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Today my daughter's father really upset me. I'm so thankful that I have truly seen who he really is, but I'm hungry and want to pig out and have a drink. I'm 5 weeks post op and I'm sitting in Red Lobster wondering can I have anything in here. Am I just wasting my time?
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First Fill - No Luck - Need Advice Please
Alexandra replied to AsiaFit's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
AsiaFit, that sounds like a really unpleasant experience! As for what to do now, I'd suggest waiting three or four weeks to see if you ever develop any restriction from this fill. That may sound like a long time, but please wait a MINIMUM of two full weeks to see how you feel. Many, many bandsters report fills "kicking in" after some period of time, though they didn't feel a difference right away. IF a really good period of time goes by and you feel no difference at all, then you really need to have your band evaluated. Was it your surgeon trying to do the fill? I'm surprised they couldn't see whatever the problem was under the fluoroscope; that's usually how kinks or leaks are found. From your description it sure sounds as though there might be a blockage of some kind; it's not supposed to take two strong hands to squeeze Fluid in. That sounds totally wrong. Your doctor needs to get to the bottom of this and fix whatever is causing the problem. -
First Fill - No Luck - Need Advice Please
AsiaFit replied to AsiaFit's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Such GREAT comments. Thanks folks! I have my next appointment 10 June, so that is 2 and a half weeks away. I hope I have better luck then. I have lost 20 lbs even before the fill, but I have lost nothing in almost 2 weeks. Thanks Again! -
Hello all, I'm very happy to have found this great site and to have joined. I am a 44 yr old female from New England and my BMI is 42. I have gone through the entire Bariatric program, locally. I am now scheduled to meet with the surgeon next week and will be about 6 weeks scheduled out at that point. My problem is that I have not yet made a decision about which procedure I want to have done. Lap Band vs. Gastric bypass. I do not really want the GB b/c of all the potential complications that can arrise and the nutritional issues as well. And so for a long time I had chosen LB. Then I came across some YouTube "failed lap band" videos and started getting nervous that maybe I wouldnt be successful with that either. I read about and watched videos about people saying they lost very little weight, couldnt even keep Water down, had to carry bags with them for vomitting, and the biggest thing was that they couldnt eat "good" food. Only junk would stay down. Then there was the twisted ports and slippage too. Most of these people had their bands removed and opted for GB after all. I guess I just dont want to blow my one and only chance of getting help. I want to make the right decision while I have insurance and can get it covered. Does anyone have any info on those issues that they would share with me? And also advice on "how" to make the decision, understanding it is a totally personal choice. Sincerely, Poodles
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You can join a gym, ride your bike, swimming, running, walking.... it all works if you do it! I started with something free first.... walking. After I made a commitment to walk everyday and followed through, I spent the money and joined a gym. Now 4 months banded I go to the gym 4 times a week and in between I do laps in the pool or ride my bike ouside for about 3 or 4 miles..... I love excersise now......
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Vanderbilt Hospital just called me with a surgery date of June 5th. I couldn't believe it, because I still have to see the surgeon and anesthesiologist and nutritionist, but they tell me they will schedule in about a week for that, but wanted to get the surgery scheduled. They think I should have the surgery and it may help the knee. They know I'm seeing a good dr. and they aren't concerned. They have done surgery on people in wheelchairs. I am walking alright with the steroid shot, and hope it lasts. I'm praying this will heal, but don't want to delay my surgery anymore. I can always concentrate on getting the knee fixed if it comes to that after the lap banding. Woohoo..........I have a date.:confused: :confused: :D :D
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Where is everyone getting the ticker tapes from. Had surgery 09/23/08 and today 09/27/08 was the first time on scale in a week, and i am down 10 lbs
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Ideas on handling Christmas while on Pre-Op diet
imagine923 replied to carolann0117's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations Linnielady! I am now on day 5 and it is NOT easy with all the holiday parties, but I knew this going into it during the holiday season. And, I know me....if it wasn't Christmas...it would be 4th of July....Labor Day...Memorial Day...my Birthday....Monday....next week...etc. And I would never get this started, just like all the other diets I've started and had a reason to "cheat". I am not going to cheat on this one. I have too much emotionally and physically invested into this and it's only a couple weeks. I can do this! One party down at work...all the treats...Christmas party at our home yesterday...and one today...one more to go on Christmas Eve and then surgery on Dec 30. I'll be so much happier with myself next summer when I don't have to hide behind my clothes. Congratulations on your surgery and keep your eye on the prize! -
Hi Jody: Surgery: Feb 9th,2012, lost 68, 53 since surgery, calories:average 800-1000. Protein: 60-100, varies. Supplements: 2 multi, 3 gallstone preventative, 2 Calcium, b-12, acid reducer, flaxseed oil caplet. ( no more blood pressure meds...yaaay!) I am just now getting into exercising regularly, did my first Zumba class last week, going again tonight!!
