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When did you show?
Amytequilahouse replied to im2shy2tell's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Wow!! I'm 14 weeks with twins and I just celebrated my Sleeve Anniversary June 4th. I've lost a total of 145 lbs. I'm not showing at all. I wonder when I'll start showing. I'm weighing in at 248 and haven't gained a single pound but have dropped 20 lbs since I found out I was pregnant. -
Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes. I didn't have to do the 2 week Optifast but I managed to lose 13 pounds on Atkins. I'm supposed to do the clear liquid diet (plus 2 protein shakes a day) Saturday and Sunday for Monday's surgery. I bet I'll be pretty hungry after a while but it will be worth it.
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What Were Your Best Foods To Eat Post Op
Robert Olson posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery last Tuesday 10-09-12 and am on a restricted diet for 6 weeks, low fat creamy soups, applesauce, protein shakes. My favorite thing so far has been sugar free pudding. What are good options that you ate and liked? What were your best soups? Thanks everyone.. -
i am having really bad hair loss. it started at 8 weeks out and i am now 5 months out. it is not slowing down at all. i started using nioxin consistently a couple of weeks ago but i feel if your hair is going to fall out it is just going to fall out. i get in 100 g Protein a day so it is not a lack of protein. if i have to do this 4 more months then i will be in a wig i am sure. it is worth it though, the weight loss is awesome and diabetes is gone. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/362765-hair-loss-help-devastated/page-6
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Ha! Yes! My 4 year old told me last week that she doesnt like my bones! She misses the warm squishy mommy. My butt is the worst tho..its all tailbone now. The knees took a bit to get used too, but now its the waist and hips i feel the most. Shoulders tol..never thought i would see skinny shoulders or clavicles!
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New - Thought I'd introduce myself and ask some questions
BrownDoesAll replied to Sheba's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Sheba. I was sleeved in 2011 and I started at 330 and lost about 75 pounds before I started to level out. I was a slow loser.. not sure why.. didn't think it was race related.. but interesting thought. I was a size 24 to start,, then when I lost the weight and got down to a size 18 I thought I was where I wanted to be. So since my weight lose started to level off. I didn't try as hard and started back to some old eating habits. I am sad to say.. now that I look back.. I wish I had stayed the restricted calorie phase longer and lost more weight.. I am proud to say I have managed to keep it off. I agree I had no desire to be paper thin, my husband began to bring home chocolate and chips ( my weakness ) and I think it was a way to keep me the size he really liked. Any way.. the only surprise and what I warn newbies about is the lack of energy in the very very beginning. It was really hard for me.. I thought I had made a mistake. I was very tired and weak for a few weeks.. be ready for that.. but don't fear hang in there and it will past. After 2 years, I'm still satisfied with my decision. the sleeve is a tool that is helping me to continue my weight loss journey. As I said.. I didnt' loose the weight I wanted to in the beginning and am now 255 and starting the journey down again. It's harder after 2 years. So stay focused, stay strong and try to lose as much weight as you can in the beginning.. Good Luck and stay in touch -
When I started this journey, I was determined to win yet dreaded my lowest weight reached after multiple failed diets which was 241lbs. I had reached that weight at least 3 times over the last 6 years only to balloon back up +50lbs. Well yesterday, I weighed in at 237 and it felt so surreal as I had only dreamt of being in the 230s. Now that it's become a reality, I am stunned, happy and slightly nervous but I know this tool is working and I am determined. I still have 62lbs to reach my first goal weight but am super happy to have lost the 55 so far in less than 3 months. The best thing that could have happened. My lab work came in with great results last week: pre diabetes - gone; blood sugar - normal; cholesterol - down to normal....and the list goes on. Happy Sunday to all!
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Most surgeons want you to heal 4-8 weeks before you get a first fill. After that, there is no rule. Some people get restriction after one fill and it lasts months. Others need to go several times before they are adequately restricted. It all depends on how booked up the fill appointments are, what your surgeon prefers, and how you are doing. I do know some people don't have a fill "kick-in" for a week or two so it's best to wait 2 weeks or more inbetween fills.
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Exercise: What are you doing post-op?
PDXBandster posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Everyone- Once again I have a question! haha But this is the BEST place to ask it :biggrin: I"m 2 weeks post op today (weeee :biggrin:) and wondering what everyone was doing in terms of exercise? I am walking 30 minutes a day on the treadmill at a small incline. Is this OK? What do you guys to? Especially about a few weeks post-op? My doc didnt really give specific instructions other than no swimming and no intense work outs until I'm cleared. Whattya think? -
Exercise: What are you doing post-op?
Milo replied to PDXBandster's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I walked post-op and do Jazzercise now 4-5 times a week, great fun and very addicting -
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17 WEEKS OUT! 70 POUNDS... GONE!!! -
Woo Hoo I finally got approved by my insurance and got to go and see the surgeon last monday the 12th. I figured it would be a month or two before l got a date. Nope he scheduled it for the next week and on my birthday of all days. I am starting to get super nervous. I guess I just figured I would have more time.
