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Cheated on Pre Op Diet
mrstkgreene replied to mrstkgreene's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have got to learn how to cook and what to cook and what to eat and what not to eat. Because honestly having such bad eating habits I feel like anything that isn't "bad" is good. Which I know it isn't. So I just need to do my research and learn how to cook healthy. I use the app My Fitness Pal as well and it doesn't really help. It kind of makes me feel bad. Like everytime I log something it's constantly telling me something is too high. Sodium, carbs, sugars, SOMETHING. Any help here?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I use a lot of weight watcher recipes, they include the serving size and all the nutritional facts in the recipes and really 95% of the recipes are really good. Some sites I use are www.skinnytaste.com and www.emilybites.com I also recently picked up a Weight watcher slow cooker magazine and many of those recipes have been great! You really have to make food you WANT to eat so you don't feel deprived or punished for eating healthy. Healthy food can be delicious, it's a lot of trial and error. After surgery you may not be able to tolerate certain foods. My NUT advised to just try things! If it goes down good then great but if it doesn't sit well, don't eat it for a few weeks. She said a few weeks later you may be able to tolerate it. It will be really important to measure, weigh, and track everything. Not only your food and calories but also your shakes, Water, or other fluids. I have a REALLY hard time getting to my Protein, Fluid, and calorie goals. I am almost 4 months out (sleeved 5/27) and it's a real struggle for me. I have had a bunch of complications though that threw my intake way off kilter (I wasn't able to eat or drink for over a month). I am only recently able to start to eat and drink again, it's a lot to learn and you have to listen to your stomach and work up to the higher intake. Don't push yourself. I hope this helps at all. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh no what happened? Why couldn't you drink anything? Thank you for those. I will take a look at them. I really need some healthy recipes. Using the app helps me with keeping track of everything. I just hate that it makes me feel guilty all the time. Lol I actually read that if you were going to cheat on your diet, to do it in pre op rather than post op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Yes you are right.... definitely different. I was on liquids for 21 days. Everyone else 2 wks or less. I'm okay though, I know they just want to make sure I have no complications I'm 58 and doing great, down 30 and can't walk at the moment because of foot surgery. Sent from my SM-J700P using the BariatricPal App
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A question for the LapBand veterans
Hollie519 replied to Junior's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Make sure you are speaking with your doctor about your food intake and the pressure you feel when you eat. I was at a point where my band was like half a CC too full and my stomach eventually swelled shut and i had to have it completely emptied and had to be on liquid diet AGAIN for 2 weeks. It was right around my 18th birthday so it was a bummer. Otherwise, just try to make sure you chew chew chew. You will get sick more often from eating too much rather than having some food you can't pass. It feels like eating a really dry sandwhich and having it stuck in your throat but it never passes so you have to spit it back up. It's really not that bad as long as you are paying attention to what you are eating and how much. It will take you a little while to get used to how much food you can fit in your pouch. It will take a few days after each fill for you to be sure how much you can have each time. But it really isn't as complicated as it sounds. Sometimes I forget I even have the band. Hope that helped. :] -
The appointment yesterday was really good. The office staff is so nice and it's a very supportive feeling they all give off. The surgeon was honest with the possible complications (he also added the chances as well as the "fix" for each if it were to happen) so that made me feel really comfortable with the decision. I got my questions answered and was really happy after I left. I found out that as long as I maintain my current weight I won't have to do any preop diet... just the nothing after midnight the night before kind of thing. So they sent me on my way with the information that I needed to set up a time to see the nutritionist (i have to wait a few days to call though) and that the psychologist would be calling me to make an appt. I was exhausted from the worry I put myself through so I went home and took a nap only to get a call from the phych office asking me if I could see the dr this Sat! This is all really falling into place. Hopeful surg date the first week of Nov. Sorry so long all.
