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a few concerns of mine
vegasvampire replied to justxkarma's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi..... I agree with you, the protein drinks...I can not and will not drink them!!!! but I did find Special K... it is K 2 O protein water mix... you mix it with your water it has 5 g of protein 30 calories no sugar... I get the pink lemonade add a slice of lemon and lime with ice it is so good. Its not as much protein as a protein drink but I eat chicken, tuna, cheese and eggs. And I am 6 weeks and had my first fill last monday, I am doing ok but I think I need more fills.... :party: and TIME. -
a few concerns of mine
Froggie D replied to justxkarma's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No you should not be able to only eat 2 ounces. You are not even a month out and the first month is for healing!!!!!! You do not have restriction yet. You may not have restriction for several fills down the road. Don't rush things. Right now you need to be focusing on healing, eating slowly, learning to sip, getting all yor Protein and fluids in and chewing. Practice, practice, practice! As you get restriction, you will eat less and less. Don't let yourself get discouraged. This is a long process. You are just getting started. You are actually in the hardest phase, sometimes referred to as Bandster Hell because you have gotten the band, but it is not working for you yet. Someone posted that this stage is like getting a new expensive sports car. It is wonderful and you just can't wait to take it out and drive it really fast - see just what it can do. But it doesn't have any gas in it yet. You have to get some gas put in (fills in your band) before it will really do all it can do. You will get there. Just keep reading about what each stage is like on this forum. I know how impatient you are feeling. I have been there. I am now 4 months and 4 fills out and have lost 60 pounds. My band is finally working like it is supposed to and I am a happy camper. You will be too, before long!:redface: -
How do you use personal messenger?
kelseycakes20 replied to shellbell79's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Lol you're definitely not confusing it. I wasn't able to upload my picture on the app, for some reason it was just really slow and kept failing so I did it online by going to my profile settings and updating it that way lol now adding friends on here is something I haven't done yet. I've looked every where for an option to add as a friend on this app but haven't seen anything. I'm pretty sure you can add people on the actual website though -
6 Days Post Op And I'm Starving.
CHELL replied to CHELL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thx so much guys. My taste buds r not cooperating post op n all the protein shakes I could stomach pre op are making me gag post op. I know I must get protein in but I just don't know how I'm going to do it. My first follow up appt is Fri so I'll dicuss it with my dr. He has me on strictly liquids (broth, Popsicles, jello, etc) and I'm starving. Hopefully he'll let me kick it up to at least yogurt, pudding, etc. I think I could stomach protein powder mixed in those better than liquids. Thx again. -
I fight with him, but in the end, he almost always wins.
sassy14 commented on Cecilia's blog entry in Conversations with Ed
I know exactly what you mean about the child who just seems to have eating down pat. My granddaughter--who is three--is exactly like that. Can I tell you how hard it is to not try to stuff her or say "just one more bite"....But I am not. I am really trying to help her grow up without the eating disorders that my children have and it is tough. Love the blog. Love naming that evil voice that sounds so rational and reasonable when I hear it in my head. I am presurgery--next Thursday. But, I am on the preop diet--in my case fish, soup and yogurt in addition to water and protein drinks if I want them. Oddly, I am not really fighting it. That's not to say that I am not thinking of how to change my plain greek yogurt into chocolate greek yogurt...... You are doing great. Just tell Ed to go shut up and leave the room Susan -
Am I the only man in this forum? I kid, sort of.
FailureIsntAnOption replied to pixelsmack's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Pixelsmack, Have you researched the gastric sleeve? Maybe this would be an option for you. I am a 45 year old female. When banded I had a bmi of 53. The band was my first and only consideration for WLS. I have Kaiser insurance and Kaiser was pushing the bypass to me and I am completely against it. I know several people who have had bypass and all but 3 of them have gained most of their weight back. One of them is in ICU with liver failure brought on by her bypass 6 years ago. One of them died and one other has had serious complications and multiple surgeries to repair these complications. I chose the band because of the low risk associated with it. I will use the band to its full advantage for weight loss and I will not give up. It will work for me because for me it is the only option I am willing to put my body through. I had my surgery in Mexicali, MX done by a surgeon who has performed over 2000 of these proceedures. Everything went well and I have no problems and I am loosing. Good luck to you and don't be discouraged. If I were you I would make gastric bypass my last option. Try the band first. Banded 4/17/09 Start weight/surgery weight/current weight/goal 330/319/288/170 -
@@MrsKarenC2008 hmmmm wanna come to my house and help me out for a day i'll supply the Protein bars can you spare a glass of Water for me?? after an hour of course savor all your NSV's keep a record for yourself keep up the good job kathy
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Hair loss and growth is internal and has absolutely nothing to do with coloring it. The hair on the outside of your body is dead and while coloring it can damage it and cause it to break it can not cause it to fall out. If you're only two months out your hair is probably better due to all the extra protein, water, and vitamins you are getting. Give it another couple of months and you will probably lose a bit of hair. I have seen it be quite extreme but only once have I seen someone who's hair didn't grow back and it was because she refused to eat protein or take vitamins. This, for most people that have wls is just par for the course.
