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What Exercises Are Ok???
Toby&theBanded replied to turtle11's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor said that cardio was ok after 1 week and lifting weight should wait at least 1 mo post op. I would assume that after about 6-8 wks you should be ok to do what you would like. -
You're in LA so probably. I'm not sure what the weather is like there in November, but here we can buy summer clothes all year round. You could also try and guess what size you'll be by then, if nothing else it'll be motivation to get you there, or if they're just a tad too big that's OK too. I bought the dress for my BFF's wedding about 2 months in advance in the size I thought I'd be. Luckily it fit beautifully. Just remember your weight loss will slow down so make sure you're realistic with your sizing if you do decide to guesstimate.
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Question- Liquid Diet To Normal Diet
Ric replied to GodsTyro's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did not gain but I did not lose for a month or so and after fill i began losing -
Question- Liquid Diet To Normal Diet
Cazzy replied to GodsTyro's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A lot of people do gain during that transition time and have to either severely restrict their intake of food or start burning it off, it is why its called bandster hell, u will have little or no restriction until the fills start kicking in so most of it will be down to sheer willpower ... -
being bulimic most of my life, now i have no choice?
*lolo* replied to *lolo*'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thats great you can call a help line for your surgeon. can i ask if you buy the protein shakes at costco? if so how much are they? ive been drinking slimfast 20grams protein, 1g sugar. wont try any powdered drinks i need to prepare. also what is the switch? i have one friend who is one year out, was a complete drug addict before and he quit drugs a cpl months before surgery and i just recently got in touch with him and wow... i think he lost 2 full sized adults lol. looks fantastic. so ya, i kind of feel if he did it then anyone can (not in a mean way either) . but i also met 2 women who are also one yr out, they are friends of a close family friend of mine. they were giving me advice and lecturing me ...this as they came to vegas for a vacation and ate at a different 75$ buffet each night. and as they were telling me all the restrictions they put on themselves , my family friend told me that they ate her out of house and home. full loaf of bread , full block of cheese and so on. i was told they lost weight from what they were but i dont think they can say they are a success story, they no doubt stretched out their stomachs. i didnt want to be rude but i asked how they can eat at a buffet and they of course lied , said they only had a small plate of sushi or some nonsense . (family friend told me they brought home desserts and other food in their purses from those buffets) lol! -
What A Difference A Day Makes...
joanna replied to mary818's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was down yesterday to some how I gained 2 lbs I don't know how I did it I have been doing everthing I was told to do I just don't get it kind of mad at myself but I was 279 now I am 255 and I had surgery June 22 so I hope I am doing ok just mad at myself -
Finally Back In The 200's!
grannykathy replied to sbsmith's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You have me for company... June weight 348 Sept 24 surgery weight 304 Today's weight Oct 22...1 month post op 280 I cheered when 299 arrived..glad you r here friend! -
This morning i weighed my self and I'm finally under 300!! So happy wed i will be 4Weeks post op starting weight 352 surgery weight 322 current weight 299!!
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Is My Weight Loss Slower Than Average?
Wheetsin replied to deb_fox's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There are literally more things that impact weightloss (and fatloss) than you & I could count together, so I'm not sure where to start. Your info says you're down 22 lbs do I'm assuming you lost some pre-op. That has to be factored in. Losing is losing. You don't lose "before" and "after". It's cumulative. So don't inore the weight you lost pre-op. You also have to factor in an average over time. You're going to have rapid loss, and slow loss, and no loss. But are you maintaining a good rate on average? It's also fairly common for weightloss to slow a biut when you hit solid Proteins, and if you're already eating lean meats and vegetables then it sounds like you hit them pretty early. That might be playing a role. 10 pounds in 3 weeks is over 3 lbs per week. That's above the average rate of loss. There's a lot going on inside your body. A lot of things changing and adjusting. Almost all of them are based on Fluid, and fluid is heavy. I ate under 650 cals for 10 weeks and lost nothing. Obvioulsy I can't truly lose nothing on that intake, or no one would ever be able to starve to death. But there were things going on in my body that kept my weight (not necessarily my fat) unchanged. There are also "rabbits" and "tortoises". Men tend to lose a lot faster. People with more to lose tend to lose faster. Etc. Just be patient. -
Is My Weight Loss Slower Than Average?
