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Back to basics...and broke my stall !
MystiGal replied to nursepez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is exactly what I needed to read! I have been gaining and losing the same 3 pounds over the past 2 1/2 weeks. I will be six weeks post op Tuesday. I don't know if I am depressed or just having too much fun with an I dont care attitude, but I really screwed up this weekend. Had about 10 glasses of wine, a few tequila shots, a bloody mary, hotlinks, crunchy tacos.... Yeah, it was a fun filled weekend by the pool, but I lost control. I will be doing protein shakes this week to get back on track. Thanks for your post. -
1st fill unsuccessful due to scar tissue.
snowbird replied to JMD's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I didn't have any problem with my first fill, but did with my second. The doctor said I had lost enough weight that the scar tissue had shifted over my port. He poked around for quite a while trying to push through the scar tissue; I was watching the needle bent almost into a horseshoe shape from the pressure! Finally he said, "I need a bigger needle" and tried again with a thicker one, and was successful. It wasn't that bad, but I was a bit tender the next day. His only comment was, "You're a hard, hard woman!" -
I thought it was good. It didn't make me emotional. It just was good to see some of the issues see the light of day. I thought it was interesting how they dealt with the anger from the daughter over her Mother's weight issues. I think that happens more than we realize. Since most of us are the offenders it was good to see how our weight and health issues can effect our families.
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14 weeks post op with pics
coops replied to luvinitcuzican's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
WOW... what quick weight loss you have had... amazing!! I too wish it was melting off me...lol =] -
Well, 2 1/2 yrs after i got my lapband and over 100 lbs lost, I had 1/2 of my Fluid removed last month due to a slip. I had the most horrible reflux at the nite for 4 mths (was taking 1 Rx Nexium, 3 rx Prilosec, and 5 OTC Zantac every nite, all the whiles sleeping on my back with 3 pillows). After the xray confirmed a slip, the PA removed 1/2 of my 9.5cc fill with a plan of leaving it for 3sure wks and putting it ALL back in. After hearing from several people on here that they at never put back that much at once, I got a little nervous. When I went back this past Wed (a 3 hr drive and $160 a visit) isaw the actual drnot his PA. I wasgot told theya had to fill me back slowly-going just 1cc at a time. So I got my 1cc fill (and he had a hard time finding my port. I got stuck about 8 times) and I was on my way, hoping that it would take care of the ravennous appetite I had for the past 3 wks. Stuck with my liquids till yesterday afternoon. I then ate about 68 bites of Panda Express and was satisfied. Yeah. Its overA im back on track. Till lunch today. I ate 1/2 my burger (like usual) except this time, I probably couldve finished it. dinner tonite was a whole pot pie. Im still not full. It took me 4 mths to get initial restriction over 2100 yrs ago filling slowly. I really hate to do that again. Ive already gained 5 lbs. Yes, I know I should be watching my portions, counting Protein and calories, working out 7 days a wk. But I got comfortable with my band doi ng its job over the past over 2 yrs and now I'm white knuckling it. Cant afford to get fat again, already gave upo my jumbo clothes. Help!!! Any tips on getting thru this "bandster hell" yet again? Marci
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What is the average weight loss in the begining?
LindafromFlorida replied to reany237's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just follow your plan, and don't worry about others. You will lose weight. Just focus on you and what you are eating! -
Over 1 year havent lost what i thought i was going to..considering getting gastric bypass
54Shirley replied to Ally4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well,,, this is a switch,,,,, How is your fill level ? are you hungry every couple of hours ? Or are you good for say 5-6 hrs.... i went through a lot also, they ended up filling my band to the fill line under Fluoroscope (this is painless) . If you are going to speak to your surgeon, ask him to fill you to your Fill Line, before you make any decesions You might actually be Happy with the results. You will be able to watch the whole thing on screen. Add in some walking maybe 3x a week, and you have a good start. I'm speaking from experience. I only had a slight tweaking since I lost some weight. But being filled this way put me on the right track, and it is available to you..... Tell your surgeon to do it, youre tired of waiting for weight loss to begin, and you believe this would help. What have you got to lose but weight. This is one fill straight to the Fill Line. Also check out myfitnesspal.com for journal, and tons of info...It's FREE ! Again, you might be impressed. Don't make a mistake that is not reversible. Then comes the problem with Melabsoruption. (I know I spelled that wrong..) Every one that I new that had it done,,, It did not work for them. Don't make a mistake, Think first. Shirley. -