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Date of surgery? 5/14/12 How much weight lost? 29 lbs since pre-op diet with 16.4 being since surgery. I've also lost 14.25 inches throughout my body since surgery. How many calories intake per day? My MFP goal is 850. I'm usually within 100 calories either way of it. I don't eat more than it unless I exercise & then sometimes I eat a little into my exercise calories. I'm still on full liquids/pureeds right now. How much Protein per day? My surgeon wants 70-100 g per day. Currently, I have been getting 50-80 usually depending on what food choices I make. I'm trying to make better choices recently for more protein & less carbs because I've been getting 100-150 g of carbs & I'm only supposed to be under 60 g of carbs. I'm not stressing over it too much as long as I'm getting the protein, but I've heard from others that weight loss slows some if there are too many carbs. It's hard not to have the carbs if I have grits or cream of wheat or creamy Soups though since I'm still on full liquids/pureeds. I'm getting better at lowering the carbs as I move to more solid foods. I'm also planning on changing my Protein Drink to one I found that is only 2 g carbs per serving instead of my current one that has 11 g of carbs per serving. Plus, the new one has 34 g of protein instead of 28 g. What supplements do you take? Celebrate Multivitam Bariatric Advantage calcium citrate chews B12 Iron Biotin Prilosec Are you exercising? Yes. I have been getting in the pool for 30-75 minutes at least 3 times a week (sometimes more) since I was about 2-1/2 weeks out because my surgeon said it was okay as soon as my incisions healed. I'm planning on starting to go to the gym again next week in addition to the pool. I will probably do at least 30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week & add in some weights. I still have some sessions with a personal trainer that I had paid for back in January that I'll start using again too & those are an hour of weights.
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Pre-Op Appt. Today..on Liquids 3 Days Now...
Grandma3 replied to Lilbelly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lilbelly, Yes, I did loose most of my weight on liquids, pre-op and post-op liquids. I started mushies last Wed 5/09 but I am trying to only weigh once a week. I will know Wednesday night how I am doing on the mushies. I have my first fill scheduled for June 5th. -
I have a date finally!!!
MeMeMEEE replied to KristinaRN's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am hoping for the second week in August. Make sure to stop by the 2011 forum and post in August! -
Going Out To Eat Last Time For Awhile!
Bedhead replied to mommy794's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery 2-6 here too! Only a week left!! -
Wow talk about being devoted to your fellow bandmates...I'm sure I'll be whining in bed for at least a week totally milking it purely for effect with DH..lol...anyways CONGRATS!! Get well soon. Lanie
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Maybe I am of the percentage the lapband does not work for????
MelAnne replied to MelAnne's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
WOW! Great info on the carbs! I really think that may have been what was sabbotaging me last week. I can deal with numbers. I can watch and count and know - Whoops, had my count for the day! I am having a chicken breast on my Foreman grill, and a side tossed salad with Fat Free dressing, carrots, califlower, and broccoli on it. -
Maybe I am of the percentage the lapband does not work for????
Wheetsin replied to MelAnne's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Keep wanting. You'll have amazingly little say in what your body does. Keep following the guidelines, doing what you believe to be the best you can do, and over time the weight will come off. Everyone on this board would love to see a steady weightloss. I'm going to guess that 5 - 10% actually do. And just IMO - 40% of your intake as carbs is a little high. You've lsot 28 lbs in 2 months. 14 lbs per month, that's 2 lbs per week on average. Sounds about right to me. -
Maybe I am of the percentage the lapband does not work for????
lianna replied to MelAnne's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
MelAnne, you have lost 28 lbs in 2 months? You are doing fabulous! I dont think most of us lose a consistent amount EVERY week. I think it is normal to lose a few lbs one week and then nothing every once in a while. Your body plays catch-up to the loss and then you start losing again. The overall trend will still show a loss. Hang in there! -
Maybe I am of the percentage the lapband does not work for????
jqpublic replied to MelAnne's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You have done very well losing 28lb's. put the scale away for a week focus on eating right, maybe more liquids? The mental stress your putting on your self by worrying is not helping weight loss or your mental health. It will all come in time! Good luck, ps. try more "CARIDEO" -
Maybe I am of the percentage the lapband does not work for????