deb_fox replied to deb_fox's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you guys. I did lose more weight pre-op. You are right...weight loss is weight loss. I know, I read that some people were kept on strict liquid diets for many weeks after surgery. My Doctor said one to two weeks of liquid and I was supposed to be making sure 40 - 50 grams of protein were consumed during the first two weeks. Then, I was told in week 2-3 to puree' meat and vegetables and to introduce soft foods as I can handle them. I have not had any problems eating food that wasn't puree'd. I guess I just need to be patient. -
Hi, I would gain a few pounds your BMI is 39.9! Good luck! I would start the process! Also, call the bariactric surgeon's office to make a consultation appointment. They will be able to advise you. Make it happen!
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I'm with Heather. If they're not going to be supportive, you can always tell them later but you can't un-tell them. You're doing the right thing and you know you are, so just tell them you're going on a mini-vacation with your sister then worry about what to tell them later when they notice your weight loss. You're going to do great!
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Does anyone have a maintenance plan for when they reach their goal? Or are there any vets out there who have kept the weight off for 1…2…3 years or longer? If so how did you transition and from losing to just maintaining.
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Wanting To Go Out And Have A Drink...is 7 Weeks Way To Soon?
smoor43832@live.com posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey I'm 7 weeks post op and feeling great....my friends have been asking me to go out with them....I haven't seen them for so long because I was to ashamed to be out at my preop weight.....so is it way to soon for a drink???? -
i haven't been doing things right..
Shay7997 replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Erin you have to get about 1200 calories a day, otherwise your body goes into starvation mode. If you know you're not eating properly, it's time for you to do something about it. If you think it's something psychological, then you need to think about talking to someone. You need to eat to survive. You need to eat to lose weight. You were banded shortly after I was. If you need someone to talk to, ask questions to, etc, feel free to contact me. I don't mind at all. You can do this girl. -
Weight dropping slow and steady, puree for 3 days then soft foods! So happy to finally eat! First fill is scheduled for 6/4, kinda happy its after my bday 6/1 although I won't go crazy eating but hope to enjoy myself
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I was sleeved in July 2011, and lost almost exactly 100 pounds. The six months ago I plateaued out and have been up three and down three every week since. I am at 155 and can't move the scale an ounce. I should get to 135 for ideal weight but to tell the truth, I'm a very happy camper with the VGS results if I stay here forever.
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Another day, week, month, now year, not 1 lb......
princess_n_thep replied to j_war06's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Jodie..... you have to remember where you started. You were lower in the "scales of crisis" then some. I lost most of my weight the first 8 months then have been maintained ever since. The band took me to its goal, now I have to take it to the next level. I honestly believe that those of us that are banded at lower obesity levels notice that we don't lose as fast because we don't have as much to lose. Plus, I know I haven't been exercising as much as I should, okay... I admit it.. none at all. Try doing a different work out schedule or a different type of exercising. (ie if you are doing strength, switch it up to cardio, or if you are doing cardio, switch it up to toning and conditioning) -
I don't know how many calories I should be consuming. The dietitian didn't spend a great deal of time with me. I am eating 3 meals a day and only snacking if I am absolutely physically hungry. Here is what I ate yesterday: Breakfast: Weight Control oatmeal (1 packet) Lunch: Tuna salad (5-6 forkfuls), Refried Beans (1 cup) w/ sprinkle of cheese, Salmon (1-2 oz) Dinner: Sloppy Joes with Turkey meat (2 sandwiches WITHOUT the buns), Green Beans (1/2 cup), Fries (Handful) Water (2 liters) No exercise yesterday :-( I have absolutely NO restriction and am able to eat nearly anything (haven't tried everything) and a fairly large quantity. I stop myself when I think that I am "satisfied" even though I would love to eat a LOT more! I am still struggling with head hunger and emotional urges to eat but I have done really well with distracting myself and it goes away. What should I eat? Dr said NO CARRBS, lots of Protein! How many calories? Is there an easy way to count calories for items that are in bulk? food scale?
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Wednesday I will be a month out....
