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That is why it's important to look at the ingredients, and Protein content. There are plenty of bars that are 200+ calories with less than 15g of protein and 12+ sugars, and half the ingredients are chemicals I can't pronounce. Be wise and read everything:-) Also all post on here are what works for us, we are all different in our journey and what works. I have taken some suggestions that worked wonderfully for me and others that just didn't. :-)
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Hello everyone! I'm new to the group
BenisaMartim4 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi everyone. I am so glad to have found this group. It appears to be a wonderful support and information system. I am a 34 year old, wife and mother to four boys (ages 4,5,9,10. The oldest two have autism). I have been over weight all my life, but my health has really went down hill since the birth of my last child. I have been interested in weight loss surgery for several years now, but because of a lack of insurance, it was not a possibility for me. In June of this year, my husband joined the Toyota production team here in Mississippi and we got insurance on day one. I began pursuing my options very soon thereafter. I have finished all of my pre-surgery testing: weight management visits, EGD, stress-test, colonoscopy, sleep study and psych eval. My appointment to see the surgeon again and to submit everything to the insurance company is this Monday, Oct. 24. It will take up to four weeks to get a surgery date after that. I will keep y'all posted. I have already met my max out of pocket for this year, so this should not cost me anything. Everyone wish me luck! :0) -
3 Days post Gastric Sleeve Surgery And Clear Sailing!
Indymom replied to Crawford's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Make sure you are following your food plan set forth by your nutritionist and surgeon. At this point after surgery your healing staple line and stomach are still likely very numb, so you don't want to overdo it because you "feel" OK. I was able to comfortably start on my Protein shakes on day 4 (maybe 5?) and didn't have any problem tolerating the shakes or full liquids I was allowed to have, but I wasn't allowed eggs or other soft foods for close to a month. Just make sure you're following your plan, but it sounds like you're having a good recovery! -
8 Days Post Op Gastric Sleeve
longer-life replied to free2beme's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi there, I am 9 days post op and have been on full liquids since the hospital. What you are going through is normal. I get hungry if I don't sip all day. I use myfitnesspal.com and consume about 600-750 calories a day. Do you have Protein and Fluid goals you have to meet? I have to drink a minimum of 71 protein grams a day and at least 80 grams of fluids. I do meet my protein goals everyday (or else I would be starved), but my fluids hover around 64 ounces. In regards to weight loss, I don't lose every day. I have lost 12 pounds since surgery (no loss before) and that exceeds my expectations for ONE MONTH, lol, so I'm good! Don't panic. You are doing fine. Consider calling your nutritionist if their guidelines are not clear. -
3 Days post Gastric Sleeve Surgery And Clear Sailing!
Crawford replied to Crawford's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
1st couple days they suggested protein shakes.. clear liquids and vegetable & chicken broth.. sugar free popsicles.. watre other clear liquids.. low fat yogurt.. skim milk.. soft foods after the 2nd week.. -
1st Post And Need Advice!
Amanda131 replied to luv-a-bull's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Smile, let them know you have considered all options/drawbacks and this is the best course for you, then change the subject. People like that really want to get your dander up. When they realize it's not going to happen they usually stop. The easiest way to deal with it internally is to realize that these people are generally uneducated about the struggles of obesity and/or the surgery. We can't control what people say but we can always control how we respond and how it affects us. Best of luck! Amanda -
Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery Monday Dec 12th
indi1 replied to Charlotte's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations- I hope everything is going well and I'm really excited for you! I am pre-op so I can't speak for the protein powder, but understand it may be difficult. -
Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery Monday Dec 12th
illgeturhairdid replied to Charlotte's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
The pain passes quickly. Day 5 I woke up and realized I was sleeping on my stomach! Even more then that, I was so comfy I decided to sleep for another hour! I had a hard time too with the protein powder. I sucked it up though and got it down. It is easier to drink now then it was. Take your time and get used to your new tummy- Good luck to you! -
3 Days post Gastric Sleeve Surgery And Clear Sailing!
mismeow replied to Crawford's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow! You are doing great!!! I am 4 days days out, pretty much pain free. Can't seem to get all my fluids and proteins in though. If you don't mind me asking, what has your eating plan been like? -
I'm getting nervous...