Kat817 replied to MelAnne's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded just a few days after you, and have lost about the same weight, and yes I hit a plateau for 2 weeks (before my first fill a few days ago) that I lost and gained the same 2 pounds over and over and over!!! Now I don't know how this is possible, or why, but it is true...I saw it with my own eyes!! During the time I was not losing actual pounds, I continued to lose inches! I measure about every 2 weeks, and figured it was for naught, since I had not lost pounds, but wanted to keep my journal steady so measured anyway...and had lost an additional 5 1/2 inches overall! It helped me cope with the standstill in weight loss. Now I am losing a bit again, since I had my fill, likely due to the forced liquids again for awhile!! I know I should have upped my exercise, but, life has been chaotic lately, and I couldn't, it was nice to see something was still happening!! Good luck!! Kat -
I had the same feelings. I think it is perfectly normal. Dr. Sanchez is a wonderful surgeon, and the anethesiologist I had was banded by Dr. Sanchez just 2 weeks before my surgery! A pretty reassuring thing there. It is a big step. Exciting and scary at the same time. We are all so full of hope when we go into this surgery, hope that finally SOMETHING will work...and a little fear that maybe somehow we will fail at this too. Some nervousness is to be expected, and it will work if you work with it. You will be fine. I will be sending you some prayers and positive thoughts on the 10th.
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Leener... The week I had surgery I said how much the band was helping me and after going through all of the surgery stuff and paying cash, there is no way I would screw it up by eating bad, Right? WRONG. The head hunger is the worst. We can only do the best we can do at any given moment. My DH has been so supportive, but asked me to bake him a white cake so he could have it with his fresh strawberries. No problem! I ate 1/2 the cake! He won't be asking for cake anytime soon LOL Just don't through in the towel on a piece of cake. Excersise extra and next time don't pick up the cake! You can do it!
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I am in awe! I read some amazing posts 2nite, as I prepare to tuck myself in for a long Tuesday. I have to tell you guys Thank You All for sticking by me when I am crazed with frustration and annoyance. It has meant so very much to know I can come here and get the truth, the advice, the kind words of encouragement as well as the mental note that I am not alone in all these feelings!!! I am 8 weeks out today, and have lost 28 pounds. That is nothing to scoff at. It's something to be proud about !!!! I am 18 pounds away from being less then 200 pounds!!!!!!!! I can do this. As much as I want to put a time line on those 18 pounds, I am not doing it. No No No. Too many of my Banded Buddies have told me NOT to put a time line on this. It is a journey. Journey's take time. You learn along the way, and are rewarded in the end. OMGosh, I think this band and I just might have somethin goin on here!!!!!
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Hi, I am 8 days post op and I think this is the best decision I have ever made. With exercise I know I will lose this weight. I feel great. I don't have restriction yet because I haven't had a fill. I am on liquids until next week, then mushies. I can't believe how full I am, even on just 3 small meals (liquid). The weight is already shifting. Good luck with your decision. For me, this has been a true blessing.
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4 Weeks since banding...no restriction
urbrdfs replied to JeannetteW's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Mine was just the opposite. I received my first fill (2.5cc) and was sooooo restricted that 3 months later I had to have it all removed (because of acid reflux) for 7 weeks and then they put in 1.8cc which is great. Nothing, and I do mean nothing is more miserable than a too tight fill and ending up with acid reflux. Not only was I pbing alot, I could not sleep at night due to the reflux and with little sleep I am not a happy person... -
How many of you have had or planning on having your "last meal". I know it's wrong to do! lol :mad: I am having mine tomorrow evening and i can't wait. I am going to Cheesecake factory with my sisters and a few close friends. :biggrin: Surgery is one week from today pre op starts Wednesday. i can't wait for my new life to begin. I hope everyone has a wonderful experience with starting a new life. Tracie