Beadingnurse replied to samantha209's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I will be 4 weeks out on Thursday so we are in the same boat. I didn't lose as much pre-op because my doc doesn't do a liquid diet and I can't say that I am a "fast" loser either but I am still thrilled! I've lost a bit over 25lbs since my last pre-op appointment and my weight hasn't been this low in 15 years! I am okay with losing 4 or 5 lbs a month as long as it is steadily moving in the right direction. At that rate I will be at my goal or close to it by the end of the year and I can live with that. I won't be mad if the weight comes off more quickly but I KNOW this is working for me and will continue to. Our bodies will work at their own pace and I just try to keep feeding mine decent stuff so I don't get malnourished. I haven't gone over 2 or 3 days without losing a bit of weight though and I may change my story when I go for 2 or 3 weeks without losing anything!!! :cheer2: Keep the long game in mind...we will get there!! -
It looks like from your stats that you have been losing well. I do not think you have been failing at all. You are over halfway to your listed goal on your ticker! Our bodies take time to adjust to losing, and sometimes they take a break and stall, but have you been measuring? It's possible that you are losing inches during these stalls and may not even be noticing it! =) I have read that the closer you get to goal, it can really slow down weight loss wise. Don't give up! It will still happen! I am still during the first week so my list would probably not be helpful at this point. I would suggest though that you look into how much Protein you're getting in. Getting in too little protein can sometimes cause losses to decrease. It seems counter intuitive, but if you're eating too little it can make you lose slower too. Did you get a number from the NUT about how much protein you should be aiming for per day? That will help guide you. I was told that the best practice to make sure you get the protein in is to make sure you're always eating it first. hair loss is common when you lose a lot of weight quickly. Are you getting your Vitamins daily? Biotin can be a good supplement to help this. I have come across a number of great hair loss threads. If you go to the first forum and look to the top right of the page there is a search bar. If you type in hair loss it will bring up a bunch of helpful threads on how to stop hair loss as much as possible. Hang in there! You are doing great =) I know it seems frustrating sometimes, but this is a long journey. I hope you feel better! Make a list of all the differences in your health so you can look at them when you're feeling low and remember how far you've come.
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Catch Myself Comparing Myself to Others-not good!
B-52 replied to donna12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I read here and other groups I belong to about people who are "FAILURES" AND YOU"RE NOT ONE OF THEM..... You're just getting your new life in order, setting up a stronger foundation.... As far as comparing oneself to others, I do it all the time....since last year I have been observing the eating habits and behaviours of "Skinny" people....what they eat and drink.....and that is now MY lifestyle as well.... So we learn by others examples.....and you are not a example of some loosers (and I don't mean weight) you read about...... 6 months...you'll be fine.... -
problems and then a NSV
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to donna12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Actually, the fact you're not losing and eating mostly soft foods are just more signs you're too tight. Contrary to the myths out there, being too tight can lead to stalled weight loss and even weight gain. The reason being, you're resorting to slider type foods and "soft calorie syndrome" because you can't eat the healthy things you should be. Have a look at this article, it is about being too tight and is really good info: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/page/index.html/_/support/post-op-support/tighter-isnt-always-better-r118 I think you can safely ride it out until Monday, but do get in to see your doctor. Best wishes -
Well, I'm mad at myself. I blew it at the fair, I blew it Friday night (just a little), I blew it Saturday and I blew it Sunday! My weight showed it too! I've got to stay focussed all week and have ZERO cheat days! Wt - 173.3 - this is up 1 1/2 pounds! I did get up and exercise this morning! Yay!
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Personal Goal vs. Surgeon's Goal/8 month update.
thinoneday replied to ash's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I think the charts are for those imancipated runway models. . hehehe. . .i'm supposed to weigh 170 at 6'0, but i feel and look good at my now weight whatever it is, (I weigh in on Tuesday, will let y'all know) so my thing is if i lose more good, if not then good. . whatever. . . i'm doing everything right, eating right, drinking fluids (yahoo, i'm up to drinking 77 - 80 oz's per day) love drinking stuff again. . . i'm hyper now and can't sit still, so the exercise isn't a problem either. . . good luck to you Ash, you are doing great and remember you see yourself every day, it's the compliments from others that count. . . my coworkers call me "Noodle" now . . i think it's great!:thumbup1:
