours. I am going to be on Day 3 of my pre-op Clear liquids. Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone have any ideas for how to skirt the questions of why am I not eating anything? Keep in mind they are truly judging your every move. Do I say I'm having a surgerical procedure and need to be on clear liquids? Or do I just suck it up, serve myself some salad (I can at least be good if I'm going to eat) and then right back on the clear liquids? Dr. Alvarez wants me to do a 14 clear liquid diet prior to my 10/8 surgery....technically my BMI calls for 7 or 14 days...(I'm a 41.4, so 41 calls for 7 day, 42 calls for 14)....should I just start it the day after the meeting, so I don't run the risk of being low on energy and hunger crazy when I am trying my hardest to impress these people for my promotion? That would still give me 10 days on clear liquids pre-op. Truly appreciate any/all suggestions..... -
Hope All Is Having A Fantastic Day!
brokenwings replied to brokenwings's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Judy i think those will be my lifesaver as i was told i could have as many sugar free popsicles as i want. So everytime i get hungry or a craving one is going in my mouth... lol i may slosh by time i am done with the week but my liver will shrink. -
Correlation To Stalls And Previous Weight Loss
SuzyB posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have successfully loss large amounts of weight previously. Historically, I would reach a stall, and stop trying and then regain. Always around the same weight. 235ish. Didn't matter if I started at 290, 250, I would hit a hard stall at 235. Sure enough, here I am approaching 235, and I have hit a stall. My head is in a better place, but was curious if others have seen stalls hit around certian weights. -
Holy cow, cQQlgirl! I was banded on the 15th, too, and am still on liquids. I was told to stay on the liquid diet for at least a week after the surgery. I go for my one-week post-op visit with the dr tomorrow and am hoping he will let me start mushies. After 4 weeks of liquid, I'm ready for something more!
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I weighed 259.5 before I started the 2 week pre op before surgery .Today I weighed and weighed 232.4. I am glad had the surgery . Looking foreward to looking at this site to see what others are doing . I live in central Illinois Dr.Tull from Clinton was the doctor performed my surgery . Have a wonderful day God bless :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:
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Protein Shakes - Is it just a american thing?
StarbuxQueen replied to Caroline4678's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Medifast Official Site | Quick, Easy Clinically Proven Weight Loss And there is a bunch of opti fast auctions on ebay. They seem high. I would ask your pharmacy or Dr. first. I love having the protien Soups and shakes for emergency use. For example, I went to work today and ended up getting stuck there longer then expected. I was starting to get very week and hungry. I had a shake with me and I had 1/2. It revived me and kept me going until a few minutes ago. Dee -
How i lost 80lbs in 6 months eating anything I want!
Skywalker replied to ualaw08's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I haven't had the surgery yet, but I can only liken these stories to when I get the flu--my cravings change. While normally, I would really like pizza, chips, wine, and whatnot, when I get the flu my cravings shift to a desire for bland oatmeal, chicken noodle Soup, and diet sprite. The other foods I would normally crave repel me a bit because they seem to lack nutrition and things (especially the wine) feel uncomfortably "rough" going down. These, of course, are the weeks where I have lost 5 lbs. -
Hi Karen, Thanks for the encouraging words. I've only lost 12 lbs. but have my pre-op diet coming up in June. My diabetes is so improved with this small loss. (less insulin and improved blood work):redface:!! I'm kind of going thru a Mourning the loss of my best friend "Food" this week. Just a small BUMP in the road. I am really very excited about having less pain in my ankles, feet and back. It will be nice having more energy so I can start moving. Have a Great Weekend, Carol D'
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My seminar is tomorrow!!!!! How long is it usually between seminar and surgery? I'm a self pay. Someone I know who used the same doctor that I am said she set her surgery date at the seminar for 3 weeks later. Has anyone else done that or heard of that?