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This may sound strange but I JUST happened on the Low Carb Banders Unite forum on here. Mostly I hang around the general discussion part. I had no idea there were low carb banders. I am happy to see there are other banders who agree that high protein/low carb WILL work. My fill doctor said, it's not about carbs, fat, etc. it's about calories. I agree to a certain point. However, in the past I've always done really well doing low carb, like a mix of the Atkins and South Beach diets BUT would get discouraged when stalling after the Water weight came off. I know deep inside, that high Protein, low carb is the way to go FOR ME. It keeps my blood sugar steady, which helps with cravings, etc. Somehow I always knew I could stick it out if I had help, which I now have with the band! I am soooo happy! so happy, so happy.... really, you don't even know. We know our own bodies and how can thousands of other low carbers be wrong? I am tickled PINK...
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plateau...already..is that even possible?
YngGram replied to StephOnee's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have been told this in normal. I know it's what has happened to me. I am doing about a 1lb a week. Got my first fill yesterday and I had lost 1lb since a follow up last Mon. I think the "bad" guy in mushy foods is the dang potatoe. Most of us go for that as a good food to start with but it is a bad guy to me. The eggs are a good protein source. Things change as the body heals so don't worry to much right now. You just follow what the doc told you to do and you will be fine. -
I had surgery this past Wednesday. I woke up soooo weak and dizzy. When I got back from a doctors appointment I was starving. Since my doctor gave me better pain meds I feel pretty decent. But it seems that I cannot go without food any longer. So, in a 5 hour period I ate: 3 oz Protein drink 12 oz Water (in small sips) 1 cup of the liquid from a can of Progressive Light Beef Stew quarter cup of prepared potato flakes with gravy (probably less) half of a sugar free popsicle I don't feel any worse than I did before I ate all of this. I've been receiving sharp pains since yesterday in my chest (my doc feels this is swelling in my esophogus) and pain in my new stomach even when I just sip water. But I am afraid I may stretch out my new stomach. Is this too much food for my first week? Will I hurt my new tummy? Is anybody else hungry on day 5? Cynthia
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I am very sorry you have both experienced hair loss. I'm can tell that was upsetting and a traumatic experience. I stated in my original post that I have thick, curly hair and that it's quite possible it could be thinning and I just haven't noticed yet. The veteran I spoke to was a year out and had not experienced hair loss or thinning. Prior to surgery, she did not use chemicals in her hair. After surgery she of course took in the necessary Protein and supplements which I'm sure was helpful to her continued hair growth. Everyone is different. It's not reasonable to say everyone is going to lose hair, nor is it reasonable to say everyone who doesn't use chemicals in their hair won't. Again, we are all different. I simply shared my experiences and those of a woman I spoke with.
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5 days post up Still doing great!
LoriAnn81 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm note sure if I posted my weights correctly. On may 3rd 2011 I was 182lbs when I was banded. Today May 8th I am 175lbs!!! So now I have lost 7lbs since surgery!! Hopefully by thursday I can start solid food (which my surgeon recommends) 8-9 wants you to be fluids only..then try solid foods. My Doctor enrcourgaes to EAT Alot Protein thats what will keep you feeling full.. I also got the Okay once I start my solids are can start my Chinese B Pollen (Vitamin also helps with weight loss) So I am positive outcome so far!!! We can do this ladies!!!! -
Break from active weight loss?
It's time. replied to a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I am doing exactly that. From Thanksgiving to today I have eaten what I wanted but sensibly, keeping track of my calories about 1/3 of the days. I didn't gain, but I also didn't deprive myself of the foods I enjoy. I also overindulged a handful of times. I don't feel guilty and as of today I am following my program, wanting to lose another 15 pounds. Back to basics and plenty of protein! I haven't entered the maintenance phase either. I did this on purpose. I'm not sure if it was a good idea or not. We will see in the coming weeks. -
Banded September 2009 And It's Getting Harder!