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Hi - My husband and I read this article on MSNBC today concerning bariatric surgery. I was really bothered by the very negative tone of the article. It discusses the downside of both bypass and lapband surgery. Which it is true that there are risks and complications, AND it is true that someone who does this without making the proper life changes will not have success, it seemed that the article was surprisingly one sided and negative. It did not mention one success story. I understand trying to show the truth (risks and big lifestyle changes) as opposed to painting the surgery as a miracle cure but this seemed excessive to me. Given that this is a 3 page article on a major news website, I felt it was really misleading and inappropriate. Am I alone in this? Am I making a mountain out of a molehill? Given that I have just started this path, I don't feel that I can truly argue with the author - I am not YET a success story. How many long term success stories do we have on this site? Not one of them was available for an interview to show the other side of the coin? Anyway, given how many people are researching the lapband to decide if it is right for them, and given how big a news agency MSNBC is, I really thought I should post this article and let actual lapband patients respond to it. That way, if someone reads the article and comes here for research, they can get a more balanced outlook. Here is the article, thanks for reading the rant.... The miracle weight loss that isn’t - Diet and nutrition- msnbc.com
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I need all of your thoughts on this...
Alexandra replied to FunnyDuddies's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
IMO there are several very strong reasons to get insurance to cover it locally if you can. Financial reasons, of course, take a higher or lower place on your list, but if you do have insurance cover your surgery then you'll also be covered down the line for adjustments or complications. That may or may not be important to you, but it sure was for me. Access to medical followup is probably the biggest plus to having it done locally. Even if money is not an object, U.S. doctors simply may not want to treat someone with a band installed in Mexico. I think this could set someone up for serious trouble down the road in unexpected ways. Getting Aetna to cover my banding wasn't easy--it took months of appeals but I finally prevailed. If your big-company policy covers it you'll be way better off than I was. Waiting until July to have it done seems (to me) a very small price to pay compared to shelling out thousands of dollars now and investing untold amounts of future money and time to have surgery in another country. -
I started doing normal things including some work and going out with friends at one week, but I was still getting tired very easily. The friend who has been my main source of information (she was sleeved 5 years ago) went back to work after one week too. I think going back to a sedentary job at one week should be fine, as long as you're prepared for the chance that you will still need to be in recovery mode for awhile. For me, working say 9-5 would not have been a problem after a week, but I rested a LOT in those first weeks. I didn't feel like I had my energy back until 3 weeks post op - body healing, also clearing out that hardcore anesthesia! But I wouldn't have wanted to take 3 weeks off work unless two of them were at Club Med or a spa or something. And as everyone else says, 1) the reality is that if God forbid you have a major complication, your plan will change radically anyway, and 2) your parents are in a great position to approve breaks if necessary, or to work with you to have someone cover your shifts (if it's that kind of job) or whatever it takes if you have to change course post op. Betting on a week is not a 100% thing; nothing is. But it's a good bet in your circumstances IMO.
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Any Tijuana Weight Loss Surgery patients out there
SweetPeaGracie replied to Nikki2017's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I had my sleeve done 2.15.2017 in Mexico with Dr. Cabrera. I feel great and had NO complications. I have lost 21 lbs in 3 weeks. -
Attending school while losing
Cabingirl replied to Mama Spike's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Madam Reverie, That's really interesting -- due to a serious complication following, but not as a result of surgery 4 mos. ago, I spent 9 days in ICU and 6 intubated. I have recovered well from surgery but have had a long recuperation from the ICU. Focus, memory (esp short-term) is still a huge challenge for me. My bariatric GI has me taking thiamine injections monthly, and 2,000 units orally daily. I, too, have an intense job that requires lots of "thinking." I'm still on a reduced work schedule, but not for long. I will research this. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. I need to learn more. -
Thanks so much, that means a lot. I hope it gets better, I don't want be stressed out on surgery day, seems like being stressed could cause complications or maybe I’m just overreacting.
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I had my choice of all three. By pass band or sleeve. My friends had the Rny bypass an she has gained back almost all her weight. A band friends had issues with erosion and others had the port problem. I researched and choose the sleeve. I am 5 years out on the sleeve. Started at 285 dec 2010. Now I am at 164 I got down to 130 at my lowest but looked like a skeleton with skin so I opted to adjust my goal (which I hit). I have since gained above my goal of 150. So I am back on a closely watched meal plan. I take Vits daily just as those with bypass. So there is really not a big difference in the meal or life style after. I did suffer from all the reflux, heartburn an such prior toy surgery. Haven't had any since 2 weeks out. I can eat 4-6 oz per Meal and have never had a issue. I am off all meds and I took about 8 prior to surgery. Regardless of what is Gold standard or not. In my region no one is even Doing the by pass much any more. Due to complications With the stomach that is left inside the body. I always advise research then research again and ask people in your area who have used your medical experts and staff. Get their actual feed back. Good luck. I wouldn't change my decision.
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Hi all newbie here. I had the sleeve surgery back in 2015. I did super well until 2020 when I was placed on a depression/anxiety monthly injection that caused some serious side effects. Unknown to the doctors, therapists and myself one of the non-listed side effects were to lose weight. At this point I was already at goal of 160# but the injection made me loose down to 121# within 2 months. I had become super weak, with almost no mobility. It was so bad that I could no longer take care of my personal needs without assistance. I could no longer walk but shuffle no more than about 6 feet before giving out and having to rest. My family doctor told me I absolutely had to gain weight of a G tube might be in order. My phyc doctor change my meds and unfortunately, I went from 121# to now 225# within about 6 months. Here I sit literally only 42# away from my WLS starting weight Now every time I try to do a reset or just simply get strict with eating and watching all my intake, I do good for about 3 days then I goof up again. For all those years I was able to keep my diabetes at bay, but it showed it weary head last year and has been acting up ever since. My mom died in 2004 from complications of diabetes so I have to get back on track. My dad passed away in August this past year (I am a daddy's girl 100%) and he begged me to have the revision and get my life back on track so this is what I shall do. Any tips or info you wished you would have known prior to the revision from sleeve to bypass? I greatly appreciate any info and prayers. (NOTE: I am in the midst of getting my medical records to locate the name of the injection I was on as I do not recall the name of it)
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Dr. Dre Howard in the woodlands I do pretty good keeping liquids down now. I have had some complications though. But it gets better.
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I'm freaking HUNGRYYYY! Eeerrrrgggg!
Kindle replied to SiSSi829's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would have reacted the same as your surgeon. Why should he bother wasting his time if you are not going to do your part? Not to mention risking serious complications by eating bacon 1 week after having your stomach cut open along its entire length!- 99 replies
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Sleeve Post-op protein shakes, weeks 2&3
sammy805 posted a topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Hi guys, I understand that I am supposed to consume 60-80g of protein daily, but I know it will be complicated with the recommended amount of water I have to drink. Has anyone doubled up on the dose of protein powder, like two or three scoops to get the required amount of protein? -
I had no idea that this feature was available on this site. I really love BariatricPal.com. It's given me an outlet for all these thoughts circulating around in my head and how to deal with them all as I get adjusted to this new life. A little background about me - I'll be turning 40 this year. I've been struggling with my weight for the better part of 20 years now but have always struggled with my image. I look back at pictures of me when I was thin and healthy and fit and remember thinking how fat I thought I was. I now have a 3 year old and doctors were beginning to use words like diabetes, hypertension and "morbidly" obese around me. The biggest I ever got was 240 and that was quite enough for me. My mom died when she was 65 from all the aforementioned conditions and their complications. I already started late out of the gate having my daughter late in life. The least I can do is try to extend this here life a little longer. That's not really possible / an option if diabetes and hypertension are eating away at my ability to exist. So I banded! My surgery date was 7/11 and it's been pretty smooth so far. Just getting adjusted to it all. Today's challenge is gas, feeling tightness in my esophagus (which I think is my body just now taking inventory of the band install) and I can't wait for these incisions to heal so that I can pick up and hug up on my daughter. The journey continues!