SeattleSweetie replied to SeattleSweetie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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8 days pre-op and I am about to have a MELTDOWN
beflipper commented on africanqueen's blog entry in africanqueen's Blog
Don't worry, I am 8 days pre-op today. I was banded on August 2nd and my 1st visit isn't until the 17th. I called the office yesterday and spoke to the nurse pract, i told her i was getting hungry. YOU CANT advance to the next stage till next week. I'm like o.k.,but i had a 1/4 small curd cottage cheese for lunch it hurt a little after, but i defintly felt more fufilled. Are you getting enough protein? -
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New & started 6 mth supervised diet
ready4changein2011 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello all, I am new to this site and was referred by my pt advocate(who has done very well with the lapband). I have started my journey into being a healthier me. UHC requires the 6 mth supervised diet and I have done my 1st visit already. So far I have attended my seminar, had my consultation and met my nutritionist. This has worked out well for me so far because they do everything in the office so, the only thing I need to do outside of them is my psych eval. I'm trying to get this setup quickly since some insurance ask for it at the 3 mth mark (per pt advocate). I was instructed to start a low carb, high protein diet and exercise. Current BMI 42.7, qualifying BMI >40. Needing some advice on: - best protein powders out there? - if I go under my BMI, do I still qualify through my insurance? I have previously lost 80 lbs only to have gained it all back and some. I'm just tired of the yo-yo dieting, plus now the high blood pressure has returned and I'm taking 3 meds. Hopefully I will lose just enough to keep me in the qualifying range but I'm scared, I really wants this surgery. I am a mother of 6 and I want to live a long healthy life. Losing weight has never really been a problem for me, so I should be okay with lapband, gaining it back o the otherhand is what I'm dealing with. The weight doesn't stay off, this is very discouraging to me and I'm unhappy. I'm at 256.8 and 5'5, tired and need some motivation, my goal wt is 150 lbs, that's 106.8 lbs to lose. I do believe this is possible through lapband. The only thing that gives me hope, is my mother and daughters, who supports me 100%. Everyone else appears to give me grief. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks -
Please allow me to introduce myself...
Nancy Rivers replied to Geeewhy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome to the forums. Don't stress about loosing weight before the surgery. What I did was start incorporating 1 Protein shake a day and started eating a bit healthier (no more fast food) before the doc put me on the 12 day pre-op diet that I am doing now. I think doing it the way I did is making this a bit easier - although really, I have a really generous pre-op diet and the only problem I had was days 3 - 5 where I craved certain things like pizza. This is a life changing decision, so make sure you are really ready to make those changes. If you are not, then take the extra time. Otherwise, go for it! -
1 Week Post Op. Feel Like I Made A Big Mistake
Tammy483 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi everyone, I just joined this place. I got my GB surgery done 21/5 so its been a week yesterday. I live in Oman and there weren't many options to do this surgery elsewhere. After reading about GBS recovery and food stages and Proteins, I am stunned. My doc asked me to drink no Protein supplements, no Calcium citrate! I am on a liquid diet till now that consists of Water, tea, normal juices, broths and Soup. I can drink anything I want without large quantities of sugar. I asked him and the NUT about protein intake, supps etc.. They said no extra supplements. And as for the puréed stage, eat what others are eating at home and just purée it. Nothing about protein first, nothing about no sugar. I am clueless on how to proceed. -
New Here And 7 Days Post Op.....
pyletnt replied to pyletnt's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you. Today I added protein to everything. I need to really keep track. I want to get in at least 70 grams per day. 80 would be ideal. I don't drink plain Water. I have to have zero calorie flavored water. -
Hey Everyone. :-). I Was Banded Yesterday May 1St. !!!
singingmom2 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Ok...so i am sooooo sore where my port is...i feel like i did 1000 crunches. Lol...oyher than that i feel great! I seemed to have escaped the horrible gas i was expecting.....i plan on neing on this site a lot. I've already learned so much by reading ya'lls posts...very thankful for this forum!!! I do havr a question: can i have a protein shake yet. Or do i have to wait 4 days??? Thank u all so much!! Oh ps...my weight before pre op diet was 264... Wt day of surgery 254. I am 5'8 and my goal wt is 150....xoxo -
Feeling A Little Discouraged..:(
Webchickadee replied to msaprildawn's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Don't forget, we have fat distributed all through our bodies. And most especially important, within our torso, around our vital organs! This is the most dangerous fat! So if you're losing weight, you're possibly losing it "internally" in a way that isn't being reflected on the scale, but is an important contributor to your improving your health! Also, it is possible (hopefully not!) that you're losing muscle in a larger percentage than preferred. Muscle is more dense than fat and therefore causes more weight loss, with less of an effect on inches. Basically, if you lose a certain volume of muscle, it may not be reflected in lost inches as much as if you lost the same volume in fat, but the scale will go down. After all, a pound is a pound, whether it is fat or muscle. But they look very different on the body! The best way to combat muscle loss is to make sure you've got sufficient Protein in your diet (which helps build muscle and guard aroud loss) and to regularly participate in rigorous exercise that not only builds your cardiovascular system, but also builds muscle (weight lifting, etc.). "Stay the course".......you're doing great! -
Am Going For The Sleeve Surgery Soon!
