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I'm not sure if you're asking if it's ok to skip the puree phase. A lot of people on here will read you the riot act about following your surgeon's instructions. Yes this is important. Everyone's plan is a little different. There are some people that are started on purees almost immediately. Some people are on clears for a week and advance slower. What do you mean about emotional attachments to foods, and how does that relate to your post op plan? Not sure what you're looking for here, but be safe and careful!
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I'm still in week 1 and I know I have not gotten my water in nor my 60gm of protein daily. The protein has come pretty close,but I'm wondering if it will impede weight loss or if the weight will just come off anyway? Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app
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177 pounds down! Onward!!!!!! Minor set back. First gain on the scale can mess with you a bit. Don't beat yourself down. Dust yourself off and get back to plan. Be consistent. Crazy to know how fast a gain can happen. I eat off plan, It shows up on the scale three days later. A little motivation for your day.
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If you're in your first week, just focus on doing your best. It's tough to get enough water and protein in at first, cause you're still healing. Just do the best you can to get what your doctor recommends. I did see a loss my first week, but not everyone does. If you don't, it doesn't mean that it's not working; it just means that your body is still healing.
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I've been at a stall for about 2 weeks now and I'm only 3 months out. I just had my 3 month check up yesterday & talked to the dr and was just told it happens..that's it. Not real enthused with their answer :/
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I was 333 pounds.... I needed to lose almost 180 ... Today i already lost 65.... 43 before surgery and de rest 4 weeks post op... I lost 43 pounds in 4 mo... It was easy for me... Just reduce the portions and avoiding junk food...walking one mile every day.. But after surgery has been harder... Too much hard ... Im hungry, and i cant eat as i want.. Not junk food just a green salad or drink my cup of coffee as I used to do... Some times i regret to have this surgery... Why i didnt continue doing the same I did to lose the first 43 pounds???? Please take some time, consider it again, this is too much than "you could lose your overweigh soon".... This is harder than only be on a diet.. I have no energy.. Since I do not eat solids since oct 13... I just started with puree food, the vitamins make me nausea... And i feel the pills or puree stuck in my chest... But there is nothing I can do... Just move forward... I have no options, before surgery I had... Not now, there is no reverse for this... Please reconsider it.
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From the album: feefee before pics
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Calcium- what does it mean for us?
sleevenv replied to Tootsietoes's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just went to a seminar on calcium and WLS. I don't know what you read, but the studies presented stated significant bone density is lost by bariatric patients post surgery because only 5% continue to take supplements after the first year. I also learned that although we need 1500 mgs a day, our bodies can only absorb 500 at one time, so it should be taken three times a day rather than at one time. Absorption is also affected by PPIs and iron, so we have to be careful of what we take it with. I'm erring on the side of caution and keeping calcium in my life forever. -
So....I have a dilemma, I have a date set to have my sleeve done October 12th. Tonight I went out to dinner with my boyfriend and ended up in the ER with a gallbladder attack. They are currently working on admitting me and I will speak with the surgical PA in the morning. Has anyone ever had their gallbladder removed a couple weeks before their WLS?? My surgeon was going to take a look at it and if he was able to get at it the plan was to take it out then. It took me soooo long to get insurance approval and I am so excited to finally work towards a healthier me and now I'm stuck with a "hot" gallbladder as the doctor called it (he had quite the sense of humor...or maybe it's the pain killers lol) Just looking to see if anyone had a similar situation and how it worked out. Thanks
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Surgery on 05/14/2015
JamieLogical replied to mik3sparks's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome and good luck! I know that the couple of weeks before surgery can seem like eternity, but it will sneak up on you in the end! -
Hello everyone, my name is mike or some know me as big mike. I weigh 335lbs at 39 years old and I am ready to loose it! I am having the VSG in one week today and I can't wait!
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ok so i BMI of 38 i am 100 pounds over weight i have kaiser insurance, i have been refered by my primary, seen the phycrictic and was cleared i did the class and now next weeke i have the orentation, i wonder if anyone knows about how long it takes through kaiser? I wanna hurry and get it over, i am so ready to start my life and have the freedom..... welll thanks for the help. :wub:
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Post-Op Visit... blah!
ajkamk replied to Northwest_Nance's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Keep strong. I know that everyone's body is different. We all metabolize differently, but I have had a bit more luck then you. I was banded on May 13th, I have lost 13 pounds since morning of surgery, and total of 31 pounds in the last month since my start date of my 2 week diet. Wierd thing is that I even cheated on the pre-op diet a few times. I guess I had alot of Water weight to lose! Also, walking is the most important thing. It not only gets rid of gas, but it gives you a TON of energy. Good Luck -
Wow, Webchickadee you are doing awesome! 10 pounds in two weeks is A-Mazing! Don't you just love it when the scale is moving in the right direction. I freak out so easily and I'm four months out today. I try to be rational, but sometimes my insecurities creep up and rear their ugly head. Keep up the great work and thank you for posting an update. I find that reading posts help motivate and reassure me!