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I've lost 101 lbs. and I feel great and feel thinner somehow this week I have started to eat things I normally wouldn't I had some cake and I really liked it and today I had some more, I don't eat the whole slice I just have a taste but I can't help but feel bad afterwards I don't want to continue this way. It might be the stress in my life but that is not a good excuse I want to get to my goal, I just need a little encouragement thank you
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Hi everyone! It's been quiet here lately! I just wanted to stop in and see how everyone is doing. It's been about 8 months now!!! I was thinking about Labor Day and my upcoming family reunion. I would really like to drop 10 lbs this month. I've been averaging 8 lbs a month but I want more!! Anyone want to join me? My plan: Eat 1200 calories a day and exercise 5X a week for 4 weeks. I have never really stuck to this plan, but now I'm setting a goal! Wish me luck...
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Question about band size ???
armywife4life replied to Barbiek's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i haven't had a fill yet, but i can't eat as much as i used to. Fri is my last day of liquids (3 weeks) Then im gonna try some semi solids in me and see if i stay full. I go for checkup on the 29th and if i don't think i have enough restricition i will ask for a Fill. -
Severe Pain in legs! 20 wks post R&Y
JoriJori replied to kelly Lake's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had gastric sleeve on nov 23/2020 and my legs have been numb and hurting for like 3 weeks, and my balance is so off it made me fall two times today. I did go and see my surgeon this week and he gave me a lot of vitamins and it’s kinda working but my legs still hurt when I walk for like 10 or 20 minutes and plus during those minutes I might fall or one of my legs will just give up and make me trip. -
So, how goes the pre-op diet? I've been on mine now for almost 2 weeks and will be done on 3/11/10 as my surgery is scheduled for 3/12/10. The first couple of days were a bit rough - going from food to liquids, but it's been well worth it and I believe that this will be the hardest part! If I can do this without the band then with the band I should be in good shape! Keep us posted on how you're doing - there are some awesome people here! I just started today and have already figured that out!
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Stressed and frustrated
VSGAnn2014 replied to beth_d's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Beth, de nada. I've been scheduled for surgery finally -- in a few weeks. A lot of my anxiety has abated. Just having it on the calendar has been soothing. I know you know what I mean. Your time will come soon, I betcha. -
So my surgery is in less than a month but I have to pre-register at the hospital a week or so in advance. The doctor also wants more blood work which I don't mind but didn't say when. Did any of you have to do this as well? Do I have to do this before I register at the hospital because they will need that information? They aren't helping me with these questions. I called so many times.
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Just got banded January 10th
Beckeboo25 replied to jayreilly56's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
YES! My mouth wants to eat, but my belly says NO WAY! 4dpo was my worst day so far (I'm post op day 6) I was starving!!! Today i'm more on track with the 1 cup sized meals three times a day I had grits for breakfast, tuna for lunch, and soup for dinner. I'm full, but my mouth wants something.... -
pre op diet ...can i add stuff?
ancirasd replied to That to This's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My pre op diet was 5 protein shakes a day and I believe it was one to three cups veggies. It’s hard but it’s so worth it. What surgery are you getting? Are you getting the sleeve? Or the bypass? Do you have a support system? That helped me stay accountable for my diet and they kept reminding me why I was doing the diet. And when I was head hungry I just ended up drinking water so I didn’t snack or cheat on my diet to much. You can get past this! It’ll be worth it! -
Question about my port?
AllieBearRocks replied to AllieBearRocks's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you so much for your response Betsy! I feel silly now for not seeing the zillions of other threads titled nearly the same as mine, lol. I must have done the search wrong, but I am def going to take it easy the next few weeks, no heavy lifting :w00t: -
Perhaps it's time to start adding additional food. Seriously... The best stall-buster is a sudden increase in calories, protein, and water. You will likely continue to experience stalls if you attempt to maintain a low caloric intake. Our bodies are astute and will adapt to the morsels we feed them if the intake is too low for too long. I started increasing my caloric intake in a stepwise pattern at 4 months out. Back then, I bumped it up from 800 calories daily to the 1000-1200 range each day. At 6 months out I was regularly eating 1200 to 1400 calories a day. At 9 months out I had gotten up to about 1500 calories a day. By 1 year out I routinely ate 1500 to 1700 calories a day. I am now 2+ years out and maintain in the 2000+ calorie-per-day range, while those who kept their intake too low for too long seem to rapidly regain if they eat more than 1200 calories daily.
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First Bowel Movement Today (If We Cal Call It That Lol)
DogMom3 replied to Anewlifeforme23's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am one week post op and have not had one yet....kinda nervous about it. I started taking Milk of Magnesia day before yesterday and expected something to happen by now! Soooo glad that we are all able to discuss this stuff so freely -
Getting Banded Jan 26 Whoo Hoo
burtonfeather154 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am so excited! I called the Dr office last Monday to make sure all the paperwork was in, they turned it into my insurance. The Dr office called me Thursday to set up the surgery as they got approval. I was not expecting to get banded until March. Still shocked, but very thankful! Any tips? I have me pre surgery appt Tuesday. I have not started any special pre op diet. I do not think that Dr requires one. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting through the next 2 weeks and immediately after? What is good to eat? Stuff like that? Thanks Tracey:teeth_smile:
