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That's awesome! My surgeon said I can do the treadmill and maybe the arc trainer. But not zumba or weight lifting for a month. I'm 8 days post op. Sent from my SM-T113 using the BariatricPal App
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Dietician called it lapband hell...
Momto3redheads replied to justplaintired's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You know what is funny, though? My mom went on a cruise and came home thinking she probably gained weight from sampling all the yummy foods....she found that b/c of all of the walking they did (those ships are HUGE) she actually lost weight! (she has a lapband too) Sometimes by boosting your intake a bit or mixing things up a bit it does help you kickstart losing, too. So don't worry too much about the cruise. Also your first 6 weeks post op are definately no fun - you need to focus on healing and not on weight loss...I actually gained a few lbs before my 6 weeks appt and first fill. Don't fret - you will get out of bandster hell eventually - hang in there!!! Kim -
Will be sleeved in one week from today
NikkiRose replied to sexytee's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
hi tara, i too will will be sleeved next week (wed jan 19) like you i've always been overweight, lost/gained/gained more, and i too first considered WLS years ago and considered lap-band as well until recently. i beleive it'll be better for me (more permanent and restrictive than with the band without the continuous adjustments BUT permanent enough without having my intestins re-routed - that was pretty scary to me). anyway, i'm happy for u and the only advice i could give you is once you're comfortable with your decision (as to which surgery) then pray over it and be confident in that decision. i've known ppl who have done lap band and bybass so i'll be the 1st sleeve...but hey diversity, that's what makes the world go round right now as far as the pre-op diet...IT IS KILLING ME TOO, but if i can admit...iv'e cheated...my doctor's office dietician puts EVERYONE on an ALL liquid diet for 2 weeks...no lean meats, no nothing but the shakes yogurt Jello and broth...though i've cheated, tomorrow markes my 1 week until surgery so i plan on being 90% good...GOOD LUCK to you and i wish you ALL THE BEST! ~nicole -
Well, after countless hours and days, I've decided NOT to go through with the VSG. I'm healthy at 90 pounds over weight. I will do everything I can to lose these 90 pounds the natural way. I will be meeting with a weight behaviorist to get help with my addiction called food. That combined with weight watchers will hopefully be what I need to succeed. I just wanted to thank everyone on this site who helped me make an informed decision based on what was best for ME. I wish everyone much success with which ever road they chose on this weight loss journey!!
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I recently heard about Zonegran, a new drug that may help with weight loss. Here's an article about it and another drug called Axokine that makes it sound promising: http://webmd.lycos.com/content/article/63/71964.htm Now obviously, these weight loss drugs are still too new to be sure if they will be useful to MO patients. I'm surely glad I got the band! But such developments give me hope that in 5 or 10 years there may be some amazing advances in curing obesity without surgery. Perhaps something that will make it easier than it is with the band. If that is the case, I will be grateful that I chose the band instead of the RNY or DS. If some easier method of weight control comes along in a few years, I have the option to get unbanded and will be essentially back to normal. Reversing an RNY or DS is far, far more complicated and risky. So, it really makes me feel bad for all the young people out there who are going for the RNY. That is such a drastic, permanent choice to be making. The band makes sense as a first choice. The RNY and DS are only justified as last resorts, in my opinion.
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Just starting research
reagansmom replied to reagansmom's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That is so good to hear that the surgery has helped your neck and back problems. I am basically living on pain meds and muscle relaxers. I had back surgery in 2001 and have since had 6 epidurals- nothing seems to help. It has been so difficult to keep weight off when you can't do much because of the pain. Everyone says "build your core", but that has been easier said then done. I want this surgery, if only to get the weight off for my back. I know that it would help many other things as well. Good to hear from a fellow back sufferer. -
Getting back on track
To Be Thin 2011 replied to LSUVetGirl10's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Janet Have you considered the 5 day pouch test? I had read other postings on this topic and looked into it a couple of times. I know I am not as far out as you , but I kind of got sloppy habits in July & August vacationing, weekend drinking, and eating, etc.. I needed to get back on track and get motivated as I still have a LONG way to go in my weight loss journey. I started the 5 day pouch test on Monday... it's hard.. but it is helping me mentally and physically to get back on track and back in the mode of losing weight, eating healthier... below is the link... Good Luck... http://5daypouchtest.com/ -
Am I really making the right decision?