4 Days Post Op Food And Exercise Question
rodswife replied to rodswife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you. Tonight I went for a power walk around the block with my husband. It wasnt a whole lot but it was something and it made me feel good. You have lost a massive amount of weight. That is so awesome. I can't wait to start seeing results. -
4 Days Post Op Food And Exercise Question
Sassygirl06 replied to rodswife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you feel up to light exercise right now then you should do what you can handle. As far as gaining weight, I doubt that you would be able to consume enough to gain anything right now. good luck! and congrats on your sleeve! -
I've never been good at keeping up with a journal..........nothing has changed. My highest weight was 265. On surgery day I was 261. My lowest now has been 194. 70 pounds. Wow! The beauty of it is that it won't come back. I will never go over 200 again. I always said that when on previous diets and in the blink of an eye I would be back up there and beyone. Unless, God forbid, something goes wrong with my band I will not gain again. I had an unfill a couple days after Christmas and I've gained a couple pounds. I feel almost wide open and have been eating all kinds of crap. I am going back tomorrow for another fill. I want just a small one. The last one was bad and all the stress of David being in the hospital was a nightmare. I lost lots of weight but I also nearly lost my sanity. The lack of vitamins, protein, etc caused nasty things. My nails are a mess, my hair is dull, dry and lifeless. My skin is dull and has no elasticity. That may just be an age thing and I will live with it if I have to. I am wearing size 14 jeans and while I am not exercising, I still feel better than I've felt in years. I can breathe so much better. I don't wet my pants with the least exertion. It's all good. I want to go on to 150 if I can. I'm not desparate to lose now. I am not yet happy with my looks but I am so much improved. I can't imagine myself at 150. It would be cool just to see how I look. Later.........
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I was banded late June of 2011 and found out September 1st of 2011 that I was pregnant! So I FINALLY got a fill yesterday and am at 5cc in a 10cc band. Being a mommy to a 5 week old is definitely challenging with free time so im really hoping that I will have enough time to cook healthy meals and be able to exercise enough. I live in Texas so its already hot out and doesnt cool off enough til dark so going walking with the baby is not really an option until shes a little older. Im really excited to get back on track and was VERY happy to hear that I had only gained 10 lbs since my last appointment in August of last year! I am hoping that I have enough restiction but I am still on mushy foods until late tomorrow so I am still able to eat quite a bit I guess because these are sliders for the most part? Anyway I guess I am just rambling but I would love some suggestions on how busy moms are able to stay true to the lap band lifestyle!
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June 28...deleted my personal photos...this is why:
mojaleski posted a blog entry in mojaleski's blog
I was in quite a state last night when I discovered, in just googling Lahey Clinic and one of the surgeries my posting in one of these forums. "Beside myself" comes to mind. To think of all the very personal and generous shares people post in these forums, believing only others considering or having had weight loss surgery could read what they wrote or perhaps see a very personal photo... It never occurred to me that people who I have not told I am going to do bariatric surgery yet could google a hospital and discover my post on the forum without finding the forum to begin with or joining it. I have deleted my photos...and will just use my nickname, mojaleski from here on...and hope to continue participating because it is so valuable to me, although I am still very new. I am feeling confident about the surgery...now hoping to have the sleeve after discussing at length with the nurse practitioner at Lahey. It seems the most prudent option for me, given my age, osteopenia and family medical history...so if my upper GI fluoroscopy is okay that is the direction I will keep heading. I am also a good candidate for the band so it is still an option. Started weight loss plan today too...tracking my food...and will be joining a health club so that I can exercise, in earnest. (argghhh) Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. me -
Trust me I know EXACTLY how you are feeling. I was stepping on the scale at least once EVERY DAY and then getting more and more discouraged when it was going nowhere. I had my first fill May 1, and I decided not to get ont he scale again until my birthday with just happens to be tomorrow. I'm hoping that the scales will get me at least a little present. And believe me I know how hard it is not to jump on that scale....every time I walk into the bathroom I want to step on it, but I'm down to one more day and I figure I've come this far and can hold out for 1 more day. I swear I think sometimes our own minds are our biggest enemy in the war on our weight. You are doing a fabulous job just keep doing what you are doing and you ARE GOING TO SEE RESULTS!!!