Thegoddesszili posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, I am in a 2 week diet before having my surgery. I am right know 233pounds and am only 4'11 feet tall. I started the liquid diet 5-21-12. I can say I feel very fustrated with the liquid diet. I have been In the replace 2 meal with protein shakes and 1 heathy meal before. I never been in a a strict liquid diet before. I been very moody because I am the only one to cook at home and is torture to cook and knowing you can not eat but drink liquids. It has been frustrating but is not the food that I am really craving is my daily cup of coffee that I am craving my caffeine. I know is not good but it has been years of drinking coffee and I get bad headache because of the coffee. Ok my question is after the surgery how long after the surgery can I begin the exersice? I would not feel right with saggy skin. Amy suggestion I will apreciated. -
An array of EMOTIONS! What to expect? Surgery T-14 ?!?!?!?
BeachBish replied to BeachBish's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome Newbie (surgery 6/25)! SCORE and Good for YOU! We are in this togetehr only 4 days apart in our bands!!! Remember your Protein...it will keep you full. Premier Protein ready made drinks...30 grams...Sam's carries them here. Chick Fil a - chicken noodle Soup mulched to LIQUID in my bullet and some added boullon is DELISH!! Guessing it is time for us to get to the gym and work work work!!! -
Got my approval less than 24hrs after it was submitted and just scheduled surgery for June 4th I'm excited and nervous all emotions are in full effect. Anyways what advice tips do you guys have to prepare like what to bring to hospital, which is the best Protein to get, Vitamin recommendations etc i start liquid diet Saturday since is only for a week . Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App
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Having Trouble Deciding Between Bypass And The Sleeve. Any Suggestions?
tonibugg replied to pedsnurse120304's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Lots of reasons for me but I'll list my most important ones =) 1) My sister in law, friend and cousin all had the gastric bypass and they have all had not only complications (some more severe than others) and they have all gained back a minimum of 60 lbs each!! 2) Dumping syndrome.. not interested in this process at all! 3) Malabsorption problems 4) Did not want my intestines rerouted. Now for the reasons I chose the sleeve.. 1) I have not found anyone in any forum or otherwise that has gained weight back. 2) Most lose the weight goals in 12 months. 3) low complication rate vs any other surgery 4) Sleeve was performed prior to the GB for super morbidly obese in order to get them to a safe weight for the GB surgery. Research! 5) Almost all surgeons I have talked to, read about or listened to on various sites all agree that the sleeve is the best option for wls currently Like I said there are so many more reasons but these were some of the big ones for me! Good luck with your decision and your journey, whichever journey you choose! =) Make sure you listen to your heart, body and surgeon (lol) and do what is best for you. Don't let other peoples reasons decide for you! -
Post Op Week 1 And Hungry, But Not Head Hungry!
LLuce replied to IwantTHATshu's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am going into my 4th week (my surgery was 6/27) I felt the exact same way as you. I was very frustrated that I felt hungry and began to wonder if they didn't take enough of my stomach out. But cheri is right when you start the soft food diet you will know that you've been sleeved. Just yesterday I had to force myself to eat so I could get all my protein in. I am not hungry like I was in the beginning. I have lost 11 lbs since the day of surgery. I feel like that isn't as much as I thought I would lose but I am not letting that discourage me b/c I know it will come off it has to I am only eating 500-700 calories a day. Try not to be discouraged it will all work out give it another week or 2 you will feel better. By the way I read a lot of cheri's post and she has a lot of good advice. Take Care -
Need Support From Sleevers 1 Year Or More. Help!
MSanti replied to gordatoflaca's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
73 pounds is a great accomplishment. It's not about how long it takes you to get there. Just stay focused and keep going. Here are a couple of tips that helped me with my stalls: -Check Vitamin levels - Any vitamin deficiency can cause stalls -Water - I had days when I would forget how much water I should have been drinking -Exercise - If you stopped working out, start! -Protein - Always eat it first -Stress - Can be a big staller! (It sounds like you are going through a rough time; find something that relaxes you: Exercise, yoga, reading, dancing anything! I hope this helps! -
Need Support From Sleevers 1 Year Or More. Help!
gordatoflaca replied to gordatoflaca's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Awe man, I guess everyone thinks that I need to see a therapist. lol. Yes, I agree that it contributes to stress. And I have been seeing someone since last summer. And maybe I made the mistake of mentioning my marriage in my post because I dont want the comments/focus of your responses to be about that. I havent been on this thing for several months and I'm already getting freaked out. J/K. Please please please disregard that part and give me tips such as the ones that Globetrotter & MSanti have provided. I would also appreciate recipe's that you may know of that the whole family would enjoy. I've hate making seperate meals (it's exhausting) because I've ran out of ideas that they would like. Snack options. Exercise video suggestions are great to. Way to many products/gimmicks out there and I dont want to spend on unecessary things. Thanks to all of you for your comments, i honestly do appreciate them.