Jboyd2014 replied to Jboyd2014's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for the positive posts! It is scary but I do know that I can do! I've lost a ton of weight before by only changing my eating habits, because I am very active! My problem is its not realistic and I can never keep it off! I have done all the programs, weight watchers, herbal magic- that was successful - but a pill is not a tool and once I stopped taking the pill I started gaining weight again! I am a planner and want to know and hear all before I have surgery! And of course all the support is needed! -
Enough lurking, time for an introduction!
LadyAnn posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello everyone! I've been reading and gathering info for so long now, I thought it was finally time to join on and say hello. This forum has been amazingly helpful, and you all seem so wonderful, I'm really happy to have found my way here :couch2: I'm Ann, 22, from Northern California (Windsor to be exact). I'm scheduled for banding with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana on Sept. 28, 2006... Only 3 weeks to go! It's still conditional on my funding coming through 100%, so feel free to cross your fingers for me I am beyond excited, I can't even express it. Like many of you I'm sure, I've tried EVERYTHING to try and lose weight for the past 10 years. I've had some success, but apparently "long-term" is not in my vocabulary if you know what I mean. I'm just ready for a permanent change, so that I can find permanent success. I know that it will still take alot of work, I'm just tired of it being a constant struggle - especially one that feels like a battle I'm always losing. I fell like the band is just calling my name! Again, I'm really happy to here, and looking forward to getting to know you all. -
I'm obviously crazy as I weigh myself everyday! It helps to keep me honest. I have a range that I am happy with but if I go over that I need to do something. At least this way I have an idea of where I am at. If I only weighed once a week or once a month or at the Dr's it would be so much harder to get any gain under control as it would likely be so much more. At the moment my weight is a fraction over my comfort no of 51kg so I know that I have to stick to the rules properly. It is not something that would show up in my clothes until I was probably 2 - 3 kg overweight and when you are as vertically challenged as I am losing even those small amounts is really hard!
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I weigh myself every day, too, and if it's up even a few tenths of a pound, I can usually figure out why and correct my behavior. We have two digital scales - one his, one mine, both Homedics, bought in Walmart, both very accurate. I know someone who's on Weight Watchers who weighs herself about 10 times a day - morning, night, before she pees, after she pees - now, that's obsessive-compulsive! She had to put her scale in the trunk of her car to keep from weighing herself constantly. I figure that as long as I only want to do it once a day I'm fine!
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So just got home from the doc's office. Last month when I went I had lost 18lbs! That was insane and I knew I was too tight. So she loosened up the band, I plateaued for a little while after that and this visit today, I only lost 2 pounds... I guess it's normal considering I lost so much the last time. Anyway Im still happy and celebrating because I did not gain any weight back and even still managed to lose some. Today she tightened it a small tad because I was still feeling hungry at times. But the real excitement is...I went to the mall and fit into a SIZE 8 JEANS! I cannot believe it! I don't remember being in the 1 digits before. I'm happy, and I love this decision. I have five months to go before reaching my goal weight. I hope I can do it, hittin the gym later, taking my multi vitamins, and getting in my protein. Liquids for 2 days and then onto mushies. I wonder what it's like to not obsess about food, weight and appearance? I wonder if that feeling will ever go away? Let me know guys... happy holidays!
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You should ask your doctor to do the sleeve because my daughter friend had the band and she had so many infections she had it removed and had the sleeve and she doing fine it's been about three years and she keeping her weight down good she looks fantastic I will be praying for you God bless you hope you make the right decisions!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120AZ using BariatricPal mobile app
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So today I stepped on the scale and was greeted with 189.9. It's the first time I've been in the 180s since around 2000, when I used hypnosis to lose about 25 lb.s and made it down to around 185. Thank you VSG!! I am two months and a few days out. 32 lb.s gone since surgery, 32 in my pre-op diet. Only 4.4 lbs. to go till I am merely overweight!! Thanks to all who post their successes and struggles. Reading your stories helps me every day. Lynda
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My weight starts with 18!!!!!!!
carolina girl replied to lsereno's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
That is awesome news! So happy for you- before you know it you'll be saying "my weight starts with 17!" Can't wait to join you! -
Do you still act like a heavy person? what i mean is walk the same, stuff like that. i lost 30 lbs i lost alot of weight in my tummy area when i sleep on my side my arm falls it doesnt rest on my tummy. so i dont know where to put it i get neck pain and back pain trying to figure out my body
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Am i exercising too much?
BandedBettyBoop replied to dalia93's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would suggest upping your calories. Preband I was eating 1200 cal per day and was losing. Then suddenly it stopped. I increased to like 1500 for a week and lost weight. I think I settled at 1400 calories, but everyone is different. You should try gradually increasing your calories or talk to Ur doc. Maybe? -
Am i exercising too much?