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Looking for Great Doc in Virginia
Talyn replied to Moongirl's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi Talyn here banded 9/18/07. I went to the norfolk surgical group thorugh Sentara. My Doctor was fontana. Bu tI have had dealing with dr Boustani and Dr Wilgomouth, they all rock. YOu might want to check thiem out. They provide extensive support both before and after surgery. I know that on the NN/Hampton side of the Water there is a comparable group. The groups just performed a lap band srugery on teh web via the sentara.com website last month. You really should check this group out. As a nurse I checked out their complication rates/reputation and certifications before I entrusted my fabulous body to them. Trust me you wont be disappointed. If you want to hear more about my surgery, check out my introduction on this site. Hope this helps.:clap2: Norfolk Surgical Group Ltd., General, Thoracic, Colon-Rectal, and Surgical Oncology in Southeastern Virginia Talyn -
Dr. Neal in Olympia, WA
tabithainbremerton replied to brittu's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am using Dr. Neal. At first his office wasn't really returning calls or helping me, but then they recently got a new office girl Mary Jo, she is fantastic. Constantly calling me, the insurance company, helping come up with ways to simplify things and get the insurance to approve quicker and easier for me. It's like she personally wants me to get this even though we've never met. At first I did feel just like another patient, but since mary Jo got involved, it's been wonderful. Also, I just went to his office for my first visit, Dr.Neal checked me in, did my vitals, my paperwork, and put me on the calendar. He was so upbeat and ready to do this thing, for me! Now- my brother had Dr. Neal a few years ago and his surgery had a complication and he had to go back in the next day and have lap band switched out- but he still only had good things to say about Dr. Neal and how it seemed Dr. Neal truly felt bad about the situation. My bro has gone on to lose 100 pounds, so good job! I also notice Dr. Neal gives his patients his phone number pesonally to call anytime. He said in his seminar to call him and he can meet you in his office day or night if there's a problem such as stuck food. I am so glad I got referred to him- and so excited for my lap band at the end of this month. Hope that helps! Tabby -
So many biased one sided opinions on here...
Icantbelieveit replied to john925's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I rather be a scolder than let that person go quickly down the road to having a leak, complication or even death. You would be surprised how many people think they cant eat something only because they think the doctor just wanted you to lose weight quicker. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App -
I wanna workout so bad I can taste it [emoji30][emoji30][emoji30]
charlesoakes68 replied to salutekellz1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My dr told me no workouts, but screw all I want. Just be extra cautious to not allow bodily fluids into your incisions. They need to stay clean to heal with no complications -
You look so happy!! Your weightloss looks great! Keep it up. I had some complications as well but slow and steady and 112 lbs later..... -
Dr Mario Almanza 4500 n they pick u up from saN Diego airport . Great experience . 85 pounds down in 2 months , no leak , no complications for any of the 9 people who did it with me . DR.MEBARAK PhD
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I'm cash pay BUT...will my insurance cover other stuff post surgery?
5BeautifulDays replied to LightlyMyDarling's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Look up BLIS. They actually insure your surgeon, so you have to use a surgeon who is part of their program. The good news is that they have a vested interest in only insuring surgeons with a very low complication rate. -
Too bad dislexi was a 'drive by poster'. Perhaps if she had had the corage and courtesy to return to read the replies, she might have learned something. The world is full of information. As a mature adult, it is MY respondsibilty to learn all I can from informed sources before making my decisions. I come to this site,,as well as other sites,,to glean from it, using others experiences that might be helpful to me. My surgeon is the one I listen to when it comes to basics. I was given a package of detailed informatin about food, exercise and possible complications. THAT is what I follow. What I get here is moral support,,a place to vent frustratinos and share my experiences in my band journey to date. I believe that everyone who has had the band had it done in a sincere effort to help regain some control over their eating problems. Some people are willing to make changes in their lifestyles,,others are not. I can only 'walk the walk' MY surgeon has shown me is in MY best interest. Like any other support group,,,one tkaes with them what they can use,,and disregards teh rest. I look to the experienced folks who are being sucessful in their weight loss journies for support. I relate to the others who are struggling and try to encourage them and offer suggestions,,usually reminding them to do exactly what their own surgeon advised them to do in order to be sucessful. If one takes everything one reads on the internet as 'gospel',to me, that reflects a misunderstanding of what the information highway is all about. Best wishes to everyone here,, Deb banded 1/29/07 Dr Ken Cleveland-CMMC-Jackson, MS
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Weight Loss Surgery Seminar
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to settingoal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hate to say this, but I'm going to call BS on that doctor. There are very few complications within the first 30 days of Lap Band and statistically speaking, only 8-12% of complications are by no fault of the patient. The rest have complications because of their own poor behavior. As far as the woman going "the doctor could not find a needle that would go into my fat; since I have gained all of my weight back." I'm also calling BS. I started over 400 pounds. I've met people who started closer to 500 pounds. Never, ever is finding a needle to get through the fat a problem. Either that woman is blaming others for her own failure or her doctor was completely incompetent. The Lap Band makes the surgeon the least amount of money of all the WLS. Either that surgeon is only in it for the money or he's an ignorant bafoon. Either way, if I were you, I'd definitely be looking for a new one. Best wishes to you. Sorry you had such a band experience.