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Hi Isereno, Thank you for replying to my post. I am going to Kaiser West Los Angeles. I decided to ge there instead of the outside physician I was going to originally go to who was scheduling for Sept. an October. The RN told me that this kaiser was about 3 weeks out for surgery, if my all my tests were ok. So, I hoping and praying I get a surgery date on Thursday.
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You are SO welcome! And look at you......already 73% to your goal in only 4 months! That is WICKED good. Do you realize that at this point (your 4 month mark) you are 17 weeks post-op and you've lost an average of 4.29 lbs/week? This is fantastic and is pretty much right on my average of 4.6 lbs/week, over a much longer period of time! You need to reach around and pat yourself on the back (and then pat yourself on that amazing shrinking butt too!). You have no reasons to doubt your success dear.........you're smack dab in the middle of victory already! A BMI of 28.69 (after being in the 40s), and only 27 lbs away from goal......you CAN and WILL do this! I just know it!
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I'm at the plateau stage Now!! I'm so fustrated, like you i work out 5 times a week... I spoke with my personal trainer and she advised me to do interval cardio training now, in addition to weight training...instead of steady state cardioshe suggests...on the treadmill do 1 minute as fast as u can on an incline then a two minutes of recovery at your normal pace..repeat this about 8 times... my trainer has helped me alot i'm down 60 lbs and about 30 inches...
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I have done really well with my band, I am the first one to acknowledge that. I credit eating well and exercising 5 days a week at high intensity. I seem to plateau every 30 pounds or so. Does anyone else seem to plateau at regular intervals like this? They last so long and are so frustrating. This time around I have changed two of my days to a new and different kind of cardio work... spin class, and I love it... just started this last week though, so haven't really seen any results. I just am feeling sorta frustrated, and don't really have a great support system at home so thought maybe someone here could identify with me? Thanks for reading...
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My paperwork was submitted a few days ago. Now just wait, and wait and wait some more. This seems unreal, I started the process months ago and now I'm so close. I remember when I first got the check list of requirements my insurance requested it seemed sooooo long. I was overwhelmed and now it seem sureal. Hopfully I will be in the looser's bench in a few weeks.
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What a true inspiration you are!!!! I am right behind you. 7 weeks out tomorrow. I look forward to some of your NSV's that your have conquered! What an encouragement you are!!!!
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I'm going to Kaiser WLA for surgery too, although I did the pre-op Options classes at the Panorama City Facility not at WLA. Any facility in the Los Angeles County would have to do a 12 week Options program that's kind of a weight loss program prior to having surgery. Each class will be with either a nutritionist or a behaviorist and they'll give you tons of information. During those 12 weeks you'll have to loose some weight, usually 10% and they have you do food/exercise/water intake logs. They'll also have you do a bunch of labs. During the 12 weeks you also see the bariatric MD a few times for progress checks. After the 12 weeks, if you completed all the program requirements (turned in all food logs, labs, EKG, chest xray and some have to do a psych evaluation) then you get referred to the surgeon at WLA. Once you see the surgeon, he makes sure you've lost enough weight and if you have he should give you the actual surgery referral. I finished my Options classes last week, but I lagged on my psych evaluation and those appointments are hard to get so I need to do that before I meet the surgeon. I'm hoping to see the surgeon late August and have my surgery date for September!!! HOPEFULLY!
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Hello im at 4 weeks post op and am still having a sore feeling on the left side of my stomach especially when im constipated. Is this normal for over a month post op? On the up side I have lost 13 pounds.
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Anyone Else Have Trouble With Pre Op Diet?
Jdub replied to jakecal413@'s topic in Food and Nutrition
I'm on day 6 right now of full liquids. It was the week from hell too. The company where I work is pretty small (11 employees), so when it's lunch time, most of the guys get take out. So I had to sit through smelling stuff like McDonalds, A&W, Subway, and to top it off Wednesday they had a lunch meeting and got Papa Johns pizza for the office. I started this diet and have been telling myself every day to stick it out so I can have the best possible outcome from my surgery. My wife has been very understanding, but my 2 year old daughter still tried to stick a piece of shortbread cookie in my mouth today because she doesn't understand why daddy can't eat. Tomorrow is Clear Liquids, surgery on Monday, and I'm hoping the hardest part is over doing this on a normal sized stomach. -
3 1/2 Weeks Post Op And A Pulling Sensation
lowe1961 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have this pulling sensation on the right side of my belly button. Near my large incision.And it feels like it is on the inside. I can touch the outside and it does not hurt. Has anyone had this? -
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