sfchick posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yikes...this isn't good... Has this happened to anyone else? In September 2010...I was banded. Lots of up and downs...fills that were tight...too loose, finding my sweet spots... I fly a LOT for work...so my band gets tight at times because the elevation kills me. I recently had some trouble, had 4 cc taken out and put on 20 lbs... I went back and forth getting fills, getting unfilled, and I was at the doctor all the time....FINALLY I found a happy medium. I'm at 8 cc with an 11 cc band. I was doing GREAT. I had excellent restriction. I was eating well. Drinking lots of Protein. One day, a couple days after my WONDERFUL fill, I ate a couple chicken meatballs for dinner, and ate them too fast. Lots of vomiting, and I haven't been able to keep anything solid down since. It's been 3 days. Massive amount of extra bile, choking at night, coughing. I try to eat, and 20 minutes later, I'm full of bile, and I can't drink anything, and I can't feel my good "drop" like I usually do. I was able to keep a couple Protein shakes down and a yogurt shake down, but nothing solid.... I tried again, and I had a TON of bile, and ended up vomiting at the restaurant... On my last fill, my doctor said "wait it out until 4 weeks even if you have problems" Give your stomach a chance to acclimate to your new fill". Has anyone have anything similar happen to them? Will my stomach calm down so I could feel good, and eat and feel the food "drop" like I used to? I'm freaking out...wondering if I have gallstones, or if I just ate something too fast and now my stomach needs a break... -
Banded May 13? Please share progress....
lace posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded May 13. I went in for the Pre-Op on the day before, and asked to report to the Hospital at 7:30 am. I was not called in untill almost 10:00am. I started my Protein diet 2 weeks before at 240 and on Surgery day I was 223. Nurse started the IV, gave me a shot of anticlog med., put on leg massagers and was taken in for surgery at about 11:00 am. Next thing I remember I was in recovery being to move from bed to a recliner. I was taken for the x-ray and asked to go to the restroom and given a sip of juice. I was given instructions to go home and was discharged at 2 pm. The first 3 days were the hardest in the sence that it was so hard to get in and out of bed and out of chairs. I did not have problems with the shoulder pain, Thank God. But gas was some what uncomfortable. I am still on liquids. I've been having cream soups. I put them in the blinder and use water instead of milk and it does the job. I do get full very quick. I am not able to eat nearly as much as before. I went back to work yesterday and by noon I was tired and very sore. I got home at 3pm took med and slept until this morning. So all seems to be going good. My coworkers say that they are able to see a big difference already. I have not actually weighed myself yet, but I did notice some shirts fitting a little lose. Did anyone have surgery on the same day or close enough that can share their experience with me?? Good luck to all.:laugh: -
Surgery 01/02 and getting nervous
kelliteenor replied to Heath55's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am also starting pre op diet tmrw and surgery on the 7th, kind of unsure of what I can not eat!! Looks like protein shakes and salad!! That will be hard!! -
Calories At 6 Weeks
chitowngirl replied to sexypeaches33's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get about 800 a day, my nut told me to eat however I need to get to get to 60g of protein, which is about 800. I could easily go higher if I had something not soo good. -
Thanks for the support. It went just fine. I actually felt the port under my skin for the first time afterwards. I am on liquids only for 24 hours and can really feel the restriction. It took me forever to get a protein shake down this morning.
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I had one of these for dinner last night, it was GREAT!:hungry: They come four to a box, in the frozen section. I thawed one out in the microwave, then cooked it in a non-stick skillet. Took less then 10 minutes total. I toasted a wheat english-muffin and used that for a bun, with a little light mayo and ginger spread(also from TJs). It was sooooo good, and a lot more juicy then I would have thought. It had a hint of citrus, and some heat but not a lot. The nutritional info - each patty has 110 calories, 30 of them from fat. It has 3g fat, 1 of those is sat fat, no trans fat. 55mg of Cholesterol, 270mg of sodium. Total carbs of 4g, 1g of Fiber. And 15g of Protein. I don't have the ingredients here with me, but TJs is usually pretty good on what it puts in things.
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Carlorie Intake 2Nd Week Post Op.
MyVSG2012 replied to smileygirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I should mention that liquid protein sources can vary wildly in calorie ranges, depending on brands and what type of protein you are doing. I have 4 different proteins that range from 80 calories - 150 calories. -
Until you are on solid foods you won't know your sleeves capacity. I could eat a cup of puréed soup after surgery. As soon as I started real food no way could I eat that much. Until recently at 5 months I could only eat half of a boneless skinless chicken breast. Now I can eat a whole one if its small. How does your nut expect you to get your protein in if you are eating only a 1/4c at a meal 3 times a day ? They all want us to eat mostly real food and not protein drinks or powders but we can't meet out protein stats without supplementing. Sometimes I wonder if these people actually have degrees.
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A month out has anyone had carbs? A little here and there. Im dying for sushi but it has rice on it. Is that okay??The other day i had a little bite of a veggie sandwich on panini. Are bread and crackers a complete no no right now. Even tho I only have a few bites...and its whole wheat? OHHH AND WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HOT DOGS??PROTEIN? ANYONE HAD PROBLEM WITH IT? THANKS YALL:drool5:
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Carlorie Intake 2Nd Week Post Op.
Babypink002 replied to smileygirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 2 weeks out as well and was wondering. So just Protein and fluids, got that! -
Carlorie Intake 2Nd Week Post Op.
twoboysandagirl replied to smileygirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yep, protein and fluids...but just fyi I was at 300-400 calories.