Stephleupagus replied to dalia93's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone is different. I know when I'm exercising a lot I have to increase my calories to lose weight. You should try increasing your calories. You can also try something called carb cycling, google it and it can really pull you out of a plateau. What kind of exercise are you doing? You may need to switch that up too. Doing the same thing lets your body get very good at figuring out just how little calories it must expend to accomplish something, so sometimes you have to change it to surprise your body. Add weight training. P90x is fantastic. Or Jillian's 30 day shred. -
Am i exercising too much?
dalia93 replied to dalia93's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you but I actually still feel big.... I am 164 pounds 5 ft 4 I need to lose 30 pounds to reach my goal weight but I am finding it extremely hard to that! exercising is not helping Oh wow 80 pounds well done! I cnt wait to lose 80 pounds!!!! I lost 56 pounds since July 2nd 2012... I am happy I did but I am pushing for more but its just not coming off... It's just getting harder am frustrated and starting to get demotivated:( I don't understand why it's not coming off!!!! not even a pound!! shall I increase my calorie intake!? Thanks -
Anyone Out There Like Me?
ProudGrammy replied to brandymarie81's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
:welcome: hi brandy We would love you here, and we can give you all the support and advice you need. We're all great people and are here for everyone :wink0: That being said, there is s a support group that is more weight specific. If you need to lose over 200 lbs. maybe more people in that group could help better, since they might understand some of your more individual problems. But we want to grab you too. So hop aboard :smile1: How wonderful, going to Alaska on a cruise. You will definitely be down a great deal of weight, and you will feel much healthier by September. Everybody loses weight at a different time period, but i know you will do great. Have fun in Alaska. :wof: See you soon :seeya: -
Hey everyone, hopefully someone can help me out! So as the title says I'm 6 1/2 months out and I'm wondering how many calories a day I should be having. I want to average around 2 pounds of weight loss a week. I currently keep my calories from 450-550, but is this too little? I am considering increasing my intake to 600-700 calories a day, especially now that I'm farther out. I'll be honest, I don't work out. I did in the beginning and of course in the end there is no excuse, but being a full-time college student it's hard to get to the gym when an essay is due the next day! LOL So, if you guys can be so kind as to tell me how many calories a day should I be aiming for if I want to lose 2 pounds a week and don't exercise. THANKS Also, I have noticed that 2oz no longer makes me as full! I'm satisfied with 2 oz, but I could easily at least eat another ounce, maybe more! That worries me SO MUCH! I am worried I've stretched my sleeve
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Had my second fill today. 5 cc now.
forwardlooking replied to bluegudren's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I got my second fill Monday, so I am at 6cc. I was depressed last time I went because I gained a pound, almost through me off. This time I lost and I am at 35.5 pd nothing to sneeze at. Surgery was 11/18/2013. You can do it. I haven't been able to exercise but looking forward to walking, One foot at a time. -
Hi Everyone, It's great to read so many success stories. I can't say enough positive things about having this done. I'm healthier and happier and have no regrets. I feel great now. I still have weight to lose but my confidence in my ability to do so is so high. I used to go on diets all the time but in the back of my mind I knew I would fail. This time, I won’t fail… and with losing 50 pounds so far I’m well on my way to success. I’m getting a lot of comments from people now on how good I look. I finally decided to buy clothes that actually fit me instead of a bunch of baggy clothes with flower prints on them and the great comments keep coming! It’s a nice feeling. The other great benefit is how much better I feel. My back and knees don’t hurt like they used to and I don’t have nearly the stomach pains that I would constantly get. It's all thumbs up for me and I wouldn't change a thing. Ruth
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1st fill and gained weight !!!?????
LovedinFL replied to LovedinFL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for your responds, that makes me feel a little better. I am going to call my Dr tomorrow and make an appointment for next week. I mean I didn't go through this to gain weight. LOL. Good luck to you. -
I have had a hard time since a trip to Europe the beggining of Oct. Then of course there was thanksgiving, christmas, new years. I have put on 30 pounds from my lowest weight. I was told by a few people I lost a little too much weight. I have going to loose 20 and see how I look and if my jeans fit. I can't workout right now because I just had a boob job 12/21. I had my trainer put me back in the schedule 1/10. I hope the doc. okays that. It will be 3 weeks. Yesterday and today have been great eating wise. I have broken up my daily food into 6 mini meals. I think this will work well for me. I also started journaling again. Let's hope my motivation continues. I think I'll be in a good spot if I can just put 3-4 good days together. I never want to be fat again! Thanks for listening.