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Need experienced/successful bander
jkend50035 replied to bbypookins's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have had a similar problem with my band. It has slipped a bit and the Doc took all the fluid out in the hopes it will fall back into place. Since then, I have been struggling mightily--eating alot and feeling hungry--and have gained 10 lbs. I have lost 57lbs altogether--it was 67lbs. So I am in the same boat you are. I don't know how to reverse this slide, until I get my band fixed. Maybe we can talk about it. -
Restricted without fill...anyone else?
michelle88 replied to jetti's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Jetti- Hi there--I am little over two months out-9 weeks. My dr will not fill me yet since I have averaged 2 lbs per week since surgery. I cancelled my two month appt scheduled for 5/29 since I have lost 8 lbs this month. Congratulations on your weight loss!!: What rate have you lost your weight? My thinking- wait as long as we can before a fill so when we reach a plateau hopefully a fill will get us over the plateau. What do you think?? Michelle -
michelle I totally agree with not getting a fill if its not needed so that I will have more room to play with when/if I do need to start getting fills. My weight loss is an average of about 9lbs a month which I am extremely happy with! Congrats on your weight loss
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From the album: post op surgery at 16 days
well, I am in smaller clothes but I dont think I look like I have lost weight. My triple chin is certainly hanging more -
I am almost a month out, and ever since surgery, i have been have the strangest dreams! Some boarderline nightmarish, but most are just sooooo wierd. When I was a healthier weight, I used to have very vivid dreams of all kinds, then over the last two or three years, I haven't been able to recall if I even dreamt at all. Now, its every night. Some of them exhaust me! I wake up physically tired from it. Anyone else experiencing this?
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All preop testing done! Preop appointment scheduled!!!
KMCD posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well, today, I had my consultation with the nutritionist. That was last on my list of things to do before I get my pre-op visit with my doc! My EKG, blood work, psych consult and now this was all I had to do (no exercise visit because doctor felt like I was okay without it). I've already gained weight since my last visit! YUCH! :ohmy: I am still looking into the sleeve versus the band, but I am leaning more heavily towards the band at this point. I have to have all my questions answered before I make a decision. I talked to one of the office folk today and she is going to send me a series of EMMI videos to watch. I feel so much better about the whole PB/Slime thing. It's just gonna happen and I'm gonna be prepared for it. I talked to the nutritionist at length about it and how to prevent it. I think the hardest things for me will be: 1) giving up diet soda, 2) not drinking with meals, 3) emotional-in-between-meals snacking. I have so much support from my family for this to work. I have such high hopes. I am super scared about it though. Thanks for all the support from you guys. This site has been a life saver! K Pre Op appointment - March 27th Highest weight 250 (10 years ago, lost it with exercise and refusing to diet - just eating better) Current weight 218 Goal 145 -
You can do this! No one ever said it would be easy, and I'm sure we have all experienced similar feeling. Two weeks after surgery, my doctor told me to let him worry about me losing weight. He said my job was to focus on healing my body. Once my body was healed, he told me to worry about learning how to eat the right foods and how to change my behaviors. I too do not feel very restricted (I've had one fill), and there have been days when I've wondered if I'm losing weight fast enough. But then I remind myself that the band is not a magic wand--it's just a tool, and it's up to me what I do with that tool. If you are really struggling with depression through this, you might want to reach out to a counselor (did you see one pre-op)? It might help you to be able to talk openly and honestly about what's going on. I went to a great counselor pre-op, and I told her that I wanted to be able to call and schedule an appointment with her post surgery if I needed to. I haven't yet, but I know that she is there if I need her. Also, I journaled some when I was feeling a little depressed after my surgery, and it helped to get my feelings on paper. I also keep a food, drink and exercise log to stay on top of what I'm putting in my body. You really can do it! It's normal to have these feelings.
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From the album: Moni's Journey
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How many calories are you eating. Maybe you need to increase them to get your weight loss going again.
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The sleeve saved my life in more ways than I would have imagined.
totaloser posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I was sleeved back in October. It wasn't the easiest recovery for me. I ended up with a bleed after surgery and was put back in the hospital for a couple nights but after that everything started to fall into place and the weight started falling off. I am now 78 pounds lighter and many of my comorbidities have been resolved. I feel great. I went from size 20 jeans to a size 6. My breasts shrunk and that was the biggest blessing. With the loss off of my breast fat I discovered a lump that I would not have felt 78 pounds heavier. This was 3 weeks ago. It has been a whirlwind of appointments and procedures since but long story short, I have breast cancer. I had surgery to remove it last Thursday. This has all been shocking and overwhelming but the bottom line is, the sleeve saved my life. I am beyond thrilled with my weight loss and now as I go through radiation and chemo I may have some new challenges ahead with getting proper nutrition but my whole team is on board to help me through this. I look forward to being on the other side of this battle, but I will take it one day at a time knowing for sure that my decision to be sleeved was the best decision ever. -
I think it is just taking a little time for your body to adjust. I am sure you are feeling the difference in your clothes. The scale can be our enemy sometimes. Just remember, it took you a while to gain the weight thus it may take sometime to loose it's this is not a race, it's a lifestyle.
